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3 Fitness Myths That Are Wasting Your Time
There’s a lot of bad fitness advice out there—and it’s easy to get overwhelmed or discouraged when you’re working hard but not seeing results. The truth? Most people aren’t lazy or unmotivated.They’re just following the wrong plan, often because they’ve been told something that sounds right but isn’t actually true. That’s why we help busy adults ditch the…
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Why Strength Training Becomes More Important as We Age
Here’s the truth no one talks about: we start losing muscle mass as early as our 30s—and it continues each year if we don’t do something about it. This loss of muscle can slow your metabolism, lead to weight gain, increase joint pain, and make everyday tasks feel harder than they should. But the good…
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How to Break Through a Weight Loss Plateau Without Undereating
You’ve been doing everything right—working out consistently, making better nutrition choices, drinking more water… but suddenly, the scale just won’t budge. Sound familiar? This is what we call a weight loss plateau, and it’s one of the most frustrating parts of the journey. But here’s the good news: hitting a plateau doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong…
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Muscle vs. Fat: What You Need to Know to ‘Tone’ Your Body
Let’s talk about one of the most common goals we hear:“I just want to tone up.” If that’s your goal, you’re definitely not alone. But what most people don’t realize is this: “toning” isn’t really a thing. At least not in the way it’s often described.Here’s the truth: You don’t tone a muscle—you build it. And if you…
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25% Through the Year—Time to Get Back on Track!
We’re already a quarter of the way through the year—how are your health and fitness goals going? If you started off strong but lost momentum, you’re not alone. Life gets busy, priorities shift, and sometimes fitness takes a backseat. But here’s the good news: it’s never too late to start again. At CrossFit Alabaster, we help busy adults get…
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Cardio vs. Strength Training: What’s Best for Fat Loss?
If your goal is to lose weight, burn fat, and feel stronger, you’ve probably wondered: Should I be doing cardio or strength training? The answer isn’t as simple as “one is better than the other”—because the best results actually come from a mix of both. At CrossFit Alabaster, we specialize in both cardio based movements…
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The 20-Minute Meal Prep Plan for Fat Loss Success
If you’re like most busy adults, you don’t have time to spend hours in the kitchen prepping elaborate meals. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to meal prep for hours to lose weight and burn fat—you just need a simple, realistic plan that works for your lifestyle. At CrossFit Alabaster, we help people like you lose…
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How to Get Fit Without Spending Hours in the Gym
Let’s be real—between work, kids, and everything else life throws at you, finding time to work out can feel impossible. But what if you could lose weight, get stronger, and feel amazing without spending hours in the gym? At CrossFit Alabaster, we specialize in helping busy adults get lasting results with efficient workouts and simple nutrition strategies that…
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Embrace the Challenge: Why We Love The Open
At CrossFit Alabaster, The Open is more than just an event; it is a chance for us to challenge ourselves, unite as a community and push our limits. Whether someone is a veteran or just starting their fitness journey, here are three reasons why we participate in The Open every year: 1. A Benchmark for…
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Portion Control: 5 Easy Tips to Master It
Chances are you are busy. Juggling work, kids and jam packed schedules, finding the right balance with food for most is overwhelming. There is so much advice on nutrition on the internet- fast for 16 hours a day, carbs are bad, eat high fat food, don’t eat a single calorie past 6 PM. There is…