Workout, Happening, and Updates at CROSSFIT HSE

When starting over or looking for a new gym, what are the questions you’re asking when inquiring? What are the most important questions? It will

Here’s the short answer: There is no single best exercise, but we’ll give you three things you can do to lose body fat, improve core

This won’t cover every single aspect of injuries, as there are different degrees and limitations associated with them. We’ll preface this with the fact that

The best first goal to set for any fitness routine is often a consistency type goal. When we are consistent in our weekly workout routine…

Prior to opening my first CrossFit gym, I was a personal trainer for 2 years. I loved and still do love the 1-1 interaction and

Who doesn’t love running? If I was to poll our gym, my guess would be that 90% of our members, including me, would say that

I have the privilege of meeting with hundreds of men and women every year to discuss their goals. Women will generally tell me they want

With spring break approaching and summer soon after, you might be thinking strongly about shedding some weight to look good in your bathing suit. The

If I asked you if eating healthy foods was important, you would say ‘of course,’ right? And if I asked whether exercise is key for

On any given year I talk with 400+ people face to face in my office, online, through email, or one of our App chats. The

Here are three things you can do today that require zero talent that will help you make a positive change in your life. These things

We get asked about snacks and treats a lot at CrossFit HSE by our members. It is difficult to know what is an ok treat/snack

“I’m working with Missy currently, 3 weeks into nutrition counseling, and highly recommend her program. She’s remarkably knowledgeable, intuitive, friendly, and passionate about helping people,

Everyone knows working out is a good thing. It’s common sense. Yet the majority of people don’t work out. Why is that? Well, the word

Over the years, clients have pointed to every single body part and said, “I want to lose fat right here.” Here are a few of

If you Google “how to start a workout routine,” you’ll see some great advice from renowned sources. For example, the Mayo Clinic has five steps

It’s now that interim week where a lot of people are going to make a ton of “resolutions.” It usually means that you’re going to

THE HOLIDAYS CAN BE HARD, BUT ARE YOU MAKING IT HARDER? Thanksgiving, Christmas, New year’s. This can be a tough time of year to keep

”We get this question all the time. Sometimes it’s from people who are looking to build muscle in their biceps and triceps. Other times, people

Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken thighs, skin-on, boneless (you may have to debone these yourself if you want the skin left on ( you could also

I would like to start by giving you a list of fats that you need to remove from your diet TODAY: Canola oil Soybean oil

Reason One: Improved Memory  Ever feel like you think a bit more clearly after a good workout? Not only is your brain getting more energy

Keto Peanut Butter Cookies Ingredients ▢1 Cup  Organic creamy peanut butter ▢1 Egg Large ▢¼ cup Almond Flour ▢½ Cup powdered erythritol ▢Pinch sea salt

3 sets:1 minute of sit ups, 1 minute plank, 100 mountain climbers 30-20-10: hollow rocks, suitcase crunches, leg raises 60 sit ups, 30 toe touches,

Eating well over the holidays can be difficult, especially when trying to lose weight or just maintain during this season of the year. We put

Oftentimes in your fitness journey, you’ll face setbacks or seasons where you seem to plateau. There’s a list of things I like athletes to examine

We often want things to happen right away and we tend to get frustrated when things don’t happen on our timetable. In the gym, we

Convenience is huge for us nowadays. We’re all extremely busy and anything that makes our lives easier, we’ll take it, won’t we? 20 years ago

If feelings are driving your motivation, it may be time for a mindset shift. Far too often I fear people are making important life decisions

Whatever the scenario, starting over at the gym is a difficult thing to do. Speaking from experience, 4 months out from meniscus surgery, it feels

This is a loaded question! It depends right? I’m a firm believer in customization and developing a protocol to reach your goals. You plan, execute,

So it’s that time of the year again. The holidays are approaching and we are transitioning into the fall here in the midwest. People are

Did you know Tiger Woods has used swing coaches in the past? And Leonardo DiCaprio has used an acting coach? Beyoncé? She had a voice

If you’ve ever invested money in the stock market you’ve most likely experienced some volatility. When the market isn’t going the direction you expected it

Women often avoid weightlifting for fear of becoming a massive she-hulk, but is this a correct analysis of what happens when women lift weights? Social

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me they eat pretty good in a consult or follow up I’d have hundreds of

Have you ever been overwhelmed with tasks to do? I know I have! My wife and I run 2 growing businesses and we just started

