In the video below, psychiatrist Robert Waldinger talks about the importance of social relationships on our physical and emotional health. His TedTalk “What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness,” Waldinger draws data from a 75-year-old study on adult development. The things that keep us happy and healthy throughout life are...Read More
Dear Roots Crew, We wanted to share that Connor McDonald has decided to move back to his home state of Texas to be with his family. While this was a tremendously difficult decision for Connor, we have nothing but love and support to offer him during this transition. We know that wherever he lands...Read More
There are some things that we do every single day at Roots – like meeting at the whiteboard to talk through the workout or going through a proper warm-up. While in some ways mundane, it lays the foundation for the environment in which we train and is an integral part of our class vibe. The...Read More
On Friday, Oct. 22, Roots will be doing the CrossFit Lift Move Work virtual competition during all group classes! This will be quite similar to the Open – leaderboard and judges in all — but it’s only one day… and we already know the workouts. Read on for an explanation of what the Lift Move...Read More
CrossFit Roots recently held a nutrition talk and food tasting with Nicole Christensen and Colorado Kitchen Collective’s Abby Knowles. Did you miss out? Read on for a summary of the nutrition tips they discussed from knowing what to eat, calculating macros to drive performance, and how to be successful in changing your nutrition habits. Want...Read More
It comes as no surprise to us that many CrossFitters and gyms see a workout like “30 Muscle-Ups for time” on mainsite or in affiliate programming and immediately think they need to change the workout. In fact, one of our members shared with us that they went to an affiliate for three years, and not...Read More
We are excited to announce another addition to the Roots team! Introducing: Lindsay MacDonald as the new Gym Care Specialist. Lindsay comes from CrossFit Tilt near Boston, where she was the head coach. She will help assist in the daily operations at Roots, so say hello when you see her at the front desk! Read on...Read More
Are you ready for new apparel? The fall apparel pre-order is here, and we’ve got some great Born Primitive items in store for you! Read this post for a sneak peek of the apparel and how to order your new Roots gear! Pre-Ordering Your Apparel We will be using the Square system and the Roots...Read More