The Fit Old Doc

05/14/2026

A dog gets fed and thinks his person is an omniscient, benevolent being.

A cat gets fed and thinks it is.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

This is what functional fitness looks like.

No, I’m not talking about people exercising (while I certainly approve!). I’m talking about a dad spending time with his daughter. While “enjoying” a CrossFit workout together is a great option, reading a book before bed, having tea, or getting some ice cream are just as impactful.

While raising children these days is not cheap, it is not your money or things they desire most, but the most valuable resource in the universe—TIME. Nothing says “I love you” more to a child than making time for them.

The most powerful force in finance is compounding interest; how investments grow exponentially over time. The most powerful force in building strong relationships with those you love is your time. Invest wisely and you will reap a bounty in the years to come. Be patient, though. It’s just a matter of time…

04/30/2026

Bo attempts to use his camouflage skills to elude detection in the desert. I’ll give him an A for effort…

04/30/2026

“A frog’s brain is set up to recognize food as moving objects that are oblong in shape. So if we take a frog’s normal food — flies — paralyze them with a little chloroform and put them in front of the frog, it will not notice them or try to eat them.

It will starve in front of its food! But if we throw little rectangular pieces of cardboard at the frog it will eat them until it is stuffed! The frog only sees a little of the world we see, but it still thinks it perceives the whole world.

Now, of course, we are not like frogs! Or are we?”
—Alan Kay

04/25/2026

CrossFit is much more than a form of physical training. There are many excellent training options available that are also quite effective when it comes to attaining fitness. But true health entails wholeness in body, mind, and spirit.

What separates CrossFit, particularly CrossFit Chaparral, is the strength of our community. As you enter our gym, you will see our vision clearly expressed above the doorway:

“Where Fitness and Community Meet.”

These are more than words, they are our identity. Social media has created a false sense of belonging. Unfortunately, it often creates more division than connection.

There is a reason CrossFit Chaparral is an extension of Chaparral Christian Church. Our church’s mission is to be a light of hope within our community. If you find yourself in need of direction, motivation, and encouragement at this point in your life, come by for a visit. You just might find what you’ve been searching for.

04/23/2026

🤢 Bo Knows? He does now. This should teach him a lesson…until he does it again.

04/22/2026

What are the odds that on the day this workout is posted that we literally have a fire breakout during class in the bathroom of the coffeehouse connected to the gym?

Pretty high. Thanks to some of our fast acting members, the fire was quickly contained and the fire department alerted with minimal damage. Most importantly, no one was hurt. 🙏🏻

04/11/2026

What’s best for muscle gain?

A recent study says it’s your choice, depending on your preference. The results align with other evidence that lighter weights are as effective as heavier weights for muscle gain, as long as sets are performed to or close to muscular failure, and the weight is at least 30% of 1RM.

Crossfit Chaparral

04/09/2026

Bo anticipates a nice dip in the pool. Not really. He doesn’t care for liquid water besides that in his bowl, preferring the frozen variety of his ancestors.

04/09/2026

A recent study found tai chi to benefit in managing chronic insomnia in middle aged and older adults. While it didn’t include young adults, I believe the results would be similar. It’s certainly worth a try!