Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.
In this blog, we catch up with two of our members who have not been phased by lockdown and have clearly embodied the military ethos of IMPROVISE, ADAPT and OVERCOME. Partners Carl and Cirsty Spencer...
View ArticleReturning to CrossFit safely
Returning to CrossFit safely With gyms now re-opening after four months of enforced closure due to the COVID pandemic, it is important to consider how your body has adapted to the change, or absence of...
View ArticleFind your tribe
We’ve previously published a blog highlighting a variety of reasons that some of our members choose to CrossFit and the life changing impact that their CrossFit journey has had upon them. You can read...
View ArticleBe like mike
Today marks the 60th birthday of the late, great Mike Redshaw, CFL legend and someone that will be sorely missed and remembered by many. It still seems surreal that Mike passed so suddenly and without...
View ArticleCrossFit During Pregnancy
CrossFit Leyland is no stranger to newborns amongst our community, with many of our female members continuing to enjoy Crossfit throughout pregnancy and returning soon after giving birth. Our coaches...
View ArticleGrowing Healthy Habits
Heading into lockdown 3.0 at CrossFit Leyland we decided to introduce a weekly team challenge for several reasons; to rally our members together to support each other to raise awareness of current...
View ArticlePlant-Based Nutrition
There has been a lot of light shed on plant-based diets over the past few years, following the production of documentaries, such as “What the health?”, “Cowspiracy” and “The Gamechangers” (all...
View ArticleOpen Memories
The annual CrossFit Games Open has been a focal point for us at CrossFit Leyland over the past 8 years and has left owners, staff and members past and present with so many fond memories to look back on...
View ArticleJust add water ….
Why is hydration so important? Around 60 – 70% of the human body is composed of water. Breaking that figure down further… approximately 95% of the brain, 90% of the lungs, 83% of the blood, 76% of the...
View ArticleNutrition Supplements
At CrossFit Leyland we always want the best for our members and are on hand to offer support and guidance. However, this isn’t always possible during a busy class and we appreciate members are often...
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