Category: Blog
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Do You Need CrossFit Shoes to Do CrossFit?
The Benefits of Wearing CrossFit Shoes: If you’re new to CrossFit or are considering starting, one question that may have crossed your mind is whether or not you could benefit from using CrossFit specific shoes. The truth is, while you don’t necessarily need CrossFit shoes to do CrossFit, they can be very helpful in improving…
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9 Reasons Why AIO Is The Best CrossFit Box In Toronto
Are you looking for the best CrossFit box in Toronto? If so, look no further than CrossFit AIO. AIO is the Best CrossFit Box in Toronto! With its professional staff, large facility, variety of fitness equipment, and wide range of classes and programs, AIO offers a unique gym experience where members feel like family. This…
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Decoding CrossFit Terminology – The Ultimate Guide for Fitness Enthusiasts
CrossFit is more than just a gym routine; it’s a lifestyle that comes with its unique set of jargon that can be confusing for beginners. The use of confusing CrossFit specific terms and acronyms can often make it seem like a completely different language. For those feeling lost or intimidated by the endless lines of…
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Why Choose CrossFit? Here Are 7 Reasons to Consider!
Did you know that CrossFit is quickly becoming one of the most popular ways to get in shape? So whether you’re looking for an intense full-body workout, just want to add something new to your fitness routine, or have watched Physical 100 and are inspired, we’re here to provide some reasons why you should choose…
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Is CrossFit Good for Seniors?
CrossFit has taken the world of fitness by storm in recent years, offering an intense and varied workout that can be tailored to fit any individual’s needs, even those of senior citizens. But is CrossFit really good for seniors? It sure is! CrossFit offers a wide range of benefits that help older adults stay active…
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Is CrossFit for Beginners?
For many people, when they think of CrossFit, they think of the CrossFit Games, the world championships of CrossFit. This is where the fittest people on Earth compete in multiple workouts a day for multiple days, covering the gamut of fitness tests from how heavy you can lift, to how fast you can run long…
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The Importance of Vitamin D
As Canadians, we’ve all heard of vitamin D and how we don’t get enough of it in the winter. Considering it’s produced from exposure to the sun, it’s easy to see how we become deficient in it during months where we’re mostly inside and when we do go out, we’re fully covered. How much does…
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The Goal of CrossFit
By now, most people have heard of CrossFit. Some have gone on to search “CrossFit” and seen all kinds of videos of people doing crazy workouts, flying around the gym in what seems to be an uncontrolled mess of a workout (by the way, these videos are not a good representation of what happens during…
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We Are Made to Move
I’ve worked out my whole life. My mother recalls days when her friends marvelled at the hilarious child who faithfully tuned into Citytv’s 20 Minute Workout and tried to keep up with three ladies in spandex performing aerobics on a rotating platform. From there, I graduated to treadmills, stepmills, step, spinning, cardio and bodypump classes. …
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2019 AIO Spring CrossFit Open Wrap Up
That’s a wrap!! The OPEN has come and gone again. Whoooosh! As expected, we witnessed an amazing community of members coming together for 5 weeks to take on the unknown world of the OPEN –new movements, challenges, feats, all while discovering our power and ultimately, reaching our potential. The OPEN is more than just workouts; it…
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Eating to Improve Energy
How many times throughout the day do you find that you have low energy? Do you need that cup of coffee in the morning to function properly? Are you useless in your workout if you don’t have your pre-workout? Many people find themselves in these situations and it seems that low energy is something that…
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How to Get the Most out of Your AIO Membership
At AIO, we just might be more passionate about you achieving your goals than you are. Nothing fires us up more than seeing people hit PR’s, burning fat, gaining muscle and feeling better about themselves. It’s the reason why we opened AIO and the reason why we love coming in everyday. Given this, we want…
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Coach Joe’s Thoughts on the 2018 CrossFit Open
Another CrossFit OPEN has come and gone and a wealth of knowledge, experience and memories were made at AIO. I can’t begin to express how amazing it was to sweat alongside you, while witnessing you build your confidence and accomplish goals that many of you doubted were doable. The OPEN becomes the stimulus for pushing…
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My CrossFit Yoga Journey
Yoga has been my solace in my daily “go go go’ world. It found me almost a decade ago when I questioned every aspect of myself. I found a great appreciation for understanding the concept of breath with movement, which is perhaps the most important aspect of Yoga. Breath must follow each pose and by…