All posts by Heather Hartmann
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A Heritage of Sport at Diablo CrossFit
The heritage of Diablo CrossFit is that of sport. Although they missed the memo in 2007, Craig Howard and the early team of Diablo found...
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Trade Secrets of the Pro Shop
When you get off a ride at Disney, you’ll find yourself sent straight through a gift shop. Ted Dreaver, the owner of CrossFit Iron Legion...
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Tip the Scale on Modifying
When it comes to scaling/modifying, your members need what John Bartholomeo calls an intelligent game plan. “During warm-ups and pre-WOD discussions, we will address how...
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A Day in the Life of an Affiliate
Is there such a thing as a typical “a day in the life” of an Affiliate owner? Ryan McFadyen, the owner of Ohio Strength, shared...
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Q&A on Freakin’ CrossFit’s Nutrition Program
Javier Milian, the head nutrition manager at Freakin’ CrossFit in Pembroke Pines, Florida, explains all there is to know about the Box’s nutrition program. ...
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A Look Inside Peak 360 Fitness
In 2009, Peak 360 Fitness opened its doors in Miami, Florida. Guido Trinidad is the founder of the Box. The gym has 6,500 square feet of...
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Don’t Ignore the Brutal Facts
The brutal facts are called brutal for a reason. I don’t know about you, but I don’t particularly like confronting them. However, oftentimes to move...
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The Layout of CrossFit Belltown
In Seattle, Washington, CrossFit Belltown is located in an old antique shop. The dark stain and strongman memorabilia make the gym stand out from the...
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Where the CrossFit Industry has Come From
I remember the first time I talked with Kenny Kane. I was like, “Who is this guy and how is he so funny?” As new...
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Episode 41: Behind the Cover – CrossFit LA
Have you ever thought owning a gym is hard? If you haven’t you might be delusional, or you’ve just had a lot of luck along...
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A Look at CrossFit H-Town’s Layout
Over in Houston, Texas, CrossFit H-Town’s Arts District location has embraced its local community’s flare. Artistic touches are found throughout the space, in signs, storage...
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Why You Need the Right People First
Have you heard the mantra, “Get the right people in the right seat of the bus”? I have many times, but in “Good to Great”...
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The Layout Landscape of Trident CrossFit
Trident CrossFit is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Andrea and Chriss Smith opened the Box in 2010. Here is a look inside their space: Boasting 11,500...
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What it Means to be a Level 5 Leader
What does it take to make an organization or Affiliate go from good to great? In my company, we just started reading “Good to Great”...
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The Layout Landscape of Max Effort
Layout is a big deal in the world of Boxes. In some senses, it’s one of the things that helps you stand out. It also...
