The Whiteboard Brief

In this episode, Coach John and Coach Kristin discuss the holiday season and winter in general. Not only how to navigate but to know that EVERYONE deals with the stresses and gloomy moods of the winter. We are all in this together!

In this episode, Coach John welcomes Coach Jason Laroque of CrossFit 5 Plus, along with Ares Coaching Intern Nick Martin, to discuss the stigma behind men's mental health in light of November. Men have a tendency to bottle up and pack it down, but in reality we are all dealing with something and coming together for each other is the way through. Enjoy!

In this episode we talk about leaving your ego at the door, self assessing your body every day, and giving yourself the workout you need to benefit a strong healthy life.

In this episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John dive into the coaching internship process that we require for all coaching candidates and what goes into their development before they even hit the floor to be a coach at CrossFit Ares. We have a simple standard of "be world class" and we stay true to that in a very objective manner so we deliver the best experience possible in every class for every member. Enjoy!

In this episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John sit down with member Nick Martin, who is currently in training to become a coach and join the team. We discuss his passion for CrossFit and wanting to share that with others, and also get into the biggest topic this time of year, TIME. How do you find the time and motivation when things seem to get crazy. Enjoy!

In this episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John dive into the most common issues we hear with staying consistent with nutrition. It does not have to be complicated. The best thing you can do is keep it simple always and push the needle forward even in the smallest amount by staying out of the weeds. Enjoy!

In this episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John discuss the negative mindset and how prevalent and consuming it is when you are not aware of it. Take control of it with awareness and your life will change. Enjoy!

In this Episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John dive into the importance of intensity and its role in making us fitter. In the midst of RX Week, we hope we all get a better education on intensity and how to apply it to all of our workouts, even outside of RX week! This is what sets CrossFit apart from the rest, is our ability to do hard things everyday, and allow ourselves to grow everyday as a result. Enjoy!

In this episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John dive into coaching the masters athlete. Part 1 of this 2 part episode, we discuss the various types of masters athletes, things to be aware of as aging occurs, how to train, and what goals to have. All this specifically through the eyes of the coaches who guide these athletes hands on day to day towards a better life. Aging is inevitable, but it can be pretty awesome if you make it.

In this episode, Coach Kristin and Coach John dive into some things they do to take care of their body through training. Preventative and proactive care is a great recipe to keeping your body feeling good for the long run and preventing injury and promoting recovery!