Courtesy of CrossFit Lisbeth What do you want more of? Just stop for a minute, think, and decide what you want more of in your life. More PR’s? More success? More love? More friends? Surely you have enough rudeness, enough hate, enough complaining, enough enemies — right? So go be what you want. Become that which you seek. If you want more success and more love? Work harder, love more. The race is never won by the bitter and the sideline sitter. Get up, get your hands dirty, make your brain tired. Sweat, think, love. The map to what you want is already in your hands. The path is already under your feet. You have just failed to really commit to it yet. Stop waf...

Written by Andy Petranek Have you thought about it? You see people all over mobilizing, stretching, rolling around on foam rollers and lacrosse balls to increase their ROM (range of motion). Have you ever asked yourself the question why? I mean really... do you stretch just because you've heard it's good for you, or because for the couple of minutes you do it twice a week actually do feel good (when you're done)? And what, exactly, should you be able to do with the flexibility you gain? Once you've gained some, how do you know how much is enough? Do you look at someone that is "really flexible" in the gym and think that you should be able to do that splits? Or is there...

There are so many benefits to the group class structure. The encouraging atmosphere, the competitive environment, and the camaraderie developed in our group classes is superior to any sport out there. To ensure that we keep this model highly effective, here are some things you can think about next time your in class. *Sharing racks This gives you a great opportunity to get to know someone better, to have another person to watch your lift and push you a bit more, and you have a chance to encourage someone else as well.  You also should cherish the rest period that comes with sharing a rack during your lifting time.  Don’t be afraid to ask someone to share or to offer...

Post workout shakes are just as essential as stretching. The intensity of our workouts cannot be overstated enough. Take extra care of yourself by supplementating with a post workout shake. There is a 20 minute window after your workout that is essential for you toward faster results. The number one question you should ask yourself  is "what are your body composition goals?". With this answer you will be guided by the proper macronutrient ratios. If you want to gain muscle: drink significant protein (30-40grams) and significant carbs (40 grams). If you want to maintain you body composition: drink significant protein (30-40grams) and smaller portion of carbs (25grams...

Want to effect local change? Did you know... 1 in 6 Americans are facing hunger every day In Collier County, 56% of kids receive free lunch 26% of Children live in Poverty in Collier County, That's 16,188 children. Link Here The Annual Letters Carriers Food Drive will take place across the country and in Collier County on Saturday May 12th and will continue this week. We hope you will join us in bring in non perishable items in this week before class. This is an easy way to STAMP OUT HUNGER in our own backyard. We will have a box in the office where you can drop off your items. We will be collecting donations all week long. So PLEASE bring something in. Our very ow...

The 30 Day Paleo Challenge is right around the corner! This is a great opportunity to speed up your results. What: 30 Days of- Lean Meats, Vegetables, Nuts & Seeds, Some Fruit, Little Starch, NO SUGAR, NO GRAINS Why: Because you want to look good and feel better When: June 1st-June 30th How: Sign up by contacting a coach, Fee is $25 which includes: Paleo Packet, Accountability, Blog Updates, Cash and Prizes goes to the winner! MORE INFO ON OUR WEBSITE: HERE Welcome Luke to CrossFit Naples! Virtuosity: 5 Sets- Hand Stand Hold- 30 seconds Hollow Rock-15 reps Conditioning:  "Kalsu" On the minute: Complete 3 burpees and perform max ...

Which foods should you avoid? Clean eating means choosing fruits, vegetables, and meats that are raised, grown, and sold with minimal processing. Often they're organic, and rarely (if ever) should they contain additives. But in some cases, the methods of today's food producers are neither clean nor sustainable. The result is damage to our health, the environment, or both. So we decided to take a fresh look at food through the eyes of the people who spend their lives uncovering what's safe—or not—to eat. We asked them a simple question: "What foods do you avoid?" Their answers don't necessarily make up a "banned foods" list. But reaching for the suggested alternati...

The famous Nurses’ Health Study at Harvard Medical School found that women who ate lots of foods rich in beta-carotene, such as sweet potatoes, reduced their risk of breast cancer by as much as 25 percent. Eating sweet potatoes is a smart move for you if you have high blood pressure. That’s because they’re rich in potassium, a mineral known for bringing pressure down. You’ll get more potassium from a sweet potato than you will from a banana! When recommending a better choice of starchy carbohydrates- we always prescribe sweet potatoes over common choices such as white potatoes, pasta, or bread. Here are some cool links further explaining their benefits: 9 Benefits o...