The Wellness Column — by Matt Spencer At CrossFit Orillia, we love hearing about the goals our members set for themselves.Whether it’s the 6 a.m. class, the “Legends Lunch” or the evening crew at 6:30 p.m.,there are generally three goals people have in common: Losing...
The Wellness Column by Matt Spencer Everyone Has a But: Overcoming Your Fitness Barriers Everyone at the gym has a different story, background, schedule, and goals. Despite these differences, there’s one thing you share with everyone else: you came here looking for...
The Wellness Column by Matt Spencer The Top Three Waysto Optimize Your Fitness:Strength Training, Nutrition, Mobility When it comes to your fitness journey, simply showing up consistently will get you some great results. But if you want to make the most of your time...
The Wellness Column — by Matt Spencer Have you ever set out to start something new or accomplish a goal, only to end up putting it off, or never getting started at all? Whether you’re aiming for better fitness results, a new career goal or learning a new language,...
The Wellness Column — by Matt Spencer We all know the mantra: exercise is good for you. Doctors preach it, public health campaigns echo it, and deep down, we acknowledge its truth. We envision a longer, healthier life, free from the shackles of chronic disease. But if...
A Simple Prescriptionfor What to Eat by Matt Spencer As we enter into spring from what seemed like an eternity of winter, you may find yourself with a new sense of motivation to restart that healthy lifestyle again.So, let’s be honest with each other, did you try a...
The Wellness Column —by Matt Spencer You may know someone who does CrossFit, or seen the CrossFit Games on YouTube or TV - and you’ll be mesmerized by the “crazy” workouts. “Hardcore” is another word that gets thrown around when discussing CrossFit and seeing people...
The Wellness Column by Matt Spencer of Crossfit Orillia Change is Uncomfortable… “Whether you think you can or you can’t, either way you’re right.” - Henry Ford Now I am the first to admit that quotes can be a little cliche but the above one from Henry Ford resonated...
The Wellness Column —by Matt from Crossfit Orillia As you’re reading this, regardless of whether you work out regularly, you may still be classified as “sedentary”. That’s right. Even if you work out five days a week, you could still fall into that category of...