As a family owned and operated gym, we know that it can be tough juggling work, family, kids AND trying to get in a good workout. Don’t worry, we are in this together! These are our Top 5 tips to stay active during the holiday season. Have a Fitness Plan Having a fitness plan where …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Taira has been an Optimist for over 8 years. When she’s not at the noon class working out with her family, you’ll find her with her family. She talks with us about her upbringing in Oregon, going to the Air Force Academy, and homeschooling her four boys. You …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify As a third grader, Jeff’s dream career was to be the guy who jumped off a truck. This meant his top 3 picks were a stuntman, firefighter, or garbage man. He chose to be a firefighter. From 3am calls about chirping smoke detectors to delivering babies, no two …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify After the law firm Shelly worked at closed, she and her husband opened Calhoun Law Firm. Shelly shares what it’s like working with her husband, building a business to fit their family’s schedule and getting ready for their third child! Tune in to the Optimistic Podcast to listen …
The squat is the first of the nine foundational movements in CrossFit. We squat, to some degree, in our daily movements. From squatting to pick up something off the ground like a bag of dog food to getting on and off a toilet seat or chair. Even when sitting on the ground with your legs …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify She wasn’t discouraged when her nursing school advisor said she wouldn’t make it. She didn’t let a learning disability stop her. Overcoming many obstacles, Mudgie’s hard work and perseverance helped her achieve her dream of becoming a nurse. Mudgie shares her journey through nursing school to her job …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 10 years ago I began “Victory 400,” a 312-mile run from Fort Worth to San Antonio to fundraise for wounded warriors. The idea for a fundraiser benefiting our servicemen and women weighed heavily on me for years. Once I pitched the idea the only stipulation was to utilize …
Let’s talk about scaling. When you begin your CrossFit journey, scaling is crucial! As a new athlete, your coach wants to ensure your workout fits your ability level and that you have a positive experience. During your CrossFit journey, you will start to know your go-to scaling options for various movements. There are no hard …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify We see the athletes throw down at the CrossFit Games every year, but do you know what it takes to put on the huge event? It takes manpower from hundreds of volunteers and staff. Coach Mike gives a peek behind the curtain on what it takes to make …
Can I do CrossFit? Why should I do CrossFit? How do I find the right gym? When starting a new fitness routine or starting your health journey, it is natural to have so many questions. It can be a bit overwhelming, so Coach Forrest shares his answers to these commonly asked CrossFit questions. Can I do …