Exercising at Night Vs. In the Morning: What’s the Best Time of Day to Work Out?
At my gym, people tend to fall into two different camps. You’ve got the 5:30 a.m. group, who are bright and bushy tailed before the sun even comes up, ready to crush a workout and then get on with...
View ArticleBenefits of Battle Rope Training for Athletes
Sometimes the most effective workouts are the simplest workouts. Battle rope training is no exception to this rule — who could have imagined that throwing a couple of ropes around could be an entire...
View Article11 Unique Fitness Classes to Get Active
Maybe CrossFit or the globo-gym just isn’t for you. Maybe you need something a little off the beaten path to get interested in staying active. RELATED: 9 New Outdoor Activities to Try Luckily for you,...
View ArticleSumo Deadlift High Pull: Scary or Safe Way to Build Strength?
A sumo deadlift high pull is one of the most basic CrossFit movements. In fact, when CrossFit coaches receive their L1 certification, the sumo deadlift high pull, or SDHP, is taught as one of only a...
View Article8 Ways to Start Preparing for the 2017 CrossFit Open
The holiday season is almost officially over, which means we can start preparing for the ACTUAL most wonderful time of year — the 2017 CrossFit Open! Here at FitnessHQ, we’re just a little bit obsessed...
View ArticleImproving Your Shoulder Press Weight
Different gyms call it different things — the shoulder press, the strict press, the military press. Regardless of what you call it, most CrossFitters I know hate to see an overhead press programmed...
View Article30 Active Date Night Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Sometimes fun date night ideas are hard to come by, especially if you enjoy being active. If you’re tired of Netflix and chill or dinner and a movie, try a few of these active date night ideas to burn...
View Article2017 CrossFit Open Workout Predictions
It’s official, it’s CrossFit Open month! This year, there’s more buzz than ever around the worldwide competition, and over at CrossFit HQ they’re seeing record registration numbers of athletes of all...
View ArticleWorking Out While Pregnant: Safe or Scary?
When you get pregnant, you’ll find that everyone has an opinion on your body, your baby and your parenting. You’ll receive lots of unsolicited advice and tips from well-meaning mothers on a wide range...
View Article9 Ways to Speed Up Sore Muscle Recovery
Do you ever want to workout but find that you can’t stand up without wincing? Are there moments where the thought of doing another squat or push up is enough to bring tears to your eyes? Being sore is...
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