When you choose to eat healthy or go to the gym regularly or sleep 8 hours a night, sometimes, we have to be prepared for all of those things to happen. The actions or words of those around us are constantly pulling us back towards our old habits.
FirePower's vision is to 'Reconnect Families Through Sport', and this is one of my fav examples.
Sometimes we become too obsessed with being “perfect” in our path to success. NO ONE IS PERFECT! This can cause utmost amounts of stress if a flexible mindset is not present. This stress can be amplified over the holidays as food at events and traffic may be outside of your control.
Get the facts about food safety!
Join us for a Christmas Eve to remember! Workout with your friends and family while we cook breakfast for you!
Introducing "FirePower Cares". Our special way to share with you a resource of care and listening to the hurdles, challenges, and pressures of life that hold you back from greatness. We are blessed and thankful to have such a wonderful person in our community who cares so much about our members to offer help.
David has been FirePower member for close to 3 years now. Despite a long list of physical injuries and limitations, he's proof that with determination, precision coaching and time served, he can rebuild himself to a new level of athlete!
If you are reading this, chances are you are a fitness addict. Non-fitness addicts don't understand your dedication and may sometimes even call it an obsession. However, even as dedicated as you may be, it is normal to go through slumps or feel unmotivated for small periods of time...
Katie & her husband Stuart are members at FirePower. This past week she earned her "100 Shirt" and wrote this post on her FaceBook. With her permission, we couldn't be more proud to share it!
Coach Ryan tells us a little bit about his past and journey with fitness, food, and what brought him to where he is today. "I was on the heavier side in terms of bodyweight but didn’t think anything of it. I was always informed kids are allowed to be 'heavier' or 'built like a football player.' Boy…was I wrong about how football players were built."
As hard as it is to believe, we are less than 2 months away from 2019 -- The New Year. The new year is the time when we set goals that we want to accomplish in the 12 months ahead of us. These goals are usually related to weight loss, travel, work, getting fit or focusing more on ourselves. These are what we plan to be our next steps in life.
The holidays go by in a blur and they can be some of our most memorable times and also some of our most stressful of times. Many people struggle this time of the year with their nutrition and fitness goals due to this stress.
With the leaves fully changing colour with the fall season, you might have already noticed pumpkin spice everything, holiday décor and activities, and an increase in prices for those holiday flight tickets home. Another thing that comes with the change in seasons is a change in our schedules and routines.
That feeling when you have everything together and organized… How does this impact your self care, in particular, your nutrition and exercise patterns?
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CrossFit HQ is hosting the Specialty Cert for anyone looking to become a CrossFit Kids Trainer.
We have a new variety of Specialty Programs. Have a look a the preset schedule and see which ones catch your eye and when they will be running!
Join us for the FirePower "28 Day Nutrition Fix". If you're ready to dial in your healthy eating after the summer, this program is for you!
Many of us at one point or another have dealt or are dealing with some form of pain in our shoulders. Sometimes we try stretching them, backing off weight in workouts, or massaging shoulders with a lacrosse ball and things never seem to be 100%. That’s because typical soreness in shoulders is a result of something else.
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Success doesn't come from one moment in time. It's about the steps we take to reach our goals. Read more to take a closer look at building habits and how they contribute to your life.
The simple fact of the matter is that you don't suck as much as you think you do. You can do this. You are doing this. (from Words By Lisbeth)
We are all about TEAM at #teamfirepower. Sometimes you're carrying a teammate, and sometimes you're the one being carried. At the end of the day, it's all team member's level of combined effort, not just skill that makes the best teammates.
I was a mid-30s Dad looking to step out of my comfort zone and try some new stuff. Years later I have a list of personal accomplishments that I would have never thought possible and more importantly I’ve found a second home/family.
Many of us dread stepping on the scale. It’s the uncertainty of “will my weight be up or down?” Has all of my hard work, planning and tracking worked? The truth is, our weight doesn’t accurately represent our body composition. People’s weight only represents their OVERALL WEIGHT at that specific point in time...
As a healthcare worker, Tisha's last 12 months have been through hell and back and it's not over yet. But here she reflects on how quickly her state of mind can change now that the gym has reopened.
