My interest in electrolytes started after getting dizzy during workouts on hot days. It was back in 2011 when Austin, TX had over 60 days of 100+ degree weather; the weight room’s only ventilation was a large garage door with fans, and it was just generally hot as hell. The first day I got dizzy,...Read More
Member of the Month – JUNE 2018 Phanny Lay is this month’s member of the month! We sat down with Phanny this week to learn more about why she joined Crossfit. What led you to try out Crossfit? Short Answer: My frieeeennnd Efffrennn Long Answer: When I first started working out, I decided to use...Read More
We get a lot of questions about the butterfly pull-up. Rightfully so! It is the fastest way to get those reps in! This will be a step by step guide to learning the butterfly pull-up. The butterfly pull-up was designed as a way to execute the “Kipping Pull-up” at a faster turnover rate. This is...Read More
Member of the Month – May 2018 The Cutts Family is this month’s members of the month! This is one family who really knows Crossfit! Adam, Erin, and Eli are active members, while Gavin, Teagen, and Ming attend every class and wait patiently for mom, dad, and Eli to finish their workouts. What led you...Read More
Dynamic vs. Static At UpReach Crossfit, we highly encourage our athletes to properly warm-up before workouts and stretch afterward to reduce recovery time and prevent injury. We typically talk about two types of stretching, dynamic, and static. Below is a brief breakdown of each. Dynamic: Dynamic stretching usually consists of movements directed to target the...Read More
Coffee I think we should talk about something that is really important……..COFFEE. If you are like me …a coffee snob if you will, I figured we’d talk about our love for this tasty beverage and its origin along with all the different way you can brew it. First things first..where did coffee come from? Where...Read More
Member of the Month – APRIL 2018 Here at UpReach we love ALL of our members. Each member brings something new, different, and awesome to this community. We are so grateful for each and every one of our members and look forward to spotlighting one each month. Aaron Kiefer is this month’s member of the...Read More
