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Fast Food, Slow Death? Reclaiming the Table and What Really Matters
There was a time — not that long ago — when families gathered around the table, not just to eat, but to connect. Meals weren’t just fuel, they were a ritual. They took time, effort, and love. They were made from scratch. Ingredients were real, and so were the...
How to Plan Your Week Like a Pro (Even When Life Gets Hectic)
Because showing up for yourself shouldn’t be the first thing to fall off the to-do list. Life is busy.Between work meetings, kids' schedules, school runs, family responsibilities, and unexpected curveballs, it’s no wonder training often gets bumped down the priority...
Feeling a Niggle? Here’s How to Stay in the Game and Heal Properly at CrossFit Alberton
It’s a scenario that happens more often than we realise:You smash a great workout — let’s say there are pull-ups in it — you feel good at the time, but later that day you start to notice some discomfort around your shoulder. Nothing major... just not quite right. This...
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...