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What’s One Thing I Can Do Today to Help Me on My Fitness Journey?

What’s One Thing I Can Do Today to Help Me on My Fitness Journey?

Feeling overwhelmed by fitness goals? Start simple. Discover the one small habit you can do today to build momentum and make real progress with your health, strength, and weight loss.

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Understanding Cortisol & Your Workouts

Understanding Cortisol & Your Workouts

Understanding Cortisol and Workouts-stress, belly fat, or burnout

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4 High-Protein Snacks to Keep You Fueled on the Go

4 High-Protein Snacks to Keep You Fueled on the Go

Stay energized and full with these 4 easy, high-protein snacks—perfect for a busy lifestyle! Quick, delicious, and packed with protein to keep you on track

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Why Personal Training Is the Perfect Health and Fitness Solution

Why Personal Training Is the Perfect Health and Fitness Solution

7 Reasons to Hire a Personal Trainer

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Understanding Inflammation’s Impact on Your Health & Wellness

Understanding Inflammation’s Impact on Your Health & Wellness

Inflammation plays a vital role in protecting your body, but when it becomes chronic, it can take a toll on your health. By making some key lifestyle changes—like eating an anti-inflammatory diet, staying active, managing stress, and getting enough sleep—you can help keep inflammation in check and support your overall wellness.

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The Power of Fiber

The Power of Fiber

The Power of Fiber: A Key to Weight Loss, Muscle Gain, and Overall Health

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Taming Your Sweet Tooth: Effective Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings

Taming Your Sweet Tooth: Effective Ways to Reduce Sugar Cravings

Sugar cravings can be a challenging hurdle in the journey towards better health. Understanding the impacts of excessive sugar consumption can help motivate us to find ways to curb those cravings.

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What Metabolism Means (And How to Fix Yours)

What Metabolism Means (And How to Fix Yours)

Ever wondered why some people seem to eat whatever they want and never gain weight, while others feel like they gain weight just by looking at food? The secret lies in something called metabolism.

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CrossFit Workouts Week Of 7/1/24

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 7/1/24

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 7/1/24

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CrossFit Workouts Week Of 5/13/24

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 5/13/24

Monday: For time: 2,000-m row

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CrossFit Workouts Week Of 5/6/24

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 5/6/24

We will be doing MURPH on Memorial Day, May 27th at 10:00am. Sign up at the gym if you plan to attend.

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CrossFit Workouts Week of 4/29/24

CrossFit Workouts Week of 4/29/24

Monday: EMOM 12: Odd min | 2 legless rope climbs Even min | Max-reps devils presses (20/35 lb)

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CrossFit Workouts Week Of 4/15/24-It’s Partner Week

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 4/15/24-It’s Partner Week

Monday: 5 rounds for time with a partner: 400-m run 40 alternating single-leg squats – Run together and break up the squats as needed.

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CrossFit Workouts Week Of 4/8/24

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 4/8/24

Congratulations to Ross Ackerman for qualifying for The CrossFit Games Quarterfinals.

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CrossFit Workouts Week Of 4/1/24

CrossFit Workouts Week Of 4/1/24

Today is the first day of our Healthy Living Challenge. Get signed up TODAY by filling out your baseline questionnaire.

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CrossFit Workouts Week of 3/25/24

CrossFit Workouts Week of 3/25/24

Our Free 28-Day Healthy Living Challenge begins April 1st.

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CrossFit Workouts Week of 3/18/24

CrossFit Workouts Week of 3/18/24

CrossFit Workouts this week focuses on couplets and triplets.

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CrossFit Workouts Week of 3/11/24

CrossFit Workouts Week of 3/11/24

We have a great week of CrossFit Workouts this week. Tell a friend about North Durham Fitness this week and have them book a Free Intro here to get started.

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Workout Week of 3/4/24

Workout Week of 3/4/24

Monday: For time: 45 deadlifts (155/225 lb) 45 handstand push-ups

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How to Get Stronger Legs

How to Get Stronger Legs

Ever wondered how to get stronger legs? We’ve got the answer.

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Workouts Week Of 2/26/24

Workouts Week Of 2/26/24

Monday: 4 x 2-minute rounds for reps of: 12-cal row 24 double-unders Max-reps wall-ball shots (14/20 lb) (9/10 ft) – Rest 2 minutes between rounds.

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5 Tips for Better Arms

5 Tips for Better Arms

“How do I get better arms?”

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Workouts Week of 2/19/24

Workouts Week of 2/19/24

Monday: 5 rounds for time: 50 double-unders 10 thrusters (95/135 lb)

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Workouts Week of 2/12/24

Workouts Week of 2/12/24

Monday: For time: 50-40-30-20-10 Air squats 5-10-15-20-25 Push jerks (95/135 lb)

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Workouts Week Of 2/5/24

Workouts Week Of 2/5/24

Monday: For reps: 4 x AMRAP 3: 75 double-unders 25 burpees Max-rep toes-to-bars – Rest 1:00 between AMRAPs.

