Fitness Blog
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May 1, 2019, 8:14 a.m. I find myself in a familiar spot. Slouched over, hands gripping the bottom of my black athletic shorts with sweat cascading from my forehead down my nose. My memory takes me back to Michael Jordan, giving the quintessential look. Gripping his...
Why Your Weightlifting Session Needs a Spotter
You’ve likely heard seasoned weightlifters refer to the practice of “spotting” for each other. You might have even been asked to spot for someone else. But what exactly does that mean, and why is it important? Spotting refers to the act of standing by as support while...
Learn the CrossFit Lingo
If you're getting CrossFit curious, chances are that your research has led you to a whole host of acronyms. From WOD to AMRAP to the most basic term, Box, finding out if CrossFit is best for you can be hindered by simply trying to understand what everyone is talking...
Get To Know Olympic Weightlifting
You might have noticed that here at Texan Fitness, our Impetus Barbell Club is specifically focused on Olympic weightlifting. But you might not be familiar with what Olympic weightlifting focuses on and why it might be right for you. First, it’s important to...
The Calorie-Burning Benefits of Weight Training
Almost everyone who has encountered fitness has likely encountered this assumption, either spoken or unspoken: weight lifting doesn’t burn calories. If you want to lose fat, you have to opt for more traditional cardio like running or the elliptical, they say. But the...
Essential Running Accessories
So you’re ready to mix up your fitness routine with some running, maybe even train for a 5k or half marathon — that's very CrossFit of you, actually. All you have to do is lace up and get out there, right? Not exactly. Although that certainly is a common approach,...
Bradley’s Journal #4: Saturdays are for the “Team Work Outs”
I love my Saturday's!!! It’s the only day I get to sleep in, maybe till 8 a.m. or so if I’m lucky. On Saturday I don’t feel rushed with traffic or school zones! The last 4-6 weeks my attitude about Saturday mornings have really changed. I’m excited to get...
Five Motivating Instagram Accounts
We’ve all been there. Maybe it’s a Monday morning or a late Friday after a long work day. Maybe it’s a weekend when you really just want to sleep in all day. Whatever it looks like for you, there will be times when you just cannot work up the motivation to go work...
Bradley’s Journal #3: SOMETHING is better than NOTHING
How do you measure success? Last week work consisted of 8 different flights, 5 states and 1 week away from home for conferences & meetings. I was asked if the conferences were successful and if my meetings were successful. The answer was an astounding yes, but...
Real Food Protein Snacks
Although everyone's nutrition needs vary based on their workout regimen and their own unique needs, there's one thing everyone has in common: protein is a crucial part of building strength. Especially when you're recovering from a hard workout, protein is important...