At the time this blog was written we were on the eve of one of the biggest holiday weekends of the summer – the 4th of July. And because of that, I wanted to chat briefly about some simple ways to stay on track during these busy summer months. But Let’s first note that the...Read More
Today we are talking about M’s…no we’re not talking about making millions, and we aren’t talking about the iconic candy M & M’s, but we are talking about something that’s just as influential to your success & happiness – MODERATION. Specifically weekend moderation. If you’re like me, you’re probably pretty disciplined Monday-Friday afternoon, but then...Read More
We all know how valuable support is when it comes to staying on track and reaching our health & fitness goals. And that support starts with your partner or significant other. Now you may be thinking this is a narrative about how to get your partner to join a gym, but it’s not. Fact is,...Read More
I have a funny little love/hate relationship with the CF Open. Mostly because it shows me I am capable of more than I thought, WHILE also showing me where I can improve. Having to modify all the workouts last CF Open because I had a little baby guy in my belly I was definitely excited...Read More
What’s up everyone – it’s Coach Byron from Bluprint Fitness in West Town Chicago and I’m jumping on your screen today to talk about Strength & Conditioning and why it may be the key to your health & fitness results. Now before we get started, let me first shine a light on this fact. Most...Read More
Pre-workout this, pre-workout that…I’ve heard about it all. I’m writing today to chat about the BEST pre-workout you can incorporate into your health & fitness routine. But not your traditional scoop of C4 or your can of monster. I’m talking about the good stuff. Food & Water. One of the most overlooked pre-workout strategies is...Read More
Squat Problems? Do you ever feel like you are doing all your mobilizations and homework that the coach tells you to BUT you just aren’t making enough progress improving your squat position? Do you feel like you have plateaued in strength gains because of your squat positioning? If this sounds like you and you are...Read More
We are starting a new year and I want you to have the tools you need to succeed. So let’s chat about how to bulletproof your new year’s resolutions. Now statistics are not on our side when it comes to sticking with New Year’s resolutions. One 2021 study showed that of those that made a...Read More
1ST QUARTER January Collab: Atmos Coffee ShopBuddy Week: January 10th-January 16thHoliGAINZ Kick-Off Clinic: Saturday, January 15thHoliGAINZ Healthy Habits Challenge: January 17th – February 28th February Collab: Spine & Sports Center of ChicagoFacility Investment Program (aka new equipment): February 1stCrossFit Open 22.1: February 26th March Collab: Chicago PlantsCrossFit Open 22.2: March 5thCrossFit Open 22.2: March 12thPost-Open...Read More
WOW what a whirlwind the past 5 months has been. For a girl who really loves her routine, this has been quite an adjustment. The hardest adjustment of all for me has been how I am currently trying to overcome an injury from birth that has impacted my mental health, my daily life, my coaching...Read More