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Workouts week of 1/29/24

Workouts week of 1/29/24

Our monthly focus for February will be to prepare for the annual CrossFit Open. You can register for the Open at https://games.crossfit.com/register/open

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Workouts Week Of 1/22/24

Workouts Week Of 1/22/24

Monday: AMRAP 9: 9 burpees to a target (12 in) 10 alternating single-leg squats

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Workouts Week Of 1/15/24

Workouts Week Of 1/15/24

Monday: For load: 2-2-2-2-2 Hang squat cleans

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Workout Week of 1/8/24

Workout Week of 1/8/24

Monday: 3 rounds for time: 15 hang power snatches (65/95 lb) 15 chest-to-bar pull-ups

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Workout Week of 1/1/24

Workout Week of 1/1/24

Monday: Closed Tuesday: For time: 21-18-15-12-9-6-3: Calorie row

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Workouts Week of 12/25/23

Workouts Week of 12/25/23

Monday Closed Tuesday Closed

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Workouts Week of 12/18/23

Workouts Week of 12/18/23

Monday: 5 rounds for time: 15 push jerks (65/95 lb) 12 chest-to-bar pull-ups 9 sumo deadlift high pulls (65/95 lb)

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Workouts Week of 12/11/23

Workouts Week of 12/11/23

Monday: For time: 100 double-unders 75 hang power cleans (55/75 lb) 50 GHD sit-ups 75 push presses (55/75 lb) 100 double-unders

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The Importance of Setting Fitness and Nutrition Goals: A Pathway to a Healthier You

The Importance of Setting Fitness and Nutrition Goals: A Pathway to a Healthier You

In the fast-paced world we live in, maintaining good health and wellness can often take a back seat.

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Is Running Bad for You?

Is Running Bad for You?

People who are hoping to get fit often have a question: “Is running bad for you?”

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How To Keep Yourself Fired Up For Fitness

How To Keep Yourself Fired Up For Fitness

In the journey of fitness, motivation is more than a word; it’s the fuel that drives us.

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The Motivation for a Healthy Lifestyle: Unleashing Your Inner Vitality

The Motivation for a Healthy Lifestyle: Unleashing Your Inner Vitality

In today’s fast-paced world, carving out time and energy for a healthy lifestyle seems to be an ever-elusive goal for many.

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Barbells and Dumbbells: All the Basics You Need to Know

Barbells and Dumbbells: All the Basics You Need to Know

Have you ever felt intimidated by the barbells and dumbbells in a gym?

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The Newest Healthy Living Slogan

The Newest Healthy Living Slogan

Metabolism is a keyword often brought up in wellness and nutrition discussions.

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Getting Rid of Fat “Right Here”: Can You Target Fat Loss?

Getting Rid of Fat “Right Here”: Can You Target Fat Loss?

Many, many people have asked a fitness coach if it’s possible to lose fat “right here.”

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CrossFit Mommas: Juggling Family, Work, and Fitness for Empowered Women

CrossFit Mommas: Juggling Family, Work, and Fitness for Empowered Women

Motherhood is a beautiful, yet challenging, adventure.

At Home Workout 4/26/23

At Home Workout 4/26/23

Warm-up 1:00 Cardio Choice...

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WANTED: Group CrossFit Coach and Personal Trainer for Growing Company

WANTED: Group CrossFit Coach and Personal Trainer for Growing Company

North Durham Fitness is looking to hire a motivated individual to join our coaching staff as a Group Class Coach.

CrossFit for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started

CrossFit for Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started

Are you new to the world of CrossFit and wondering where to start?

Energy Balls

Energy Balls

Ingredients Instructions Notes

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28-Day Nutrition FAQ

28-Day Nutrition FAQ

Do I have to cut out carbs? No, you do not have to cut out carbs. We will focus on protein, carbs, and fat in your diet.

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What is the CrossFit Open?

What is the CrossFit Open?

The CrossFit Open is the beginning of the CrossFit Games season.

LOW-FAT CARROT GINGER SOUP

LOW-FAT CARROT GINGER SOUP

This recipe contains the beginner cook’s magic word: “microwave”.

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How Long Should My Workouts Be?

How Long Should My Workouts Be?

If you want to get fit, lose weight or add muscle, how long do your workouts need to be?

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BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

BALSAMIC CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

A savory one-pot dish that combines succulent chicken with savory vegetables. The chicken and vegetables are simply seasoned with rosemary, thyme, oregano and balsamic vinegar which makes for an easy meal with little clean up.

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What is CrossFit?

What is CrossFit?

North Durham CrossFit in Durham NC has been getting athletes in shape since 2008.

10 Reasons Why You Are in Shape Enough to Start:

10 Reasons Why You Are in Shape Enough to Start:

It’s scary to start a new fitness program—we are with you on that.

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Why Should You Stretch?

Why Should You Stretch?

Many people know they should stretch—but they don’t know exactly why. As a result, stretching is often neglected.

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Building Strength After 40: Yes, You Can!

Building Strength After 40: Yes, You Can!

Can you build strength after 40?

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