The Shapesmiths Blog
Skipping Ropes and Choosing yours.
If you are new to CrossFit® there’s two accessories that have the potential to speed up your progress. 1. A flat soled pair of shoes (Nanos, Metcons, No Bull, Inov8, Vans etc) and 2. your own skipping rope. The shoes are a cinch. Head to Whatever it Takes near St. Pauls, London or order a ...
Becoming a CrossFit® coach: some advice.
[written by Lee Steggles, 16 APR ‘21] We [Shapesmiths] go through periods where almost weekly, we receive lovely job applications to work as a CrossFit® coach at Shapesmiths. Some are super experienced CrossFit® coaches, some have no experience in the fitness industry, some have experience elsewhere but not in CrossFit® coaching and some have just ...
Heavy Days
From time to time you will see the inclusion of a ‘Heavy Day’ in our WOD program. These days are characterised by a smaller number of repetitions 1-5 reps for 4-6 sets using traditionally barbell or in some cases gymnastic movements. These days are a unique opportunity to ensure that you are working the whole ...
REPEATING OPEN WORKOUTS.
This is an article I (Lee) wrote in 2019, drawing on personal experience and from what I’ve read along the way since starting CrossFit® in 2011! A lot if it still holds true today. I will clean the article up at some stage, but here goes: First off, full disclosure: it doesn’t ‘ruin’ progress if ...
SO MUCH CHOICE, NO MATTER YOUR LIFESTYLE
Want to wake up and workout? We have in person workout classes, lead by expert coaches, that can tailor the session to you! There really is something for everyone on our schedule.
We have a high demand for free trial classes at present. Please email hello@shapesmiths.com if you cannot see any availability for free trials in the link to the right.