Western culture approaches achievement in this way: first think of what you want, plan how to get there, execute the plan and then be the thing you want. The process is: think, do, be. The problem is that we often associate our goals with emotion and self worth, setting the stage for failure and disappointment. […]
Read MoreI was looking to change up my work out routine and do something new that would really challenge me. So I decided to give StrengthRx a try. I wasn’t really sure what to expect at first, but I guess what really surprised me was the wide variety of people who go to CrossFit, and how […]
Read MoreHow many times have you heard the excuse that someone is “too busy” to workout? I know in the past I’ve been guilty of it as well, and always for reasons. I could justify it by listing off all of my responsibilities: work, travel, tired, etc. and it’s easy to find champions in these situations […]
Read MoreI used to train at a gym that had CrossFit type workouts, but wasn’t technically a CrossFit affiliate. Since I live by StrengthRx I figured I would give it a try. My first impression was, “Holy shit this is way harder” and “I hope I don’t die during this WOD!” Since then it really hasn’t […]
Read MoreI get it. Building a fit, healthy lifestyle can be overwhelming. Figuring out when and where to implement diet and exercise is tough reality check and unfortunately this is when most people stop. They’ve read the books, conceptually understand the principals involved and get really inspired. Then what? The alarm still goes of at the […]
Read MoreTwo years ago while visiting LA, I dropped into three boxes over the course of a week. StrengthRx was the closest box to my girlfriend’s house. I remember walking in and immediately feeling welcomed, which was not the case with the other LA boxes I visited. Despite the fact I had been doing CrossFit for […]
Read MoreI moved to LA a couple years ago for school and knew that, despite having almost no free time, I wanted to get back into CrossFit. So, being new to the area, I decided to take my dog on a walk around neighborhood to see what all was around us. About a mile and a […]
Read MoreOne of the most common concerns I hear when folks start CrossFit or a strength training program is building too much muscle. “I don’t wanna be bulky,” or “I don’t want to get too big” are common phrases that tend to be shared primarily women, but I have heard plenty of men say the same […]
Read MoreEveryone has heard the story of the tortoise and the hare, the African folktale in which an overconfident rabbit is bested in a footrace by the consistent pace of a determined tortoise. The moral of the story is consistency wins the day and that the importance of determination and focus over raw ability should not […]
Read MoreWith the advent of new exercise brands and methods, it can be tricky keeping up with the latest trends. A new kid on the block is Orange Theory Fitness, a franchised exercise class. While any exercise is better than nothing, it’s important to understand what each modality offers to know what is the best bang […]
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