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Newsletter – November
Hellloooooo CFL Members! We have had so much going on at the box recently so thought it would be good to give you all a round up… On Sunday 5th November CFL celebrated their 5 year anniversary. We...
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Healthy body + healthy mind
Neil Ashton is one of CrossFit Leyland’s longest serving members, a man mountain and a true gent. He was kind enough to give us his take on CrossFit and how it helps keep him on track and maintain a...
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What did you achieve in 2017?
From everyone at CrossFit Leyland we hope you all had a merry christmas and a rewarding 2017! In this blog, we take the opportunity to summarise the achievements of some of our members over the past...
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Open Fever !
’twas the night before the open…. CrossFitters around the world waited with baited breath. Coaches in timezones far away slept with one eye open, waiting to see if ‘he has been’ (online … to announce...
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Dawn: from nerves to weightloss, a members story
Name: Dawn Brotherton Age: 39 How long have you been doing CF for: 2 years with approx 1 year Olympic lifting prior to this. Why did you make the decision to join CrossFit: I firstly joined an Olympic...
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The importance of recovery
The importance of recovery is often overlooked when planning a training schedule. It is easy to focus on the more obvious training variables such as Frequency, Intensity, Time (Duration) and Type of...
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Tom: from lite to CrossFit master, a member’s story
Name: Tom Brooke Age: 54 How long have you been doing CF for: I started coming to CrossFit lite in April 2017. I then took the foundation course and became a member in June (9 months as of Feb 2018)...
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Injury Reduction – Shoulder Joint
Injury Reduction – Shoulder Joint The shoulder joints are called upon to perform a wide range of dynamic movements in CrossFit, incorporating weightlifting, gymnastic and conditioning disciplines....
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CrossFit for older adults
We have previously reviewed the benefits of CrossFit for older adults in order to be ‘Fit for life after 50’. The pitfalls of a sedentary lifestyle are there for all to see, regardless of age. Hundreds...
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Go Hard, Go Home!
Go Hard, Go home! Yes, we’ve modified the classic slogan “go hard, or go home”! When it comes to high intensity training, it’s smart to do both! ‘Go Hard, Go Home (in one piece)’ is much more...
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CrossFit Masters: You are never too old to start!
In the age of social media and fitness superstars, the core values of what fitness is can be lost. It’s not just about 6 packs and lifting heavy weights. Fitness is about being able to do anything you...
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Food for thought
We turn up in the gym, we train hard and we see results, but do we know why? Crossfit is based around high-intensity movement put together in a Workout or Met-con. A Met-con stands for metabolic...
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Maddie: From mum’s love to a CrossFit regular, a member’s story
Name: Madeline Age: 19 Occupation: Admin & Waitress Been doing CrossFit for: 7 months (ish) Did you have any apprehensions prior to starting CrossFit? After stopping netball, I didn’t participate...
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5 tips for staying on track this winter
Winter is coming! You’ve got TWO choices: A) Let all your hard work in the gym over summer go to waste, until next summer when you want to fit into that swim suit / see your abs again. B) Keep up the...
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Injury Reduction – Hip Joint
Poor hip function = poor movement + athletic performance There are several key factors that can contribute to poor hip function; weakness of the posterior muscles, tightness of the hip musculature,...
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SnowFit – Physical Preparation for Skiing + Snowboarding
So you’ve booked your winter holiday, you’re excited to hit the slopes and start skiing, or snowboarding. You’ve worked hard in the gym throughout Summer and Autumn and you’re feeling fit! But are you...
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SnowFit (Part 2)
This blog follows on from Part 1 of the SnowFit blog, which was published last week and aims to identify some of the key factors that must be considered when planning a specific strength and...
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CFL Open Awards 2019
The CrossFit Open is eagerly anticipated every year among the CrossFit community and the 2019 Open certainly didn’t disappoint at CrossFit Leyland. The atmosphere was electric, the support amazing and...
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5 Reasons to start Weightlifting
Fat Burning – Olympic Weightlifting uses almost every joint and muscle in your body. Research has highlighted that competitive Weightlifters burn as many calories per day as marathoners and have body...
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October Newsletter
October Newsletter Autumn has arrived! So it feels rather strange to be gearing up for the second CrossFit Open of 2019, which starts this Friday. If you are new to CrossFit Leyland and aren’t sure...
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