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Training for Excellence: Recovery Tips for CrossFit and Fitness Success
How to Enhance Recovery for Optimal Performance in CrossFit and Fitness Recovery is a crucial part of achieving your fitness goals. Whether you’re crushing it in a CrossFit gym, building strength, or simply working on overall fitness, how you recover impacts how well you perform. Without proper recovery, the hard work you put into your […]
Why Breakfast is the Most Important Meal of the Day for Your Gym, Fitness, and Life Goals
Introduction Hey everyone, Coach Joel here from R & T CrossFit, where we’re all about training for excellence. Today, we’re diving into a topic that can revolutionize your performance in the gym, at work, and in everyday life: breakfast. It’s no secret—many people skip breakfast. Whether it’s due to time constraints, calorie-cutting attempts, or simply […]
Training for Excellence: How to pick a GYM!
As the new year approaches, many people in NW Indy, Zionsville, Whitestown, and Carmel, IN start thinking about their health and fitness goals. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build strength, or just feel better, choosing the right gym is a crucial first step toward success. But with so many options, how do you pick […]
Training for Excellence: Empower Your Fitness Journey: Training Like an Athlete at Our Gym
At R & T CrossFit gym, we believe in redefining what it means to be an athlete. In a world where athletes are often seen as professionals or Olympians with championship titles and gold medals, we see things differently. If you’re training with intention to be better—whether in fitness, your sport, or simply in life—you […]
Our Fitness Varies by Degree, Not Kind: A Gym for Everyone
At our gym, we believe in a foundational principle that sets us apart: Fitness varies by degree, not kind. This means that no matter where you are in your fitness journey—whether you’re an elite athlete or a complete beginner—we all work on the same essential movements. The difference lies in how we tailor those movements […]
Scaling is Not Failing: Why Adjusting Your CrossFit Workout is the Smart Choice
At R & T CrossFit, one of our core principles is ensuring every athlete, regardless of experience or fitness level, gets a workout tailored to their needs. That’s where scaling comes in. Contrary to popular belief, scaling isn’t about taking the easy way out—it’s about progressing safely and effectively toward your fitness goals. Let’s dive into why scaling […]
Choosing the Right Shoes for CrossFit and Training
Hey everyone, Coach Joel here from Training for Excellence! Today, we’re diving into an essential part of any CrossFit or gym workout: the right shoes. Proper footwear is crucial for performance, safety, and achieving your fitness goals, whether you’re focused on strength training or endurance. Here’s why it matters and what to consider when picking […]
The Three Golden Rules of CrossFit Training: Staying Consistent for Maximum Gains in the Gym
Welcome back to Training for Excellence! Today, we’re covering the Three Golden Rules of Training—simple but powerful guidelines to keep you consistent, accountable, and progressing in your fitness journey. In CrossFit, consistency is essential to making gains, whether your goal is weight loss, strength, or overall fitness. Here’s how following these rules can make a […]
Trusting the Process: How CrossFit’s Varied Workouts Drive Results in the Gym
In today’s episode of Training for Excellence, we’re breaking down a fundamental aspect of CrossFit training: trusting the process. CrossFit’s approach may sometimes seem random, but behind each workout is a purpose designed to help you reach your goals, whether that’s weight loss, strength, endurance, or learning a new skill. Let’s dive into what it […]
Why Intensity Matters in CrossFit Training: The Key to Progress in the Gym
Welcome back to Training for Excellence. Today, we’re breaking down what “intensity” means in the context of CrossFit and why it’s a critical part of our gym workouts. In CrossFit, intensity is more than going hard every day; it’s a calculated approach that, when used correctly, helps you progress, stay safe, and see results. Here’s […]
