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Everything here comes from the coaches who actually run your sessions and are with you on the floor every class. Technique breakdowns, recovery advice, nutrition, you can find it all in one place. If it’s useful enough to bring up during a workout, it’s useful enough to write down here.

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Dec 29, 2025
Tucker Kistner
4 min read

A Cardiologist Sat Next to Me on My Flight—Here’s What We Talked About

I recently sat next to a cardiologist on my flight home, and we ended up talking for most of the ride. Naturally, exercise came up. What stuck with me the...
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Dec 22, 2025
Tucker Kistner
4 min read

The Truth About CrossFit Injuries and Intimidation

CrossFit has a reputation. People walk through our door almost every day and tell us they feel intimidated. Friends of our members say they are too nervous or scared to...
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Dec 15, 2025
Tucker Kistner
4 min read

Your 2026 New Year Nutrition Challenge

The New Year gets a bad reputation. Every January, people set ambitious goals, feel motivated for a week or two, and then slowly fall back into old habits. Because of...
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Dec 8, 2025
Tucker Kistner
4 min read

Massively Improve Your Health With 3 Simple Changes

Most people feel overwhelmed to “start” a fitness routine because of the changes they have to make to their lifestyle. That’s the thing, being healthy is a lifestyle, just like...
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Dec 1, 2025
Tucker Kistner
4 min read

Is CrossFit Safe for People Over 40?

The safety surrounding CrossFit for people over 40 years old was brought up at the Thanksgiving table this year, so naturally, I had to defend it. First off, most of...
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Nov 25, 2025
Tucker Kistner
4 min read

Can I Get Fit Doing CrossFit 3x/Week?

Doing CrossFit 3x/week is an excellent way to get fit. Compared to all of the other fitness disciplines such as jiu-jitsu, powerlifting, bootcamp, or yoga, CrossFit will put you in...
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