Erin Beal -Why do you CrossFit? I ABSOLUTELY love the style of Crossfit workouts. I always feel energized and stronger after completing a WOD 🙂 -Why do you choose CrossFit St. Louis? Crossfit St. Louis was a comfortable and welcoming place when I moved to St. L. The environment is always encouraging and supportive […]
CONTINUE READINGThe future of fitness is looking grey. As of 2017, one in four gym members are 55 and over, breaking the misconception health facilities are solely for the exceptionally toned and spry youth. When gracefully coasting into the later years of life, goals and inspiration shift from chiseled abs and larger calves to keeping up […]
CONTINUE READINGKatie Sandquist -Why do you CrossFit? I love the way it makes me feel. I had heard about Crossfit and thought it would be fun to try. I was hooked from the beginning. It’s a great workout, different every time, and it’s up to me to decide how much I want to get out of […]
CONTINUE READINGBen Leacock -Why do you CrossFit?  Crossfit pushes me 25% harder than I can do on my own and is much more engaging than just lifting and the gym or running. While I do enjoy crossfit for its own sake, I appreciate the functional conditioning that complements my other hobbies, particularly backpacking and mountaineering. -Why […]
CONTINUE READINGJeffrey Schultz -Why do you CrossFit? Oddly, I think it’s mostly due to laziness. Unlike going to the gym on my own, I don’t have to think about what I’m going to be doing at CrossFit each day. It’s always a great workout. And, it’s a great way to unwind after work. -Why do you choose […]
CONTINUE READINGTROY DINKEL -Why do you CrossFit? I prefer a structured, efficient, varied exercise routine. My life is very busy, and I daydream too much when I’m exhausted and by myself at the gym. -Why do you choose CrossFit St. Louis? The coworker (Kristian Marquez) who originally introduced me to CrossFit in 2011 told me that we […]
CONTINUE READINGCyrielle Billion Why do you CrossFit? I was playing team sports during my high school and college years but when I moved to St Louis I was not able to play. I was looking for something challenging and some of my friends (and former teammates) in France convinced me to try Crossfit . I dragged […]
CONTINUE READINGPeter Fischer Why do you CrossFit? I was really into triathlon for about 10 years, but burned out and was looking for something different and competitive. I tried Crossfit once and loved it. Of course, I enjoy the fitness aspect, but have really come to like the community that Crossfit STL offers. Why do you […]
CONTINUE READINGJeff Villarreal Why do you CrossFit? That’s easy, the results. I have been working out since high school, but I had hit a plateau and wasn’t seeing much of a return. In the first 6 months of CrossFit, I lost 20 pounds and I was hooked.  Why do you choose CrossFit STL? The coaches. […]
CONTINUE READINGCongratulations to Erin Tatman and Mike Ragsdale for being selected as February Members of the Month. “Erin Tatman joined CFSTL last summer, but you would never know it watching her in the gym. As an athlete, she picks up any movement that is thrown at her and runs with it, achieving competency and consistency as […]
CONTINUE READING“My journey to CrossFit began with 2 years in the US Army while assigned to the 82nd Airborne. Exercise and fitness were part of our everyday routine, with a key focus on running. After leaving the Army and as my career in business developed, I always tried to include some type of fitness program into […]
CONTINUE READINGA few months ago, David shot some video on muscle up progressions for us. You can find his video in this article found on Fit Life Covered. Enjoy! Todd
CONTINUE READINGThis article was written for our St. Louis Youth Fitness site. After all, kids care more about being fast than adults. But the same concepts apply to adults. Check it out. You might be surprised to learn some of the movements that you do in CrossFit classes have speed implications you never considered. The movements […]
CONTINUE READINGAndrew sat down with Stacy recently and talked about her experience at CrossFit St. Louis. Here’s what she had to say. Stacy, when did you first get introduced to CrossFit St. Louis? Â I started in July of this year, so almost 6 months ago. What were you doing to stay in shape prior to that? […]
CONTINUE READINGThe CrossFit Games is the highlight of the CrossFit Competition year. As the sport has grown, so has the freakish strength and skill required to make it to the games as a team, but even more so as an individual. That’s the games. There are loads of local and regional competitions for those of us […]
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