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How to avoid the motivation trap?

Are you one of those people who started training in January last year (and the years before) and lost the motivation by February and fell of the wagon? You fell into the motivation trap. As you know, you are not alone. You also might know that some people manage to get pass the motivation dip and successfully continue to exercise and make an impact on their health. We, at CrossFit Kreis 9, have a ton of experience of this phenomenon and are happy to share our knowledge and tips on how to avoid the pitfalls of the lifestyle change. Here are the most common problems we see when people start exercising and changing their life.

The (only) special gear you need for functional training

Have you ever thought about starting a new sport but given up because you don’t have the right gear? This is not going to be the case with CrossFit. The only thing you need to start with are sports clothes. After a while you may be interested in acquiring a few things to assist you with your training but the list is still very short. Here are the three essentials:

How to survive the holiday season with your health and fitness intact

Surviving the holiday season with your health and fitness intact is a skill. A skill that need practise.

The holidays are a time for family and friends, but they can also be a stressful time as well. If you’ve been trying to lose weight and gain on fitness, it’s important that you don’t let social pressure or stress derail your efforts. The key is to plan ahead so that you’re prepared when temptation strikes. Here are some tips on how to survive the holiday season with your health intact:

Things that fit people have in common

The word “fit” is used to refer to two things: how healthy your body is and how healthy you feel. But what does it mean to be fit? It’s not just about the number on the scale or how strong your muscles are. It’s also about feeling good, both physically and mentally. In CrossFit world we define fitness as an increased work capacity. This simply means being able to do more and heavier physical tasks faster.  The truth is, being fit isn’t something that everyone can master overnight—it takes time and dedication! So if you’re looking for some inspiration on how you can get started with getting fit (or stay on track), we’ve got some tips that’ll help anyone out there!

Three aspects to a balanced diet

Good nutrition goes way beyond the foods you should eat. To have an impact on the health, the diet should be sustainable over years and decades. For sure, one can lose weight on an extreme diet or eat poorly on a holiday without gaining much weight but none of these options will lead to a long-term health or to the desired body composition. In this post we introduce you the three aspects of a healthy diet.

To challenge or not to challenge?

In the last few years all kinds of nutrition and fitness challenges have gained on popularity. The prime time of all kinds of fitness and weight loss challenges – January – is just around the corner. What are biggest pros and cons in this kind of periodical thinking?

3 Benefits of group training

Group training is an excellent tool for people looking to improve their fitness and health. With group training, you can get a great workout in a fun environment with the support of other people who are trying to reach similar goals. Many gyms offer classes that are taught by skilled instructors and coaches.