Clarence Valley CrossFit in Yamba, New South Wales | Community organisation

Clarence Valley CrossFit

Locality: Yamba, New South Wales

Phone: +61 476 175 305

Address: Unit 7/1 FairTrader Drive 2464 Yamba, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.clarencevalleycrossfit.com.au

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25.01.2022 In January 2019 I started CrossFit at Clarence Valley CrossFit. I had heard lots of things about CrossFit but until I started I didn’t really understand any of it. So here’s my two cents. CrossFit is about the physical aspect of getting healthy, but it is also about the family and bonding that comes with the sport. People who do CrossFit are not just a community of athletes, but are also family. CrossFit is a mental game, when you first start your nervous and worried what pe...ople will think, then as you realize that people don’t judge you they just support you and cheer you on, the mental game becomes about not being able to lift that heavier weight, or doing that handstand push up you didn’t think you could do, but then every time you get in your head about it, your CrossFit family are standing right there cheering you on, supporting you and some how all those things you didn’t think you could do, you do! I’ve seen people push them selves out of their comfort zones and absolute smash PRs including myself - I love the CrossFit community especially the CrossFit family i have at @clarencevalleycrossfit thanks for the constant support, to anyone considering CrossFit get into your local CrossFit center and give it a go I promise you won’t regret it - Kristy Jane

25.01.2022 This time of year it's hard to stay focused on those long term goals. But if you aim to move at least everyday in anyway #littlebylittle those goals become closer

23.01.2022 We do love our barbells! But it does take time to learn the techniques #littlebylittle

22.01.2022 Week 4 of our CrossFit Kids classes are done and dusted. This week was all about Ring Pullups, Presses and Jumps. All the kids surprised the coaches with how strong their pulling strength was, we'll have them up on the high bars in no time. OH and we played only the best game ever the Pizza Game!! As always if you would like to find out more info for our next term please DM us or email [email protected]

22.01.2022 6 REASONS WHY STARTING CROSSFIT SHOULD BE YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION The holiday season is coming to a close and you have probably had about all the food and family you can handle! As we head into the New Year you may also be brainstorming ideas for improving your fitness and getting in shape for this coming year. If you are stumped. then we have the answer for you. CrossFit is a fun, challenging way to learn more about yourself and improve your heath along the way. These...Continue reading

21.01.2022 HYDRATION 101 Proper hydration is important ALL the time, but especially as the weather heats up we wanted to help you guys out with some tips to make sure you’re getting enough water to fuel you through your workouts. It’s important to realize that being dehydrated not only affects performance in the gym but ALL of the regular functions of your body. Your body NEEDS water, lots of it, to regulate body temperature and provide the means for nutrients to travel to all your orga...ns. Water also transports oxygen to your cells, removes waste, and protects your joints and organs. Being chronically dehydrated, even at mild levels, can have negative impacts on your appearance, energy, and cognition not to mention your performance in the gym. Okay, you get it, it’s important. So how much do we need to drink? A good general start is to drink 2 liters of water or other hydrating fluids (read: not coffee) per day. This is kind of the bare minimum. You also need to take into account whether you have fluids you need to replenish (activity/sweat level). A good estimate is to add an additional 200-500mL of water (based on sweat level) for every hour of exercise you do. GOOD HABITS & TIPS: Try to start every morning, within 15 minutes of waking up, with a large glass of water. You can drink it plain or add a little salt and/or lemon juice. With all of the work our body does overnight, we wake up every day in a dehydrated state so this practice will help combat that right away and get your day off to a good start. If you’re a morning WOD person, this is even more important as your workout will further dehydrate you. Get a leak-proof water bottle that you love and carry it with you, whether you are working, traveling, or exercising. Sip water whenever you’re thirsty throughout the day (if you have a water bottle with you per above, this should be easy!). There is no need to force yourself to drink when you’re not thirsty (there IS actually such a thing as being overly hydrated), but drinking throughout the day will prevent you from having to chug a bunch before/during your workout (nothing worse than that sloshing feeling while jumping around) or before bed (you’ll get better sleep if you’re not getting up multiple times in the night to use the bathroom). Experiment with adding lemon, cucumber, mint, or other natural flavors to your water if you get bored with just regular water. In summary, don’t let dehydration have a negative impact on your workout or your health! Try to integrate these good practices into your daily routine so it becomes a habit to stay well-hydrated. Your body will thank you!