Neda was looking for a new routine and changes to her health. At 25lbs lost already, she's half way to her goal and all the way in on confidence!
It seems everyone these days are seeking the quick fix. In reality, there is no quick fix. There's only hard work, dedication and the results will come. Karen and Jason are examples of a family diving head first into a long term lifestyle. The results speak for themselves.
John shares his journey to finding confidence in all areas of life with the impact on him mentally, emotionally, and physically.
When a client walks through the door, they aren't judged on their abilities, but their determination and effort. Coach Annie shares this heartwarming story of her client Pam who changed her life and those around her, including Annie's.
Samreen began at FirePower ahead of her time. She was the lone teenager in a sea of thirty to forty-something year old athletes. She had no one to relate to. She had never participated in any physical challenge; CrossFit was her introduction. Despite being out of place and over challenged Samreen had a determination and kindness that was unparalleled.
Today we are honoured to bring you the final instalment in our 2019 campaign we called Fitness Is Who I Am. We’ve spent the last 8 months bringing you stories of amazing members who have made fitness part of their lives; beyond classes, beyond squats, thrusters and burpees; beyond the cosmetic or weightloss outer self; and beyond themselves.
"FirePower has been by my side through the worst time of my life and for that I am forever grateful. Any time I speak or think of FirePower I smile."
Maria joined FirePower 8 years ago when she was 16 years old, way before we had a varsity program. With the soul of a lamb but the heart of a lion, she soon became everyone’s favourite “Little Maria”. Here's her story of how fitness has influenced her life.
After learning that his driver’s license had been suspended for medical reasons and that all of his retirement plans were now on hold, Jon (62 years old) joined FirePower in February 2019. He decided to take advantage of the fact that he was “stranded in Milton”, got his mountain bike tuned up and peddled over to FirePower. His new project was himself!
Our campaign of Fitness Is Who I Am aims to showcase our members who are using their fitness outside the gym to shape their lives. Beyond CrossFit and the rugby field, the Jones family shows us it doesn’t stop there!
For most, fitness is simply a way to stay healthy, to maintain a reasonable body weight, ward off disease, or simply look good for their partner. For Coach BrianKay (“BK”), fitness has an entirely different meaning: to save his life and those around him.
We are wonderfully excited to present the next in our series Fitness Is Who I Am. We are beyond proud of his accomplishments inside the gym, but more inspired by his pursuit of humanity outside the gym and across the globe.
Fitness isn’t something you do; it’s who you are. It’s the lens of of how you see yourself in the world. For some it’s your lifeline to keep your sanity while for others it’s a health necessity to keep you alive. Here's Andrea's story of how fitness influences her life decisions.
In 10 short months, this FirePower Varsity athlete transformed his physical self, gained confidence and is inspired his family along the way!
Sometimes life takes you places you never anticipated. A little piece of FirePower will be traveling half way across the globe for a while. Rodd Olmstead, dubbed the "Mayor of 6am", will be heading to Japan for a year. Here's his message to the community.
3719. That’s how many days of FirePower since Day 1. That’s almost four thousand days of cool gym happenings, recollections, and memories. But sometimes, random moments stick in my brain like it was yesterday. There is one moment that has stuck with me for years...
Tammy and her husband Jay came to FirePower in 2008 seeking weightloss but found so much more. Close to a decade later, “Mighty Mouse” is seeing strength and benchmark workout improvements, and still finding joy in the same community.
Trying to lose weight on your own? How do you sift through all the clutter of fad diets, friends’ advice, what used to work, aging and more? You get a NUTRITION COACH! Just like a personal trainer, but specifically for nutrition. As we close out our first 4-week challenge of 2016, Christine sent me her eye-opening experience.
If you thought the past 2 months was weird, we're about to bring you the next level of weird when we reopen!
Kids are home from school. Let's get them moving to stay healthy active! Join the FPK coaching team for virtual phys-ed classes 3x per week!
Coaching is what we do - no matter where you are!! We may be closed for group classes but we have many options for you!
The coronavirus is creating worldwide panic, but we wanted to share some good news with you.
Everyone has many stresses in their lives outside the gym, but for the hour they’re sweating, those worries get to be put on the back-burner, even for a short while.
