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  • RX vs Scaling: Why Doing Less is Sometimes Doing More

    RX vs Scaling: Why Doing Less is Sometimes Doing More

    9 February 2026

    There is no ego in scaling. We'll show you why choosing the right weight for your body is the smartest way to train.

  • Community, Challenge, and Connection: The Power of the 2026 Open

    Community, Challenge, and Connection: The Power of the 2026 Open

    8 February 2026

    The 2026 Open is more than a global competition; it's a celebration of our spirit. Join me for three weeks of community and challenge in Amersham.

  • Form Over Everything: The Beginner's Guide to Consistency

    Form Over Everything: The Beginner's Guide to Consistency

    7 February 2026

    The secret to consistency isn't intensity—it's safety. Learn how our team helps beginners build unbreakable foundations.

  • Mastering the Kip Swing Part 1: The Four Stages of the Hollow Hold

    Mastering the Kip Swing Part 1: The Four Stages of the Hollow Hold

    4 February 2026

    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.

  • The Willpower Myth: Why Your Budget Gym Model Failed You

    The Willpower Myth: Why Your Budget Gym Model Failed You

    29 January 2026

    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.

  • The Art of Sunday Downtime: Recharging Your Battery for the Week Ahead

    The Art of Sunday Downtime: Recharging Your Battery for the Week Ahead

    25 January 2026

    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.

  • Why Your £40 Gym Membership Works (For 5% of the Population)

    Why Your £40 Gym Membership Works (For 5% of the Population)

    7 December 2025

    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.

  • The "Bulky" Myth: CrossFit Doesn't Make Women Huge

    The "Bulky" Myth: CrossFit Doesn't Make Women Huge

    29 November 2025

    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.

  • Why Your 'Healthy' Diet Might Be Missing Salt (And Why You Need It)

    Why Your 'Healthy' Diet Might Be Missing Salt (And Why You Need It)

    23 November 2025

    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.

  • The Desk Job Trap: 5 Moves to Undo 8 Hours of Sitting

    The Desk Job Trap: 5 Moves to Undo 8 Hours of Sitting

    21 November 2025

    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.

  • Stop Leaving PRs on the Floor: 5 Mental Routines to Win the Head Game

    Stop Leaving PRs on the Floor: 5 Mental Routines to Win the Head Game

    20 November 2025

    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.

  • The Ultimate Test: 5 Reasons You Need to Try a Hero WOD

    The Ultimate Test: 5 Reasons You Need to Try a Hero WOD

    17 November 2025

    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.

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