By Joey Adduci, Level 3 CrossFit Trainer, TRS Movement & Mobility Specialist It’s common for people to believe that only elite competitors are real “athletes.” The aim of this article is to debunk this type of thinking. Athletes can be broken down into two categories: Lifestyle Athletes and Sports Athletes. It’s possible for an individual…
Written by Joey Adduci, CF-L3, TRS Movement & Mobility Specialist Functional Functional is defined as something designed to be practical and useful, rather than attractive. In regards to one’s fitness, this would indicate that the goal of training would be to enhance and improve performance in an individual’s fitness, sport, and/or lifestyle goals. Body composition…
We’re back with some more at home workouts for our Flex community to keep you moving through these times! 6 sets – AMRAP 1 6 Clean & Jerks 6 Burpees Rest 1 minute between sets SCORE: Total reps for all 6 sets RX Barbell: 115/75 Dumbbells: 50s/35s Kettlebell: Swings @ 70/53 INTERMEDIATE Barbell: 95/65…
What’s up Flex family!? We’ve got some more at home workouts to keep you flexin’ even when you’re inside! 4 Rounds for Time 800M Run 5 Rounds of Strict Cindy 1 Round of Strict Cindy is: 5 strict pull-ups 10 push-ups 15 air squats Score: Time to complete all 4 rounds Goal: 40-60 minutes…
What’s up Flex family!? We’re here with some workouts for you to do no matter what you have at home with you. Get up and get flexy today, we can’t wait to see you all soon! Dumbbell Option: 15-minute AMRAP 15 DB Hang Power Cleans 15 DB Front Squats 30 Push-ups RX (50s/35s) INTERMEDIATE (40s/25s…
Are you an athlete and are constantly feeling sore or tight? Investing in a foam roller might be the solution for you. Foam rolling consists of similar benefits to massage therapy however purchasing a foam roller is much more economically sound than regular massage therapy sessions. Foam rolling holds many benefits for athletes the biggest…
Finding the motivation to get up and go to the gym is challenging for a lot of athletes. Some days we really can’t get ourselves out of bed and into an intense workout routine. That’s where your workout buddy comes in. Training for an event like Flex on the Beach is a difficult process and…
How to Maintain your Workouts without Injury Every athlete fears the dreaded injury. It happens to the best of us, especially since we are putting our bodies in situations that cause constant fatigue and stress. At Flex Events, one of our top priorities is the safety of our participants so every athlete can participate injury…
4 Things to Know Before you Flex on The Beach Flex on the Beach will be here before you know it, are you ready to flex on the sand? With beach season upon us, it’s time to get out there and start training! However, there are a lot of things to consider before starting…
The gym can be a way of life for many of us and injuries can set us back tremendously. For those of us who are in the gym every day and working hard, we can develop injuries over time if we are not careful enough about treating our bodies correctly. Many people do not put…