Are you considering joining a CrossFit community but feeling hesitant? You’re not alone!  Many people face common barriers when starting their CrossFit journey. Let’s dive into these obstacles and explore simple ways we will help you overcome them at CrossFit Magnitude. Intimidation Factor: Barrier: The perceived intensity and competitive atmosphere of a CrossFit gym can be intimidating for newcomers. Overcoming it: CrossFit Magnitude is anything but intimidating. Our members

  Whether you are trying to run a business, grow your own vegetables, or achieve the body of your dreams, there is always a process involved…Steps you must take that will either prove successful or not over a given period of time. Ask yourself, “How long have I been doing ___, ____, &____ trying to accomplish________, and am still coming up short?”. Albert Einstein is (erroneously) credited with saying, “The

    The leanness of your body, the speed in which you can run a mile, your current levels of cholesterol, your body fat percentage, or how much strength you possess all have one thing in common – They are the culmination of all your efforts up to this point in time. I remember way back in the day (24 years ago), while I was warming up for my very

  Despite the lockdown, the ocean is still there, the nicer weather is among us, and many of you will be making way out of the house and onto the sand, of course following any and all guidelines set forth by the government. You may be wondering “Will your program at CrossFit Magnitude get me ready for beach season?”. To which I answer, “If there was a better program out

  I met Dez almost 2.5 years ago when he walked into CrossFit Magnitude with his wonderful wife, Erin.  I believe Dez was there more in support of Erin, but once we go to talking, it quickly became apparent he wasn’t about to let Erin get in on all the action alone. Before too long, Dez quickly regained his youthfulness (having lost some of it, as a lot of folks

  How many times per week are you currently working out? 4-5 What kind of equipment do you have at your disposal? DBs, pull-up bar, treadmill, jump rope, one band.  I have a set of low rings that hang from a pull-up bar in the garage.  New weight vest. Where is your ‘Home-Gym’’ located (garage, living room, front lawn, driveway)? Basement and garage  What has been your biggest hurdle working out

  Are you in the Over or Under 40 age group? Under Roughly, how long have you been CrossFitting for? Since Spring 2019 What was the driving force behind your decision to start? Oh, man! My 3rd baby was about to turn a year old and while the scale told me I was back to “pre-baby,” I knew my strength wasn’t where it could/should be. The treadmill at Healthtrax just

  Are you in the Over or Under 40 age group? Over Roughly, how long have you been CrossFitting for? 6 years in February was my first class! But started taking it more seriously about 5 years ago. What was the driving force behind your decision to start? I hit my late 30s and the conventional gym and pushing around weights for 45 minutes was no longer working. I started

JOIN THE #800g CHALLENGE®                    WHAT IS IT? This challenge was designed by OptimizeMe Nutrition. Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day.  No foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g. Eat the fruits and veggies of your choice. Hit the macros you want. Raw, cooked, canned, frozen; doesn’t matter!  If you can weigh it as a standalone and unprocessed

December 1, 2019 By: Christopher O’Brien 3 Reasons Why You Aren’t Reaching Your Goals She was a maniacal fitness enthusiast who worked out 5-6 days per week for many years, yet she had never achieved her goals.  Her workouts were always long, sweat-induced sessions, never leaving a calorie to spare… This could be a great beginning to a fitness mystery novel. The fact is, this is the narrative echoed by

Do You Even Lift? Since I became a member of the CrossFit Magnitude coaching staff, a number of gym patrons have expressed the fact that, while they own weightlifting shoes, they chose not to wear them for workouts which the shoes would be appropriate for. A commonly cited reason for this sentiment is a sense of inadequacy regarding their own abilities, in other words, they have the shoes, but they

  Are you in the Over or Under 40 age group?  The “Well over 40” Age Group, 54 coming up soon. Yes, just a number, but I am more aware than ever that Rx “minus” fits me best  Roughly, how long have you been CrossFitting for? 4yrs, joining CrossFit Magnitude was 1st in Oct 2015. Aside from a couple multi-week pauses for healing, CFM has been a welcomed and consistent commitment to

