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BCF announces 2018 award recipients

As the year comes to a close, we'd like to take a moment to recognize a few members who stand out in the gym -- announcing them during our annual Christmas party. The following have demonstrated an outstanding representation of their respected award and we are honored to have them…

2018 12 10

Five ways to sneak veggies into on-the-go snacks

By: Amy Sullivan 0

While I tried to introduce vegetables to my kids before fruit, to my dismay, the sweet stuff won them over. But it's no wonder. Upon further research, I found kids biologically are drawn to the calorie-dense fruit for its glucose energy. They also may avoid bitter-tasting foods (like vegetables) because,…

2018 10 25

Price tag: Know the true cost of your goal

By: Amy Sullivan 0

When I shop for bacon, aside from quality, I look at the price. When I take my bacon to the register, I know how much it is. There is no surprise because I've considered the cost and am willing to pay it. But rarely do we look at our health…

2018 10 25

Sore Series, Part 3: How to recover

By: Amy Sullivan 0

Our muscles are sore from the previous few days in the gym. Our ligaments are tight. Our form is suffering. Our performance is lagging. It's time for a recovery day. And while we know it's an important day in our general fitness routine, sometimes figuring out what to do stumps…

2018 10 17

Sore Series, Part 2: Why we need to recover

By: Amy Sullivan 0

Often we equate a day not working out as a day of play -- rest, sleep, errands. But, if we do it right, our days out of the gym help our performance inside. Dubbed "active recovery days," click the link in our bio to read Active Recovery and see what…

2018 10 10

Sore Series, Part 1: How sore is too sore?

By: Amy Sullivan 0

It is a common joke among the CrossFit crowd -- some body part or muscle is always sore. Whether it be legs from squats, arms from pull ups or chest from push ups, functional movements in hypertrophy ranges break down muscle to build it up. Soreness is the bi-product of…

2018 10 03

5 ways to get more protein during your nutrition challenge

By: Amy Sullivan 0

As we take up the challenge of elimination or balanced dieting (Badger is going through right now with the help of Lifestyle Nutrition), it can be exhausting coming up with food alternatives that meet the criteria -- no added sugar, gluten free, dairy free. And perhaps the biggest challenge is…

2018 09 26

Member Monday: Ryan Ford

By: Amy Sullivan 0

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2018 09 24

Four ways you need to use SugarWOD

By: Amy Sullivan 0

SugarWOD -- our virtual whiteboard -- is THE go-to app to sneak-peek WODs, record scores and to engage with other Badger athletes in the name of fitness. But are you making the most of your entries? Here are four ways to boost your SugarWOD experience: 1. Make notes: In the…

2018 09 23

Mobility begins with the foam roller

By: Amy Sullivan 0

Has a coach ever labeled you as tight -- tight ankles, tight hips, tight shoulders? Before jumping into PT or going to get a sports massage, consider the simple foam roller. Also, aiding in blood circulation and preventing acid build-up, foam rolling is essential to increased mobility. How? We all…

2018 09 19

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