In this blog post, we’re recapping the latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where Jess, Ryann, and Amanda dive into the real impact alcohol can have on your fitness goals. From hangovers that wreck your Monday workout to deeper disruptions in sleep, recovery, and mindset, they break down why even “social drinking” might be holding you back. If you’ve ever wondered whether booze and barbell PRs can really coexist—or what it looks like to find balance—this conversation is for you.

In this blog post, we’re breaking down the essential takeaways from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where coaches Whitney, Chelsea, and Krissy share practical strategies to help you stay injury free. Whether you’re a runner, lifter, skier, or multi-sport athlete, this conversation dives into what really matters when it comes to avoiding injuries—like sleep, nutrition, stress, and recovery—and what to do when something starts to feel “off.” If you’ve ever pushed through pain or wondered if a nagging ache could turn into something more, this episode will help you train smarter, recover better, and stay in the game longer.

In this blog post, we’re diving into key insights from our latest episode of Black Iron Radio, where Krissy, Amanda, and Chelsea unpack what it really takes to train for multiple sports at once. Whether you’re juggling CrossFit and marathon training, strength and endurance goals, or just love doing a bit of everything, this episode breaks down the difference between hybrid, multi-sport, and concurrent training—and why that matters. The team shares how to prioritize sessions, fuel properly, recover smarter, and set realistic expectations when you’re trying to excel in more than one discipline. If you’re wondering whether you can train for everything without burning out, this one’s for you.

In this blog post, we’re diving into key takeaways from our latest podcast episode on maximizing recovery. We break down the conversation with actionable strategies to help you optimize rest days, balance active recovery with full rest, and fuel your body for better performance. If this resonates with you, be sure to check out the full episode for an even more in-depth discussion!

People want to glamorize recovery with fancy tools like the recovery boots and massage guns but what really matters?

Really, there are four important parts of recovery. If these points are not a priority, those fancy recovery tools aren’t going to do much!

Did you know that the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep per night?

Did you know athletes may need even more?

Lack of sleep or sleep deprivation can cause slow reaction times, can alter pain reception and can even decrease accuracy. All things every athlete needs to stay in tip-top shape.

A lot of folks think that they need to do MORE MORE MORE to lose weight, gain muscle, or achieve performance/athletic goals, and yes, we DO want to exercise, but people forget that exercise is also a stressor on the body.

As soon as I heard the sentence “your wrist is broken” come out of my doctor’s mouth, I couldn’t stop laughing. This was ridiculous. 2018 had to be playing tricks on me. With Hashimoto’s coming to light in May, finding out my body wasn’t producing hormones in July, and now this???

Our bodies need to recover. The harder you train, the more important it is to make time for it. Preventative care is so important, yet many of us wait until we’ve pushed ourselves too far. I hear it all too often, the frustration from clients who’ve suffered an injury because they weren’t proactive or they ran themselves into the ground. Recovering from an injury is stressful and a test of our mental strength. Trust me, I’ve been there myself.