News & Updates
Missing Reps & No Reps
A friendly reminder to keep our standards high and our reps honest at CFA You’re in the middle of a tough workout. The clock is ticking, sweat is pouring, and your gym buddy is just ahead of you. You push a little harder, skip a rep or two, maybe cut a...
From Bodybuilding to CrossFit: A Journey of Strength, Struggle, and Growth
The Beginning: A Barbell and a Goal I started bodybuilding at 15, originally as a way to get stronger for rugby. What began as a means to an end quickly became a passion, and after school, I set my sights on competing. Between the ages of 21 and 23, I stepped on stage...
The Progress Playbook: Journaling Every Rep
“I wish I had tracked my numbers.”If I could go back and change one thing in my own training journey, it would be that. For the longest time, I was that person who just showed up, did the workout, and moved on. No logbook, no tracking app, no notes. Just vibes. And...
Are You Coachable?
Why Being Open to Coaching Might Be the Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential At CrossFit Alberton, we see a wide variety of athletes come through our doors—some experienced, some brand new. But there’s one quality that consistently sets people apart. It’s not natural...
Post-Open: What’s Next?
The CrossFit Open is done and dusted! You pushed hard, tested yourself, and showed up when it counted. But now what? For many, there’s a bit of a post-Open hangover—that feeling of “I’ve achieved my goal, now I’ll just wait for motivation to...
The State of CrossFit: Honoring Our Roots and Moving Forward
As a CrossFit affiliate owner, I have a responsibility—not just to provide great coaching and programming but to ensure that my gym remains a space where people thrive, stay motivated, and enjoy their training. That’s not always easy. People’s motivation is fickle,...