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What is METCON?

November 12, 2019Greg YatesWODNo Commentsconditioning, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, Fat loss, Fit for life, Mental Health

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

October 10, 2019Greg YatesWODNo CommentsCFL, CrossFit Leyland, CrossFit Open, training camps, winter fitness

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

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...

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...

SnowFit (Part 2)

January 3, 2019Greg YatesWODNo Commentsathlete, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, Fitness, S&C, Skiing, Snowboarding, SnowFit, strength and conditioning, winter fitness

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)

December 30, 2018Greg YatesWOD1 commentathlete, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, Fitness, Skiing, Snowboarding, SnowFit, strength and conditioning, winter fitness

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

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...

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...

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,...

Injury Reduction – Shoulder Joint

April 2, 2018Greg YatesWOD1 commentBlog, CrossFit, CrossFit Leyland, Injury Reduction, mobility, Shoulder joint, stability, strength

Injury Reduction - Shoulder Joint The shoulder joints are called upon to perform a wide range of dynamic movements in CrossFit, incorporating weightlifting, gymnastic and conditioning disciplines. Given that two of the main objectives of CrossFit are to raise work capacity and improve movement efficiency, dynamic exercises are often performed at high speed / intensity....

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What is METCON?

October Newsletter

5 Reasons to start Weightlifting

CFL Open Awards 2019

SnowFit (Part 2)

SnowFit (Part 1)

Injury Reduction – Hip Joint

5 tips for staying on track this winter

Go Hard, Go Home!

Injury Reduction – Shoulder Joint

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