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I love being a CrossFit coach.  There’s nothing quite like watching the light bulb turn on.  Well, that’s just a saying but what I’m talking about is the moment an athlete finally figures it out.  

Whether it’s the athlete’s first double under, finally turning over in a muscle up or hitting a squat clean perfectly, being part of that first success is an adrenaline rush.

And how about when an athlete finally hits the RX button for the very first time?  Incredible.  I still remember hitting the blue RX button for the first time and being so pumped!  I felt unstoppable like so many others do when they’ve done the same. Continue reading “How to Use Your CrossFit Coach”

Fitness is simple.  You go to the gym and do the work.  Nothing to it, right?  If only it were like this.  Mindset is crucial when starting a fitness routine so it’s imperative you’re enjoying what you do.

That’s one of the many reasons why CrossFit is so popular.  The workouts are always changing, they’re always challenging and it’s always fun.  So how do you get the most out of your CrossFit workouts?  CF Jacked is here to help. Continue reading “5 Ways to Get the Most Out of CrossFit”

Getting fit is something that’s easy to put on the back burner.  After all, you can put it off for a little while and it feels like there’s no effect.

That is until you go up the stairs one day and realize you’re suddenly out of breath. Or you go to put on your pants one morning and your pants are a little tighter. Time goes by a little longer and the next thing you know your waist is outgrowing your belt. Now, you’re having to buy a new belt. Continue reading “3 Ways to Get Fit While Living a Busy Life”

College Football is now back in full swing, Labor Day weekend is upon us and it’s Friday. To celebrate this Fantastic Friday today, we’re going to have a little fun.

CrossFit Jacked has searched the internet high and low, heck, even some we’ve come up with on our own but we’re bringing you a whole host of ways you can determine if you’re in love with CrossFit.

We hope you enjoy, maybe even laugh a little and can relate to a whole lot. Continue reading “55 Signs You Fell In Love With CrossFit”

To the beginner, CrossFit can be overwhelming at times. Think about it. Brain stimulation going haywire. You’re coping with a new atmosphere, loud music, sweaty smiling people, technical movements you’re attempting to learn and then the CrossFit terminology on top of it all.

“Pood”? Well, you can bet that I’m not touching anyone’s “Pood”. So, here comes CFJ to the rescue with a quick guide to 53 of the most common terms we use in CrossFit. Continue reading “Beginners Guide to CrossFit Terminology”

No one has ever gotten fit overnight. It takes consistent work and a focused mindset to get the end result. You have to motivate yourself each day to do the stuff that doesn’t come easy. Becoming fit starts with your mindset but you’re going to need more than mindset to stick to fitness for the long haul. And if you haven’t made fitness a priority going to the gym each and every day is not going to be easy.

This is where CrossFit Jacked is here to help. We know you’ve got a lot on your plate. I can relate. I used to think of fitness as something I’d commit to eventually. You know the ‘One Day’ syndrome. “One day I’ll start going to the gym.” One day this, one day that. Continue reading “Fitness Success: 10 Tips to Motivate Yourself”