Training
Mastering the Kip Swing Part 1: The Four Stages of the Hollow Hold
Kipping is for volume, but strict strength is for life. Learn the four stages of the hollow hold to build the compression needed for the CrossFit Open.
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Lifestyle
The Willpower Myth: Why Your Budget Gym Model Failed You
If you've already stopped going to that budget gym, don't blame your character. I'll show you why a lack of accountability and fun is the real culprit.
Nutrition
The Art of Sunday Downtime: Recharging Your Battery for the Week Ahead
We spend all week "on," rushing between work, family, and the gym. Sunday is your opportunity to switch "off." Jeremy Reilly shares three universal strategies to protect your mental space and eliminate the "Sunday Scaries" before they start.
Lifestyle
Why Your £40 Gym Membership Works (For 5% of the Population)
That £40 gym membership looks like a great deal, but it only works for a tiny fraction of the population. Jeremy Reilly breaks down the three core value differences between equipment access and the high-value coaching model we offer at CrossFit Chiltern.
Training
The "Bulky" Myth: CrossFit Doesn't Make Women Huge
It's the #1 fear stopping women from lifting heavy: getting "bulky." Jeremy Reilly breaks down the science behind the myth, explaining why CrossFit makes women strong, lean, and athletic, not huge, and why you should stop worrying and start lifting.
Nutrition
Why Your 'Healthy' Diet Might Be Missing Salt (And Why You Need It)
We’ve been told salt is the enemy, but if you train hard and sweat often, ignoring sodium is actively destroying your performance. Jeremy Reilly explains why this essential electrolyte is non-negotiable for athletes and how to use it correctly.
Lifestyle
The Desk Job Trap: 5 Moves to Undo 8 Hours of Sitting
That tough WOD is only one hour of your day. The other seven or eight hours spent sitting at a desk are actively undoing your hard work. Jeremy Reilly shares five simple, high-impact moves you need to do daily to fight back against the "desk job trap" and protect your posture.
Training
Stop Leaving PRs on the Floor: 5 Mental Routines to Win the Head Game
Everyone hits a psychological wall when lifting heavy. Jeremy Reilly reveals the biggest lie your brain tells you in the gym and shares five simple mental tools to move past your perceived max and unlock true strength.
Training
The Ultimate Test: 5 Reasons You Need to Try a Hero WOD
Every Hero WOD is a deliberate test of physical and mental capacity. Jeremy Reilly breaks down the 5 powerful reasons why these tribute workouts are the most important WODs you’ll ever do.
Lifestyle
3 Ways to Find a Gym That Gives Back to Amersham
A great gym should be more than a building with equipment; it should be a genuine community hub. Jeremy Reilly shares the three signs a gym truly cares about the local Amersham area and why giving back is central to the CrossFit Chiltern mission.
Lifestyle
3 Ways to Stay Consistent with Your Fitness When Life Gets Crazy
Life gets in the way of training—it’s a reality, not an excuse. Jeremy Reilly shares three proven strategies that busy parents and professionals can use to maintain fitness consistency when their schedule explodes.
Lifestyle
4 Ways to Beat the Afternoon Energy Slump
Stop reaching for that third cup of coffee. Jeremy Reilly shares 4 science-backed ways to beat the dreaded 3 PM energy slump and maintain peak focus and productivity throughout your day.