The following blog is a contribution from Roots coach and all-around awesome guy Connor Warman (CF-L2). Connor heads up the Legends program at Roots for athletes 65 and over and has seen firsthand the positive impact strength training has on this population. For more writing and musings from Connor, check out Figuring It Out with...Read More
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
“I’d love to try CrossFit but I don’t want to get bulky.” We hear this frequently, especially from women who have been beaten down by fitness programs over the past 15 years. As a new-to-CrossFit female back in 2007, I was drawn to CrossFit and the chiseled and lean physiques of the women who dedicated...Read More
Amy will be working with the Roots staff to ensure all of the systems we have in place are working cohesively for a great member experience, she will develop existing programs to make a positive impact on members, and will help grow the Roots family. Read More
A few weeks ago, Connor competed at the West Coast Classic CrossFit Semifinal event. Although the weather was over 100-degrees in Las Vegas, Nevada, Connor showed up ready to work hard, with a group of fans from Roots cheering him on in the stands behind him.Read More