The Benefits of Rolfing and How it Works
We all walk around with our ‘story.’ Our posture and movement patterns have come about over time from repetitive movements, genetics, beliefs, traumas, and held emotions. These patterns have served us. However, overtime these patterns can result in pain, strain, and misalignment.
Alignment is essential to all of us, but is perhaps even more important to those of us who care about our health and are working out regularly.
Meet Emily Wishall: Rolfer at CrossFit Sanitas in Boulder
After a couple years serving as a full-time volunteer for two different non-profits and experiencing various healing modalities, Emily decided to become a Certified Rolfer.
The 5 Rules of Targeting a New Personal Record
If you've been training hard and it's finally time to re-test your lifts, you should have a game plan. Here are a few rules to follow so that you're triumphant!
Welcome Courtney Chiu, New Coach at CrossFit Sanitas
We couldn't be more excited to add yet another talented, fun and enthusiastic member to our coaching team. Courtney has spent the last month learning the ways of the community and we're very happy to officially announce her as a coach at CrossFit Sanitas.
CrossFit Sanitas Voted Best CrossFit Gym & Best Place to Workout in Boulder
Thank you, Sanitas community!
CrossFit Sanitas Featured in Box Pro Magazine
One of the leading resources for CrossFit businesses across the nation, Box Pro Magazine has chosen to feature CrossFit Sanitas as their cover story for May/June.
The Connection Between Your Gut and Your Mental Health
The gut is home to a bacterial ecosystem and a complex neural network some doctors have started to call the “second brain”. The stomach’s function is to properly digest and absorb food. When it’s not doing this properly, nutritional deficiencies develop that are linked to allergies, asthma, learning disabilities and psychiatric problems.
Why We Should All Approach CrossFit Like Pregnant Women
After my first pregnancy, CrossFit wasn’t just about having fun anymore. I had changed, and my Why followed suit. The word that immediately comes to mind is “longevity.” It’s not necessarily a desire to live as long as possible, but rather a desire to live as well as possible — not just in the present but a long time into the future.
When Should I Eat After My Workout?
Do it ASAP! Ideally, within 30 minutes of finishing your workout. This is your "anabolic window."
The Importance of Being Uncomfortable
One of the things I love about CrossFit is the people it attracts. They're not afraid to take risks, to look stupid, to try something new. Very few people walk into Sanitas and already know how to snatch, walk on their hands, do a pull-up or muscle-up, etc. But after enough time and effort, people are surprised at what they can learn...even in their 40s, 50s and beyond.
You Are Not a Statistic, So Stop Acting Like It
“The average of a population is meaningless to you as an individual”
How Grains, Dairy and Sugar Can Lead to Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Issues
Usually the most difficult things to cut out of someone's diet are grains, dairy, sugar and alcohol. So we thought we'd brush up on the basics behind why it's good to take a break from these. Read on because knowledge = power (or willpower in this case).
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?