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By: Joaquin Rameriez Do you remember what it was like the first day you stepped into the box? For many of us it was unfamiliar territory. We would only come a day or two a week, which usually felt like a chore. We didn’t know how to perform all the movements perfectly or how all the different time intervals worked, but slowly as we started coming more and more, over time, we developed better movement patterns and actually started to enjoy the journey. We became consistent and suddenly once or twice a week changed to everyday crushing the wods. Nutrition is NO different. Most people begin a diet on a whim. They are overwhelmed with excitement and are almost sure that this time they will stick it out and get to the goal they set out for. This excitement soon turns to whining and complaining where now your “Diet” has...Read more

  By: Karen Lilleyman I’ve heard these rebuttals many times to a suggestion that someone should incorporate yoga into their fitness regime. I even said a few of them myself before I started attending classes. These myths, combined with a fear of making a complete idiot of myself in front of men and women who were naturally pretzel-bendy kept me out of the yoga studio – and stuck with appalling posture and a total lack of spinal strength – for far too long. I was pretty fit and healthy but I could barely touch my knees, let alone my toes, and I definitely had the office worker’s stoop (you know the one – rounded shoulders and forward carriage of the head from working at a computer all day). So don’t let them bar your way to the yoga studio: 1 “I’m too Type A for Yoga” It’s Type As who benefit...Read more

By: Sierra Belle Boutique It’s the New Year and you’ve been hard at work – on the job and in the gym. New Year, New Body, New You. We know your type and we have your number. You are that go-getter who never settles for less than the best from yourself. Yep, we know just who you are and we think that you deserve a treat for all of that hard work. Wouldn’t you agree? Maybe a little something fresh and funky to start off the New Year right and reward yourself for all of those hours in the gym. No need to be modest, we both know you’ve earned it. What could be more rewarding than working your tail off to achieve the body and lifestyle you’ve always wanted? How about showing off that hard-earned physique with a stylish piece to finish your look, courtesy of Sierra Belle, Reno’s...Read more

We had an awesome time this weekend at Max with the coaches!  Check out the highlights brought to you by our master videographer Trent by clicking HERE.    GROUP CLASS WORKOUT   Strength: 10×1 Squat Clean and Jerk Lean: 10×1 Power Clean and Jerk Every 1:15   Warm Up: 3 Rds of: 15 Goblet Squats, 10 DB strict press, 15 PVC PT 1 min Banded OH distraction     Metcon: Welded 14 Min AMRAP 60 Cal Row 50 T2B 40 Wall Balls 20/14 30 Power Cleans 135/95 20 MUs Open WOD 14.4   Welded Lean   14 Min AMRAP Buy In: 80 Walking Lunges 5 Burpees 10 Cal Bike 15 Kb Swings 53/35   Mobility of The Day: Super Front Rack Mobilizatioin Improves: Front Rack Position, Overhead PositionRead more

By: Alvie Hafen The coaches at Double Edge are here to help you! We are here to assist you in anything and everything. The coaches at Double Edge have a vast amount of knowledge with all things fitness. You are paying for our services, so dont be afraid to use us or ask us questions. Here are several items you can and should ask us about.   If something is hurting, tell us right away! Far too often we have had clients come and tell us their hips or shoulders for two weeks. Don’t wait two weeks to tell us! Let the coaches know immediately. We can’t help you recover and rehab unless you tell us your body doesn’t feel right. If it hurts your shoulder to put weight overhead, let us know! We can modify the movement so you don’t further aggravate the pain and we can show you...Read more