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The Practice of Gratitude
Posted on January 01 2020
The Practice of Gratitude If you're following along with our Instagram account or are a member of our Facebook group then you know we're encouraging everyone to take control of the next 365 days (366 actually, since its a leap year) and create every day with intention. We know the practice...
Success Story: Angie Mar
Posted on October 17 2017
Age: 34 Height: 62 in Starting weight: 210lbs Current weight: 130 Starting size: 20 Current size: 0/24 Occupation: I'm in the medical field and finishing up PA school. Favorite Workout: chippers Back squat: 200 Front squat: 180 Deadlift: 300 Snatch: 95 Clean and jerk: 155 I began my transformation back in 2015; I was very unhealthy physically, emotionally, and...
5 Important Considerations for Training Cycle Retesting
Posted on October 03 2017
Of course, we're not talking about academia here and those midterms or end of year exams. Nope. We're referring to the athletic variety of retesting. Most of us are working out with goals that are focused on more than just aesthetics or health maintenance. We usually have training programs that...
Success Story: Katie Burbige
Posted on September 19 2017
Age: 29Height: 5'5"Starting weight: 225lbCurrent weight: 162Starting size: 16-18Current size 8-10.Occupation: 7th&8th Grade Social Studies TeacherMurph: 50:10Grace: 3:21Fran: 6:47Back squat: 260Front squat:190Deadlift: 295Snatch: 110Clean and jerk: 150 Katie went from 225lb to a solid 162 lbs. It wasn't easy but it was worth it! Read her story below to find...
Goal30: Change Your Whole Life!
Posted on September 01 2017
Do you have ambiguous dreams for your future or defined goals? Are you paralyzed by overanalyzing the things you want to change in your life? Do you frequently start down the road to making self-improvement, but bail when it gets hard? When you start working toward your future desires, do...
Set Up Your To-Do List According to Your Personality!
Posted on May 22 2017
There’s a ton to be said for how much more you can get accomplished with lists and how much more manageable they can make your life. (How Making Lists Can Quell Anxiety and Breed Creativity) Now that’s all fine and dandy, but what about making your list jive with your personality?...
Road To A Championship: Part 1
Posted on March 11 2017
Road To A Championship: Part 1 Author: Monique Ames Owner of CrossFit Evolution/Manager/Coach/Kids Coach/Macros Coach CrossFit HQ CertifiedPerformance Weightlifting CoachCrossFit Olympic Weightlifting CoachCrossFit Nutrition certifiedPrecision Nutrition Certification in process+20 years experience in training, managing, & leading others+12 years experience working with kids ages 3-132016 Masters US National Weightlifting...
Why So Serious?
Posted on January 02 2017
Why So Serious? Advanced Athleticism and Expectation By Courtney Soboleski Remember when CrossFit for you was about excitement rather than education? When you spread the word about this amazing new sport because you felt empowered and energetic? Not because of some nondescript list of health benefits or a memorized sound-bite...
The New and Improved Winter 2017 Gym Gypsy Journal!
Posted on November 07 2016
If you've been paying attention, you know we've been working hard to make improvements to the latest Gym Gypsy journal. And if you haven't been paying attention, that's ok too! We're going to give you the scoop! First, we're giving you WAY more space to write down your...
Sunday Session: Kat Leone
Posted on October 23 2016
Name: Kat LeoneAge: 29Height: 5'4"Weight: 145 lbs 1) What kind of athletic background did you have prior to starting CrossFit? I was an All Star cheerleader in high school, meaning we learned routines and traveled to competitions. Our team was of mixed ages, from elementary through high school so our fliers tended to...
Sunday Session: Courtney Worthington
Posted on October 09 2016
Name:Courtney Worthington Age:29 Height:5’1 Weight:135 Snatch:160 Clean and Jerk:200 Back Squat:265 Bench Press:170 1)What kind of athletic background did you have prior to starting CrossFit? I was an abysmal athlete in High School. I played because I wanted to look well-rounded on college applications, but I was really...
The Petite Athleat's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Posted on October 02 2016
As a bit of a preview to our upcoming Sunday Session with Courtney Worthington, here is her delicious recipe for macro-friendly Soft Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. You can find the original blog post and lots of other recipes on her website The Petite Athleat. Yields: 28 cookies Prep Time: 10 minutes...
