Want a snack? I want to introduce the idea of “exercise snacks” to you today. During the winter months, it’s easy to look at a car covered in snow or a chilly forecast and decided to stay inside on the couch, especially with this Baltimore
Here’s a big question in the fitness world: Do you need machines to get fit? The short answer: No. Here’s a very quick history lesson: Before the 1950s, gyms didn’t have machines, just barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells and other similar implements. And people got fit! In
Being active is great—but what if you do the same exercises every single day? Will that help you stay fit? Here’s the answer: If you have a fitness regime in place but always do the same thing, you’ll get some of the benefits of activity,
Many people who are thinking about exercising want to know how fast you can gain fitness. And current exercisers often want to know how fast you lose fitness if you stop training. Here are your answers! Gaining Fitness: It Only Takes Weeks We have great
There are many things I’ve learned over the years of working in the fitness industry. One of the harder truths is that most “gyms” don’t want you to succeed. It’s not in their best interest for you to achieve your fitness goals. I’ve worked in
It’s that time of year again! Summer is peaking at us from around the corner which means sunshine, heat, barbecues, and of course Memorial Day Murph. Memorial Day Murph is a workout event we like to complete every year to honor all the brave service
I’m often asked by friends, family, and even random folks I’ve met “do I have to be in shape to start CrossFit?” The answer is a hard no. In fact it may be more beneficial to start CrossFit without any prior exercise knowledge. If you
Probably the most important decision at any given point in your life is choosing the environment you put yourself in. The inputs of your environment will shape and mold your life, your actions, and your beliefs. The author Jim Rohn wrote that “You are the
When I’m in a conversation and I mention I run Eden Baltimore and Charm City CrossFit both CrossFit gyms, typically the next question is “what exactly is CrossFit?” or “What does it mean to be a CrossFit (er)?” So I thought it might be a
