When asked about the most valuable part of her mission within her community, Reverend Cheryl Kerr says, “where my passion sits is in justice issues, and especially justice around minorities.” Then, she adds, “especially around minorities that have traditionally and historically been oppressed in this country and across the world as well.” Cheryl has done a lot of work and research around racial injustice, as well as queer and trans rights. Like racial injustice, trans and queer injustice has always been around, shape-shifting and changing to reflect the current societal changes. Much of the injustice toward trans and queer rights hasn’t been acknowledged until the last 10-20 years. Before starting CrossFit Cheryl had been a runner and ran the Boston Marathon in 2013 and 2014. She was unable to complete the 2013 Boston Marathon because of the bombings at the finish line. Cheryl was only one mile from the finish...Read more

Protein is a macronutrient, which is a large nutrient that your body needs to function properly. Protein is essential for growth of hair, skin, nails, muscle, hormones, red blood cells, and repairing tissue. Food rich in protein can also help improve the structure and function of our brain, thus balancing mood and cognition. Consuming protein rich foods throughout the day can also help reduce cravings, especially sugar cravings.  Protein is composed of 9 essential and 11 non-essential amino acids. Our body can make some amino acids on its own, known as non-essential amino acids. Essential amino acids need to be consumed through diet. You can find essential amino acids in animal products such as beef, chicken, turkey, pork, and fish. Plant proteins such as lentils, beans, nuts, seeds, soy, and grain all contain most of your essential amino acids.  Protein requirements can consist of 10-35% of your daily calories. These protein demands...Read more

Marc started CrossFit in 2012 just as CrossFit was exploding across the world. A small gym opened in Dedham called CrossFit Craic and at the time Marc was an executive who had stopped going to his regular Globo gym, but his wife wasn’t having any of that sitting around. Carleen got him a membership and the rest is history. Marc finished his first class and as he describes it, he was so crushed he missed his buddy’s football party, but he decided to go back the next day. CrossFit became a way of life for Marc. Being in the CrossFit gym gave Marc the type of training he had been looking for. After years of putting in his dues as an athlete Marc started coaching in 2016. Over the years he became central to the Craic community and by 2018 he started managing the studio. Marc took over ownership and...Read more

CROSSFIT OPEN….3.2.1….GO! The OPEN is here! Announcement of the 25.1 workout is announced and we are pumped. The OPEN is an annual event started in 2010. Each CrossFit affiliate hosts their own community competition. For the warriors who really want to test themselves against the worldwide competition you can sign up on the CrossFit GAMES site HERE! For the next 3 weeks you can complete the workout during regular class times on Friday. You can choose RX, Scaled or Foundations each week depending on the movements. The different divisions makes the workout accessible for every level of athlete. Can’t make it Friday to complete the workout? We have one make-up day on Sunday at 11 am. If you need a different time please do the workout during open gym time and get your own judge. No one will be allowed to complete the workout during regular class times other than Friday. If you have signed...Read more

You might know Jessica from our ladies powerlifting class. She is a sweet young lady with a smile that is contagious. She loves lifting, living healthy and mixes her training up with American Jiu Jitsu. What you may not know is Jessica is a veteran and spent 8 years in the Army defending our country overseas. The two tours she did in Afghanistan had a huge impact on her. The native of Delaware moved to Boston in 2013 after she retired from the Army. Here in Boston she carved out a life and began work helping other veterans through the labyrinth paperwork of getting the services they need to help them find medical care and emotional support.  On August 30, 2021 Jessica confronted her worst fears, the Afghan comrades who had helped her and her platoon navigate and survive the Taliban assaults were left behind when our government withdrew. Thousands of families were...Read more