The Best Cooking Method for Nutrient Retention
Alright, you've honed your macros, you're getting all your veggies, and your hydration is on point. Now: are you getting all the nutrients you can from your food?
How Eating Slower Can Help You Lose Body Fat
A lot of what we do in CrossFit is very fast-paced. Not only in CrossFit, but in life! We are rushing to get our kids to school, to meet a deadline, to get to a meeting, or simply walk from point A to point B. Unfortunately, for most of us, our eating habits are not any different.
Meal Prep versus Food Prep: What's Best for You?
Meal prep and food prep may sound like the same thing, but there are slight differences between them. Depending on your environment, the busy-ness of your schedule, or the type of personality you have, one may work better for you than the other!
How to Lose Excess Body Fat & Keep it Off
We recently sent out a survey asking questions about members’ eating habits and nutrition goals. More than 100 people responded (thank you!) and it turns out that the most important goal was losing body fat (65%).
Counting Macros and Why You Should Try It!
If you're not familiar with "counting your macros," it's the process of monitoring and managing your daily intake of the three macronutrients: fat, carbohydrates and protein. Everyone has a different amount they should aim to eat based on goals, body composition, age, gender, level of training, and more.
Staying Present: Setting Intentions for Daily Success
We all struggle with the ability to live in the moment — surrounded with countless distractions by our phones, tablets, computers, television, radio, or you name it and most of us have it. These external devices draw us out of what is going on in our environment and distract us from engaging in what is happening around us.
3 Simple Steps to Ensure Shoulder Health
When it comes to tired, achy shoulders and longterm shoulder health, taking a little time before or after class for some accessory work can make a big difference.
Do I need to be in shape for CrossFit?
As a coach, people often ask me "Do I need to be in shape for CrossFit?" This kind of question is pretty common, especially because walking into a CrossFit gym for the first time can admittedly be a little intimidating.
4 Reasons You Don't Have Toes to Bar and How to Get Them!
Toes to bar is a movement that will test your abdominal and arm strength as well as grip strength. If you’re struggling with your toes-to-bar even though it seems like you should be able to do them based on your strength and athletic prowess, then read on for some tests and solutions to help you improve upon yours.
Why Scaling is the Fastest Way to RX Workouts
I have a confession...
I am obsessed with that little Rx box on Wodify more than I care to admit. I let it persuade my workouts more than is appropriate.
Feeling Stuck? A Personal Training Session May Be the Answer
Personal training in conjunction with attending classes is a great way to continue enjoying the awesome benefits of working out with your community while also getting the added individual attention you need.
Moving with intention: The key to avoiding injury and getting stronger
When you’re in a workout, are you moving with a purpose or are you just moving weight? Something I still hear ringing in my ears from my military years is, "Move with intent!" That sentiment relates to CrossFit extremely well. When you’re swinging a kettle bell, are you achieving full, aggressive hip extension every time, or do you glaze over and let the kettle bell take charge for all your reps? How do you make sure you’re not going into autopilot during your workouts?
Try cold-water immersion for reduced soreness and better recovery
One of our favorite amenities here at CrossFit Sanitas is the cold plunge pool. Otherwise known as cold-water immersion or "cryotherapy baths," cold plunge pools are a form of cold therapy that's rising in popularity among athletes for reducing inflammation, speeding up recovery time, boosting mood and more.
Workout willpower: Do you really need it?
No willpower to workout? Who needs it? We've got CrossFit.
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.