I have a confession to make. I say“I love you” at work, a lot…to my staff and coworkers. Is that weird?
We want to hear about your FirePower Experience. Submit a video for your chance to WIN BIG!
We continue to grow and evolve as you, our members do too. Your health is more than just about sweat. We are more than just about fitness. Welcome to the NEW FirePower!
We are growing up this week. June 1st marks 10 years of CrossFit in Milton, but the benefits go far beyond fitness...
Our chance to show our appreciation to our town for allowing us to serve it's people for a decade.
A 6 week challenge for anyone needing a FreshStart. Includes 6 weeks of NEW Fat burning workouts you’ve NEVER DONE BEFORE with expert coaching from elite FirePower coaches, plus nutrition guide, body composition scan & more.
The Crossfit Games “Open 2018” is a great time of year to reflect as an athlete and appreciate how we feel compared to previous years but it is easy to beat ourself up over the competition. We take a inside Coach Mitch's brain and see how he combats negative thoughts during a workout.
The Open is the first stage of the CrossFit Games season and the largest community event of the year.
Introducing FirePower's 2018 Campaign: #BeTheChange....
We've been working ard on new ideas, listening to your feedback and doing our best to accommodate! New classes added, new class times for Saturdays, and soon to be announced, our jam-packed calendar of specialty programs (coming soon!)
We are proud to officially welcome the amazing Tonya Link to the RCFP coaching team as the newest intern coach.
Yes we uber love dogs - probably a little too much! But there are a few things to note about having dogs at RCFP before you bring your furball to the gym.
Join FirePower for an all encompassing strength an conditioning program for Ages 14-17. Program runs from July 10th thru August 18th.
Join us for a 6 week Sunday Summer Bootcamp Series on the front lawn of Reebok CrossFit FirePower. Starts June 25th!
Planning for a Mudder or Spartan Race this summer? Join Coach Shane in this 6 week series and have your best racing season yet!
Congrats to those who completed the 2017 CrossFit Open! Grab your Car Decal at the Front Desk!
This 5-week Open competition is as much of a mental battle as it is physical. Whether you’re 6 months into CrossFit and PR’ing everything you touch or you’re a seasoned veteran competing against your gym ‘frenemies’, the Open is a magical time. One more week to go!
With February being a short month, all of those who attended 18 classes have received recogniton. Can you get on the board for March?
Here's a synopsis of how the CrossFit Games Open will operate at FirePower over the next 5 weeks.
In 100 words, Coach Greg Glassman, CrossFit Founder and CEO describes how to achieve world-class fitness. Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J, and snatch.
I’m fortunate to see our athletes at different class times over the day. Most of you are fairly regular with your routines and we, your coaches, pretty much know what’s going on in your lives outside of the gym including how it affects your performance. Most of you who hit the 4:30/5:30/6:30’s have the same struggles.
CrossFit’s main goal is to improve an athlete’s General Physical Preparedness (GPP). How is this measured? One standard that CrossFit uses is the 10 General Physical Skills:
While I can hardly improve upon Greg Glassman’s brilliant description of the CrossFit methodology (Foundations, here), I nonetheless hope to obliterate a misconception that has sprouted around the practice, one that I would sooner see die. This misconception (and the resulting attack) does not come from a lack of clarity on Greg’s part. Rather, it comes
I ask too many questions. I take too many unnecessary actions. I waste too much energy on procuring the wrong things. And I know I am not alone. Action is the single most necessary ingredient for progress, but in these instances mentioned, progress is out on lunch, and the employee that everyone just sort-of tolerates has taken over. I’m talking about doubt
Join Certified Menopause Specialist, elite fitness coach and international competitive athlete DEANA GHESQUIERE, for a 90 minute workshop called MenoSense, designed to help women thrive through their journey. Sunday October 20th, 3:00pm
Join us for this 6 week progressive running program for anyone that wants to improve their running technique, skill, or stamina, regardless if you're trying to PR your 5k/10k or survive a 400m run in a wod.
Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection and self-discipline. By planning your meals and workouts thoughtfully, you can maintain a healthy lifestyle while observing the fast.
