Training
RX vs Scaling: Why Doing Less is Sometimes Doing More
There is no ego in scaling. We'll show you why choosing the right weight for your body is the smartest way to train.
Scaling
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Stop "Ego-Scaling": 5 Ways to Make a Lighter Load Harder
Everyone knows the athlete who uses too much weight and moves terribly. Jeremy Reilly breaks down the trap of 'ego-scaling' and shows you five techniques that make a perfectly scaled weight feel harder and deliver better results for your longevity.
Training
The Time Cap Dilemma: 4 Ways to Win Your Workout
We recently introduced time caps to our programming at CrossFit Chiltern. While they are a necessary tool for class logistics, they can also create a mindset that hinders progress. Read on to discover the right way to approach a time-capped workout
Training
Scaling Workouts: How CrossFit meets you where you're at.
Jeremy Reilly, owner and CF Level 3 trainer at CrossFit Chiltern, explains the art of scaling CrossFit workouts. Learn practical strategies to ensure every class is safe, effective, and perfectly suited to your fitness level, guaranteeing continuous progress.
Training
Breaking Through the Plateau: Part 2 - Exposing Your Fitness Fault Lines
CrossFit Chiltern is built on the belief that fitness should be functional, measurable, and achievable for everyone willing to put in the work.
Training
Breaking Plateaus Part 1 - Are you challenging yourself enough?
CrossFit Chiltern is built on the belief that fitness should be functional, measurable, and achievable for everyone willing to put in the work.
Training
Half Reps = Minimal Improvement
One of my biggest bugbears when watching content and observing people train is the tendency to shorten the range of motion on exercises. This is especially common in bodyweight workouts like Murph and Cindy. The two exercises most prone to rep shortening are: the Air Squat and the Press-Up.