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"We Share Suffering and Purpose"
2020 marks my 5th year as a CrossFitter! Although I technically am no longer a CrossFitter, I still like to dabble in a WOD every now and...
Emily Makselan
Jan 9, 20209 min read


You are NOT an exception
My husband launched his own affiliate almost 5 years ago now. He wanted to do so because he loves CrossFit, but also mainly because he...
Emily Makselan
Jul 31, 20194 min read


Do you really want a 6 pack?
Do you really want a 6 pack? I always encourage my clients to come up with goals that are not number based. The reasoning for this is...
Emily Makselan
Jun 18, 20194 min read


Happy CrossFit Anniversary to Me!
There are few dates in my life I remember. I remember my anniversary, loved ones birthdays, the date I moved to Tucson, the date I...
Emily Makselan
Feb 7, 20196 min read


Meal Prep 101
By popular demand, here are some quick meal prep tips: - Pick 2 of each of the following and prepare them in bulk ahead of time: meats...
Emily Makselan
Jan 31, 20192 min read


Get to Know Me!
Although I was an athlete from an early age, I had a horribly unhealthy relationship with food. Like many, my bad relationship with food...
Emily Makselan
Jan 22, 20194 min read


Travel Tips and WODs
Whether you’re traveling somewhere warm to relax, or you’re heading home for the holidays to visit family, here’s some tips for staying...
Emily Makselan
Jan 21, 20192 min read


It's Not Selfish, it's Self Care
Removing the things in your life that are toxic is NOT selfish, it’s self care. Even if that means removing people. There is nothing...
Emily Makselan
Jan 21, 20192 min read


Macros 101
As a macro based nutrition coach, by far the number one thing I am asked is, “why macros?” or even sometimes, “what’s a macro?”. Well,...
Emily Makselan
Jan 21, 20192 min read
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