Thoughts On Fitness
How long does it take to get results?
๐๐ผ๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด? Good question. The answer, like many things related to exercise and nutrition, is "it depends". It depends on: - ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ถ๐ป๐. This may seem counterintuitive, but people with LESS training experience...
What does it REALLY take to make progress with your health and fitness? 1. ๐๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ - The best workout is the one that you consistently do. 2. ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐พ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด - Once a week is not going to get you where you want to be. Even twice a week is not enough for most...
Real fitness means real life progress
Want to know what gets us fired up about what we do here at CrossFit Steinbach? Seeing our members make real progress in their quality of life. Imagine if getting up out of a chair was a max-effort exercise for you, or if going up and down stairs was a real struggle....
Six Best Healthy Restaurants in Steinbach, MB, according to our gym members
We're not just about fitness and working hard in the gym! Nutrition plays a big role in overall health and performance, and sometimes it's just nice to get out of the house and have someone else do the cooking. We're a small, local business, and we like to support...
What to do first – nutrition or exercise?
๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐'๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ - ๐ป๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ฒ? In an ideal world, both of them, but keeping it simple initially is better. ๐ข๐๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐... ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ถ๐๐ฒ. That's not to downplay the importance of nutrition, because it really is the foundation of everything else...
Grip, core, and communicating with your bodyย
I've had a few conversations recently about core strength and its role in keeping your back in a safer position while you're lifting. And trust me when I say this... we can ALL use a stronger core. Core strength and grip strength help EVERYTHING else. Now I'm not...
Good habits beat willpower
We spend a LOT of time talking with our members about creating habits, and finding better ways of making healthier lifestyle choices. You might think that people who are in great shape must have great willpower. And while that is certainly a piece of the puzzle, the...
Why would I want to challenge myself like that??
"Why would anyone do that to themselves?" ๐ค If you don't work out regularly, it can be hard to wrap your head around why anyone would do challenging workouts, day after day, week after week. We asked our members what they feel after a tough workout. - "Honestly Iโve...
Protein problems
We (as coaches) often hear from members about these two things regarding protein: 1. "I have to eat how much?? That's like a zillion chicken/beef parts, isn't it?" 2. "I'm trying to eat more protein, but I'm having a hard time." Let's back up a step. Typical protein...
Holiday nutrition tips – by Coach Roxanne
With the holidays a few days away, I know some of you might be stressing about what to do about your nutrition while still enjoying time with your family - and yes, itโs possible to do both! Here are a few tips to help you approach the weekend without feeling like you...