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CrossFit Games Open - 17.1
If you're anything like us, you've been eagerly awaiting Thursday 23rd February for quite some time. Last night, Dave Castro took to the Internet to announce the first workout of the 2017 CrossFit Games Open.
Here's everything you need to know about 17.1.
20 Ways to Improve Your WOD Times
There's no "big secret" when it comes to improving your WOD times. You will improve when you consistently show up and do what's asked of you. But there are plenty of small changes you can make along the way to help out. Here are 20 of them.
Inov8 SS17 Road Test
We were pleased to invite Inov8 to CrossFit Central Staffs to run a test evening, previewing some of the Spring / Summer 2017 range to the members. We spoke to CSC member, Nick Fearnett, to find out more
Brand of the Month - Vivo Life
Our Brand of the Month is Vivo Life. When it was first released, we knew we had to bring their flagship protein supplement, PERFORM, to our customers. This month, they released their new salted caramel flavour. It would have been rude not to feature them, right?!
We caught up with Josh, the company director, to find out more about what makes their products so special.
New Fitness Competitions for 2017
The UK competition scene has escalated in recent years, so there's plenty to get involved in. It doesn't matter whether you're the next Froningdottir or a weekend warrior who loves the thrill of competing. It might might even be your first competition.
How to Get Back on the Wagon After Christmas
The festive season is over. It's time to head back to work - if you're anything like us, feeling half a stone heavier and a whole lot slower!
If you want to get back on the wagon after a heavy few weeks, here are our best tips to make the transition back to fitness as smooth as possible.
Most Popular Fitness Posts of 2016
2016 has been a mixed bag - with many of us finding an escape at the box. Our blog is a place for us to share articles that entertain and inspire, helping you take your training to the next level.
Here are the top 10 posts from our blog this year. If you're looking for some motivation to inspire your new year fitness goals, this is it!
Brand of the Month - Powerdot
Looking for a way to supercharge your recovery? You need to check out this month's featured brand, and new addition to our online store, Powerdot. Here's what you need to know.
Christmas Gift Guide
It's that time of year again! If you're looking for the perfect gift to get your training buddy, or your WOD-obsessed friends and family, we've put together this gift guide to help you out.
Brand of the Month - PurePharma
PurePharma have been one of the leading supplement providers of the functional fitness world since they launched their first product in 2009. Their commitment to producing high quality supplements shines through in everything they do - so we thought it was about time we made them our brand of the month!
6 Reasons to Sign Up for District L
District L is a new team fitness competition coming to the Lake District on the 20th May 2017. Teams of 6 (3 males, 3 females) will compete over 2 days, in a variety of events, with a semi final and final to determine the victor.
Here are 6 reasons we think you’d be crazy to miss out:
Essential Recovery Checklist
Getting fitter, faster and stronger is about more than what happens when you're at the gym. Unless you dial in your recovery game, you'll always be at a disadvantage when it comes to making progress.
To get the most from your training, you need to make sure you're putting time and effort into your recovery. Here's our guide to the 5 recovery essentials.