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10 Ways to Recover From Burnout
Are you prone to burning out? Read our toolkit to help you overcome it, remove the risk of going back there, and bulletproof yourself for a rich, bold, fun life ahead. You’ve got this!
How to Prevent Burnout in The City
It's 10 pm, you’re sitting at your desk eating a Deliveroo that just arrived and you know you’ll do it again tomorrow. And the day after that. Believe it or not, this is the beginning of burnout. You just don’t know it yet.
Debunking The Top Five Fitness Retreat Myths
Attending a fitness retreat for the first time can feel daunting. You have so many questions about the location, the accommodation, the activities, and, of course, the other people who will be there.
Reflecting on 2023 and Crafting Adventure Into Your 2024
As the sun sets on yet another transformative year, we find ourselves again at a crossroads of reflection and anticipation. The past year has undoubtedly brought a number of experiences to us all - some challenging, some triumphant, many adventurous! - which shape our individual stories.
The Conscious Gift Guide for Athletes
The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the delightful yet daunting task of finding the perfect Christmas gifts for our favourite people. The challenge lies in selecting presents that not only resonate with your loved ones, but that also stand the test of time and won’t be reduced to landfill matter within weeks.
We guide you through the mystery of sustainable gifts (and essential CrossFit presents!), and offer insights and inspiration to ensure your presents are infused with love and thoughtfulness.
The Life-Changing Impact of Travel on Mental Health
We share our personal experiences and insights on the transformative power of mindful travel: each trip we take and every new place we explore leaves us with a fresh outlook and a healthier state of mind.
Move, Connect, Explore: The ultimate recipe for wellness
Delve into the key factors scientifically proven to supercharge your mental resilience: moving, connecting, exploring and adventure. Learn how to combine these elements for a holistic approach to well-being and embrace life's adventures for a healthier mind and body.
What brings you more life?
It really has been a whirlwind of a summer. From London, to Crete, to Mallorca, we've travelled together, taken our fitness both to the gym and beyond, as well as taken great memories back home. We've loved getting to know you all and really hope you have too!
The Power of Habit and Routine
How do we get consistent with our habits? How do we find a routine that enables the body clock to work with Swiss efficiency?
The 4-Step System For Changing Your Mindset & Developing Control
Maybe you've realised that 50% of CrossFit is mental, and 50% is physical, yet you spend 100% of your time training the physical. We asked Tom Foxley, MindsetRx’D founder, what his method is for helping people train their mind while training their body. Read on and have a think about how it applies to you.
Training fitness and mindset together
Here at MLA we are so excited to be bringing you our very first Fitness and Mindset retreat this April, in partnership with coach Tamara Akcay and Mindset RxD.
After receiving questions from the MLA community asking exactly what it will involve, I thought I’d put together a short post to explain why I think training fitness and mindset together is so important.
Resilience
In my first two months of CrossFit I remember being sore every day but still wanting to go back and train the following day. I had to learn resilience fast or I would not make it through the term! Here is what I found.
Make the most out of your training sessions
Are you about to start a new training programme with a new coach? Making the most of your time together can take your training and wellbeing to a whole new level. Below are a few ideas.
Must-read books for wellness
You know it’s a good book when you keep referring back to it. This is an ever-changing list, but these are some of the books that I keep referring back to.
Journaling ideas for emotional health and happiness
In times of quarantine in particular, journaling can be an incredible tool for voicing your true feelings and processing them. This is an outline of various resources I have used for the past 25 years. I hope it helps. Get in touch if you have any questions!
Always ‘on’: the effect of chronic stress on your body
Stress is a part of daily life. We need some of it in our lives, as it allows us to adapt and perform better, whether that is at work, at home or in training. Often we are unaware of the amount of stress we place on ourselves, and we can get close to the tipping point without realising.