3 Books Everyone Should Read to Make 2018 the Best Year Ever
It is no secret that my life has been heavily influenced by the books I have read. I read The Beach by Alex Garland and bought a plane ticket to Thailand. I read Into Thin Air by John Krakauer and immediately got into rock climbing. Below are are list of three books that I am sure you will find just as inspiring as I did. Three Books that will get you psyched on bettering yourself in the new year.
Some quick tips to keep your body out of trouble while traveling from our PT, Dr. Nicole Haas.
As those seats and rows seem to be getting smaller and tighter, your attention to movement and posture will keep your body happy out of trouble during and after your flight.
WOW! You've been doing CrossFit for How Long?!
We're about to hit our 5-year anniversary in January and believe it or not, we have 9 members still here from those first couple of weeks! This doesn't include Coaches Dwight, Elisa and Stacey, three of Sanitas' very first members!
Testing for Optimal Health: Part 2
Here are some of the key areas of testing that I consider for my patients - again, exactly which areas we focus on is determined by each person’s individual health map.
Testing for Optimal Health: Part 1
On paper, symptoms can look like they fit into a certain category, but in reality it can be very different.
Thank You for Making CrossFit Sanitas the Best CrossFit Gym in Boulder (AGAIN!)
If you haven't heard, we were recently named the Best CrossFit Gym (2nd year in a row) and Best Place to Workout in Boulder by the Daily Camera!
A Great Start to Another 5 Years for Boulder's CrossFit Sanitas
You've surely noticed all the recent improvements and renovations in the gym and with that, we wanted to announce we've signed our lease for another 5 years! So get ready to join us on our journey toward a full decade of improved health and fitness in Boulder, CO.
Stubborn Weight And Your Thyroid: It’s Time To Take Another Look
You’re struggling with your weight and you get your thyroid tested. You’re told every thing is normal.
Is it really?
Introducing Laura Lochmann, New Full-Time Coach at CrossFit Sanitas in Boulder
We started our initial interview with Laura her earlier in the summer and we couldn't be happier to finally add her to the team! You'll find Laura coaching all throughout the day and all class times so if you haven't met her yet, it won't take long!
Test Your Body Fat, Inflammation and More at CrossFit Sanitas in Boulder
In our continual quest to provide the most holistic approach toward your fitness and overall health, we've recently invested over $10,000 in a new piece of equipment that will allow our athletes to have another metric to measure progress.
How many physical therapy sessions will I need?
Recently I’ve had several gym members approach me with questions about a sore shoulder, a painful knee, and the dreaded plantar fasciitis. After hearing the same question from all of them, I decided it was time to tell the truth about physical therapy, and answer the question "how many PT sessions does it take to help?"
The Easiest Thing You Can Do to Build Muscle and Burn Fat
REST. That’s right, doing nothing but breathing, relaxing your mind...
Sleep, Recovery, and Athletic Performance
Americans are obsessed with sleep. We're either studying it, trying to "hack" it so we can do it less, or we're already doing it. If you're one of the many Americans (nearly half!) that doesn't get enough sleep, listen up: you're setting yourself up for burnout and injury.
How To Reduce Your Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Over 25% of the US population will die from a stroke or heart attack, and my recent experience suggests that at least that many will also suffer one without dying from it, so let’s say 50% incidence. Which raises the question - how do you beat the odds?
Welcome Our New Coach, Elissa Morello!
Hey athletes! You may have noticed a new face around the gym in class, especially around the 9:30a time. Her name is Elissa Morello and she's our newest coach at CrossFit Sanitas in Boulder.
What happens when you eat too much sugar
Today we're starting to truly grasp the dramatic negative impact that refined added sugars have on our bodies. And it's not just that it will make you fat.
Why I got a 0 on CrossFit Open Workout 17.4
After a long night of deliberation, I came to the decision this morning to opt out of the 4th workout of the 2017 CrossFit Open.
The One Thing Many CrossFitters Ignore and How It's Holding You Back
CrossFit athletes display an amazing amount of will power to devote hours upon hours focusing on skill work, training weaknesses, and nutrition. Generally speaking, the typical CrossFit athlete trains 4-6 days a week, eats a relatively strict diet, and makes some lifestyle sacrifices all to help increase their level of performance.
How to calculate the right macros for you
Starting to track your macros can be a bit overwhelming at first. How many calories do you need? Which macronutrient ratio is right for you? Finding the exact right ratio takes time and tweaking, but here's a simple how-to to get you started.
Are You Eating Right to Gain or Lose Weight Fast
Medical studies prove that the best way to improve your diet is to track the foods you eat. That holds true if you're trying to lose a lot of weight, trim off a little excess body fat, add muscle, or eat for sports performance. In fact, medical studies about weight loss, show that keeping a food journal DOUBLES your results!