Competition is an important part of any sport. If you want to be the best, you have to see what those around you are doing and strive to work even harder than them. When done in excess, however, comparing yourself to other individuals may be counterproductive. Social m…

When starting out in a new sport, whether it may be weightlifting or snowboarding, it’s easy to look at what the most elite athletes are doing and say to yourself, “I want to do that!” You may see Shaun White doing a backflip at the Sochi Winter Olympics, and immediate…

The other day, when I was at the hair salon, my hairdresser said something that caught me by surprise. We were discussing our professions, and how we both enjoyed what we did for a living. I told her that I was a CrossFit coach, and she responded, “Good for you! I can …

I believe that success is a direct result of confidence and hard work. When I hear my clients and my friends put themselves down, it frustrates me. If you tell yourself you aren't weak, or that you aren't fast enough, then you are right. We set ourselves up for…

In fitness, as in life, we are always looking to move forward. If you're putting in the hard work in the gym, you should only continue to progress, right? Well, ideally, yes. Many, unfortunately hit a plateau somewhere along the way that may leave them feeling unmo…

Weaknesses--we all have them.  Unfortunately, no one can be an athletic superhero who excels at everything. Everyone has one thing (or multiple things) that gives them knots in their stomachs just thinking about it. For me, it's rowing or running. Whatever that &qu…

You may think you're too busy to work out, but chances are, you're just making excuses for yourself. More than likely, you have have time to work out. If something is enough of a priority to you, you will make time for it. If you can sincerely tell me that you …

Within the last year or two, CrossFit gyms have been popping up everywhere. But what is this fitness craze that is rapidly gaining popularity? CrossFit defines itself as being "constantly varied, high-intensity, functional movement,” and their specialty is "n…

Some days it's difficult to find the motivation to work out. Don't wait until the start of the new year to jumpstart your healthy lifestyle; make today the day of a new you. In this video, I outline 3 simple tips to stay motivated: Set quantifiable goals for yo…