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Category: Blogs

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Find your tribe

September 2, 2020Greg YatesBlogsNo Comments
We’ve previously published a blog highlighting a variety of reasons that some of our members choose to CrossFit and the life changing impact that their CrossFit journey has had upon them.  You can read more here > https://www.crossfitleyland.co.uk/why-do-you-crossfit/.  In this blog, we delve into the importance of finding a gym / ‘box’ / fitness community...
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Returning to CrossFit safely

July 28, 2020Greg YatesBlogsNo CommentsCOVID, CrossFit, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Returning to Training, Scaling, strength
Returning to CrossFit safely With gyms now re-opening after four months of enforced closure due to the COVID pandemic, it is important to consider how your body has adapted to the change, or absence of training. This will help you get the best out of yourself, whilst minimising the risk of injury. Changes after 2...
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5 Reasons to start Weightlifting

October 4, 2019Greg YatesBlogsNo Commentsathlete, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, FitFam, Lancashire, Leyland, Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting
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...
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CFL Open Awards 2019

May 8, 2019Greg YatesBlogs, Member's Stories, WODNo CommentsCrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, CrossFit Mums, CrossFit Open, FitFam, Fitness, Goal setting, Success Stories
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...
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Injury Reduction – Hip Joint

November 16, 2018Greg YatesBlogsNo Commentsathlete, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, Hips, Injury, Injury Reduction, Training
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...
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5 tips for staying on track this winter

November 13, 2018Gina YatesBlogsNo CommentsCrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, Fit4Life, Fitness, Health, Lancashire, Leyland, Life Changing
Winter is coming! You’ve got TWO choices: A) Let all your hard work in the gym over summer go to waste, until next summer when you want to fit into that swim suit / see your abs again. B) Keep up the positive momentum that you’ve created and hang on to those summer gains! Make...
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CrossFit Nutrition

Food for thought

July 13, 2018Greg YatesBlogsNo CommentsFood, Nutrition
We turn up in the gym, we train hard and we see results, but do we know why? Crossfit is based around high-intensity movement put together in a Workout or Met-con. A Met-con stands for metabolic conditioning which literally means how well we can convert food into energy to supply our different energy systems. This...
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CrossFit Masters: You are never too old to start!

June 29, 2018Greg YatesBlogs, WODNo CommentsBone Desnity, CrossFit, Functional Fitness, Masters, Mental Health, mobility, Older Adults, Seniors, Social
In the age of social media and fitness superstars, the core values of what fitness is can be lost. It’s not just about 6 packs and lifting heavy weights. Fitness is about being able to do anything you want to do, whenever you want to do it. We published a blog earlier this year regarding some...
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Go Hard, Go Home!

June 22, 2018Greg YatesBlogs, WODNo CommentsCFL, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, High Intensity Training, Recovery
Go Hard, Go home! Yes, we’ve modified the classic slogan “go hard, or go home”! When it comes to high intensity training, it's smart to do both! ‘Go Hard, Go Home (in one piece)’ is much more appropriate. It has become commonplace in our box to see members complete back to back high intensity classes,...
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CrossFit for older adults

April 18, 2018Greg YatesBlogs, Member's Stories, WOD1 commentCrossFit, Fitness, Health, Masters, Older Adults, Retirement
We have previously reviewed the benefits of CrossFit for older adults in order to be 'Fit for life after 50'. The pitfalls of a sedentary lifestyle are there for all to see, regardless of age. Hundreds of research papers support this, outlining the risk factors of physical inactivity. The Facts 3.2 million deaths per year...
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  • Masters 55+ CrossFit ClassWednesday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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  • CFL MetconWednesday, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm
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  • Olympic LiftingThursday, 6:00 am - 7:00 amIntermediate
  • CFL MetconThursday, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
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  • CrossFit KidsThursday, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pmKids 7 - 10yrs
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  • Olympic LiftingThursday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pmIntermediate
  • Beginners Olympic LiftingThursday, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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  • CrossFit KidsSaturday, 9:00 am - 9:45 amKids 7-10yrs
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