Sunday Session: Samantha Huston
Posted on September 04 2016
Amazing shot by Luke Tevebaugh. Athlete:Samantha HustonHeight:5'8"Weight:69kgAge:18Best competition snatch:71kgBest competition cj:88kgBack squat:124kgFront squat:105kg 1) What kind of athletic background did you have prior to starting CrossFit? The only athletic background I had before I started CrossFit was competitive cheerleading, which I did for about three years. Then,...
Record ALL the Details with Gym Gypsy Workout Journal!
Posted on September 02 2016
Vanessa shares the features of the Gym Gypsy Journal's daily recording page and why she designed it that way. Want to get a journal to call your own? You can! Just click right here! The Gym Gypsy Journal daily recording pages allows you to track a number of very...
The Baptiste Level One: Journey Into Power - A Game Changer
Posted on August 28 2016
So, it's been exactly 10 day, as I sit down to write this blog, since I returned from my Baptiste Level One training in Phoenicia, New York (Which is located in upstate New York, way upstate..) and I'm still amped up! It was that good! I want to tell everyone...
Sunday Session: Erin Coppola
Posted on August 21 2016
About me: I love fitness and I love food. My husband and I own CrossFit OverTake in Texas just north of Houston. He coaches and runs the day to day operations of the gym and I run a lot of the behind the scenes aspects as well coach when needed. I...
Sunday Session: Jessica Estrada
Posted on August 07 2016
Jessica Estrada loves the outdoors and any sport that involves an element of danger. She loves to surf, wake surf, paddle board and do bouldering. Unfortunately, Jessica had to give up on skateboarding and BMX due to safety concerns. She still cruisers around on her longboard though during the offseason...
Sunday Session: Kellie Huston
Posted on July 31 2016
Featured Gym Gypsy: Kellie HustonAge: 50Height: 5’4"Weight: 125 lbsSnatch: 93 lbsClean/jerk: 128 lbsSquat: 205 lbsDeadlift: 210 lbsGrace: 4:19Fran: 6:48 1) What kind of athletic background did you have prior to starting CrossFit? I’ve always been involved in fitness in one way or another. I was cheerleader all through high school (yes, I know, shocking). In college I was an aerobics instructor for Bally...
Why Tracking the Details is Paramount for Training Progress
Posted on July 22 2016
Vanessa wrote an article on her CrossFit gym's website discussing the importance of tracking. Whether you realize it or not, you and your athletes are probably missing crucial data in your overall training program. Sure, everyone is tracking their workout performances these days and tons of folks are tracking their food,...
A Conversation with Lauren Brooks
Posted on June 01 2016
Photo by: Hannah Hayworth @hannahhayworth If you’ve been “into” CrossFit for a few years, chances are you know very well who Lauren Brooks is, or maybe I should say, you know who she was. If not, I’ll give you the short version. Lauren Brooks, found CrossFit in 2010 and rose to...
Sunday Session with Alexis Burgan
Posted on December 27 2015
This week, we're featuring Alexis Burgan, coach and athlete at CrossFit Overtake, who also completed at the American Open this year in the 58 kg weight class and is a two time regional competitor for Team Density! Featured Athlete:Alexis Burgan Height:5'1Weight:130 lbFran:3:08Grace:2:44Clean and jerk: 220 lbSnatch:165 lbDeadlift:285 lbSquat:280 lb ...
Sunday Session with Nadia Zebouni
Posted on December 19 2015
Our featured athlete this week is Nadia Zebouni. She is a coach, program analyst, diet coach, and regional athlete for Team Soul/CrossFit Soulin Miami. Nadia has a fantastic outlook regarding training, her nutrition and life in general AND she's one of the coolest chicks you'll ever meet! Athlete: Nadia...
Sunday Session with Kalynn Pepito
Posted on December 13 2015
Athlete: Kalynn Pepito Age:22 Height:5'4" Weight:140 lbs Deadlift:300lbs Back Squat:285 Front Squat:235 Snatch:155 Clean and Jerk:205 1) What kind of athletic background did you have prior to starting CrossFit? I played sports all throughout high school, traveling soccer league, and softball. I didn't do much after because I never found...
Sunday Session: Q & A with Pamela Gagnon
Posted on December 06 2015
Welcome to the first of many Sunday Sessions when Gym Gypsy interviews a female athlete who we feel embodies the Gym Gypsy spirit. Pamela Gagnon is a perfect example. She's a lifelong successful athlete having competed in collegiate level gymnastics and competing in the CrossFit Games multiple times. She is...
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