Training vs. testing: Are you working out or showing off?
Training vs. testing In CrossFit, intensity is expected. It’s built into the DNA of the methodology—and it’s part of what makes it so effective. But there’s a difference between high intensity and maximum intensity. And there’s a big difference between training for progress and testing for performance. Intensity, in any fitness context, feels hard. But in CrossFit, it often feels like you […]
What everyday athletes can learn from professional athletes: Train smart, recover harder
What everyday athletes can learn from professional athletes goes far beyond how much they train—it’s about how they think, recover, and invest their time and energy. You’re not getting paid to train. You don’t have a recovery team, a chef, or a sponsor. But you do have goals—and probably limited time and energy to reach them. So if […]
What is CrossFit? A fitness wonder that works anywhere, for anyone
What is CrossFit? When most people hear the word CrossFit, they imagine one of two things: a fierce competition with athletes doing high rope climbs — or a sleek gym with barbells dropping and people gasping for air mid-burpee. But the truth is, CrossFit is none of that. Not really. Yes, there’s a sport called CrossFit. And yes, […]
What is NEAT and why it matters more than you think
What is NEAT, and why are fitness professionals, health researchers, and coaches talking about it? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis—a fancy way of saying all the movement you do that isn’t formal exercise. Walking to the store, cleaning the kitchen, pacing during a phone call, climbing stairs, fidgeting at your desk… it’s all NEAT. And it […]
5 common dieting mistakes that sabotage your progress
If you’ve ever followed a diet perfectly—for a few weeks—and then found yourself right back where you started, you’re not alone and probably just stumbled across the most common dieting mistakes. It’s frustrating. You feel like you’re doing everything right, but the results don’t last. In Part 1, we explored why diets fail, and how most setbacks […]
How to get fitter in less time: Efficiency tips for people who think they’re too busy to train
Did you Google “how to get fitter in less time”? You’re in good company. Most people want to be fitter, stronger, and healthier—but they also feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Work, family, kids, life—it’s a lot. So the idea of adding training to an already full schedule can feel overwhelming. But […]
How to get a six-pack: Here is what you need to know
When people ask how to get a six-pack, the conversation almost always starts with the old saying: “Abs are made in the kitchen.” And like most clichés, it’s true—but only partly. A visible six-pack is mostly a matter of body fat percentage. You could have the strongest abs in the world, but if they’re covered by a […]
CrossFit myths busted: What’s true and what’s just noise
There are plenty of CrossFit myths floating around—some amusing, others misleading, and a few downright harmful. These myths can scare people off before they’ve ever stepped foot in a gym or tried a single workout. If you’ve heard things like “You need to be fit to do CrossFit” or “It’s too dangerous,” this post is for you. […]
How to change eating habits? Nutrition part 4
How to change eating habits? You now understand why we eat, how much we need, and what we should be eating. But none of that matters unless we’re able to actually change how we eat—and stick with it. Changing eating habits isn’t about finding more willpower. It’s about understanding that habits are learned behaviors, and they can be reshaped with intention, patience, and […]
What should we eat? Nutrition part 3
Once we understand why we eat and how much to eat, the next big question is: what should we eat? There’s no shortage of opinions on this. From low-carb to plant-based to intermittent fasting, the internet is full of advice—and most of it promises quick results. But at CrossFit Kreis 9, we approach nutrition through a different lens: what does your […]