CrossFit

Maintaining a stable midline is important for maximizing your performance and staying injury-free in the gym. Your midline is your entire spine down through your pelvis. Midline stability refers to the ability of an athlete to lock their spine and pelvis together so they move as one unit and they maintain a neutral spine. This […]

CrossFit has become one of the most popular fitness trends in recent years, but what is it exactly? And is CrossFit right for you? Here are a few things to consider before you decide to try your first CrossFit workout. What is CrossFit and how does it work? Similar to what you might have heard

There’s one thing that binds every human on earth together.  One common trait we all share, regardless of anything else…we’re all getting older.  The aging process will enter some of our lives sooner and more suddenly than others, but we will all have to deal with it at some point.  It’s inevitable.   But should we

The great thing about CrossFit is it works.  Constantly varied functional movements performed at high-intensity several days a week, combined with a healthy diet and good sleep, will absolutely get you results and change your life.   A question I get a lot though is “how often should I come to class?”  Here’s the simple answer

Every September at TBCF we celebrate “Squatember”–for the entire month classes finish with a five-minute squat hold. I periodically get asked why we do this. Why is it so important that we be able to hold a comfortable bodyweight squat?   I sat down to write a post answering this really important question and discovered that

All of the movements we utilize at TBCF each day have one thing in common: they’re all functional–they prepare us to handle real-life situations.  The thread that ties many of these functional movements together is the concept of skill transfer. Let’s examine two common areas where skill transfer is so important to an athlete’s development.

Maybe the most important concept to understand for maximizing your performance and staying injury free in the gym is midline stability.  You’ve probably heard us use the term midline stability or talk about “your midline” but might have wondered what that meant, exactly. First, it’s important to understand what we mean when we refer to

70% of annual deaths in the United States are due to chronic disease.  Heart disease and diabetes alone killed over 740,000 Americans in 2019.   But it doesn’t have to be this way.  You aren’t destined to die of a heart attack no matter what.   Yes, you may be genetically predisposed to heart disease–my own

Are you looking for ways to get better CrossFit results? In this video, I share my top tips for staying healthy and injury-free and getting the most out of your CrossFit workouts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced CrossFitter, these tips will help you achieve your fitness goals. About the Author  Edward Getterman is

Are you thinking about starting CrossFit? In this video, I’m going to show you the right way to start CrossFit. I’ll cover everything from finding a CrossFit gym to the best exercises and workouts to start with. So whether you’re completely new to CrossFit or just looking for some tips on how to get started,