Thoughts from Coach Larry

Body Positivity... or neutrality?

NOVEMBER WRITE UP-FAMILY HEALTHY LIFESTYLE What’s the next step you’re taking with your family’s healthy lifestyle? We know obesity has been drastically rising in the U.S. over the last century.

In speaking with one of the coaches at the gym, the topic came up about why some people stick with an exercise routine and some don’t. Consistency is an obvious

I have been a member of CFB for close to 10 years and attend mostly 6 am Monday to Friday Class. The people that attend this time slot

Here's what you need to know about CrossFit. CrossFit has been viewed as a cult, a group of crazy people doing dangerous things, and much worse. Many detractors like to

The Impact of a Healthy Family What happens when a dad sees his 17-year old daughter pushing herself hard in their garage gym during the beginning of the pandemic? They

Acronyms and Abbreviations for CrossFit DL = DEADLIFT

Check out Brent Bidwell's story on Healthy Steps Nutrition with Nicole Aucoin. Brent is a member of CrossFit Brighton and a Brighton Nutrition client. In this episode Nicole and Brent

Ann is a big inspiration for us at CrossFit Brighton. During her initial consultation, she expressed hesitancy about CrossFit as she was recovering from knee surgery and was unsure about

In this HSN podcast, Nicole interviews Darcie, CrossFit Level 1 Trainer and Healthy Step s Nutrition Coach at CrossFit Brighton. She shares her story and talks about the impact

We are running a Social Media Check-In Challenge starting next week, Monday Nov 15th. This is a four week challenge. You will receive 1 entry into a raffle for each

Jill is one of our veteran coaches at CrossFit Brighton. She coaches with a great balance of attention to detail, motivation, and emotional intelligence when leading group classes. Jill is

To begin, let's start by answering this question with another question: What is holding you back? Fear of being judged? Unsure how to use the equipment or do the movements?

About Sam “Movement is medicine” Sam spent her undergraduate school years at Eastern Michigan University playing D1 volleyball. She then earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of

"Constantly varied functional movement at high intensity" — This six-word definition of CrossFit says it all, but we all know there's so much more to it. CrossFit has been Forging

Melissa has been a member of CFB since 2018. She has a background in healthcare and loves being in the gym. She loves to help people push themselves past what

“I want to get in shape” transforms into “I will go to the gym three times a week for six months.”That’s an achievable, specific goal -- which is great --

You can download fancy apps and trackers to monitor your health, but one of the easiest, most effective motivational tools is already on your phone. The clock — which includes

We train so we can live. We all love spending time at CrossFit Brighton working on our fitness, but remember it’s important to move outside the gym. Whether it's playing

The 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games Open is approaching quickly, and I wanted to check in to see if you were signed up. If you’re on the fence, let’s talk

We hear it all the time - exercise is boring. Every day it's the same thing over and over again. How many times have you hit the gym, completed

Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be challenging when you're constantly on the road. While it's essential to take a break from your everyday routine and unwind, bingeing on junk

Why should you train? What’s in it for you? What do you want to achieve? How do you want to feel?Start with your WHY.Your WHY is the underlying motivation or purpose behind your actions and goals. It means understanding what drives you and what you hope to achieve through your efforts. By discovering your “why,” you can stay focused on your goals and persevere through challenges and obstacles. It also helps you make more intentional decisions and prioritize what truly matters to you.

Your 1RM is the absolute maximum you can lift for one rep of any given exercise. A true 1RM will leave you with nothing left in the tank. You will have the internal feeling of “I couldn’t put any more weight on the bar if I tried”.