Getting Back On Track.

Brittany Malone • December 5, 2018

Life is dynamic. Therefore, it is inevitable that we will get a little off track from time to time.

The holiday season seems to be one of those times where it is so easy to get off track.

What can we do to stay as healthy as possible during these times of craziness?

  • Be honest with what you can handle.
    • Look at your schedule and what is going on in your life. Maybe up until this point, you were tracking your food, on a strict nutrition plan, working out 2+ hours a day, but suddenly, that is not manageable. If everything cannot fit into your schedule, be honest about it and decide was is the most essential tasks to do in the day. Doing extra work or plugging in every gram you consume might not be essential at this time.
  • Rely on the basics. 
    • Eat whole foods. Meats and veggies. Nuts and seeds. Some starch. Little fruit. No sugar.
    • Sleep 8+ hours a day. DO NOT SKIP THIS! Sleep is key to not just recovery, but also long-term health.
    • MOVE and move every day! It does not always have to be long and intense to create impact. Movement heals. Staying stagnant kills.
  • Be kind to yourself.

How to jump back into routine?

  • Have a plan before you start.
    • If you are ready to start working out again, know what time you are going to workout. If you are going to get back to your nutrition, plan your food and amounts, get rid of the junk, meal prep, and store your food in containers.
    • Have a realist mindset. If you are not as strong or do not have the stamina that you once did, do not put yourself down. Where you are right now is not a negative. It is a fact of the moment. Learn from where you are now and make a plan of attack.
    • Don’tknow where to start? ASK FOR HELP! Do you know that you need to improve your nutrition? Reach out to a nutrition coach! Do you not know what to do when you workout? Find a coach! Do you know accountability is a huge factor on whether you succeed or not? Find a group of people that will push you or a coach that will check in with you.

If you are currently a member of Makers CrossFit and need help with any of the above, please email me info@makers-crossfit.com or pull me aside before or after class!

If you are not a member, but need help or is interested in nutrition coach or joining a great fitness community email us at info@makers-crossfit.com

 

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2025 Makers Intramural Open

By Brittany Malone • February 11, 2025
Welcome to the Battle of the Classes (AM versus PM)!!! In our 3-week event, performance isn’t the front runner (though we want you to give it your all). We will reward participation. Did you do the workout? ✓ 
Did you do it at Makers CF? ✓✓ 
Did you join in on the fun? ✓✓✓ Our main priorities is helping you push to a new level and having a good time doing it TOGETHER. BREAKDOWN: * The gym will be split into two teams: AM vs. PM. NOONERS may pick which team they want to represent. * Earn your team points through participation. * There will be weekly themes! See details below * Each week for three weeks the workout will be announced by CrossFit every Thursday @ 12:00pm. * Give the open workouts your best shot during Friday 's class workout. We will also have sign ups to do the open workouts Saturdays at 9am for those who cannot make Friday. * Workout scores and open points must be submitted by Monday at 5:00pm.
 REGISTRATION: * 2025 CrossFit Open - CLICK HERE to register and check your rank worldwide. * 2025 Makers CF Intramural Open - Sign up on Makers whiteboard * You do not need to sign up for the CF CrossFit Games Open to participate in the Makers Intramural Open. * Order your Makers CF Open shirt on the whiteboard at the gym ($30) Pre order closes Feb 19th THE POINTS: + 2 Points - Completing the Open workout at Makers 
 +1 Point - Completing the Open workout somewhere other than Makers CF + 1 Point - Top male and female in RX and Scaled 
(regardless of age group) +2 Points - Referring a friend on our friend referral sign up sheet at Makers (Limited to 1 friend a week or 6 points total) +1 Point - PR City: for each personal record completed such as weight or new skill.
 +1 Point - Team Spirit: dressed up for the week’s theme (See below) THE DATES: * Workout: CF 25.1: Feb. 28th * Theme: Twin Day * Workout CF 25.2: Mar. 7th * Theme: Wigs, Tutu, and High Socks * Workout CF 25.3: Mar. 14th * Theme: Makers 2025 Open Shirt THE DETAILS: * To obtain credit, you MUST add your score in Wodify.
 JUDGING: * Want to earn $10 off a shirt? Pass the CrossFit Judges Course and email (info@makers-crossfit.com) us your certificate of completion. Judges course HERE * You DO NOT need a certified judge if you are doing the Makers Intramural Open only. * You DO need a judge if you are registered for the CrossFit Open. * Scoring cards and movement standards will be provided to everyone during the competition.
 AFTER PARTY: * Join us March 15th in celebrating the completion of the open at Makers CrossFit for a brunch potluck . * Potluck sign up at on the gym whiteboard
Two men are squatting on the floor in a gym.

Murph: Should I scale?

By Brittany Malone • April 27, 2024
Murph is the most iconic Hero WOD performed all over the world on Memorial Day in memory and honor of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. As we perform this workout we keep that in the back of our minds and push ourselves physically and mentally.  BUT THERE IS A WAY TO BE SMART ABOUT […] The post Murph: Should I scale? appeared first on Makers CrossFit.

Help, I need legging recommendations!

By Brittany Malone • April 22, 2024
This one is a little more geared towards the ladies of the gym, but it is a legit question. What legging are the best for CrossFit? With all the deadlifting, squatting, and running we do, I get it! We ain’t got time in the middle of a workout to wonder if the person behind us […] The post Help, I need legging recommendations! appeared first on Makers CrossFit.
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