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What does it mean to be "fit?" (And how can Invictus make me fitter)
The term “fitness” is often thrown around a CrossFit gym like ours, but what exactly defines a person as fit? In CrossFit, we have ten...
Kay Wiese
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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How To Set Fitness Goals You Can Actually Hit
As the new year unfolds, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and setting new resolutions for the future. Among the most...
Kay Wiese
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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Beyond The Scale: 6 Fitness Goals That Aren't Losing WEight
When it comes to fitness goals in the new year, the focus is often on shedding pounds. While weight loss is a commendable pursuit for...
Kay Wiese
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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How To Stay Fit While Traveling
Whether you're on a business trip or visiting the family for the holiday, maintaining your fitness goals on the road can be challenging....
Kay Wiese
Nov 2, 20234 min read
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How To Avoid Gym Burnout
Embarking on a fitness journey is exhilarating, but it's not uncommon to experience burnout along the way. The initial burst of...
Kay Wiese
Aug 24, 20233 min read
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How Do I Stay Motivated To Go To The Gym?
We've all been there: the initial excitement of starting a gym routine fades away, and suddenly, finding the motivation to continue...
Kay Wiese
May 19, 20234 min read
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How Do I Track My Progress IN The Gym?
If you're someone who regularly goes to the gym, tracking your progress is a great way to stay motivated and focused on your fitness...
Kay Wiese
Apr 28, 20235 min read
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What Clothes Should I Wear To The Gym?
We're a CrossFit gym and below is what we recommend wearing but these recommendations work for most gym/workout scenarios! CrossFit is a...
Kay Wiese
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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The Benefits Of Strength Training
Strength training, also known as resistance training or weight lifting, is a type of exercise that involves using weights, resistance...
Kay Wiese
Apr 13, 20232 min read
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5 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do On The Road
Have some upcoming travel? Here are five bodyweight or minimal equipment CrossFit workouts you can hit during your next vacation/work...
Kay Wiese
Apr 6, 20231 min read
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Can You Build Muscle Doing CrossFit?
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that combines elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio. One common question among...
Kay Wiese
Apr 3, 20233 min read
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"How To Start CrossFit"
CrossFit is a popular high-intensity workout that combines weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio exercises to improve overall fitness. If...
Kay Wiese
Mar 30, 20232 min read
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What is a (fitness) progression?
What Is a Progression in Fitness and Why Is It Important? Have you ever heard your fitness coach mention that you are going to be doing a...
Kay Wiese
Mar 27, 20233 min read
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Why we Don't Put Mirrors On Our Wall
Have you ever walked into a gym and been immediately struck by the number of mirrors lining the walls? It's almost as if the gym wants...
Kay Wiese
Mar 23, 20232 min read
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What is R.P.E. (Rate Of Perceived Exertion)?
You can think of it as a way of measuring the intensity of a movement/activity by the way it feels that day. This is like using...
Kay Wiese
Mar 20, 20231 min read
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What Are Functional Movements?
We hear the term “functional movements” all the time, but what does it actually mean? There are several characteristics that help us...
Kay Wiese
Feb 15, 20232 min read
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What is Crossfit?
"Constantly varied functional movements performed at relatively high intensity" You might have heard this definition before. It's the...
Kay Wiese
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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5 Ways To Get Out Of The Gym On Your Rest Day
We get it, taking rest days can be tough. It’s hard not to get your daily dose of adrenaline or go hang out with your gym bestie for an...
Kay Wiese
Oct 8, 20212 min read
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The Only Piece Of Gym Equipment You Really Need...Well, not really (but sort of)
We often get asked, what’s the best way to stay in shape on the go? Many of our members travel quite a bit and it can be tough to find a...
Kay Wiese
Sep 29, 20213 min read
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What's In Our Gym Bag?
We often get asked, what kind of equipment do you need to bring to your first class at Invictus Boston. The simple answer is, of course,...
Kay Wiese
Sep 15, 20212 min read
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