Author: Luke Fiso
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Is CrossFit Safe? Why Intensity and Safety Are Not Opposites
CrossFit safety in Wellington comes down to coaching, scaling, and progression. Here is how intensity and safety work together at Instinct Fitness. Read more
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CrossFit Open 26.3: Workout Tips & Strategy for Thrusters & Burpees
CrossFit Open Workout 26.3 is officially here, and the final test of the season is a brutal barbell and burpee gauntlet. The Workout Breakdown 26.3 is for time, with a 16-minute time cap. It consists of three increasing weight blocks, with two rounds at each weight: For time: 2 rounds of: 12 burpees over the Read more
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Is CrossFit Safe for Beginners in Wellington? (What Actually Matters)
Wondering if CrossFit is safe for beginners in Wellington? Here’s what actually matters: coaching quality, scaling, and a proper On-Ramp. Read more
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How to Get Your First Muscle-Up (The Real Path to the Rings & Bar)
The muscle-up. It’s the holy grail of CrossFit gymnastics. When you walk into Instinct Fitness, seeing someone fly above the rings or pull themselves seamlessly over the bar looks like magic. It isn’t magic. It’s physics, strength, and an immense amount of patience. Most people approach the muscle-up backwards. They jump up, flail around like Read more
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Yes, We Are a Cult (And Here’s Why You Should Join)
“CrossFit is a cult.” We’ve all heard it. It’s the favorite punchline of the fitness industry. But here’s the truth: They’re right. But not in the way they think. We aren’t worshiping a leader. We aren’t blindly following a dogma. We are fighting a war against the modern default: decrepitude. The Enemy is Comfort Society Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to CrossFit in Wellington: Which Gym is Right for You?
The Ultimate Guide to CrossFit in Wellington: Which Gym is Right for You? Finding the right CrossFit gym in Wellington isn’t about finding the facility with the most expensive barbells. It’s about finding the right ecosystem for your goals, your schedule, and your current fitness level. Wellington has a tight-knit but diverse functional fitness scene. Read more
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CrossFit Open 26.2: Real Tips, BTWB Percentiles, and Grip Strategy
CrossFit Open 26.2: BTWB Data, Grip Management, and the Gymnastics Wall Okay, we are going to own that one – our previous post was off the mark on the workout format. The actual CrossFit Open 26.2 is here, and it is a brutal test of grip endurance and shoulder stability under fatigue. With the 15-minute Read more
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What Is Fitness? (And Why Most Wellington Gyms Are Just Guessing)
What Is Fitness? (And Why Most Wellington Gyms Are Just Guessing) If you listen to fitness podcasts or scroll through Instagram, you’ve probably heard a dozen different definitions of what it means to be “fit.” It’s all heart-rate variability, bio-hacking, and complex jargon. Recently, a highly respected performance coach was asked on a massive podcast Read more
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The CrossFit Open in Wellington: Why Beginners Should Sign Up
Think you’re not fit enough for the CrossFit Open? Think again. Here is why the Open is the best time of year for beginners to jump in. Read more
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The Best Gyms in Wellington CBD: Which One is Right for You?
The Best Gyms in Wellington CBD: Which One is Right for You? Walking down Thorndon Quay or through the Wellington CBD, you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to fitness. It seems like there’s a new gym, studio, or fitness franchise popping up on every corner. But having a lot of options doesn’t make picking Read more