CFJ Insights
Training tips, community stories and everything functional fitness.
CFJ Insights is where we share training advice, athlete stories and updates from South Africa's first CrossFit affiliate. Whether you're chasing your first pull-up or prepping for your next HYROX race, you'll find something here to help you train and live fitter.
The Sweet Sweats
December is on our doorstep and that means family feasts and delicious treats are on the menu for all! Making smart choices
FIRED UP AFTER THE GAMES?
The 2021 Games season has come and gone. It was a pleasure to watch CrossFit’s best in action, in some very exciting
WHAT IS YOUR WHY
Why do you train? Why do you get up early when it’s dark and cold and make your way to the gym
TIPS FOR TRAINING THROUGH WINTER
Finding the motivation to train through the winter months can be tough! It’s dark and dreary in the morning and quite often,
BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE
The cooler weather is rapidly closing in on Gauteng and if you’re a 05:00 warrior then you already have the winter layers
What is the Gut Microbiome?
Did you know that you are a complex ecosystem hosting trillions of microorganisms? The microbes living in and on your body outnumber
Lessons from the Open
Chris Hinshaw says it best: “The Open workouts are a test, and the purpose of a test is for an athlete to
The OPEN is here – Now What?
The CrossFit Open is here and despite it being “just another workout” it brings anxiety, random injuries and losing the lucky workout
My Covid-19 Vaccine Experience
As I am writing this, it has been 6 days since I received the Johnson and Johnson Ad26.COV2.S vaccine. I came to
Friday Night Lights at CFJ Lifestyle Fitness
Have you signed up to participate in the Open yet? The Open starts on Thursday, 11 March with live announcements being brought
The CrossFit Open is The World’s Largest Participatory Event
Yes, you read that correctly. The CrossFit Open is the world’s largest participatory event. And arguably the most inclusive, hosting divisions for
Boredom – Your Greatest Threat to Success
“The greatest threat to success is not failure but boredom.” James Clear, Atomic Habits How many times have you derailed your progress