Whatta ya think?

“Yeah, so I got this chronic pain.  Whatta ya think?”  Uh, we think you should go see Dr. Kristin McLain Milonas.  Whether it’s a dull ache or torturous agony, there is NO REASON you should have to live with chronic pain in any of your joints!!!  But when you are out of alignment that’s what you can expect.  We refer all of our clients to Dr. Kris.  Call her today at 314-324-2507.

Yeah, we’re talking to you.

So we’ve been open for almost A YEAR and you STILL haven’t come in for a workout.  Yeah, we’re talking to you.  And yeah, we know you were serious, and we know you still honestly intend to come in.  But the fact is, you haven’t; and ANOTHER YEAR has gone by and you’re no healthier than you were last year.  So stop procrastinating.  Book your appointment TODAY!!!

Ready to get serious?

Thanksgiving and Christmas are over and so is the diet decadence. Now is the time to get serious! We strongly recommend you look into the Paleo Diet by Loren Cordain. This video is a nice breakdown of the what and why behind the Paleo Diet. Check it out. Also, Robb Wolf’s book “The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet” is a must read. Robb has done some phenomenal work and presents both the science behind the diet as well as layman’s explanations.

Stretching; the MOST glamorous part of your workout!

Okay, maybe not. But stretching is vital to your progress. Stretching improves flexibility. Sufficient flexibility improves athletic performance, increases range of motion, and allows you to maintain proper form, lessening chance of injury. So make time to stretch after EVERY workout. No exceptions!

We [heart] Oly lifts!

Why do we love the Olympic lifts so very much?  Because they allow us to move large loads over long distances, quickly and safely.  This raises our power output dramatically, and consequently our intensity.  And as we know, INTENSITY IS WHERE THE RESULTS ARE.  Additionally, Oly lifts build speed, coordination, agility, and balance; in short, athleticism.  If you want the best results, do you think it makes sense to use the same movements that elite athletes use whenever possible?  We do.

Christmas is only 10 days away!!

Our “3 Session for $99″ holiday gift certificates are a great stocking stuffer or last minute purchase.  Our “10% Off Package” certificates are the perfect large gift to start your loved on the path to a new life of health and fitness.  Standard certificates are also available in any denomination for current clients of Gateway CrossFit.  Call us at 314-726-4702 to get yours today!

Strong like Romanian bull!

Pedro nails a 225# Romanian Deadlift. When he started earlier this year he was doing sets with 42#! Think his back is a just a wee bit stronger and more resistant to injury?

Anthropo-what?

Neesha’s extra long femurs are a perfect example of how anthropometric differences affect form. They’re also a perfect example of why the expertise of a qualified strength coach who can spend quality time perfecting your form is so important. If you want the best results, you have to perform tough, complex movements. And if you want to do them safely and effectively, you need a top-notch trainer.

One year ago…

Wow! A year ago yesterday we signed our lease, and a year ago today we started our build-out.  In some ways it seems like yesterday, and in some ways it seems so long ago.  We remember looking at that beat-up room, full of antiques…  We were so excited but knew we had our work cut out for us.  Thanks again to all of those who have supported us over the past year.  We are blessed.

It’s always nice to have out-of-town guests.

Katie Werchek, owner of River North CrossFit was in last week.  She’s a heck of a nice lady and a hell of an athlete; neither a suprise from a fellow CrossFit affiliate owner.  If you’re visiting Chicago, be sure to look them up.