From working in a bank to marketing to pursuing yoga teaching full time, Kayla Marie’s journey has been guided by the Steve Jobs quote, ‘If you were going to die today, would you continue to do what you had planned?’ For the 2012 Kayla, the answer was no, which led to a career in coaching both CrossFit and yoga. She has also previously hosted retreats in El Salvador, Spain, and Hawaii.

We wanted a year-round destination with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and a welcoming attitude towards travellers. I visited Madeira in late 2021 and found both of these elements in abundance.

MLA’s very own Tyla is our Adventurer of the Month, as she embodies everything that we stand for. A CrossFit coach turned photographer and avid traveller who balances remote working alongside her work and passions, ‘more life’ is in her blood.

Gus Vaz Tostes is a face that’s known to many on the London fitness scene. With his iconic long hair & handlebar moustache combo, he’s an inimitable individual both on and off the gym floor. But who is the person behind the Hyrox microphone?

We’re about to find out.

With a few weeks to go until the CrossFit Open, we’re gearing up for this pivotal moment in the fitness calendar with a look at what it really means to take part.

Whether you’re new to CrossFit or a seasoned athlete, a fundamental belief lies at the core of the sport: focus on the journey rather than the end result. It's about understanding that progress is a process, and true growth comes from consistency. The Open challenges participants both physically and mentally, and builds a mindset that values effort, resilience, and growth in the pursuit of excellence.

Our Adventurer of the Month for November is Aidan Pritchard. Aidan is an avid CrossFitter, channel swimmer and devoted father and husband and embodies what MLA look for in adventure and endurance challenges.

Katie is our Adventurer of the Month and embodies what MLA is all about. Her determination and ability to conquer her fears while bouldering at our first Adventure Club event was truly inspiring. Read on to find out more Katie.

Is your body feeling sore, stiff, or inflamed after the CrossFit Open? Focusing on recovery is crucial to ensure you can return to training refreshed and ready to go. We spoke with two experts in the field, Danny Sayandan from The Livewell Clinic and Hattie Hewitt from MAP Online, to get their advice on recovery after the CrossFit Open.

Mike Cerbus, Weightlifting Coach at Power Monkey Fitness and former Team USA weightlifter, has been teaching in CrossFit gyms around the world for over 10 years. During our Weightlifting Weekend in Devon, we asked Mike what often holds people back, and why weightlifting holidays, whether you’re competing or just starting out, give us the space and time we need to progress in the sport.

We’re excited to be running our first Weightlifting Weekend this April. Wondering whether it’s for you? Read below our Q&A with Mike Cerbus and Stella Kamba and if you have any questions whatsoever, please drop us a line.

Aside from being the second fittest Irish woman, Aoife Burke coaches and PTs all levels of CrossFit, spreading love and good spirits along the way.

This International Women’s Day we couldn’t think of a better person to interview than Patricia Walsh. Patricia has many hats; former professional triathlete, Paralympian, published author, engineer, speaker. She is now a member of a CrossFit gym and this month, she will take part in the CrossFit Open for the first time. We hope you’ll have a read and be just as inspired by her story as we are.

Ahead of International Women's Day I am spending ten minutes with an inspiring woman I met at the gym. She was my client, then she became my yoga teacher, and then she started teaching on our retreats! There are many sides to Rebecca Harris and I hope you’ll read on to discover a few.

Emma Gage is a swimming coach, CrossFit coach and also a swimming coach specifically for CrossFit athletes. She is the owner of SwimWod and co-owner of WOD on Water, the UK's only swimming-based CrossFit competition. Read on to find out more!

Becs is a registered nutritionist and CrossFit coach with a heart for supporting women along their fitness journey. We’re proud that she is also a MLA ambassador. Read on for the conversation!

International Women’s Day is around the corner and we are asking a few of the inspiring women we know and love to share some of their wisdom in 10-minute Q+As. We kicked things off with Fraer Morrow; English, British and U23 European Medalist in weightlifting. Read what she had to say!