We know that regardless of what you eat, you are going to benefit from doing Crossfit training.  However, if you are constantly working really hard in the box to reach certain goals, then you need to think about nutrition too. Like the saying goes, "You can't out-train a bad diet'!

In fact, Nutrition is the bottom line when it comes to maintaining a healthy body. Nutritional habits will have a far greater impact on your body composition and physique goals than any other part of fitness. Yet when a combination of exercise and healthy nutrition are put together, this is when a successful change happens.

Did you know that you can change your body composition through diet alone without exercise? However it's the combination of both that gives you a complete healthy package and optimum results.

How do nutrition and exercise work together?

Nutrition and exercise not only complement each other but they need each other. Even if you eat a perfectly...

Did you know there was a difference between 'Working out' and 'Training'?

For a lot of people, exercise and training is basically the same thing. However, in reality, exercise and training are very different...

The actual difference between exercise and training is based on how you approach the activity, not the actual activity itself. Here's what we mean...

Working out 

When we work out, we do it to keep ourselves healthy,  in shape and burn calories. Each workout is performed for the purpose of burning calories, getting hot, sweaty, out of breath, stretching etc. Working out or exercising is done purely to accomplish this. If you're just working out, then there's no need to put too much pressure on yourself and if you want to scale the movements then do so!

Training 

Training on the other hand is different! When someone says that they are training, it means that are actively trying to improve something or work towards...

If you’ve seen the CrossFitters on Instagram or competitions on TV, full of men and women with physical perfection, then you might think that their workouts are impossible for you to do. However, the contests on TV are for top competitors and assuming that you aren't looking to become the next top Crossfit games champion, the average person can still be fully capable of Crossfit workouts. 

Here's 5 reasons why Crossfit can be for everyone...

1. The workouts can be scaled to suit you

Scaling modifies the movement to fit your goal. So for example, the experienced members might be trying to improve strength and might be lifting the maximum weight. Whereas if you've only just started, you may just be...

As it the month of re-opening and we are super excited to finally open our doors once again, we've been working on something extra special behind the scenes.... 

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Yes, of course...

It's been a while since most of us have been able to throw around some weights in the gym and train at the intensity we would usually. Unless you’ve managed to make a very well equipped gym at home, your fitness levels will have decreased in some way which means you'll need to start slowly when you begin training again!

You'll want to start by easing your way into it. If you've done a lot less than you usually would in the gym, then you should probably expect a lot less physically from yourself in the first few weeks back in the gym. You want to start by getting back into a routine and building back those good habits before you start increasing your training intensity. This might mean in the first few weeks, scaling movements or decreasing the weights so you don't cause yourself an injury!

If you haven't been completing home workouts throughout lockdown, now is the time to start! By completing some of the workouts it's going...

We are in the middle of the UK’s 3rd lockdown, and it’s safe to say we’re starting to get a bit fed up! 

Due to the fact that the latest restrictions have again shut down our social lives, many of us have swapped gyms and exercise classes for the great outdoors! Since the beginning of lockdown, there has been a huge surge in the amount of people taking up hiking as a new hobby. In fact, one of the most effective and easiest ways you can keep yourself going physically and mentally, is to go out walking!

Benefits of Walking:

1. It burns calories

Going out for a walk burns calories which in turn, helps towards reaching your fitness goals. Your weight and the distance you walk, are obviously going to determine how many calories you burn. Walking can also strengthen the muscles in your legs too!

2. Improves heart Circulation

Walking can reduce the risk of heart disease. It also gives you the added advantage of bringing up the heart...

Well 2020, what was that?! A year like no other and it's no doubt turned our lives upside down. And how did it even get to the end of the year when it was only March 5 minutes ago? 2020 has brought worry, struggle and uncertainty, as well as lots of banana bread and an obsession with a man called 'The Tiger King' (remember that?)... 

Even though 2020 has been such a chaotic year, it is important to pause and reflect on the lessons we have learned, how we have grown and what goals we have reached.

It's difficult to look back at the year without COVID being centre stage. Not just for us, but for the fitness industry as a whole, we've had to pivot and work around our box being shut for most of the year. As a Crossfit gym, we are a community (we know you've heard it all before), we support each other, motivate one another and it's all about the atmosphere our members bring each session. We pride ourselves on being 'stronger together' and COVID...

Being back in another lockdown, many of us are feeling a serious strain on our mental health. Some of us might not be able to go to work, visit loved ones, or enjoy the activities we usually do and there seems to be no telling whether this is going to be the last time! Even with the news that we will be coming out of lockdown as of next week, some of us will still be stuck in a higher tier meaning there will again be restrictions.

With no clear end in sight, coronavirus is having a significant negative effect on mental health with many of us experiencing stress, anxiety and insomnia. We’ve decided to put together some tips, to help you manage your mental health over the coming weeks and months...

Focus on what you can control

The amount of uncertainty which is controlling our lives right now can be particularly damaging for our mental health, so it’s important that we don't spend huge amounts of...

Introducing InBodyLAB, Crossfit Pendle's new sister company. Based at Crossfit Pendle, InBodyLAB has been designed to help you get the health & fitness results you want! 

Our advanced 570 InBody scanner will allow you to identify areas to work on, to improve your overall health and wellness and provide you with accurate results. 

What are the benefits of the 570 scanner?

The InBody 570 goes beyond traditional body composition analysis, measuring fat, muscle and total body water. With this advance scanner you can...

• Find your baseline so you know what you need to lose, gain or maintain.
• Asses your body fat percentage so you can work on fat loss and not just weight loss
• Maximise your workout routine to fit your unique health and fitness goals
• Calculate your caloric needs and create a personalised nutrition plan
• set realistic goals, accurately monitor progress and stay motivated
• Make more educated decisions to improve your body composition

So what actually is 'Body...

It's super exciting when you take that step and sign up to become a Crossfit member but it also might seem a little daunting at the same time. There's going to be quite a lot of new things coming your way! If you're just starting out or thinking about joining, here's our top tips for Crossfit beginners that will help you get started! 

1. Choose the right Box for you 

There are Crossfit gyms popping up everywhere these days. How do you choose which one is best for you? Firstly, you want to check that it's an affiliated Crossfit gym. There's many 'Crossfit style' gyms around but if they're not affiliated it means they're not officially Crossfit! Other things to consider would be, the experience of the coaches, class structure (not every box is ran the same), programming and community.

2. Build up slowly & don't compare yourself to others

When you turn up for your first CrossFit session, you’re going to see people in all sorts of...