This week’s Double Edge Monday update is a longer one — but it covers everything you need right now:

✅ Programming focus for the next ~5 weeks (clean & jerk + bar muscle-ups)
 ✅ HYROX Vegas crew update + what we learned from our full simulation
 ✅ How we’re training HYROX at Double Edge (CrossFit foundation + extra running)
 ✅ Open gym policy reminder (who it’s for and why we don’t do “open gym only”)
 ✅ January coaching reminder: book time with me for nutrition, goals, macros, or injury modifications
 ✅ Alcohol: understanding trade-offs + how it impacts sleep, stress, and long-term health
 ✅ Steps goal for 2026: how to “fill the gaps” with small daily walks
 ✅ Committed Club: possible new recognition tier for 16–20 sessions/month
 ✅ Recovery Room: sauna vs cold plunge — what actually matters and how to use them smart
 ✅ February pricing/admin updates (new members only — current members unchanged)

If you’re a Double Edge member and want to chat 1:1, my calendar is pinned in the WhatsApp group.

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New year energy is great, but the real edge is calm, repeatable action. We open 2026 with a straight talk on travel, training, and why you probably didn’t “gain 12 pounds of fat” last week. If you trained hard all year, a vacation can be strategic recovery—your tissues heal, your head clears, and you often return stronger. I share what I actually did on a family cruise: short, full-body sessions, over 10k steps a day, and a surprising shift toward nonalcoholic drinks despite buying the package. The goal wasn’t martyrdom; it was feeling good and coming home ready to train.

We dig into the mechanics of water weight and why the scale spikes after flights, salty meals, humidity, and higher carbs. Glycogen and water retention can swing your weight fast, then normalize once you’re home, hydrated, and back in routine. The antidote to panic isn’t punishment. It’s a measured ramp: your normal training times, sensible loads, and one to two weeks of easing back so you avoid injury and reignite momentum. For travelers, we outline simple protocols—10 to 20 minute conditioning pieces, dumbbell push-pull-leg splits, and density sets that work in any hotel. Want more structure? Snap a photo of the hotel gym and we’ll write you a week that fits the gear and your schedule.

We also explain why we don’t run January cash-grab challenges. Short sprints rarely become a lifestyle. Instead, we coach habit stacking that holds: three gym sessions a week, daily 10k steps, weighed protein, better sleep, then layered progress as the basics feel automatic. If alcohol or added sugar is derailing recovery, we offer practical ways to reduce the drag without killing your joy. And for an honest baseline, we’re asking every member to get an InBody scan this month so we can adjust with real data, not emotions.

If you’re ready to trade “new year, new you” for steady you, this one’s for you. Listen, subscribe, share it with a friend who travels for work, and drop a review telling us the one habit you’ll lock in for the next 90 days.

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Resolutions feel great for a week, but momentum comes from something quieter: simple systems you can repeat even when life gets messy. I’m closing the year with a candid look at how to turn big goals into small, non-negotiable actions, why time audits beat motivation hacks, and how to set timelines that match real human progress instead of social media promises.

We start by reframing the whole New Year energy. Instead of chasing a perfect 30-day streak, I walk through the habit-stacking approach that actually sticks: pick one behavior you can win every week, protect it on your calendar, then layer the next. You’ll hear practical examples—three training days you truly keep, a weekly prep window, a simple breakfast plan—that create sustainable fitness, better recovery, and less mental churn. I also break down how class signups and capacity caps protect safety and coaching quality. When a session includes barbells and gymnastics, planning matters. Respecting the system isn’t red tape; it’s how everyone gets a solid, safe workout.

I share my own goals for the new year too: making myself more available to our community through a streamlined calendar and WhatsApp, building consistent media and newsletter systems, and investing deeper in coaching development now that we’re all under one roof. On the training front, we map the next block: a five-to-six week focus on the clean and jerk and the bar muscle-up, with progressions that meet you where you are—mobility, stability, strength, and skill practice baked into smart conditioning. Expect approachable GPP now, Sweat sessions returning January 5, and a push toward meaningful skill milestones without sacrificing joint health.

If you’re ready to trade willpower spikes for winning systems, this one’s your playbook. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset that lasts, and leave a quick review to help more people find the show. Then tell me: what’s the first non-negotiable you’re putting on your calendar?

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Ready to train harder, recover faster, and actually feel better doing it? We take a clear-eyed look at new research on elite race walkers comparing high-carb and ketogenic diets under caffeine, then translate the findings into simple, actionable steps for your own high-intensity training. The early bump from caffeine shows up in both groups, but by week two the high-carb athletes surge ahead with stronger VO2 max, quicker paces, and lower heart rates. That’s not just a lab win—it’s a blueprint for anyone chasing performance in fast intervals, metcons, or hybrid events.

