Starting something new can be intimidating—especially when it involves intense workouts. But CrossFit isn’t about being the fittest person in the room; it’s about becoming your personal best. At CollectiveFit, we believe CrossFit is for everyone, regardless of where you’re starting. Here’s everything you need to know to take the leap and join our community! […] The post Starting CrossFit: What You Need to Know appeared first on CollectiveFit.

As summer came to an end, following several weeks of indulgence, I decided to modify my regular eating habits to see how my body would respond to some changes. To provide some context, weight loss was not my goal. I typically maintain a steady weight of around 160 pounds throughout the year with minimal fluctuations. […] The post Experimenting with Dietary Adjustments: A Personal Journey appeared first on CollectiveFit.

Zone 2 training has gained significant attention in the fitness world for its profound benefits on cardiovascular health, endurance, and overall longevity. In this comprehensive guide to Zone 2 training, we’ll break down what Zone 2 training is, its benefits, and why it’s becoming a favourite among fitness enthusiasts and health professionals alike. What is […] The post A Guide to Zone 2 Training: appeared first on CollectiveFit.

You’ve probably heard this one: “You can’t outwork a bad diet.” It’s true. If you always eat foods that don’t match up with your fitness goals, you’re going to struggle to make progress even if you train hard. But with some major holidays approaching, it’s worth mentioning the flip side to that saying: One special […] The post Holiday Eating appeared first on CollectiveFit.

Fitness is full of buzzwords and jargon—so what is functional fitness training, and why is it important? Here’s the answer: Functional fitness training is used to help people become better at things they do in daily life. The movements used in this style of training are often—but not always—very similar to the movements you do […] The post What Is Functional Fitness Training? appeared first on CollectiveFit.

Meal plans, supplements, fat-burning workout programs, cleanses, macro tracking, the keto diet and other nutrition regimes—where do you start if you want to lose weight? Here’s the truth: The world of nutrition can be very confusing, and there are lots of too-good-to-be-true promises and outright lies. It’s no wonder many people struggle with weight loss. […] The post Are Healthy Habits Enough? appeared first on CollectiveFit.

When it comes to people prioritizing their fitness goals at the beginning of the year, body composition tends to be at the top of the list for almost everyone. Whether you want to lose weight, burn excess body fat, or add lean muscle, your goal falls into the body composition bucket.  Sure, we all want […] The post Shift Your Baseline appeared first on CollectiveFit.

It wouldn’t be the start of a new year without talking about nutrition. As we kick off 2023, many people find themselves motivated to dial in their nutrition to help support their body composition or performance goals. So how are you planning to kick off the new year?  Are you cutting out sugar or trying […] The post Eat More to Lose Weight? appeared first on CollectiveFit.