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Still Not Losing Weight?
Hey Guys! Does this sound familiar? "I workout at least three days a week. I am getting stronger. My cardio is improving. I feel great! But, I am not losing any weight! I don't understand it!!" I bet that has you frustrated!! I know it had me frustrated and...
Test your Absolute Strength at CFR’s CrossFit Total Competition!
CFR's CrossFit Total In-House Competition The CrossFit Total is the sum of the best of three attempts at the Back Squat, the Strict Press, and the Deadlift, "the three most effective lifts in existence for developing and testing functional strength." (Mark Rippetoe,...
Territory Foods Meal Delivery is Up and Running Here at CrossFit Renaissance
We are excited to announce that we are now up and running with super tasty prepared meal delivery from Territory. Order online, & pick up here at the gym. Chef-made food, extensive variety, and supportive of a wide range of dietary paths & preferences (paleo,...
CrossFit Renaissance will be hosting its first In-House CrossFit Total Competition
The CrossFit Renaissance CrossFit Total Competition CrossFit Renaissance will be hosting its first ever CrossFit Total In-House Weightlifting competition on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Test your strength. This competition consists of the sum of the best three...
What is your morning routine?
The way your start your day defines your mood for the rest of it. Start it right!!! Alarm is set for 6:00 AM. Snooze. Snooze. Snooze again until I have no choice but to get up or I will be late for work. So I am forced to grab something to eat on the way to work,...
Your Guide to Gear: Some Tips from Coach Megan
Your Guide to Gear https://youtu.be/_18TLt3sOG0 Coach Meg is offering up some really helpful tips based off of what members are asking! Many athletes can often be seen wearing their wrist supports wraps, weightlifting belts or even switching their shoes two to three...
I’m doing everything I am supposed to, but I am still not losing weight. What’s going on?
Trying to lose weight or change your body composition can be a frustrating journey. We expect results, especially if we follow a plan that has proven to work for other people. (I love this graphic showing how we want it to go, versus what the process more likely...
You are Invited to the North Swole for a Jingle & Mingle!
Come to the North Swole for a Jingle & Mingle with your favorite Swole mates. It’s the most wonderful time of the year… for a sweaty workout. There’s no doubt that this time of year is full of cheer, no matter what holiday you celebrate. And our favorite way to...
Coach Tip Tuesday: Importance of Accessory Work
How many times have you been lying on your back, contemplating your life's decisions and asking yourself, "Why do I do this to myself?" after a difficult workout? The next thing you hear is your Coach lower the music and shout, "After you've caught your breath,...
Is your breakfast working for you?
How are you starting your day? Is your go-to a granola bar or a bagel as you run out of the house? (Carb focus) Eggs or egg muffins? (Protein/fat focus) Or do you opt for coffee to hold you over until lunch? Next, how does that food make you feel? Satisfied or...
Read more‘We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act but a habit’.
Tips with Coach Bill: How You Talk Matters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-5pp4jYns How you talk, both internally and externally, matters. The next time you’re feeling tired for example, instead of saying ‘I’m tired’ try ‘I’m feeling tired’ or ever better, propose a solution in your language like...
Transformation Tuesday
A little from the heart stuff today. Fitness changed my life. For real. I don't talk about it like that, or even think about it like that much. I’ve been doing this stuff for so long, that I pretty much just look at it like an activity I found and like and that’s it,...