Member of the Month – January 2019 HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are so thrilled that we have made it to the one year anniversary of UpReach! With out it, we would not have had the opportunity to have built lasting relationships with this wonderful community. Continuing with our tradition, we will recognize a new member...Read More
Member of the Month – December 2018 The holidays are officially in full swing! We know that finding the time to workout during this season can be challenging. We love seeing everyone each week and know that they squeezed a workout in their already packed day. That means so much to us! One guy that...Read More
Check your ego at the door. I am sure most of us in the CrossFit world have heard this saying at some point, if not, well…you’re hearing it now. What does this saying actually mean though? It can mean a lot of different things but it usually comes down to a few finer points: Stop...Read More
Member of the Month – NOVEMBER 2018 How awesome is this weather?! November is such a great month for working outdoors and working out in general! Thanksgiving is upon us and we all know what that means… FOOD! Aside from the deliciousness that accompanies Thanksgiving, is recognizing how fortunate we are. Here at UpReach, we...Read More
The weightlifting belt is an awesome tool, but just like any tool it only works well when it is used correctly. Let’s take a minute and talk about what a belt can and cannot do. Belts can: 1: Help you increase your intra-abdominal pressure. By wearing a belt correctly and actively “pushing out” with your...Read More
Member of the Month – OCTOBER 2018 Fall is among us! It’s hard to believe that we are on our 10th member of the month. Although, it is not hard to believe that we have so many outstanding members at UpReach! Francesca Autore is this months member of the month! Francesca regularly attends the 5:30 AM...Read More
The Facts about “The Golden Hour” Most of us have heard of “The Golden Hour.” If you have not, this is 45 to 60 minutes AFTER a workout. During this time, muscles absorb the most nutrients, and glycogen is replaced very efficiently since it was just depleted by the strenuous exercise. There are some questions...Read More
I have had some questions on what I do to keep my shoulders feeling healthy and strong. Hope these exercises help! 1) Shoulder Mobility: I borrowed part of this routine from GMB Fitness. If you have not checked them out, do it! By starting out with a general shoulder stretch every other part of this...Read More
Member of the Month – SEPTEMBER 2018 This months member of the month is Don Ringham! As most of you know, Don will be headed back to his homeland of St. Croix, USVI. Don has been a stand-out part of this community from the moment he stepped through the door in April. Before he goes,...Read More
Member of the Month – AUGUST 2018 Heather Cox is this month member of the month! Heather has made incredible progress since joining UpReach. Whether it be gymnastics skills, lifting skills, or cardio, Heather has tackled the challenge! Here are some facts about how Heather made the choice to start this journey and what she...Read More