19.01.2022 WHO DO YOU WANT TO BECOME? How you choose your goals may be more important than the goals themselves. Generally, we set "do" goals.... I am going to: 1. Be on time to class 2. Exercise more 3. Get on a diet For the sake of ease, we used examples of exercise and health, but the same will generally apply for personal and work goals as well. All the models were things that we need to do; be on time, exercise, and eat better. What happens if we flip the script? Instead of "do" goals, what if we set "who" goals? Instead of planning goals based on what we are going to do, we could plan goals based on whom we want to become. Then you can use the "who" to drive the "do." Here's an example. I want to be a disciplined athlete. Now are "do" goals must align with the "who." As an athlete that wants to be more disciplined, I will: 1. Eat better 2. Be receptive to coaching 3. Work my hardest every day. Let's try another one: I want to be a spouse that listens and supports: As a spouse that wants to hear and support my significant other I will: 1. Be 100% present 2. Listen without responding 3. Do my best to my significant other in all endeavors Why does the order matter? Why can't we just set "do" goals? Think of the "who" as the light tower in the distance and the "do" as the ship sailing. The "who" will help guide your ship, the "do" in the right direction. A lot like a quote from Lewis Carroll; "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there," without the guiding light of whom you want to become, any old "do" will and won't work. Figure out whom you want to become and then take action to transform.

19.01.2022 I doesn't matter what life throws at you #littlebylittle we learn, we get stronger and we grow.

17.01.2022 CrossFit Kids Week 7 Wow just like that we have one more week left in this Term, the time has flown by and all the kids have been AMAZING! This week we covered the press, Tuck jump and bar hang Only the quickest hands won on the the cone game Ha! I hear next week there may be 2 games ALSO cupcakes!!!... Before you know it we will be starting a new term if you would like to find out more info please email [email protected] or send us a DM

17.01.2022 This is one heck of a commercial and it perfectly sums up why we train and why it's so important to continue to train as we get older. Big thanks to Coach Cherie for the share!!

12.01.2022 Kick Your Crazy Christmas Chaos There’s no denying it as we are fast approaching the end of the year every hour of every day, you’re pulled in what feels like a million directions. Work parties, family get-togethers, and the dreaded gift purchasing We scramble from task to task and it’s never enough! More and more, at this time of year we push those moments of personal appreciation further into the background with the idea that we’ll take the time of ourselves later or i...Continue reading

12.01.2022 THE best game we played all year. It's all about co-ordination and teamwork.

11.01.2022 CrossFit Kids Week 5!!!! This week we tackled our Ring Pull ups, Front Squats and Forward Rolls. They were fun but you can get very dizzy after a few of them. We have some very capable tumblers here The new year and new term will be upon us before you know if so if you would like to find out more info for our next term please DM us or email [email protected]

09.01.2022 GET MORE OUT OF YOUR WORKOUTS WITH THESE WARM UP TIPS Are you always unable to perform at peak capacity during your workouts? Let’s fix that with a proper warm up routine! Here are three tips to help you get started:... Tip #1: Save Stretching for After Your Workouts Have you been stretching before working out? That’s probably one of the reasons you’re struggling in the gym. Studies show that static stretches make your muscles not only weaker, but slower as well. But that’s a small price to pay for injury prevention, right? Well, research also shows that stretching before exercising does nothing to keep injuries at bay, so there’s really no reason to do itunless the type of training you do requires increased flexibility. The better time to do stretching is after your workouts as part of your cool down routine. Tip #2: Recreate the Movements You’ll Be Doing Instead of doing static stretches, do movements that mimic the exercises you’ll be performing. If you’re doing a full-body workout, for instance, then your warm up routine should consist of the seven fundamental movement patterns: Squat Lunge Pull Push Hinge Rotation Gait (i.e., walking) In addition, if you’re working with heavy weights, you can also do a lighter warm-up set before each exercise to better prepare your muscles. Tip #3: Don’t Do Too Much of It Of course, the goal of warming up is only to prepare your body for intense physical activity, not tire it out before you even begin. So, make sure you do just enough to get your heart rate up and your muscles ready to go. Say Goodbye to Crappy Workouts Give these super easy warm up tips a shot on your next session and see for yourself just much more more you can actually do in the gym, better yet you can book a free trial class at Clarence Valley CrossFit and we can show you how!

08.01.2022 #littlebylittle Christmas is getting closer and we can eat those calories we work so hard to burn

07.01.2022 CrossFit Kids Week 4 Time is flying as we are already halfway through our term! This week we covered planks, shoulder taps, crabwalks and the all-important The Deadlift. All the kids showed wonderful technique in learning this difficult movement. The "Stick Swap" was our game this week (be on the lookout for the video) it proved to be very tricky... As always if you would like to find out more info for our next term please DM us or email [email protected]

06.01.2022 #littlebylittle the good times are coming back and they'll be here before you know it!

01.01.2022 CrossFit Kids Week 8!!!! And that is a wrap for the year and we went out with a bang. It has been so awesome to see all the kids develop over this past term and we definitely have some superstars in the making. Can't wait to see you all next year!!