Rules to Survive the Festive Season

 The advent calendars have been cracked open. You can't visit relatives without eating your body weight in mince pies. It's official... The Christmas party season has arrived.

For some of us, this threatens to disrupt everything we've worked so hard on throughout the year. To make sure this doesn't happen, here are our rules to help you survive the festive party season:

 

December 04, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Advice

What Can We Learn From Olympic Weightlifters?

Olympic weightlifting movements take pride of place in the box. As a result, the sport has seen a massive boost in numbers.

It isn't a one-way street, though. We can learn a lot from those that compete in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting too. Here are a few ideas.

November 30, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Advice

Become a Kitbox Ambassador!

We've been working on something exciting behind the scenes at Kitbox HQ. For the first time ever, we're giving you the opportunity to become a Kitbox Brand Ambassador!

If you're a fan of the brand, keep reading to find out how you can enter.

November 27, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

How to Beat the Winter Blues

beat the winter blues

After a mild start, the temperature has dropped and winter's arrived in force. If you've found your mood crashing along with the climate, here are a few tips to get you back on track.

November 25, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Movement in Focus: Kettlebell Swing

Kitbox Kettlebell Swing

The kettlebell swing is one of the staple movements for anyone looking to up their functional fitness game, but it's also one of the most controversial. Keep reading to find out why it should be a regular feature, and how to avoid some of the most common injury-provoking mistakes.

 

November 19, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Three Activities to Improve Your WOD Performance

Has your WOD performance plateaued, or do you feel like something's missing from your training regime? Sometimes it's a good idea to mix things up a little bit, and introduce new activities to plug the gaps in your current routine. 

November 15, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Advice

Inside the Box: 5 Things You Need to Stop Doing

Do you ever wonder why other people seem to progress faster than you in the box? If you often find yourself left behind, you need to make sure you haven't picked up any bad habits along the way. 

November 10, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Advice
WOD in Focus: How to Improve Your Fran Time

WOD in Focus: How to Improve Your Fran Time

Fran - the benchmark WOD everyone loves to hate! It doesn't matter how long you've been training, or how strong you are, Fran's an intense workout that will often leave you feeling like you should've done more. Here's our advice for improving your performance.

November 04, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Advice
Benchmark and Hero WODs You Can Do Anywhere

Benchmark and Hero WODs You Can Do Anywhere

Sometimes, it's just not possible to make it down to the box, despite your best intentions. If you want to train, that doesn't mean you're forced into an unplanned rest day or a half-hearted run. Here are five WODs you can do anywhere:

October 22, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
7 Deadlifting Mistakes to Avoid

7 Deadlifting Mistakes to Avoid

Believe it or not, there's more to the deadlift than simply keeping your back strong and picking up the barbell. If you want to make the most gains, you need to become efficient in the movement and really dial in your technique. Here are seven common pitfalls to avoid:
October 20, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

WIN! A week's supply of 2UNDR Underwear

Are you losing hope in your search for comfortable underwear to wear inside (and outside) the box? Good news - the wait is over! Find out more.

 

October 16, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]

Get Inspired with CrossFit Games Athletes

If you've read our last blog post, and you're ready to stop making excuses, it's time to work on your motivation. Who better to turn to for advice than CrossFit Games athletes? Here are some words of wisdom from our favourites to help keep you inspired:
October 13, 2015 — KITBOX [ ]
Tags: Training