Crossfit Zone Victoria BC, Vancouver Island

One of the most often overlooked physical skills is probably flexibility.  Stretching really seems to be the missing link in everyone’s routine.   At the Zone, we really stress the importance of stretching and foam rolling to increase flexibility and mobility.
Last night as my shoulders were feeling extremely tight,  I did a search for some [...]

Believe it or not, your outfit matters!  Wearing the right clothing can make the difference between an enjoyable workout and an hour of misery. Investing in some appropriate, stylish, yet comfortable workout clothing can be the motivation you need to get you moving, whether you’re hitting a CrossFit WOD, playing sports, [...]

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Are you drinking enough water?  …Are you sure about that?  Believe it or not, most people aren’t getting enough!  Ask yourself this:  Do you get headaches, suffer from fatigue, or sometimes feel a little weak or dizzy?   If so, you may just need to start drinking more water.  So, before you [...]

Summer is officially here! It’s finally time to put away your jackets and get outside. (Weeeeell, SOME days in Victoria are warm enough for that, anyways!) Summer offers extras hours of daylight, and with it the opportunity to spend even more time enjoying outdoor activities. For many, this means even more time doing physical [...]

There is a claim that hormonal changes from high stress lead to weight gain. Is this true?
Research does support some link between stress and weight. Stress often causes people to drop the good eating and exercise habits that helped them lose weight in the first place.
When people are stressed they can also have trouble falling [...]