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Time Under Tension

Now that the Open is in the rearview mirror, it’s time to rebuild. TODAY is the first day of the NCFIT Tempo/Strict Strength Cycle!

The next three months are going to be centered around building a STRONG base with our classic strength movements and strict gymnastics movements. As far as lifting goes, we’re starting this cycle off with five weeks of tempo for the Back Squat, Deadlift, and Strict Press.

Let’s talk about WHY tempo strength training is so important!

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NCFIT Picks: CrossFit Grips

You ask, we answer! From Toes-to-Bar to Muscle-Ups, if you’re looking for grips to take your gymnastics skills to the next level, try out one of the picks from our team and let us know how you like them. Happy training!

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Why Should Women Lift Weights?

Every year, we celebrate Women’s History Month with a week of workouts named after girls and programmed by the ladies of NCFIT.

I want to start by giving you a disclaimer: I am not a scientist, so I will not be talking about the anatomical benefits of progressive overload and muscle hypertrophy.

What I am going to tell you are 3 reasons I think you should be strength training, from woman to woman.

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3 Tips To Simplify Meal Prepping

Are you tired of spending your entire Sunday meal prepping for the week? The problem is, most people either make it too complicated or don’t start with a plan. Here are 3 tips to make meal prepping easier!

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NCFIT Picks: CrossFit Shoes

We take our shoe game very seriously at NCFIT. Shape, support, performance, comfort, and style — if none of it makes sense, you won’t find it on our feet. So I polled our team of NCFIT coaches and fitness gurus for their favorite CrossFit training shoe of all time and it’s only fair we share our top picks with you.

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How Does Fitness Affect Mental Health?

Hitting a PR can make you feel like a superhero, but have you ever stopped to think about how fitness affects your mental health more than just the post-workout endorphins — although those are pretty great, too!

There’s actually science behind the great impacts exercise can have on your happiness, confidence, and stress levels.

Let’s dive into 4 ways exercise positively affects your mental health!

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