Thoughts on CrossFit Open Workout 24.2
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Thoughts on CrossFit Open Workout 24.2

The second workout of the 2024 CrossFit Open, 24.2, put even the fittest CrossFit athletes to the test. As both a personal trainer and competitive athlete, I recount my experience conquering this beast of a WOD, including tips for strategizing the high-skill movements and maintaining intensity when fatigue sets in.

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Thoughts on CrossFit Open Workout 24.1
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Thoughts on CrossFit Open Workout 24.1

As a CrossFit athlete and personal trainer in Raleigh, NC, I share my brutally honest thoughts on the CrossFit Open workout 24.1. Get an insider's perspective from this CrossFit Games hopeful (LOL) on tackling the challenging movements, overcoming mental and physical hurdles, and the invaluable lessons learned through this extreme test of fitness.

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Cortisol: The Duality of Our Stress Hormone - Friend or Foe?
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Cortisol: The Duality of Our Stress Hormone - Friend or Foe?

Cortisol: Friend or Foe? Discover the surprising truth about this "stress hormone" & its impact on your weight, sleep, mood & heart health. Learn how to manage cortisol levels naturally with diet, exercise, & relaxation techniques for optimal well-being.

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Top 10 Fitness Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction
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Top 10 Fitness Myths Debunked: Separating Fact from Fiction

Cut through the fitness BS! Debunk common myths like spot reduction & carb demonization with our fact-filled guide. Learn the truth about lifting weights & rest days for safe & effective workouts. Smash fitness misinformation & achieve your goals!

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The Importance of Family Health History
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The Importance of Family Health History

Your family health history is a record of the health conditions that have affected your close family members, such as your parents, siblings, children, and grandparents. It can include information about chronic diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes, as well as mental health conditions and birth defects.

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Hormones & Healthy Skin
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Hormones & Healthy Skin

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it plays a vital role in your overall health and well-being. Healthy skin protects you from the elements, regulates your body temperature, and helps to keep you hydrated. It also plays a role in your immune system and helps to produce vitamin D.

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