Developing a Running Program to Improve Your Hyrox Race Hyrox is a challenging endurance event that combines functional fitness with running, making a well-structured running program essential for success. To dominate your Hyrox race, you must develop speed, stamina, and strength to efficiently transition between running and workout stations. At District L CrossFit, we specialise…
Tips for Improving Your Muscle-Ups in CrossFit Mastering the muscle-up is a major milestone in CrossFit, requiring a combination of strength, technique, and coordination. While working towards this advanced movement, many athletes focus on improving their pull-ups and dips, but they often overlook the importance of proper progression and mobility. Surprisingly, even weight loss can…
The Best CrossFit Exercises for Weight Loss Losing weight isn’t just about cutting calories—it’s about building strength, improving endurance, and increasing metabolic efficiency. Weight loss can be achieved effectively through CrossFit training, which combines high-intensity workouts, functional movements, and strength training to burn fat and build lean muscle. At District L CrossFit, we provide expert…
How CrossFit Can Improve Your Golf Game Golf is often seen as a game of skill and precision, but physical fitness plays a crucial role in improving performance. Many golfers underestimate the importance of strength, mobility, and endurance, all of which can be enhanced through CrossFit training. At District L CrossFit, we help golfers develop…
The Best Strength Training Exercises in a CrossFit Gym Strength training is a fundamental part of CrossFit. Whether you’re new to lifting or a seasoned athlete, building strength improves performance, enhances endurance, and reduces injury risk. At District L CrossFit, we specialise in functional movements that develop full-body power and resilience. In this guide, we’ll…
The Benefits of CrossFit Training for Older Adults As we age, staying active is key to strength, mobility, and health. Many older adults think CrossFit is only for young athletes. The truth? CrossFit is great for all ages! It boosts fitness, longevity, and quality of life. At District L CrossFit, we offer scalable workouts that…
CrossFit vs. Hyrox: Which One is Right for You? Are you looking to take your fitness to the next level but not sure whether to go for CrossFit or Hyrox? Both are intense, high-performance training styles that challenge athletes to push their limits, but they differ in key ways. At District L CrossFit, we help…
Member of the Month – March Rachel Glendinning Our Member of the Month award for March goes to Rach . Let’s see what Rach has to say about her experience so far at the gym. How long have you been doing CrossFit? I think I started July 2019? Somewhere around there, but for the first…
Why Sandbag Training? Training Can Be Done Anywhere There’s really no excuse not to train with a sandbag, they can be used anywhere. You can use them in the gym, outside in your garden, or the street and my personal favourite on the beach. They can also be taken away with you on your…
Why on Earth do we have to go so low on our squats? Without fail, every member in a Crossfit gym has been yelled at by their coach to go deeper on their squats. Usually, people just go a little lower and don’t think twice. Why would you, your coach just told you to, right?…
