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By Alexis Jaramillo May 2, 2025
Sweat drips down your face. Your legs are burning. Your lungs are working overtime. You just finished another round of a tough CrossFit WOD, and now you’re staring down an 800-meter run… and another heavy lift. You ask yourself: “Can I even finish this?” Then—finally—you do. And afterward, you feel amazing : stronger, lighter, more alive. That rush? That’s not just adrenaline—it’s good stress at work.  In the fitness world and in life, not all stress is bad. Let’s break down the difference between good stress (eustress) and bad stress (distress) —and how you can harness one while managing the other.
By Alexis Jaramillo May 2, 2025
At Mt. Tabor CrossFit (MTCF), we love to push our limits—whether we’re lifting heavy, flying through WODs, or mastering new movements. But there’s one factor that can either accelerate or stall your progress: nutrition .  If you want better performance, faster recovery, and lasting results, what you eat matters more than you think. Here's why nutrition is a game-changer for your CrossFit journey
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By Mt. Tabor CrossFit September 23, 2024
Howdy from Alex Asking for help does not mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence — Anne Wilson Schaef Have... The post 09/23/24 Mt. Tabor CrossFit Newsletter appeared first on Mt. Tabor CrossFit.
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By Mt. Tabor CrossFit July 16, 2024
Howdy from Alex! We know summer is full of fun in the sun and lots of outdoor activities. It is important to remember that the fun activities we enjoy during... The post 07/16/24 Mt. Tabor CrossFit Newsletter appeared first on Mt. Tabor CrossFit.

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