If motivation isn’t the answer, what is? I’ve read about the topic and handful of times and I’ve seen some great quotes on motivation on

Let’s face it, if you’re injured, you’re most likely not participating. If you are, it’s not at full capacity. Being injured isn’t just physically uncomfortable,

Let’s face it, starting a new exercise program at a new gym isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it, gyms would be

WIN-WIN-WIN! TAYLOR LEWIS HIT HER GOAL AND KEEPS MAKING INCREDIBLE PROGRESS! ANOTHER 3 % BODY FAT SINCE JULY!!! This is what consistency looks like! Continuously

Far too often I fear people are expecting to win the lottery when it comes to accomplishing ______________. If you have lived long enough we

At CrossFit HSE we love fitness and we love seeing our members succeed. Everyone that walks through our doors is here to accomplish a variety

Did you know that one of the most important things you can do to stick with your exercise routine is to develop relationships in the

My wife and I sold 2 previous CrossFit gyms back in March of 2016 and opened our current gym CrossFit HSE in August of 2016.

Growing up we were infused with the slogan “Milk makes a body good.” You have to have milk in your diet to have strong bones

I often get asked what the difference is between Burn and CrossFit. Burn is 30 minutes and CrossFit is an hour, obviously. https://hsecrossfit.com/burn/ Today we’ll

The reason CrossFit has longer workouts, heavier workouts, shorter workouts, weird workouts, and so forth, is because they each tap into our energy systems differently.

The tried and true. Creatine monohydrate. I started using creatine back in 1996 as a 16-year-old preparing for baseball. It flat out worked and it

Your words often predict your future outcome. You’re either setting yourself up for success or failure with the words that come out of your mouth.

A little back-story on Gail. My recollection might be off a little, but hopefully it paints a picture of her perseverance. She signed up for

“It’s been just under a year since I joined Crossfit HSE]. I was unsure of what I was looking to gain from the sport if

📣🎉💪Big Props to Taylor Lewis💪🎉📣 For her amazing progress and perseverance over the past 5 months! Taylor Lewis has LOST another 2 % Body Fat

August 9th, 2021 Dear Members, We are excited to push out our first ever Crossfit HSE Newsletter. This one will be short and sweet with

What does it mean to Rx a workout and should Rx be your goal? To Rx a workout is to do the weight prescribed as

If it’s not in the calendar, it doesn’t exist. https://leaderacg.com/2017/11/02/not-calendar-doesnt-exist-not-going-happen/ Far too many people are “flying by the seat of their pants” when it comes

There is a scripture that says,”If you do not do well, sin is crouching at your door, and its desire is for you, but you

Have you ever heard the phrase,”There is never going to be a perfect time to do ___________.” We hear this a lot when people are

Have you ever caught yourself saying, “I’m just not motivated!” If you have, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. We’ve all said it a time or

Have you ever walked into your local supplement store and been overwhelmed? This can happen online just as easily. You may even know what you

Definition: persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success:”his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness. Being a quitter is a habit. Persevering is

Think of 3 fitness goals you would like to achieve. Get as specific as possible. Now, examine why these are important to you. Dig deep.

 “And whosoever does not bear his cross, and come after Me, cannot be My disciple. For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits

This question gets asked frequently and often times it’s not even considered. Most athletes we do consults with are getting around 50% of what we

I recently had a coach ask if I could put percentages in our strength work due to guys (YES GUYS) were maxing out and hitting

Hey! How have you been? “I’ve been busy”, we often reply. Sometimes with an emphatic “Super busy”. While we do live in a fast paced

After doing roughly 50 consults a month and doing follow up check ins with members the number one piece of advice they would give to

Time. If we only had enough of it. We all get the same amount, yet we tend to use the excuse of not having enough

Often times we find to over complicate our health. With the approach to improving health and decreasing stress, things can get overwhelming. The most sound

Mindset First What is your mindset toward food and eating? Do you eat when you aren’t hungry? Do you snack because you are bored? Do

Words have power. There’s a scripture that says, “As a man thinks, so he is.” We think ourselves into labels and absolutes that often times

Knowledge is Key Do you know where your steak came from? How about your eggs, bacon, chicken tenders, and cheeseburger? Do have any idea what

We are seeing a brand new movement for 21.1. Here are some tips for your Wall Walk. Hips- Lift your hips first and extend your