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How To Make Huge Changes In Your Life
… Start by making tiny changes in your life, one at a time. In 2003, Sir Dave Brailsford took over the British Cycling Team. He wasn’t a professional coach, and he’d only been an amateur cyclist. Instead of trying to rebuild the perennially weak cycling team from...
Chase Goals, Not Rabbits
Here’s why you have a coach: There’s too much out there. You know you can’t do everything. A lot of it looks—or sounds—good. I’m talking about diet plans, supplements, workout programs or even daily WODs. But you can’t do it all, and trying to do too much will...
Training Doesn’t Have to Be Hard
“Your workout is our warm-up!” “Grip it and rip it!” “We don’t need machines; we are machines!” I’m sure you’ve all read or heard one of these quotes or any number of others telling you workouts have to be all out. That you should leave nothing in the tank. That the...
How to be #1
Josie has two kids, a spouse and a full-time job. She feels like she can barely go to the bathroom alone. Joe is a lawyer. He works long hours, sometimes weekends, and likes to spend time with family. Sam has elderly parents that require a lot of care and attention....
July Athlete of the Month 2023
Tell us about yourself, hobbies, interests, family, job, etc. I have been a member of LTF for 6 months. I have been married to my wonderful wife Megan (which I'm sure most of you know) for almost 6 years. We have the cutest 4 y/o daughter Oakleigh. I’m an operating...
Is It Normal to be Sore After a Workout?
If you’re thinking about starting a workout program, you might be wondering if you’ll be sore after training at the gym for the first time. The short answer: If you’ve never worked out before, some mild muscle soreness is likely, but our Expert Coaches can help you...
June Athlete of the Month 2023
Evan Liedel Tell us about yourself, hobbies, interests, family, job, etc. I work at DTE as a substation operator. I am happily married to my beautiful wife Randi and we have a 7 month old son, Levi. I enjoy boating, jet skiing, CrossFit, and spending time with my wife...
The REAL Path to Success
Friends, this is what the path to success looks like. You’re going to make progress. Then you’re going to backtrack ALMOST to zero again. Then you’ll make a bit more progress, and then you’ll backtrack ALMOST to the point you were last time. Progress, backtrack;...
Redefining Our Potential
Body transformations have captured the imagination of countless individuals seeking to redefine their physical and mental capabilities. Beyond the superficial changes in appearance, these journeys encompass a profound personal evolution that reshapes lives. Embarking...
May Athlete of the Month 2023
Kay Hunter Tell us about yourself, hobbies, interests, family, job, etc. I am 35, married, mom of two kiddos. I have a 7yr old daughter and 3yr old son. I have been an ER nurse for the past 10 years. I love anything to do with the outdoors as long as it is warm. Love...