Kickstart Your 2024 Nutrition With This 6-Week Challenge
Strength training is a crucial during menopause. It can help protect bone health, reduce the risk of chronic disease, improve mood and cognitive function, and alleviate symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
What if we told you that engaging in regular exercise could improve your parenting skills with one simple trick? It may seem surprising, but there is a fascinating connection between staying active and honing essential parenting abilities.
In fitness it is easy to get discouraged by the dreaded “scale” but the scale doesn’t tell the whole story.
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If your routine is in a rut, this kickstart will help you launch you back to healthy habits.
The 2021 Newbie Nutrition Kickstart starts January 18th. Get the support and accountability you need to change your nutrition and reach your goals with this 8-week program.
FP Nutrition Coach Maria Rueda shares her top 5 tips to enjoy the fall holiday season with family dinners, treats, temptations, and parties; all while staying true to your feeling your best.
Has your eating fallen off the rails since the shutdown? We got your back with a 4 week program to help!
You don’t need anything special to support your immune health. Healthy living and tweaks to your lifestyle are enough to help build your immunity.
World-renowned Executive Chef and FirePower CrossFitter Jason Bangerter is cooking up a storm at home these days. He's created a simple and healthy recipe for you to make at home that's quick, easy and hearty on the veggies!
Although right now we may be out a gym home, we are not out a family.
Small habits add up! After a successful New Year SMALL CHANGE CHALLENGE, we are BACK with more!
Mental Health is more than just the absence of mental illness. Just like physical health is more than just not being sick.
Introducing the SMALL CHANGE CHALLENGE. A a 4-week challenge with a twist!
Holiday stress lives in most of us, however not everyones' is driven by finding the perfect gifts or baking enough cookies...
FirePower Cares' partner Marleen Filimon shares her strategy to motivating yourself to get off your butt and make something of your day when your brain is trying to take you to the couch.
We are committed to bringing you insights and real-life strategies to help you manage your mental health as well as your physical health.
Social health is a strong predictor of overall health and well-being. It can provide you with a network of support that helps fend off loneliness, provides a sense of belonging in your community, and even helps protect your physical health.
A relationship review of the time so far between me and my new boyfriend...
Motivation might get you started, habit is what keeps you going...and a great community surrounding you!
Come gather at our table for the annual FirePower Thanksgiving Dinner for members and their families.
We are joining forces to support the local Milton Foodbank. Can you help?
Get your feet moving!! Join Our STEP-TEMBER Walking Challenge!
Here We Go Again...Time to Show Your Country Pride! Special members-only summer event.
Introducing FirePower Engine, a program designed to target aerobic capacity and fat burning through steady state capacity workouts and long distance rowing/biking and skiing.
NEXT START: June 6, 2023! Get a Fresh Start on Summer with this 4 week fitness & nutrition program. 3 workouts each week + nutrition program & support. Perfect for new and restarting members.
You can't out-train a bad diet. Let's spotlight your nutrition for 6 weeks with help every step of the way!
For the first time ever, FirePower is hosting an in-house powerlifting competition on Saturday December 3rd at 9:30AM. It will be run in two phases. First, to test your current strength benchmarks and second, a retest in the spring.
It's been 3 long years but it's finally coming back! The annual FirePower Thanksgiving Dinner for members and their families.
Join us this Saturday for a special FireFighter Workout in support of our FireFighter Appreciation Day!
The 2022 CrossFit Games season kicks off this week. Here's what all FP members need to know!
Let's use this lockdown to have a little fun! Join us for a connected way to move, laugh, share and WIN!
All are invited to join our virtual workout series to support our community.
We get knocked down, but we get up again; cause you're never gonna keep us down! Members, join us for this fun team-series event.
Here are 2 upcoming events to help you through these challenging times.
FirePower Connects is a networking opportunity for all RCFP members.
Ready for this? The 2019 Open will feature a team challenge! She-Beasts vs Beer & Barbells...
A member's only partner competition!
They are coming back again this winter. Family Wods. Members are invited to join us on selected Sunday mornings and spend quality time with your kids.
Join us on Saturday, December 30th for an all inclusive, members only competition over the Holiday Season!
Team FirePower & Reebok Canada are proud to host elite CrossFit Games athlete & coach, Sam Dancer in one of his premier Canadian appearances!
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