Customized Group Nutrition Challenge

February 22, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

Create Your Own Customized Group Nutrition Challenge! Host a customized group nutrition challenge for your staff or with a group of friends/family! Foundation Nutrition offers a simple and effective way to arm your group with nutrition knowledge, build camaraderie, provide accountability and boost motivation at NO COST to you, as the organizer. Who Can Benefit from a Customized Group Nutrition Challenge? Do you have a group of friends or family who... Read More

Salus In-House Partner Competition

February 13, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

Say goodbye to the Spring CrossFit Open and hello to our very own Salus In-House Partner Competition! The cold NJ weather and dark days can make it hard to stay motivated through winter, so we decided to liven things up and bring you our first annual in-house partner competition! Grab a friend (Salus members only) for the in house partner competition that takes place on 3 Saturdays in March. You in?! Here are all the details: WHO Salus members only. Teams... Read More

Athlete of the Month: Nina Gettings

February 9, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

Each month we spotlight a different Salus athlete who stands out and shows just how awesome they are. What is it that makes up an Athlete of the Month? It may not be the person that finishes the fastest, Rx’s every workout, or gets a PR every week. Although we love and celebrate when those things happen, the Athlete of the Month is made up of much more than physical ability. This person shows up to class, gives their best, and then gives a little... Read More

Are Short High Intensity Workouts Effective? | CrossFit Salus

January 29, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

Are Short High Intensity Workouts Effective? Are short high intensity workouts effective? Many people assume more is better. But, that’s not always (and often isn’t) the case. It’s a question that comes up frequently, especially when it comes to CrossFit. “Is that it?” The question of whether short high intensity workouts are effective raises an interesting topic: Short vs Long? Which is better? The Great Debate: Short High Intensity vs... Read More

Sleeping Tips for Athletes

January 28, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

Most of us know how important sleep is for our health. But do you know how important it really is for our digestion, thinking, performance…even body composition…oh yea, and our sanity? But we get it, even if you read all the sleeping tips in the world, the moment your head hits the pillow, you just can’t seem to fall asleep. You’re not alone.   Getting Zzz’s is important, especially as an athlete. Find out why getting your Zzz’s... Read More

Sleep 101: Can you repay “sleep debt?”

January 26, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

If sleep were a credit card company, most of us would be in trouble. Regardless of the cause, sleep debt is the accumulated amount of sleep loss from insufficient sleep. Can you repay “sleep debt?” Whether it’s due to a new Netflix series you can’t stop binging on or extra hours at the office, sacrificing sleep Monday through Friday is something we all do, more often than we’d like to admit. Lose an hour every night and you’re faced with... Read More

Hydration for Young Athletes

January 25, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

Hydration for young athletes (and adult athletes, too) is more important than you may realize. A drop in hydration can not only affect performance, but can also result in headaches and a decrease in their cognitive performance. Is your young athlete staying hydrated? Guess what? Thirst is not a reliable sign of proper hydration (for kids or adults). Experts recommend that young athletes drink plenty of water before a workout and every 15 to 20 minutes... Read More

Healthy Snacks for Kids (and Adults)

January 20, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

With sports in full swing, I thought it would be timely to shoot over a list of 30 challenge-approved, healthy snacks for kids (and adults). Surprise, many of these healthy snacks are like mini-meals. Hangry Bring Out The Crazies in Your Kids? Does hunger ever bring out the crazies in your kids? I’m sure we all just agree that it’s not just in kids… I get hangry if I don’t eat, too! Hangry – have you ever heard of it?... Read More

Is Sugar Bad?

January 16, 2020 Written by Angela Salveo

Is sugar bad? Will sugar make me gain weight? When is it OK to eat sugar? Many of us think of sugar as the white stuff people put in their coffee and the stuff that makes up most of those cereals in the breakfast “food” aisle. Sugars also occur naturally in many whole foods such as fruits, vegetables and even whole grains. You recognize these as “carbs.” Along with sugar, the macronutrient carbohydrates also includes starch (potatoes... Read More

Want to RESET Your Mindset About Food? Ask Yourself This Question

January 10, 2020 Written by CrossFit Salus

RESET Your Mindset About Food Want to reset your mindset about food? Ask yourself this question and you’ll change the way (and the why) you eat. “Why did you eat today?” We know, that might sound like an odd question. And for some, the answer is obvious: “Uh, because I was hungry?” But, how true is that really? Think back over the course of your day – or even the past week. Every time you reached for food, did you do it... Read More