Postpartum Athleticism By: Sarah Cavalear It has taken nine long months to grow the little human that now takes up most of the hours in your day. As you tend to the needs of this new tiny human whom you know nothing about, you may find yourself wondering when you’ll start to feel like yourself again. It’s not easy to look into a mirror and not recognize the shell of

  How young are you? 42 Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Melrose, MA, grew up in West Boylston, MA (right outside of Worcester) If you could have any super powers, what would it allow you to do? Fly What is/are your favorite movement(s) to perform? Snatch and power cleans If you won a million dollars, what’s your first purchase? New house. 

  How young are you? 31 Where were you born and where did you grow up? Born in San Diego, CA. , Grew up in Plymouth, MA If you could have any super powers, what would it allow you to do?  Probably to fly. My daughter already thinks I’m the strongest guy in the world.  What is/are your favorite movement(s) to perform?   I can’t really say.. they all sound good to

How young are you? I am a product of the fifties, a baby boomer, and a woman who never reveals her true age.   Age is just a number, you are as young or as old as you feel. Where were you born and where did you grow up? Born in Boston, grew up in Dedham. If you could have any super powers, what would it allow you to do?  I

By: Coach Chris I was out walking the dogs the other day and had a brief “light bulb” moment.  The temperature was perfect, the terrain was hilly, with roots and rocks abound (which is always a relief to me after spending most of my day on a flat, solid surface indoors).  But at this point during the walk, it didn’t feel like relief. I felt unbalanced, out of breath and

By: Coach Chris We all want to be fit, and we all want it yesterday!   It’s easy to get into the mindset of “if I just show up to the gym daily, I can easily reach all of my fitness goals in a timely manner”.  I wish I could tell you it’s that easy, but the truth of the matter is we all need to set our focus on

  How young are you? 28 Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Plymouth and grew up in Marshfield If you could have any super powers, what would it allow you to do? Stop time so I could have more hours in a day. What is/are your favorite movement(s) to perform? Squat cleans, box jumps, wall balls and thrusters If you won a

  How young are you? 42 Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Quincy, and grew up in Kingston. If you could have any super powers, what would it allow you to do?  I would love to travel back in time. However, I would not want to stay in one era for too long -see the dinosaurs before being eaten, dance “The Charleston”

How young are you?  Still 40 while writing this but won’t be for long. Where were you born and where did you grow up?  Born at South Shore Hospital…grew up in Duxbury. If you could have any super powers, what would it allow you to do?  I always thought flying would be the best super power but now I’d say the ability to heal within seconds. What is/are your favorite

      How young are you? I just celebrated my 15th anniversary of my 25th birthday …aka 40 years young 🙂 Where were you born and where did you grow up? I was born in Springfield Mass and grew up in Agawam, Mass. Fun facts, Agawam is the very first Zip Code in the USA 01001. Also pronounced Mawaga backwards for the Native American tribe that once lived there.

Fitness or Performance – Which is right for you? Starting this month (January), CrossFit Magnitude will be offering two different types of programming – One labeled Fitness, the other labeled Performance.   You may be asking yourself, what are the differences and which one is best for me? I’ll do my best to explain in the following overview of the two program options. All Egos Aside I want to start by

CrossFit Magnitudes “The Great 8” The eight tests were designed to challenge your fitness, and will be used as benchmarks throughout the year to measure progress, while also exposing any weaknesses.  You will perform 2 tests per month, retesting every 4 months (3x per year). If you have to scale a test in any way, be sure to perform it the same exact way all 3 times throughout the year.

It’s the new year, a time when everyone feels they have a renewed lease on life…or at least they think they do! Just because it is a new year, a new month, a new day, doesn’t mean we can hit the reset button and start all over.  All of those missed workouts, the fast foods, the alcohol, late nights, and periods of high stress have taken their toll.  And NO,