Tag: Fitness
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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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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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From Couch to PR: What to Expect During Your First 30 Days of CrossFit
The decision to start CrossFit is a massive step. You’ve likely heard the legends, the epic workouts, the incredible results, and maybe even a few intimidating stories. At Instinct Fitness, we know that those first 30 days are the most crucial. They are when you lay the foundation for a lifetime of fitness. They are Read more
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The Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum: Hedging For Your Health
The way we define health is critical to how we pursue it. In the conventional sense, you are either “sick” or “well.” However, a more functional model, championed by organisations like CrossFit, views health as a dynamic spectrum: the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness Continuum. This model provides a powerful framework for tracking and optimising your well-being, shifting the Read more
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CrossFit Is The Cure, And Instinct Fitness Delivers The Prescription
For decades, the standard medical model has struggled to contain the modern health crisis. We live in an era where chronic, lifestyle-induced diseases—Type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension—are rampant. Our institutions often treat the symptoms with prescriptions and procedures, but the root cause remains unaddressed: a lethal combination of sedentary living and poor nutrition. As the Read more
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Fueling the Competitive Engine: The Science of Whole Foods for the Elite CrossFitter
For the seasoned CrossFit athlete, every choice, from the WOD to the post-workout recovery, is a strategic one. You understand that performance isn’t just about what you do in the box; it’s about how you fuel the machine. While many know the mantra of “whole foods over processed,” the why is often glossed over. This Read more