Our Story
How I Learned to Lean into Stress and Embrace Fear
Learn how I'm turning fear into fuel and embracing the challenge, the CrossFit Chiltern way.
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Our Story
My Journey to CrossFit Chiltern - Part 6
From Spin Class to Sports Massage: Expanding My Fitness Horizons Following on from my previous post, where I had just started my PT business while continuing to coach golf and work at Fitness First, I was eager to improve my income and expand my skillset. So, I began adding class coaching to my repe
Nutrition
You Can't Out-Train a Bad Diet: Why Nutrition is King
Ready to take your fitness to the next level? Discover why nutrition is the cornerstone of CrossFit and how prioritizing your diet can unlock your full potential. Ditch the "one-oar" approach and fuel your body right!
Training
Half Reps = Minimal Improvement
One of my biggest bugbears when watching content and observing people train is the tendency to shorten the range of motion on exercises. This is especially common in bodyweight workouts like Murph and Cindy. The two exercises most prone to rep shortening are: the Air Squat and the Press-Up.
Nutrition
Good Nutrition Doesn't Need to Be Perfect
If you're looking to make positive changes to your nutrition, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the sheer amount of information available online. It's easy to get stuck in "paralysis by analysis," fearing that you won't achieve the "perfect" diet. But here's the secret: good nutrition doesn't h
Our Story
From Fairways to Fitness: An Origin Story (Part 5)
Excerpt: In my last post, I shared the story of how I ventured out on my own at Chartidge Park Golf Club. It was a challenging time in my personal life, marked by a period of 'casual homelessness' and sofa surfing. But as they say, the only way is up from there, right? My start as a fully self-emplo
Training
Keeping it Fresh: Your Guide to Gym Hygiene
Let's be real, things can get a little ripe in the box after a tough WOD. But fear not! We've got your guide to staying fresh and hygienic, from tackling "dri-fit funk" to banishing muddy shoes. Let's keep CrossFit Chiltern smelling sweet!
Training
Am I Fit Enough for CrossFit? Dispelling the Fitness Fears
"CrossFit has a reputation. It's tough, it's intense, and it's for the already super-fit, right? Wrong. At CrossFit Chiltern, we believe that CrossFit is for everyone, regardless of your current fitness level. So if you've been asking yourself, 'Am I fit enough for CrossFit?' the answer is a resound
Training
Training with Purpose: Escaping the Hamster Wheel
In the world of fitness, it's easy to fall into the trap of "working out for workout's sake." You see it all the time in open gym sessions: people grinding through endless sets and reps, chasing that elusive feeling of being "worked."
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CrossFit Gym Etiquette Part 1 - Arriving on Time
CrossFit Chiltern is built on the belief that fitness should be functional, measurable, and achievable for everyone willing to put in the work.
Our Story
An Origin Story - Part 4
In this installment of the CrossFit Chiltern Origin Story, we explore lessons learned from the golf world that paved the way for embracing the challenges and rewards of CrossFit. From taking risks to chasing community, discover how the pursuit of passion can lead to unexpected transformations.
Training
The 7/10 Reality: Embracing the Ups and Downs of Sustainable Fitness
We see those highlight reels on social media, the impressive feats of athleticism, and we start to believe that every session should be a record-breaking performance. But the reality is, not every day will be a 10/10. In fact, most days will likely fall somewhere around a 6 or 7/10, and some days, i