Insights, advice, and knowledge deep-dives from the CrossFit Teesside coaching team.
Below is a table of the varies weighted vests ranging from entry level to high end – There is one for every budget. We usually recommend the “Plate Carrier” style vests as they are the most comfortable and durable. Brand Price Look / Style Function / CrossFit Suitability Website Rogue Echo Weight Vest £127.88 Minimalist […]
When choosing gymnastics grips for CrossFit or functional training, you’re balancing grip security, comfort, durability—and lately, even chalk use. It can be a minefield deciding and ultimately to boils down to preference, we have put together a guide of some of the more popular options, pros and cons of each and a summary at the […]
Nutrition is simple.. Calories in Calories out; The calories we consume through food are either used for energy or stored. Too many calories relative to activity levels or output means body fat is stored. Simple enough. Nutrition is simple.. Reduce your consumption of overly processed foods – these foods are killing you (apparently). Done, simple […]
It’s that time of the year where many reflect on the year that’s passed and decide to make a change. Usually, aspirations are set and we dive into the new year with enthusiasm and gusto, determined to make these aspirations a reality and make them stick (This time forever!) Then, for whatever reason, we slowly […]
Improving your overall health and wellness doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a gradual process that requires consistency, dedication, and patience. The good news is that you don’t need to make drastic changes to your lifestyle to see significant results. By making small, sustainable changes every day, you can become 1% better in your training, sleep, eating, […]
Proper hand care is crucial to prevent painful hand rips and tears, looking after your hands is important for longevity in your training. This article provides essential tips to help you maintain healthy hands and outlines steps to take if you do experience a hand rip. Hand Care Tips for CrossFit: Maintain proper hygiene: Wash […]
Shoulder mobility is crucial for optimal performance and injury prevention. Tight shoulders can limit your range of motion and lead to discomfort or even injury. Fortunately, there are many shoulder stretches that can help improve your mobility and flexibility. Simply adding some stretches and strengthening exercises into your routine 1 – 2 times a week […]
Adapting to our Environment… So for most people who are not used to training at home, it can be a lot different to training in the Box. I used to think this all the time when I used to sneak the odd extra session in at home on the weekends, the Weights feel heavier than […]
Unfamiliar Territory The current situation that we find ourselves in has without doubt disrupted a lot of things in our lives, but for someone who does CrossFit, i’d say a disruption to our training routine would be one of the most significant on the list. For someone who does not understand what we do, who […]
Back to “Routine” Our last Blog post talked about how to get back into CrossFit after either having some time off over Christmas and New Year, or just taking your foot off the gas for a few weeks. Now that we are firmly back into the swing of it, and cracking on with our weekly […]
New Years Resolutions! What better time of the year, than the 1st of January is there, to get back on it! In most commercial Gyms around the world, today (or probably Monday), it will be their busiest day of the year. The past few weeks have been full of eating and drinking, and for a […]
I want to be fitter, I need more! How much training, is too much training? I guess this is different for everyone. At CrossFit Teesside, when people first start, our recommendation is to aim for three sessions a week, preferably with a rest day in between. For a beginner this is perfect, the volume of […]
