by Coach Tommy I am a firm believer that A LOT of us go through life constantly distracting ourselves from what we truly want. Staying in an unrewarding job just to pay the bills! Scrolling through social media versus communicating with our significant others! Spending money on unnecessary objects that attempt to fill a void...Read More
by Coach Tommy I hear it from members all the time. “Why are learning double unders important? “Why is doing a handstand necessary for overall wellness?” When am I ever going to perform a snatch in real life?” “While most people equate skill development in functional fitness to performance, that is a very skewed lens. Skill...Read More
by Coach Tommy It’s Momentum Monday! Let’s set our intention for the week and move closer to the overall goals we have set out for health. This week is dedicated to Speaking with the Head Coach. District H Strength & Fitness Head Coach, Robert Johnson, jumped on our District H Podcast last week with host Morrill Scott and...Read More
by Coach Tommy “Exercising & proper nutrition is impossible to sustain with my busy schedule!” If you were to ask me the #1 reason why we end up having new members slip through the cracks, the answer is often, “my schedule!” Look, we are ALL busy. 24 hours a day doesn’t seem to be enough these...Read More
by Coach Tommy Walking into a new gym can be very intimidating. Walking into a CrossFit gym can be even more intimidating. When I first meet members, they are typically at an incredibly vulnerable spot in their life. They know that they must change themselves and where they are currently at in life. Having the...Read More
by Coach Tommy “I’m too old for functional fitness.” “I’m too old to lift weights.” I can’t tell you how often I hear these words come out of some more seasoned members. Again, I completely understand why this misconception exists. When you are constantly seeing insane feats of strength by some of the elite-level competitors...Read More
Coach Tommy One of the most common things that I hear from our female clients is that they are fear “lifting weights will make them look bulky.” And just like yesterday, I completely understand where this misconception is coming from. Although we are no longer affiliated with CrossFit, most people still associate it with District H. Some of...Read More
by Coach Tommy t’s Momentum Monday. Let’s get started on the right foot. One of the biggest misconceptions I often hear about functional fitness, whether it’s CrossFit or not, is dangerous. There are enough viral YouTube videos to go around showing individuals performing powerlifting movements, weightlifting movements, or gymnastics and getting hurt or just lifting...Read More
by Coach Tommy Happy Sunday! It’s a brand-new week. Let’s discuss some of the common misconceptions that most people have about starting at District H. The “Big Five” that come to mind are: Functional fitness is too dangerousI need to be in better shape before I startI’m too old to be lifting weightsLifting weights will...Read More
by Coach Tommy Happy Friday! This week we’ve focused on the benefits of personalizing your workout routine. Contrary to where the industry has shifted over the last 5 years, I’ve stated my position as individuals needing more personalization around their fitness to help them truly achieve their health and wellness goals. Everything else, in my...Read More
