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Alright, so you're thinking about starting CrossFit? That's awesome! It can seem a little intimidating at first, but trust me, it's...

If you’ve spent any time looking into how to get back into shape lately, you’ve probably noticed a trend: everyone wants to be a specialist. You’ll see "Glute Specialists," "High-Intensity Endurance Coaches," or programs designed solely for marathon runners or powerlifters. It’s tempting to think that you need a hyper-specialized, "just-for-you" blueprint to see results. But if you’re a beginner just looking to feel better, move easier, and live longer, I want to share a bit

If you’re currently navigating perimenopause, you already know it can feel like your body has stage-managed a coup. One day you’re fine, and the next, you’re dealing with "where are my keys?" brain fog, joints that ache for no reason, and a sudden, frustrating loss of muscle. It’s a lot to handle. I talk to women every day who know they should be lifting weights—they’ve heard the podcasts and read the articles about bone density—but the idea of walking into a CrossFit gym fee

Everyone at the gym has a different story, background, schedule, goals, etc. But despite all the differences, there’s one thing you have...

If you’ve ever made a promise to yourself that you were going to “start working out on Monday,” you’re not alone. You’re also not alone...

Did you know: According to a 2023 advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General, loneliness is as detrimental to your wellness as smoking 15...

How much unnecessary stress are you creating in various areas of your life? Whether mental, physical or emotional, decreasing stress can...

A determined woman lifts weights overhead with confidence, embodying strength and focus in the gym. When it comes to your fitness...

Healthy food laid out You’ve probably heard the saying, “You can’t out-exercise a bad diet.” And the bad news for us pizza- and...

Have you ever set out to start something new or accomplish a goal, only to end up putting it off, or never getting started at all?...

It’s how more than 30 percent of members ended up at CrossFit Orillia. Googling “gyms near me” started them on one of the most rewarding,...

Chances are, as you’re starting your journey at CrossFit Orillia - or restarting a fitness routine -  you have a specific goal in mind....

At CrossFit Orillia, we love hearing about the goals our members set for themselves. Whether it’s the 6am class, the “Legends Lunch” or...

You can't sit and wait for results. You have to go to them. When asked about the best way to achieve better fitness results, most people...

CrossFit has an image of being intense and demanding. When you enter a CrossFit gym, you're met with weights, ropes, and countless...

We all know we should  exercise, but have you ever stopped to think about why  we really do it? Yeah, yeah, we want to be healthy and...

CrossFit. It's a fitness phenomenon that's taken the world by storm. But like any popular trend, it's not without its critics. If you're...