The Transformation that started with a 6-week Challenge

We are all attracted to quick results: we seek out a deal on a flash sale on a product we’ve been eyeing, or maybe we’re looking to feel more confident in our skin before our next vacation coming up next month. However, when we’re thinking about a transformation, a “a thorough or dramatic change in […]

Staying on Track Through the Summer Season

We are in the heat of the summer season, and if you’re feeling like it’s been harder than ever to stay on track with your fitness routine, or your last consciously thought about goals in the gym, your coaches at CrossFit Des Plaines have a few tips on how you can stay the course. 1) […]

3 Ways to Increase your TDEE

TDEE: total daily energy expenditure. We all have a varying TDEE based on our current body composition, lifestyle habits and daily activities. A greater level of overall activity will lead a higher total daily energy expenditure, which in the long run, could be largely beneficial when tying all three of these approaches together. 1. Simply […]

What can I expect in my 6-week challenge?

It’s almost that time we start the next round of Just Move! 6-week challenge, and here at CrossFit Des Plaines we want to make sure beginners who go through our program are able to experience a well-rounded, transformative fitness experience with us. Here’s what you can expect in your six weeks: Coaches that care. You […]

Should I Sleep or Workout?

Is your body just asking for you to hit the snooze button each day, or maybe you’re never feeling like you’re fully rested? It might be time to consider sleeping in a couple days over working out if we are truly sleep deprived. Here’s the low-down on how sleep could be affecting your body composition. […]

Help! What do I eat?

There’s an overwhelming amount of information and media we are exposed to every day that pushes us to question: “What do I eat?” From the fast food chains we drive past to the commercial advertisements from restaurants and meal delivery services, to the good ol’ fashioned weekly flyer from the local grocery store, we are […]

Self Care is Health Care

Take a moment in your day to stop and pause to reflect: how many hours of the day are you contributing to self-care? Whether it’s physically intentional, or has subconsciously become a part of your daily routine, what does self-care look like in your day? With the need for health care in a society prone […]

Balance your Plate, Balance a better You!

Let’s take a quick mental snapshot of each of the meals you ate yesterday. What did each plate consist of? How did that correlate to the energy you carried throughout the day? How does that energy show up today, the day after your meals? Just by arranging our daily meals with some of the foods […]

Should I cut my carbs?

Keto. Low Carb. Atkins. You have probably heard of many of them before, and what’s similar about each one is they often promote the “cutting of carbs.” Why would we want to do that!? Each person may have their own reason for doing so, but let’s take a step back and understand the concept of […]

MindBody Transformation Challenge & Winner

Individuals who take on the MindBody Transformation challenge take on one of the biggest obstacles when making change: which is simply to commit to it. Committing to change embodies both a physical and mental effort in the person’s daily actions, and a mindful look at their self-talk and language. We begin with a goal setting […]