We get practical about why carbs matter biochemically, how ATP production speed sets your ceiling during hard work, and what happens when you chronically train on low carb: sluggish recovery, flat sessions, and even rising blood glucose despite restriction. Then we move from theory to plate with a simple roster of whole-food carbohydrates—fruit, oats, potatoes, sweet potatoes, quality grains, and honey around sessions—and a macro strategy that flexes with your training week. Protein stays high for muscle and satiety, fats come from quality sources, and carbs scale up on heavy days and down on easier ones.

You’ll also hear where low-carb can fit for medical reasons, why performance nutrition and clinical nutrition are different conversations, and why a cup of coffee still beats flashy pre-workouts. We lay out our coaching offer for Double Edged Fitness members, including how to book through our WhatsApp group, what to bring to your session, and how we provide straight talk, not fluff. Plus, we share important holiday schedule updates and a preview of our upcoming six-week training cycle so you can plan your work and fuel with intent.

If you’re serious about not being average, this is your roadmap. Subscribe for more evidence-backed training and nutrition breakdowns, share this with a teammate who’s stuck on low-carb, and leave a review telling us your go-to pre-workout carb.

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Back pain doesn’t have to bench your training. We open up about the rough L4 L5 S1 years, the nerve pain that hijacked daily life, and the turning points that brought heavy training and even running back without the dread of tomorrow’s flare-up. The big shift wasn’t another ab circuit—it was redefining “core” to include adductors, glutes, obliques, and spinal erectors, then pairing that with slow, deliberate positions that the spine can trust under intensity.

We dig into the hip-first approach that changed everything: weekly Cossack squats, adductor deadlifts, and glute bridges that build stable range instead of floppy flexibility. From there, we translate it to barbell and gymnastics. Learn how to spot and manage pelvic tilt in squats, pick a stance that matches your anatomy, and use tempo to protect the lumbar at the bottom. On the rig, we tighten the kip so the core and lats lead while the low back stays quiet. For strength without the risk, we lean hard on split squats and lunges—big leg stimulus with near-zero chance of butt wink.

We also get real about when training helps and when it doesn’t. Imaging and history matter. If nerves are losing function, surgery might be the right step; if progress is steady, smart rehab can carry you far. Inside the gym, our programming adds joint health blocks for hips and shoulders, with repeatable drills and progressive overload so improvements stick. You’ll hear community updates, SugarWOD notes and videos we’re building, Coach Chase’s farewell hangout, and holiday schedule changes so you can plan your sessions.

If you’ve ever been told “just strengthen your core” and still woke up stiff, this conversation gives you a clearer map: build hips, control positions, respect your structure, and train hard within guardrails. Subscribe, share with a training partner who needs it, and drop a comment with the movement you want us to break down on video next.

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Ever wonder if you’re training too much or just not recovering enough? We break down the real drivers of progress—volume, intensity, and recovery—and share a simple weekly rhythm that lets you feel strong, avoid burnout, and still push hard when it counts. Our goal is long-term health and real-world fitness, not daily demolition. That means tracking what matters, scaling when needed, and building habits that help your body adapt.

We get specific about how to judge a good training week: one or two sessions should feel amazing, a couple should feel appropriately tough, and the rest should support recovery. If you’re wrecked four days out of seven, something’s off. You’ll hear how we adjust day to day based on sleep, nutrition, and soreness, plus how tools like Whoop can guide trends without bossing around every workout. We also pull back the curtain on our programming and how we’re using SugarWOD to add context, intent, and education so your progress is measurable, not guesswork.

Nutrition gets the blunt treatment—clear macros, meal frameworks, and a three-month window to assess results. Prefer more accountability? We outline options for closer coaching too. We also tackle injury realities: how to modify without losing momentum, when to seek imaging, and how targeted strength and technique fixes keep you moving forward. Along the way, we share community updates, HiROX prep, class caps for better sessions, and why we’re leaning into WhatsApp for member-first coaching and conversation.

If you want training that makes you feel better outside the gym while stacking real performance gains, you’re in the right place. Listen, take notes, and then tell us what you’ll change this week—intensity, volume, sleep, or nutrition. Subscribe, share with a training partner, and leave a rating to help more people train smart and recover strong.

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Think you need to go harder to get fitter? We make a different case: the people who win are the ones who keep showing up. After 30, muscle and VO2 max trend downward unless you fight back with smart strength training, purposeful conditioning, and daily movement. We break down a simple plan you can follow all year: three to five intentional sessions weekly, protein-forward nutrition, sleep that actually restores you, and a bias toward training you can repeat tomorrow.

We also walk through our updated programming. “Sweat” delivers full-body, simple, 40–50 minute sessions designed for muscular endurance and metabolic conditioning without heavy complexity. Build Welded Warrior remains the backbone for year-round general physical preparedness, blending strength, mixed conditioning, and skill work that supports real life. For athletes eyeing HYROX, we explain how to layer goal-specific running intervals, aerobic base work, and event-focused sessions on top of group class to create the right stimulus without burning out.

