Are these bodyweight movements really that Important? No matter what gym you are part of you probably hear your coach constantly blab about the importance of your push ups, squats and pull ups and how they translate to “the more exciting movements” If your coach is not putting as much emphasis, if not more, on the body weight movements we might have a problem. I could literally write a 200 page book on the importance of these movements. However, I do not have a publisher or the funds to do so. So a one page blog will have to do. The three most important reasons are the: Habits it develops (good and bad)StandardsLooks HABITS Body weight movements are the foundation. There is no denying that. The air squat is the foundation of all our other squats, the push up is the foundation of all our press movements and the pull...Read more

It’s a proven fact that having goals drastically improves your motivation to be active. It’s important to have goals in different aspects of your health & fitness to create a series of successes on the way to your main aspirations. If you’ve been consistent in the gym this year you’ve already done some of the crazy cool things below: Got your first HSPU, Pull-Up, or Bar Muscle Up!Built exercise volume by taking part in the CrossFit Open Prep Program.Completed 5 CrossFit Open WorkoutsFound out Your 1RM Bench Press, Floor Press, Sumo DL, and/or Push Press.Learned more about macros at the Bluprint Nutrition Seminar.Tested various named workouts, including Isabel.And became even more of a bad ass! So what’s next!? Here are a few things to work towards at Bluprint Fitness over the next few months: FREE Member Referral Month You, as a current Bluprint athlete have the ability to refer a...Read more

The Workout Announced Each week during the CrossFit Open the workouts will be announced on Thursday evenings at 7:00pm (games.crossfit.com). Exercise demos and standards will then be listed on the website for you to check out prior to completing each week’s workout. There are Scaled and Rx versions of each workout and it’s best to ask your team coach what’s the best option for you if you have questions on a particular week. Completing Workout In Class There are two designated class times to complete this workout with the squad: Friday 6:00-7:00 PMSaturday 9:00-11:00 AM Each week, you’ll need to reserve your spot in class on Wodify by FRIDAY at 12:00 PM (NOON) for both Friday & Saturday class times. We use a ‘peer judging’ system and expect you to uphold the standards as an athlete and a judge. Heat/Judge schedules will be created and sent on Friday evenings. Completing...Read more

At Bluprint Fitness we believe that communication creates clarity. And when it comes to reaching your health & fitness goals, having a clear picture of how to get there is a powerful tool. To get a better idea of how and why we communicate, take a look at the core of Bluprint Fitness below. ALL decisions made at Bluprint align with these principles. The Bluprint Mission The mission of Bluprint is to be the leading results-driven gym worldwide. Using our wealth of knowledge to differentiate Bluprint services, we seek to develop the most inspiring, innovative, fun, and educational fitness environment in the world. Bluprint Core Values The business will be run based on these core values. 1.  People as a Competitive Advantage We believe that the core to any great business begins and ends with the quality of its people. 2.  Responsibility We believe in “Social Responsibility” and the importance...Read more

Top 10 Takeaways On Saturday, February 9th Bluprint hosted a seminar for athletes to learn about the ins-and-outs of nutrition. I had the privilege of sitting in on this and wanted to put together a summary for those who couldn’t attend. Check out my Top 10 Takeaways from the seminar! Food Is Fuel Your body requires food in appropriate amounts to fuel and promote performance in the gym. The more you can do, the better your body will eventually look. BUT you need to understand there is no sprint to get there. The sprint typically involves short-term results with potential long-term health and hormonal consequences Energy Balance Calories In > Calories Out (Weight Gain) Calories In < Calories Out (Weight Loss) Calories In = Calories Out (Weight Maintained) Calorie Deficit Done Right The calorie deficit is created by having more energy to put towards workouts rather than by eating less...Read more