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10 Box Rules That Should Never Be Broken
Even in the most relaxed and friendly boxes, there are some rules that should never be broken. Here are 10 things you should ALWAYS do, no matter where you train:
Supplements for Fitness: What Do You Need?
The world of supplements is confusing at the best of times, but even more so if your main goal is to improve your fitness, and not necessarily get bigger. We believe in simplicity - keeping the number of supplements you take to a minimum, according to your goals. That's why we stock a relatively small range of supplements in our online shop. So expensive fat burners are out, but what's in? Here are four supplements you should consider taking if fitness is your goal:
5 Ways to Improve Your Pull-Ups
The gymnastics component of a WOD can often be the most challenging part, for everyone from total newbies to seasoned athletes. Getting your first pull-up, or becoming more efficient at the movement, is always possible - but it takes time and dedication. If one of your goals is to improve your pull-ups, start by following this advice:
How to Stay Motivated When You Don't Feel Like Training
We all experience dips in motivation from time to time, but we all differ in our response to the lack of enthusiasm. It's easy to get sucked into a routine of bailing on classes, making excuses and feeling sorry for yourself. However, once you're stuck in this rut, it's difficult to break out. Here are four things you can do to get your motivation back:
The 10 Best Foods for Recovery
When it comes to improving your athletic performance, the time you spend recovering is arguably just as important as the time you spend training. Nutrition plays a huge role. Making the right food choices can help you recover smarter and faster, getting you back under that barbell as soon as possible. What should you be eating? I'm glad you asked! Here are 10 of the best foods for recovery:
Tandoori Chicken with Almond Butter
Last week we shared five of our favourite healthy BBQ recipes. This week, we're back with a recipe that's equally suited to indoor or outdoor cooking, and provides a tasty alternative to a traditional Indian dish.
Four Things Holding Back Your Performance
Do you find it difficult to achieve your health and fitness goals, and feel like something's holding you back? If you experienced rapid progress when you first joined the box, but this has since slowed down (or even stopped), you're not alone.
Back to the Drawing Board: Regaining My Passion for Training
To recap, my training goals are not to be number 1 in the world; my aspirations in life are not centred on training, for me it's a tool that I utilise to help me remain confident in who I am and maintain positive momentum in the direction of my goals in life.
Our Favourite Summer BBQ Recipes
It looks like summer is finally going to make an appearance in the UK, so we thought we'd share some of our favourite BBQ recipes with you this weekend!
5 Events You Don't Want to Miss This Summer
With regionals over, everyone's starting to look forward to the main event in July - but the CrossFit Games isn't the only event worth your time this summer. Here's our pick of the best competitions the UK has to offer. Whether you're spectating or competing, these events are bound to be awesome:
Five Lessons From England's 4th Strongest Woman
Last week, we heard from England's 4th strongest woman about her experiences at the Arnold Strongman World Championships. This week, she's back to tell us what she learned from the experience - how can you apply her lessons to your own training?
How to Create Your Own Mobility Kit
Whilst you'll probably be able to find all the mobility tools you'll need in the box, that isn't much use to you when you're at home. Creating your own mobility toolkit isn't expensive, and ensures you always have the equipment you need, when you need it. Here's what you'll need:
