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Stronger Together

Greg YatesWOD
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the inception of CrossFit! The number of people following CrossFit programmes in the UK has steadily grown over the past 10 years, when CrossFit Leyland opened in 2012 there were approximately FIFTY CrossFit boxes in the UK, whereas today there are over FIVE HUNDRED. What started out as...

All Star Games

Greg YatesWOD
This Sunday (5th April, 2020) was set to be the 6th annual All Star Games at CrossFit Leyland. Always popular with our members, the All Star Games was established as an opportunity for the CFL community to get together, have fun and put their fitness and skills to the test. Over the years the event...

Find the key during lockdown

Greg YatesWOD
It's been SEVEN DAYS since we shut our doors at CFL, no doubt there are a few of you starting to go stir crazy and climbing the walls (That's why we want to keep you as active as possible with our daily home workouts and LIVE ZOOM classes!). "This train don't stop!". During that time...

What is METCON?

Greg YatesWOD
METCON is our newest class / membership option at CFL. Short for ‘Metabolic Conditioning’, CFL METCON provides an unrivalled, calorific, fat-burning workout. Our METCON classes are 45 – 60 minutes of movement, consisting of moderate – high intensity exercises. Suitable for all ages and abilities and perfect for those who are new to CrossFit /...

October Newsletter

Greg YatesWOD
October Newsletter Autumn has arrived! So it feels rather strange to be gearing up for the second CrossFit Open of 2019, which starts this Friday. If you are new to CrossFit Leyland and aren’t sure what to expect, you’re in for a treat! You can read more about the CrossFit open here: https://www.crossfitleyland.co.uk/crossfit-games-open/ The Open...

5 Reasons to start Weightlifting

Greg YatesBlogs
Fat Burning  - Olympic Weightlifting uses almost every joint and muscle in your body. Research has highlighted that competitive Weightlifters burn as many calories per day as marathoners and have body fat as low as 5%! Strength + Power -So you want  to be strong and powerful?? Well you’ve picked the right sport! Olympic Weightlifting...

CFL Open Awards 2019

Greg YatesBlogs, Member's Stories, WOD
The CrossFit Open is eagerly anticipated every year among the CrossFit community and the 2019 Open certainly didn't disappoint at CrossFit Leyland. The atmosphere was electric, the support amazing and the sights of members pushing themselves beyond their perceived limits, in order to achieve new personal records was unforgettable. Each year the CFL staff have...

SnowFit (Part 2)

Greg YatesWOD
This blog follows on from Part 1 of the SnowFit blog, which was published last week and aims to identify some of the key factors that must be considered when planning a specific strength and conditioning programme for skiing and snowboarding. Winter terrain Few sports share the unpredictable nature of the winter terrain that skiers and...

SnowFit (Part 1)

Greg YatesWOD
So you've booked your winter holiday, you're excited to hit the slopes and start skiing, or snowboarding. You've worked hard in the gym throughout Summer and Autumn and you're feeling fit! But are you SnowFit?!? Has all your training being completed on stable surfaces? Have you focused mainly on bi-lateral leg strength and power exercises...

Injury Reduction – Hip Joint

Greg YatesBlogs
Poor hip function = poor movement + athletic performance  There are several key factors that can contribute to poor hip function; weakness of the posterior muscles, tightness of the hip musculature, accumulation of wear and tear / onset of osteoarthritis, pre-existing injuries and anatomical abnormalities. It should be noted that this article is intended for...