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Personal Training vs. Group Classes: How
August 28, 2026
Personal training is all about you. When you work privately with a coach, every single minute of the session is customized around your body, your history, and
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The Role of De-loads and Active Recovery:
August 27, 2026
This is where active recovery comes in. Active recovery means low-intensity movement that promotes blood flow, delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to sore
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Eating for Energy vs. Eating for Fat
August 26, 2026
One of the biggest reasons people get frustrated with nutrition is that they try to eat for fat loss while expecting peak athletic performance, or they eat
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The Power of Space: Why Our 8,000 Sq. Ft.
August 24, 2026
Picture this: You walk into a gym after a long workday, ready to get a good sweat in and blow off some steam. Picture this: You walk into a gym after a long…
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"I'm Too Out of Shape for CrossFit" (And
August 20, 2026
Here is the honest truth from our coaching team at Breathe CrossFit: waiting until you are fit to start working out is like waiting until you speak fluent
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Strength Now vs. Strength Later: Why
August 19, 2026
When most people think about lifting weights, they usually picture the immediate payoff. When most people think about lifting weights, they usually picture…
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Summer time is not the time to skip your
July 16, 2026
Why do we go to the gym? To improve our lives outside the gym in some shape or form. In order to do that, working out cant be a seasonal thing. It's ok to not
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Should you lose the last 5 pounds?
July 2, 2026
I had our quarterly check-in with Jael yesterday before class. During a member check-in we do 3 things. I ask what are some things that are going well, what
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Is breathe crossfit the place for you?
June 25, 2026
Our vision is to build a thriving community where people become stronger, healthier, and more confident-supported by coaches and members who show up, work
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Murph 2026: What a Memorial Day Workout
May 28, 2026
Every Memorial Day, CrossFit gyms around the world participate in a workout called Murph. Every Memorial Day, CrossFit gyms around the world participate in a…
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Why Strength Training Is Usually the
May 22, 2026
If you’ve ever been injured, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this advice: If you’ve ever been injured, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this advice: And…
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How Strength Training Can Transform Your
April 22, 2026
If you’re a mom (or soon-to-be mom) looking for a gym in Derry, this story is going to hit home. If you’re a mom (or soon-to-be mom) looking for a gym in…
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Why Simple Habits Beat Perfection:
April 16, 2026
If you’re looking for a gym in Derry or trying to get back on track with your fitness, here’s the truth: If you’re looking for a gym in Derry or trying to…
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5 Daily Habits That Keep You Lean
March 27, 2026
If you've ever finished a fitness challenge feeling great, only to slowly slip back into old patterns a few weeks later — you're not alone. That cycle is
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Getting Stronger Is the Answer: What
March 20, 2026
If you've ever been told by your doctor that your cholesterol is too high, or you've been living with nagging back pain and assumed it was just part of life —
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You don't have to figure it out alone.
March 12, 2026
That's the short version of what we do at Breathe CrossFit — and it's something we talk about openly. Whether you're brand new to fitness, coming back after
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I'm Back Full-Time at the Gym (And Here's
March 6, 2026
I'm back at the gym full-time. Coaching morning classes every single day except Saturdays. 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, Monday through Friday and Sunday. Don’t get…
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What's New at Breathe CrossFit: Challenge
February 27, 2026
Let me be honest with you: I stopped recording podcasts, writing blogs, and sending out emails for over a month! Let me be honest with you: I stopped…
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how to love someone with fitness goals
February 13, 2026
Valentine's Day is tomorrow. Here’s how to show love to someone with fitness goals. If they’re trying to stay on track with their diet, don’t bring home…
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Traveling for school vacation? here's how
February 11, 2026
School vacation week is here (Massachusetts this week, New Hampshire next week). School vacation week is here (Massachusetts this week, New Hampshire next…
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Progress Over perfection - Breathe
February 9, 2026
Second gymnastics clinic = done. And I’m reminded (again) why we do these. Not everyone left today with unbroken toes-to-bar or strict handstand push-ups.…
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Toes to bar and handstand push ups
February 8, 2026
Week 2 gymnastics clinic this morning: Toes-to-Bar and Handstand Push-Ups with Coach Alan. Week 2 gymnastics clinic this morning: Toes-to-Bar and Handstand…
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Is Semi-training right for you? here's
February 7, 2026
I've gotten a lot of questions about our new Semi-Private Training program this week. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about our new Semi-Private Training…
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Swolemates: Why Your Partner's Support
February 6, 2026
Valentine's Day is coming, so let's talk about swolemates. Valentine’s Day is coming, so let’s talk about swolemates. Your significant other doesn’t have to…
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What to Expect During the CrossFit Open
February 5, 2026
If you're new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me paint you a picture of what the Open looks like here. If you’re new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me…
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Semi-Private Training: The Program You've
February 3, 2026
We're launching something new this month: Semi-Private Training. We’re launching something new this month: Semi-Private Training . And I’m really excited…
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Week 1 Gymnastics Clinic Recap: Double
February 2, 2026
First gymnastics clinic this morning = done. First gymnastics clinic this morning = done. And I’m already fired up for the next three weeks. This week’s…
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The CrossFit Open is Coming—Here's How
February 1, 2026
The CrossFit Open is 25 days away. And if you’re new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me tell you: the Open completely takes over the gym for 3 weeks, and…
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