To the outside world, Rich’s 12-pack may make him seem unrelatable (Rich’s Instagram handle is richy_fitat40…..). But Rich has an amazing story which has led him to his advances in his own health. In short, Rich’s stress levels and anxiety led to...
Read moreCian’s Four Month Journey: Weight loss, community and competition
Cian Nunan started as a member at Cultivar Health in late October 2019. Cian had previously CrossFitted, but he had spent the last six months under the stress of getting married twice in two different countries! When Cian came to Cultivar, he had...
Read moreWhat is nutrition coaching?
Something as important as nutrition should NOT be complicated. Unfortunately, nutrition is confusing though. There is so much information you can find for yourself and so many professionals available with their preferred method of nutrition. We...
Read moreQuiz: Would You Enjoy CrossFit Training?
Do you enjoy sport? If you have a single competitive bone in your body, you will love CrossFit training. We work against the clock to finish a task, do as many reps as possible within a certain time frame, aim to master bodyweight training, or...
Read moreEllie’s Story: Life Saving Surgery to CrossFit
Ellie is a former CrossFit Box owner and former coach. In short, what happens when you have a diaphragm hernia? For me, my abdominal contents went through a hole in my diaphragm and into my chest cavity – so stomach, spleen etc. This...
Read moreTop 3 Diets That Do Not Work
Actually, it’s all of them. All “diets” do not work UNLESS they are sustainable long term. Does Jenny’s story resonate with you? “Jenny” had battled ups and downs in her weight for years. There were good times, but then there were the “other...
Read more“I’m Not Fit Enough To Start CrossFit”
“I’m not fit enough to start CrossFit” Myth. There is no standard of fitness that you need to reach before starting CrossFit. You are starting CrossFit so you can get fit! And you’re choosing CrossFit because you’ve seen the incomparable results...
Read moreToo Old to Start Training?
First of all, here are some important questions to consider: Are you too young to be living with aches and pains? Perhaps your back, neck, or knees from a sedentary job? Are you in a position where if you don’t change anything, given 10 or 20...
Read moreWhy Does CrossFit Make You Feel Good?
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Read more5 Reasons Why CrossFit Improves Men’s Mental Health
There are several rumours that surround CrossFit. Some of its detractors may try and tell you that it’s a fitness cult, bent on taking over all the gyms of the world, while it’s supporters will say that it has been the cure-all to every single...
Read moreCritical importance of exercise in brain health and productivity
Coach Ellie has a unique perspective of how important training is for professionals, having been a lawyer herself. Ellie contributes fitness related articles for the Queensland Law Society’s online publication, Proctor. You can find the article...
Read moreThe Post-COVID Office – 5 Ways To Improve Employee Health
2020 has caused an upheaval to everything we thought we knew. Even in Brisbane, where we were among the luckiest in the world, our city shut down for almost three months. But look at it this way – the impacts of COVID have actually provided...
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