Father's Day

If you’ve spent some time with the Dads of CrossFit Central, you know they are strong, fun and reinventing the meaning of #DadBod. In honor of Father’s Day we asked some of our very own Dad’s to share their thoughts on fatherhood, lessons they would like to pass on, and what habits or components of their lifestyle they are proud to share with their kids.

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Nicole Hughes
 3 Things Every Woman Should Know for Optimal Hormones (at Every Age)

Although women’s hormones often carry a negative bias, it doesn’t mean that you are doomed to the “hormone rollercoaster!” To help you understand how to optimize your hormones (at any age), two of your favorite Coaches, Carey Kepler and Lisa Thiel, and myself, a Functional Medicine Doctor, Occupational and Nutritionist with 20 years of clinical and personal experience, are here to share our insights and experiences with you! Ladies, let’s have a heart-to-heart…

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Nicole Hughes
Mother's Day

In honor of Mother’s Day we asked some of our very own #StrongMoms to share their thoughts on motherhood. From the CrossFit Central team to all mothers, Happy Mother’s Day.

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Nicole Hughes
CC Flyers

CC Flyers is a group of athletes that are getting together to run in the weeks leading up to the half marathon. We are communicating via email and organizing runs throughout the week. You can meet the group to run when you can, or run on your own — either way we’re all in it together!

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Nicole Hughes
Building Strength and Relationships: Interview with Megan Miller

Read a recent interview with Coach Megan Miller. She shares her story and how she became a coach at CrossFit Central, what she loves about coaching and the biggest lesson she’s learned in the last decade. She also shares how she transformed into the leanest and most fit version of herself to date (spoiler alert: it includes a heavy barbell).

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Nicole Hughes
Setting Intention Through the Bookends of Your Day

A solid morning or evening routine can help you organize your day, settle your mind, bring peace to your thoughts and ultimately empower you. It can be as simple as making your bed each morning, writing a gratitude list in the evening, or visualizing your day and setting intention.

We asked the CrossFit Central coaching staff to share their routines.

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Nicole Hughes
From Law School to Professional Coach: Interview with Coach Teo Ledesma

Coach Teo Ledesma grew up in a tough part of Austin that most kids don’t make it out of. Many of his adolescent peers succumbed to violence, gangs and drugs. Through the combination of sports and his parent’s focus on academia Teo took a path that led to law school and ultimately CrossFit Central.

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Top Five Paleo Fall Soup and Chili Recommendations

When the temperature suddenly drops in Texas, there is a direct correlation to the immediate lack of coveted chili and tortilla soup ingredients at the grocery store. Households across the state simultaneously share the same comforting dinner thoughts “how about a nice warm bowl of chili?” or a “hot bowl of soup?” If you are looking up to serve up some delicious bowls of goodness this fall, check out our top five recommendations for homemade soup and chili.

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Improving Movement, Strength and Self-Esteem

Will is 12 years old. He joined the CrossFit Teens program at CrossFit Central Burnet Road in March of 2018. He loves metal and rock n’roll music, riding his bike, and working hard. Since joining the program he has seen some dramatic changes in his strength, confidence and self esteem.

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Five Delicious Lunch Ideas

You like the idea of saving money and packing your lunch for your busy day ahead, but when push comes to shove, brown bags are sooooo boring. You can’t stomach the idea of another dry salad with leftover chicken or turkey sandwich. Apparently you haven’t tried one of these 5 Delicious Lunch Ideas in your brown bag (no boring salads included):

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