In the pursuit of your CrossFit goals, it can be easy to get caught up in the adrenaline and intensity of your workouts. Especially when you start to see the results of your hard work, people can get caught up in pushing themselves too hard in the gym, or working out too many times throughout the week. However, it is important not to overlook the importance of rest and recovery. Your body needs proper time to recover and repair the muscles you just killed during your workout.

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CrossFit is for everybody. Regardless of your age or athletic level, there are an immense amount of physical and mental health benefits that come from not only just moving your body, but from participating in CrossFit classes. While the idea of joining a CrossFit gym may seem intimidating to some, EverProven offers a variety of different CrossFit classes and personal training opportunities for whatever stage of life you are in. Not only that, but you get the opportunity to become part of an amaz

Physical activity is something that has always been a big part of my life. Growing up, my parents always emphasized the importance of exercise and what it can do for not only our physical health, but especially our mental health. Anxiety has been something I have struggled with for as long as I can remember. I have always been more on the shy and introverted side of the social spectrum, something that I used to get teased for from a young age. It can be hard for me to put myself out there and in

If you want to live a long life where your body and mind are both functioning well, and your overall quality of life is improving, it is important to make sure you are incorporating some type of physical activity into your daily routine. Being physically active has been proven to be associated with a higher life expectancy. Longevity refers to a long duration of individual life. Our life expectancy varies depending on a variety of factors such as genetics, lifestyle habits, healthcare, and physi

Making any lifestyle change can be challenging at first. If you aren’t sure where to start, many people find that starting with setting a goal can be helpful in giving them something to work towards, and motivates them to stay on track.

Setting goals can actually be quite difficult, and most people don’t know where to start. Most of the time, we set goals that are too broad for us such as, “I want to workout more,” or “I want to eat healthier.” But how do we track our progress in reaching these

One of the most common questions people ask when they get into fitness is, “should I eat, or should I fast before a workout?” Unfortunately, the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. What it boils down to is the type of workout you are doing, and your own personal preference. No one wants to feel sick because of a full stomach, but you also don’t want to be low energy and sluggish at the gym. Food is fuel, and while some studies have shown a higher rate of fat loss during fasted workouts, most profess

In an ideal scenario, the hardest part of going to the gym would be your workout, not walking through the doors. You’re not alone if you struggle with thoughts of navigating equipment, being watched or judged, trying a class you’ve never done before, or even just being in a gym in general. Gym anxiety, commonly called “gymtimidation,” is something that affects more people than you may think, and is something that prevents a lot of people from maintaining a consistent workout routine.

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