Brianna Jones testing out the monkey bars (Sara Gladney for The Cullman Tribune) ADDISON, Ala. – Misty Thomas was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 31. Her doctor told her to stay active and strong to stay walking, so she was a regular attendant at several commercial gyms. […]
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10 Questions for CrossFit Beginners
Honestly, hanging with a group of CrossFitters can feel like hanging with a group of doctors. (No shade, y’all!). The special lexicon, niche references, and insider terminology make the convo, at best, tough to relate to and, at worst, totally over your head. As such, it might feel impossible to […]
CrossFit Pro Chandler Smith Only Recently Got Serious About Nutrition
Take a look at the top CrossFit athletes of the last dozen years, and it’s hard not to notice that every single CrossFit Games podium has been swept by white men (see: Rich Froning, Mat Fraser). Chandler Smith, an Army veteran and Black athlete, wants to change that. He placed […]
Fitness done different: SCG Fitness blends CrossFit and wellness in Santa Cruz
Meet Becca Davis, founder of SCG Fitness. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Davis has worked in fitness for most of her life, but never as a gym owner. That was until October 2021, with the ribbon cutting of SCG Fitness. Becca Davis, founder and owner of SCG Fitness (SCG […]