New Year, New Reads

I put this list out before Christmas on Instagram, but I thought I'd capture it here. Whilst there's plenty of books out there in the CrossFit sphere (I'll save those for another post) there's something more relatable about reading a book by someone from the UK community. “𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴” - @bicepslikebriggs ⁣The Engine from England has …

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December Podcast Episodes

Episode 73 - Matt Tucker, Head Coach & Co-owner over at CrossFit Nidus, is a fascinating chap to say the least. Where many coaches have always been in the fit biz & found CrossFit at some point, Matt found CrossFit somewhat later in life & his business experience in other sectors is very apparently in …

Reebok Nano X1 – First Impressions Review

Less than 10 months since the release of the Reebok Nano X, which despite lockdown went on to become one of Reebok’s most successful launches, we’ve seen the release of the Reebok Nano X1. Further moving away from being the official shoe of CrossFit, the trainer is now marketed & designed as a versatile shoe …

Kratos Nutrition Fuel RX’D & Recovery RX’D Review

Disclaimer: I’m no nutritionist so if you’re seeking bespoke advice on your diet or goals, seek out a professional. Furthermore, my diet is currently far from perfect so I might not be best placed to judge the nutritional or physiological benefits of any supplements; but I’ve got tastebuds & desire to better myself, so there’s …

Nike Metcon 6 – First Impressions

So my Nano vs Metcon article is getting a lot of traffic & I realised my Nike Metcon 6 review is not here. Make sure you follow Chalking Fitness on Instagram & YouTube to not miss the latest reviews when they’re released. https://www.instagram.com/p/CDqLbDzH25_/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Watch out Reebok, Nike have changed the game! For me to say …

My Hand Care Strategy for CrossFit

Before I start a series of reviews on handcare & protection for CrossFit & functional fitness I wanted to give you a little bit of an insight into where I'm coming from when I review these kind of products. Hand care and hand protection is a very personal thing so I think you need to …

Nano vs Metcon – All you need to know!

EDIT: check out my first impressions review of the Reebok Nano X1EDIT: additional Nike Metcon 6 First Impressions hereWhat's up guys, very excited that here in the UK we now have a date for when gyms should be able to reopen, that's July 25. With that in mind, I recognise a lot of people might …

Reebok Nano X – First Impressions Review

Reebok released their latest instalment of the training shoe that has become synonymous with CrossFit in May 2020. After the typically subtle designs of the Nano 7, 8 and 9, the Nano X brings elements of the Reebok Classic into the functional fitness training show space Check out the first impressions review I did below... …

NOBULL SuperFabric Training Shoe Review

I've always like the look of the NOBULL training shoe and whilst for years I've stuck to my Reebok Nanos for training, as I started to diversify my collection (with a few reviews along the way) it's not surprising that I finally gave in and ordered a pair. What gave me the final push to …

WHOOP Strap 3.0 Fitness and Sleep Tracker Review

[Just want to watch a video review? Skip to the bottom of the page!] What's the WHOOP Strap 3.0? I'll keep this bit short as WHOOP has some incredible content on their website, Instagram & via their Podcast describe the intent of the WHOOP Strap and what it can bring to your training & general …