by Bradley Taylor | Aug 29, 2018 | Bradley's Journal
I’m tired and I’m just getting through the reps and Coach Heather encourages me to focus on keeping a bend in my legs to make sure I don’t hurt myself. On a Sunday I was at the Texan Fitness with my girlfriend, who is participating in the Vibe Fit program at...
by Ann Rice | Aug 24, 2018 | Fitness
You might have noticed that here at Texan Fitness, our Impetus Barbell Club is specifically focused on Olympic weightlifting. But you might not be familiar with what Olympic weightlifting focuses on and why it might be right for you. First, it’s important to...
by Ann Rice | Aug 23, 2018 | Fitness
Almost everyone who has encountered fitness has likely encountered this assumption, either spoken or unspoken: weight lifting doesn’t burn calories. If you want to lose fat, you have to opt for more traditional cardio like running or the elliptical, they say. But the...
by Ann Rice | Aug 10, 2018 | Fitness
So you’re ready to mix up your fitness routine with some running, maybe even train for a 5k or half marathon — that’s very CrossFit of you, actually. All you have to do is lace up and get out there, right? Not exactly. Although that certainly is a common...
by Bradley Taylor | Aug 8, 2018 | Bradley's Journal, CrossFit
I love my Saturday’s!!! It’s the only day I get to sleep in, maybe till 8 a.m. or so if I’m lucky. On Saturday I don’t feel rushed with traffic or school zones! The last 4-6 weeks my attitude about Saturday mornings have really changed. I’m excited to...
by Ann Rice | Aug 7, 2018 | Fitness
We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s a Monday morning or a late Friday after a long work day. Maybe it’s a weekend when you really just want to sleep in all day. Whatever it looks like for you, there will be times when you just cannot work up the motivation to go work...
by Bradley Taylor | Aug 1, 2018 | Bradley's Journal, CrossFit
How do you measure success? Last week work consisted of 8 different flights, 5 states and 1 week away from home for conferences & meetings. I was asked if the conferences were successful and if my meetings were successful. The answer was an astounding yes, but...
by Robert Clayton | Jul 31, 2018 | Member Spotlight
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by Ann Rice | Jul 30, 2018 | Fitness
Although everyone’s nutrition needs vary based on their workout regimen and their own unique needs, there’s one thing everyone has in common: protein is a crucial part of building strength. Especially when you’re recovering from a hard workout,...
by Ann Rice | Jul 29, 2018 | CrossFit
It can be hard to be motivated to work out even when conditions are ideal, but when a drive to the gym means walking through a 115 degree parking lot? Staying active gets significantly more challenging. As you try to maintain your workout routine through the hottest...
