Since the turn of the Millennium, CrossFit has breathed life into a stagnant fitness industry that was characterised by rows upon rows of seated resistance machines and treadmills in chain gyms around the world. It has challenged the longstanding belief that bodybuilding style training, or plodding along on the treadmill is relevant, appropriate for everyone,…
As we approach the end of 2016, many of you will be reflecting on your goals from the past year and about to set your targets for 2017. It really helps with self-motivation to have a reason, or purpose to get fit, particularly during the colder winter months. So why not set yourself a fitness…
At the start of this week (10th October) the world celebrated World Mental Health Day in an attempt to raise the profile about mental health issues that the majority of the population suffer with from time to time and to provide psychological first aid and support to those in distress. There are times when we…
Crossfit Leyland member Cathy Wilson doesn’t exactly fit into the ‘normal ‘ mum category, she’s more of a ‘super mum’! Cathy is currently one of the top CrossFit masters athletes in the country and is hoping to make a run at the CrossFit Games next year, a competition reserved for the fittest athletes on the…
The summer holidays have been and gone and the first week of school runs are out the way! As all the mums breathe a collective sigh of relief, and all the teachers…well they just collectively sigh! The start of term-time means one thing for full-time mums everywhere, it’s time to reclaim some precious time and…
Constantly varied, high intensity, functional movements…. CrossFit by its very nature is supposed to prepare you for the day to day rigours of life, as well any unexpected physical challenges that might be thrown your way! Everyone has their own reasons for attending the box on a daily basis, all of which undoubtedly contribute to…
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome may be unfamiliar to most people, but for one of our members it has presented a complex challenge. EDS is a hereditary condition characterised by extreme hyper mobility and gastro-intestinal issues, resulting from excess collagen in the connective tissues. Joint instability and susceptibility to dislocation make participation in sport and physical activity extremely…
About Tough Mudder: “We are 10 – 12 miles of mud and obstacles built to test your mental grit, camaraderie and all-around physical fitness. We are a team-oriented challenge with no winner, no finisher medal, no clock to race against—just an ice cold drink and a few good scrapes from a day spent outside and…
