Lindsay Long is the only acupuncturist on the front range that has completed the rigorous, year long Sports Medicine Acupuncture® certification process (which is an extra year of training in anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, orthopedic testing, posture analysis, performance enhancing techniques, etc.).

Crossover Symmetry is a program created by a physical therapist to strengthen your shoulder and increase mobility. Proven on the field and in clinical settings, Crossover Symmetry is currently being used by professional athletes in the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL and over 75% of major NCAA Division-1 universities.

Many Crossfitters have high levels of cortisol, yet they do not even know it! Signs include weight gain, insomnia, extreme muscle aches, and more . If you have experienced any of these, check out this article to find ways to decreases levels of cortisol in your body.

Do you enjoy a dose of "Vitamin I" (Ibuprofen) after a hard WOD? You may want to reconsider using Ibuprofen and other NSAIDs to alleviate pain from exercise. This article shares several safe options to alleviate pain after exercising, including stretching, using a foam roller and drinking plenty of water.

Most of us don’t think about the 23 or so hours we spend not working out and allowing our body to rebuild muscle we have just broken down. Optimizing recovery time will allow you as an athlete to come back faster and keep up your intensity during WODs.

Both glycemic index and glycemic load measurements are useful. Glycemic load helps you select appropriate portion sizes, while glycemic index helps you differentiate between good and bad carbohydrate choices. This will help you select the best portion size, stabilize energy levels, and lift more weight to improve your strength.

Massages don’t just feel great, they also provide excellent recovery assistance for CrossFit athletes. Getting a regular massage once a month or more can help you reduce soreness and risk of injury while increasing mobility so you can perform better.

In many ways CrossFit and Yoga are polar opposites – CrossFit is fast and intense where Yoga is slow, methodical and reflective. So it’s understandable that people that are attracted to the intensity of CrossFit might not prioritize having a regular Yoga practice.

If you would like to find some level of compromise between eating 100% clean and the good old days of PB&Js, Captain Crunch, Doritos and Haagen-Dazs, we strongly encourage you to use a structured food reintroduction process to highlight your food sensitivities.

As an athlete, you may find yourself stiff, sore, and lacking the power and range of motion you had at the beginning of your week. Some see this as a badge of honor representing the level of output done in a workout. The truth is, the longer your body lives in this state you can quickly loose strength, power and hard earned gains.

Proper recovery is essential for CrossFit athletes to improve performance, build muscle and stay healthy. Signs that you might not be recovering properly can vary so it's helpful to look for abnormalities from your normal state. Some things to consider include change in mood, loss of appetite, insomnia and MORE!

This program is for athletes who do not quite have pullups or maybe only have a few. The goal is to build pure pulling power and strength. The emphasis will be on pure pulling strength. You should attempt to do a full, kipping chest-to-bar pullup any time you feel you are ready throughout the program. 

After learning more about the benefits of both bone broth and gelatin, I have been trying to get more gelatin in my diet. Gelatin can heal your gut, improve your skin, improve your joint health, and more. To learn more about the benefits and a delicious recipe, check out this article!

About a month ago, SHAPE magazine called out to its readers to tell them about the best CrossFit gym — recognizing CrossFit locations around the country with stellar coaching, excellent facilities, an emphasis on safety, and, of course, an incredibly fit clientele (that's YOU!)

Chris Kresser and Robb Wolf were here last Saturday and while it would be impossible to share everything they covered in 8 hours, this article covers a few important tidbits. Chris and Robb began by answering the question, why paleo? They later went into ways to change your diet to feel and perform better.

On January 2nd, we started classes in the empty Gymboree gymnastics space across the parking lot, because our space was still under construction. Now we have an amazing gym to workout in with such an awesome community. Check out our first year with some photos!

Noah Sussman won the April 2013 clean challenge by losing 7% body fat. At the beginning of the challenge he had 19% body fat and weighed 188lbs. At the end he was still 188lbs, but had reduced his body fat to 12%. Not only that, but after only 1 week, Noah was able to stop taking his prescription for ADHD.

Sitting has been getting a lot of attention lately with multiple studies showing the detrimental affects long periods of inactivity has on your health. People are sitting an average of 9 hours a day at work, in their cars and at home watching TV, which is about 2.5 hours longer than they are sleeping.

Pull-ups are one of the all-time great functional movements, but can have some collateral damage on the hands. Below we have some methods for reducing your chances of ripping and advice for what to do when you do get a nasty rip.

The first-ever CrossFit Sanitas Clean 30 Challenge ended with a bang last week! Between the amazing food provided by all of you as well as Craig Taber from Locavore Delivery, the insane Bro-Off, Row-Off and all the success stories being shared, it was an all-around fun and inspiring month.