The summer months are here which for many of us means the kids are home and it is chaos! There are BBQs to attend and vacations to get to. With all the fun that summer brings, it can also wreak havoc on our health and fitness goals. Here are some simple tips to help keep you on track while you are having fun!  1. Choose your treats wisely.  Every party we attend and vacation we go to will have a multitude of treats. Whether you gravitate towards the chips and guacamole, enjoy a few cold beers, or really get after those sweet treats, it’s important to have some limits around when we consume these things and how much we consume of them.  Before going to a party try to think through what you want to indulge in. Rather than indulging in the pre-dinner chips and guacamole, having three beers, and...Read more

6 Athletes from Fireside Elite Weightlifting, traveled down to Salt Lake City, Utah to compete at the USAW Masters National Championships. First up on Saturday was Nikie Bauer. Nikie crushed the competition taking 🥈2nd in the Snatch, 🥇Gold in the Clean and Jerk, and 🥇 gold in overall total. Congratulations to our first National Champion! Nikie was also awarded Fireside Elites MVP lifter of the weekend. What a performance! Joy Thompson was second up. This was Joy’s second meet outside from an online qualifier. Once the nerves settled her confidence grew setting a new meet PR! 🎉 Kerry Hogan and Caroline Merrit competed Saturday night and were on the same platform. Caroline is a seasoned competitor but after a few set backs in life she was back to shake the rust off. Carolines goal was to have some fun and get back on the platform. She was close to hitting her...Read more

1. What was your fitness life like before joining CrossFit Fireside? Before I joined Fireside I was doing CrossFit at another gym in the area. I wanted a different experience and I’m glad I was able to become part of Fireside. 2. How has CrossFit Fireside changed your life? Fireside brought huge community support to my life. Seeing the smiling faces and feeling apart of the community brings me joy. Currently in my health situation Fireside has kept me going both physically and mentally. 3. What are your future goals? Future goals are to just to keep moving!!! That’s another thing I love about Fireside is that I can scale every movement so I can keep moving. 4. What’s been the hardest part of your journey? I was diagnosed with breast cancer June 30, 2021. My doctors all told me to keep working out. I think part of it was...Read more

In CrossFit, we often talk about how the hardest part of the gym is simply getting yourself to the gym. You will often hear the phrase, “Just get through our doors and we will take care of the rest.” And while that is entirely true because our coaches will guide you step-by-step through every aspect of the workout of the day, we want to take a minute to challenge you to take a different approach.  Some days just getting through the door is enough. You are tired or sore, the baby was up all night, you overcame whatever obstacles you needed to in order to get to the gym. But most days, we challenge you to show up with an attitude of intensity and excellence. Rather than going through the motions of the mobility and warm-up, try actually intentionally paying attention to your body. How are you feeling? What feels...Read more

It’s no secret that we think Crossfit is the best program for gaining strength and improving your overall fitness. But, Crossfit isn’t just incredible for elite athletes and those wanting to compete, but for us everyday people too. Young or old, fit or new to fitness, Crossfit can be scaled and adapted no matter your needs.  This is especially true for all things pregnancy and postpartum. Crossfit is the perfect way to continue to build muscle mass, improve your endurance, and keep you fit through each and every phase of pregnancy. It also provides you with an awesome network of support as you journey through each stage of pregnancy. Below are a few modifications to talk to your coach about in order to get your fit pregnancy off to a great start! Before we dive in, as always, listen to your doctor first and foremost and be sure that you...Read more