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We share what we’ve learned from years of coaching, training, and helping people reach their goals. You’ll find practical info to help you feel more confident and consistent in your training.

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Colin’s Testimonial

Q: What would you say to someone who's thinking about joining CrossFit RDU? A: Do it! I joined right after moving to Raleigh because I wanted to make a change....
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You start just by showing up

Getting started at something new can be a very challenging experience. The fear of the unknown or the fear of feeling not being good enough at something can paralyze you...
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Story of a Bad Back

It has now been 7 weeks since I had a spinal fusion at S1 and L5. It was the end result of an injury that occurred over 30 years ago....
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Recipe Swap: Bagels

The best way to improve the quality of your food is to make it yourself. And while food prep can take a lot of time and in some instances, money,...
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Is breathing automatic or manual?

The answer is both. While resting, if breathing wasn’t automatic some of us may even forget to breathe. When we were younger we actually used to breathe more efficiently. Diaphragmatic...
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"Yet"

Yet. Yet should be your favorite word. I can’t get below parallel. I can’t do a muscle up. I don’t have double unders. Add “yet” to all of those statements...
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