Everything you need to tackle this year’s Thanksgiving meal is right here in this guide. We are mapping out your entire Thanksgiving meal and helping you swap or skip items to enjoy a meal that is both delicious and balanced. Splurge on your favorite foods and skip or swap the rest of the options for […]
What is CrossFit?
You’ve probably heard of a co-worker, friend, or family member being a CrossFit Gardendale member. You may have even thought to yourself, “CrossFit is too [insert your own reservations here] for me.” Today we are here to debunk all of the things you might think you know about CrossFit and share the details about what […]
Focus on YOU: The Fitness Motivation You Need to Tackle Today’s Workout
Your fitness journey is about you. It is not about your friend, your partner, or other people that you workout with. Many individuals hesitate to focus on themselves, preferring to help others or focus on others’ needs first. If this is you, this is an amazing trait! However, when it comes to your fitness journey, […]
How a Customized Meal Plan, Can Save You Time and Money
Save time, money, and stay on track with your healthy eating with this one-stop solution: custom meal plans from our certified nutritionist. Clipping coupons can only save so much money and it takes a lot of time to plan your meals, grocery shop, and get good deals. Plus, clean eating is always a challenge when […]
Mastering the Healthy Tailgate: 6 Must-Know Tips
Living a fit and healthy lifestyle does not mean missing out on the moments that are most important to you… Like football season! Though it comes around every year, it does not seem to come often enough. With these tailgate tips, you can have the best of both worlds: maintaining your fitness progress and having […]
6 Must-Know Tips to Tackle Tough Days and How to “Just Show Up”
Everyone has a tough day from time to time, but that does not have to affect your workouts. The absolute best way you can ensure you show up and stick with your workout plan, even on the tough days, is by just showing up. This is the hardest part. Tips for “Just Showing Up” on […]
Mood Boost: 6 Ways Daily CrossFit Gardendale Visits Will Help
Mood boosts can happen through stress reduction and happiness — where can you go to find both? CrossFit Gardendale! There are many reasons you should come into CFG, but some of the best reasons are reducing stress and increasing your happiness. It is tough to reduce stress and find happiness, but it is here! Here […]
All Your Fitness Needs in North Jefferson County: Here at CrossFit Gardendale
Have you checked out our new CrossFit Gardendale facilities? Not only do we have new fitness amenities, but we also have a variety of services that go beyond our CrossFit name. We are excited to share these with you and help you take a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle — finding a balance between […]
Lunch: 5 Things You Need to Know to Pack Healthy
A healthy lunch is often one of the toughest parts of living a healthy lifestyle and nutrition is just as important as fitness. We know how important nutrition is to your fitness success, which is why CrossFit Gardendale is proud to welcome a certified nutritionist on board. With our in-house nutritionist, you can get a […]
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT-Mike Tallent
Tell us a little about yourself:
I’ve been physically active off and on since high school (mostly off). I’ve lifted weights, run, dieted, etc. I have pictures of me at around 300 pounds when I was 45. But I started running and controlling my diet at 51. I ran 4 marathons and got down to 220 pounds. But Crossfit is an entirely different thing. I can’t imagine doing without it. I’m all in.
