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Crusher Fitness + Health: Empowering Youth Through Fitness
- Blog
- July 23, 2024
Being an adolescent in today’s world can be challenging, especially if you’re not into traditional sports. Youth in Waconia who may not feel drawn to mainstream athletic activities often struggle to find a fitness routine that excites and motivates them. This is where Crusher comes in as a game-changer, offering an alternative that not only …
4 Tips To Help You Get ReStarted for 2022
- Blog
- February 10, 2022
Did you make a New Year’s Resolution that you already put to the side? Don’t worry, you still have time to get back on track. Below are some steps to help. Most of us have no problem once we’re at the gym, on the trail, or biting into a salad. An object in motion tends …
Crusher…It’s a special place.
- Blog
- October 11, 2021
This blog is personal. It’s not going to be a blog on what to eat, what exercises to do, or why what we do works. This blog is for the soul. It’s simple, it’s the why behind the name of the gym and what it has become. About 10 years ago Adam came across …
3 Areas That Are Essential To Mobilize
- Blog
- September 3, 2021
“It’s not enough to exercise,“You have got to sleep. You have got to drink enough water. You have got to develop a practice around maintenance of your body. You have got to learn how to move right.” -Kelly Starrett Let’s face it, there are times when movement prep and cool-down take a back seat to …
Why Carbohydrates are Important As an Athlete
- Blog
- May 27, 2021
Nutrition is one of the most important components of training for performance. The largely held belief that sugar and carbohydrates are bad for athletes has been debunked! Many studies show that carbohydrates are one of the best ways for an athlete to replenish glycogen stores in the muscles.If an athlete doesn’t have enough glycogen stored …
The Top 3 Hacks For Healthy Eating
- Blog
- April 16, 2021
Not every “fit” person follows a diet. Not every person who struggles with their body composition lacks self control. Finding the right foods, ratios, and quantities to optimize the way you look and feel is an ever evolving process. Your body is in a constant state of change. Cells are dying and regenerating. The body …
Why you should love the Lunge
Lunges, split squats, and other unilateral leg movements are tremendous tools for building a strong, functional, and balanced body. Yet they tend to take a backseat to the more popular lower body exercises like squats and deadlifts. Let’s explore some of the benefits of lunges, common faults, and some popular variations so you never miss …
Why Do I Do What I do? Meet Edward.
- Athlete Perspective,Blog
- February 18, 2021
Why do I do what I do? Meet Edward. Edward is a current PT client of mine that I have been working with since June. I often think about why I ultimately chose to quit my desk job and coach full time. Sure there are many reasons, but being an influence whether it’s big or …
Trust the Prescription
- Blog
- October 28, 2020
You know that little 5 minute speech that the coach gives at the beginning of class? When they talk about the workout and how it should feel. That’s a pretty important part of planning out your workout for the day and will help you select the weights you use, reps you shoot for, and how …
3 Areas That Are Essential To Mobilize
“It’s not enough to exercise,“You have got to sleep. You have got to drink enough water. You have got to develop a practice around maintenance of your body. You have got to learn how to move right.” -Kelly Starrett Let’s face it, there are times when movement prep and cool-down take a back seat to …