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Group vs Personal Training
Fitness
Jul 22, 2026
Darryl Alphonso
6 min read

Group vs Personal Training: Which Is Right for You?

Here’s a mistake we see constantly: someone new to fitness joins a group class because it’s affordable and within weeks they’re burned out, sore, or quietly slipping to the back...
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Fitness
Jun 19, 2026
Darryl Alphonso
4 min read

Will a Personal Trainer Help Me Stay Injury-Free?

Yes working with a personal trainer significantly reduces your injury risk. But the answer is more nuanced than that, and it’s worth laying out exactly why. One of the most...
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Lifting heavy is not dangerous. Being weak is
CrossFit Blog
Jun 11, 2026
Darryl Alphonso
2 min read

Lifting heavy isnt dangerours. being weak is

Many adults avoid lifting heavier weights because they’re afraid of getting injured. I get it, the fear makes sense. If you’ve never been taught how to lift properly, heavy weights...
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Fitness
May 31, 2026
Darryl Alphonso
8 min read

Should I Hire a Trainer or Train Alone? Your Complete Guide

If you’ve been going back and forth on this question, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common things we hear from people before they walk through our doors...
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How Long Should a CrossFit Workout Be?
Fitness
May 5, 2026
Darryl Alphonso
12 min read

How Long Should a CrossFit Workout Be?

If you’re new to CrossFit or even if you’ve been doing it a while, this question comes up constantly. Is an hour too long? Is 20 minutes actually enough? Are...
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Fitness
Apr 18, 2026
Darryl Alphonso
12 min read

Can Running Give You Abs? The Truth About Cardio and Six-Pack Abs

You’ve been running consistently. Maybe three, four times a week. You’re sweating, you’re putting in the work, and yet the abs still aren’t showing up. So what gives? It’s one...
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