Expect straight talk on expectations for your 30s, 40s, and 50s—why you can outpace your untrained 20s, and why chasing old PRs from college may not serve you. We cover injury prevention through intelligent scaling, why long layoffs cost more as you age, and how community tools like WhatsApp groups, class caps, and clear policies keep training accessible and high quality for everyone. We close with key dates, fee updates to protect prime hours, and a heads-up on our limited annual paid-in-full special.

If you’re ready to trade six-week sprints for steady progress, press play, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs a nudge. Leave a review with your weekly consistency goal—how many intentional sessions will you hit next week?

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Start with clarity. We lay out the Thanksgiving schedule, then get straight into how we’re tightening our training ecosystem so you can make steady gains without second‑guessing the plan. SugarWOD isn’t just a place to read the workout anymore—it’s your history, your benchmarks, and the data that helps us program smarter. By unifying tracks, you see exactly what matters for strength, conditioning, and progression in one clean feed, whether you’re chasing a heavy back squat or testing a benchmark MetCon.

We also open up about HYROX. Our CrossFit base stacks up on sleds, wall balls, and strength, but the honest limiter is running—especially compromised running after big efforts. So we’re adding a dedicated HYROX track with interval prescriptions, bringing more sled work into group classes, and scheduling micro simulations to practice pacing, transitions, and fueling. You don’t need to race to benefit; better aerobic capacity and sled strength make every athlete more resilient.

Then there’s the “lean” conversation. Simple, low impact conditioning has value, but it isn’t the magic lever for fat loss. Nutrition drives body composition, with strength training and smart conditioning supporting the result. We share transparent notes on body comp shifts when running volume goes up, how glycogen and recovery play into the picture, and why consistency beats any single workout style. Expect some old‑school lean vibes on select days to keep training fun and sustainable, paired with clear progression in the main track so you keep moving forward.

Finally, we’re choosing better places to talk. Instead of chasing DMs across social feeds, we’re focusing on the SugarWOD community board for quick updates, a members‑only Facebook group for questions, and WhatsApp for event logistics like HYROX in Vegas. Fewer platforms, better answers, faster coaching. Hit play, then subscribe, share this with a training partner, and drop a review telling us your biggest fitness blind spot—running, nutrition, or consistency?

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Want a calmer class, a smoother start, and a better workout every time you walk in? We break down the new Double Edge app workflow so sign ups and check ins take seconds, not minutes—and explain why that tiny habit helps coaches plan equipment, manage flow at the 25-athlete cap, and reduce the last‑minute scramble that derails great sessions. No fluff, just practical steps that keep classes fair and focused.

We also tackle the hot topic of late cancel and no-show fees with a clear rule: charges only apply when a class hits capacity and your absence blocks someone else from training. If the roster isn’t full, we don’t want to nickel-and-dime anyone. We’re running zero-dollar tests to validate the process and to remind everyone that check ins also count for committed club credit. The goal is more coaching, less clerical work, and a better experience for every athlete on the floor.

Next, we clean up SugarWOD for what it does best—track progress. Expect a fresh gym code and an active-use standard so the tool stays valuable. Keep your profile private if you like and still use percentage work, benchmark history, and lift logs to load smarter and see measurable gains. Then we look ahead to HYROX Las Vegas with early access for members, guidance on divisions and travel logistics, and a focused prep plan: build conversational running volume and get real reps on sled pushes and drags while maintaining CrossFit as your fitness base.

It all ladders up to one theme: consistency beats chaos. Train three to five days weekly, adjust intensity to protect recovery, and use structure—apps, rosters, smart programming—to make showing up the easy choice. If this helped, subscribe, share it with a training partner, and leave a quick review so more athletes can find it.

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The holidays are coming fast, but your goals don’t have to go backward. We break down what real progress looks like with our latest InBody results and lay out a simple, sustainable plan to enjoy the season without turning six celebration days into sixty unfocused ones. Think mindful treats, smart training, and clear choices that keep momentum alive through the new year.

We also share the nuts and bolts that make classes better for everyone: why the 25‑person cap protects safety and coaching quality, how no‑shows and late cancels block fellow members from training, and the crucial difference between signing up and signing in. We walk through the 5 a.m. waitlist policy, experience prerequisites for high‑pace hours, and how we make night‑before calls based on the workout. If email filters or app logins are getting in your way, we’ve got fixes and a direct line for support.

On the community front, we preview the Christmas party with a firm RSVP system so we can plan food, share the holiday schedule with closures and half days, and drop an early registration link for HYROX Vegas. Around the facility, we’re reorganizing equipment, dialing in layouts, and adding rope climbs so we can program them fairly. We also set clear standards for kids training during non‑peak classes: parent responsibility, coach approval, and a focus on coordination and safety within an adult‑first environment. Wrap it all together, and the message is simple—plan ahead, respect the room, enjoy the real holidays, and finish the year strong with a community that’s pulling in the same direction.

If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a gym friend who needs holiday guardrails, and leave a quick review with the one tip that keeps you consistent. Your feedback helps shape better classes and a better community for everyone.

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