COVID & Children
One reason for the absence of infections in schools could be that children below 10 have fewer of the receptors the virus uses to enter the body, said Prof. Herman Goossens, a medical microbiologist and coordinator of a European Union task force for researching Covid-19.
The Quarantine 19 Transformation Challenge
We know how hard it’s been to find a consistent routine during quarantine. This June, we’re going to host The Quarantine 19 Challenge so we can all get back on track. This challenge will be simple, fun and sustainable!
How to Come Back to the Gym After Quarantine
We know you’re itching to pick up some barbells and get back to heavy lifting, but before you come back into the gym, proceed with a reasonable amount of caution. You’ve likely been doing mostly metcons for a while, and reintroducing weightlifting is a new stress on your body.
When to Exercise While Fasting for Ramadan
From April 23 to May 23, practicing Muslims will be fasting from sunrise to sunset each day for Ramadan. For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. But for Muslims who like to workout and stay active, the fasting can lead to some complications.
How to Safely and Effectively Add Running Mileage
Are you signed up for a race, thinking about an ultramarathon, just want to know how to start building up running mileage while not getting injured? Here is your guide on how to build up those miles in a safe and effective manner.
9 Best Places to Hike and Workout Outside Around Boulder
Whether you're hiking or working out in a park, getting outside can make a big difference for your headspace. Here are some places that make it easy to be outside but still practice social distancing - 6 feet away from others.
Boulder Delivery & Pickup During Covid
Our local restaurants have been hit hard by the shutdown. After spending all day at home, it’s feels like a very special treat to have some warm food arrive at your doorstep. We saw this post on Mountains and Mimosas and we wanted to include it here for your reference.
How to Mobilize Your Ankles
I hear about a lot of effort spent on strengthening and stretching, but not always an effort to mobilize the structures around the ankle and foot to get tension off the aggravated structures. So I thought I’d share a couple quick tricks to help ensure ankles around the gym are moving happily through WODs and the rest of life (literally).
Simple Steps to Improve Your Pull-Ups
The pull-up is the ultimate upper body movement that develops a strong and defined back and arms. This is a staple movement that everyone should strive to achieve. Whether you're looking to get your first pull up or 10, follow this simple program.
2 Quick Tips from the PT to Manage Stress
When life is stressful- for whatever reason it may be- I see a significant spike in pain levels in patients no matter what body part or issue they are coming in to see me for. Life is stressful for everyone this week, and will likely continue to impact all aspects of our world for upcoming weeks and months to come. So, I wanted to share a couple tips I use with my patients (and self) to manage the roller coaster of emotions, stress, and the resultant impact on the body.
CrossFit, Evolved
Over the past few weeks, the coaches and I have been working together to solidify what we believe to be the best approach to optimize your fitness, an evolved vision for the future of your CrossFit workout. Based on the best research, and tried and tested exercise science, we've developed programming that will ensure that you continue increasing your fitness, but in a way that's sustainable over your lifetime.
2019 Member Survey Results + A Surprise
Thank you all for taking the time to fill out our survey. We had more than 150 responses! First I've listed what you asked for and how we plan to address the things you mentioned. At the bottom, I included some of the things you collectively love about Sanitas and a new, free benefit included in monthly unlimited memberships.
Open Gym
At CrossFit Sanitas, we want you to have the freedom in the gym to get everything you need. Whether that's accessory work, extra mobility, skill training, or making up some strength work — it's important to us that you have the space for all of your fitness needs in and out of class.
National Expert in Sports Medicine, Nicole Haas
Did you know that our in-house physical therapist, Nicole Haas is a national expert in sports medicine and injury prevention? And did you know that she is often featured as a topic expert in articles for Outside Magazine (and many others as well)? Even better, she’s here at Sanitas to help get folks with those nagging aches and pains that she can help go away… or prevent.
Benefits of Bone Broth
We are very excited to add Boulder Broth to the fridge space at CrossFit Sanitas. It's local, owned/operated/made by Sanitas athlete Kirstine Raynor, with bones sourced from Locavore Delivery, and is quite honestly, the best tasting bone broth I've ever had — and I've tried nearly all of them for sale in the area.
Rolfing Myth Series: Myth #5 “I will ‘fix’ you”
The term "fix" implies that something is broken and not whole. You, as a human being, are whole and do not need "fixing".
CrossFit Sanitas: Voted Best Place to Workout and Best CrossFit Gym in Boulder by Daily Camera
Well, team — we did it! This marks our 4th year in a row as the "Best CrossFit Gym in Boulder" thanks to all of you!
How Your Weaknesses Can Be Your Biggest Strengths
What makes a good athlete great? And what makes a great athlete elite?
Welcome Our Newest Massage Therapist: Abby Murphy!
My name is Abigail Murphy and I am a licensed neuromuscular massage therapist — I am so thrilled to be joining your team!
How Alycia Found Her Fitness and Got Off Her Meds
CrossFit Sanitas changed my life in 365 days! After one year of attending and reflecting back… I am amazed at the positive change it has had on my health, strength, mobility, and mentality in a rather short amount of time. It was a hard road, though…