Iron & Grit Blog

The Studio Manager is a vital member of our leadership team and responsible for growth, sales, retention, and excellence in coaching.  We are looking for a dynamic individual who wants growth opportunities and wants to learn how to run a micro-gym specializing in strength & conditioning with an emphasis on longevity. This individual is responsible for the daily operations of the gym including current member interface, new client intake, SALES, and team management. Qualifications: Friendly Hard working Articulate Able to prioritize competing demands Client Management Software experience Computer/Software Savvy Social Media Presence & Initiative Attention to detail Organized and clean Good listener and willing to offer solutions Active member of community, trains consistently in classes Retail/sales experience Demonstrates initiative to seek growth opportunities Works well in a diverse community & diverse team environment Flexible in a fast-paced work environment Maturity and emotional intelligence Self-starter with vision and follow through Professional...
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Spring has arrived and it’s time to get those daily habits in check. We focus on 8 daily habits in our Live B.I.G. 365 program. The only magic formula is consistency! By completing 4-8 daily habits you are laying the foundation for behavior that leads to better health. 8 DAILY HABITSNo Alcohol–or at least minimize to no more then 2 drinks per weekNo Processed Sugar–kick the sugar habit and find better ways to fuel your cravings64oz of Water–add 2-4 cups of tea for better gut, mental and physiological health6-12 servings of vegetables and fruit–our new revamped nourish section helps you make better choices throughout your day–we also added a protein section and make macronutrient a daily focus!6-8 Hours of Sleep10-12 Hours of FastingEXERCISE!!! This is the magic sauce to better health and longevityMobility/Flexibility–just 15 minutes a day! It is hard to make changes when you don’t understand how your daily...
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“Microplastics, in turn, can break down into even smaller pieces called nano-plastics, which are less than 1 mm in size. Unable to be seen with the naked eye, these are small enough to enter the body’s cells and tissues.” Vickie Contie, NIH In January a new discovery was announced by the NIH, nano-plastics are in the human body and entering our cells undetected by regular screening. The particles are so small the scientists need a specialized way to detect the particles that are floating in the plastic bottles we drink from daily. This is a serious health concern. We know that plastics in our environment can take hundreds of years to decompose but what kind of damage can they cause to our bodies over time if we continuously consume water from plastic bottles such as Poland Spring? Plastic pollution is in our Boston neighborhoods seeping into our water. The NIH...
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Every year I look forward to watching the top athletes in the world compete in the CrossFit GAMES. The movements they do are similar to what we teach every day in our CrossFit classes.  Obviously, they vary in degree but I am always amazed at the beauty of the GAMES athletes technique and the enormous amount of weight on the barbell is inspiring. At this year’s CrossFit Games, Dave Castro, the Director of the GAMES, posted an inspiring message “Go ahead. Beat the boys. We love to see it.” The picture showed Emily Rolfe of Canada beating the men’s GAMES winner; I was reminded again I had landed in the right community. I love the message so much I made it into a t-shirt! Over the past 14 years CrossFit has been central to my life and a great experience. Sure, there are movements I can’t do like a muscle...
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I continue to do CrossFit at 55 years old because it’s a fun way to challenge myself, stay fit, and if I had to run a mile at full speed, I want to be able to do it. We don’t think about the unknown and unknowable until it happens, for many not having the strength to lift their own body weight or run away from danger is the reality they face physically. As a CrossFitter you are putting in the time and effort and that is enough to get you into the next decade of life with vitality and avidity. Southie Showdown 2013 There is another aspect of aging much murkier to understand. It’s probably not something you will want to talk about, because you may think it’s out of your control. Our cognitive health is important to our overall health. If you experience cognitive decline as you age you...
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