Strategic Strength and Conditioning

12/09/2025

12/08/2025

Taking time for a mental health check-in is as vital as any other routine. Just like regular maintenance keeps equipment in top shape, self-reflection ensures you're ready for whatever comes your way. Remember, it's okay to pause and assess how you're feeling. Prioritizing your well-being not only benefits you but also empowers you to support those around you. Stay grounded, stay strong.

12/08/2025

Running isn't just for the trails, especially when winter arrives and the cold weather confines you indoors. During these months, a rowing machine can become your best ally for maintaining effective cardio training. Unlike running, which primarily targets the lower body, rowing offers a full-body workout that not only boosts endurance but also enhances strength across various muscle groups. By consistently incorporating rowing into your fitness regimen, you can stay disciplined and keep your routine intact, ensuring that you continue to make progress even when outdoor activities are limited. With each stroke on the rowing machine, you're not just working out; you're rowing your way to peak fitness, maintaining both your physical health and mental well-being throughout the winter season.

12/05/2025

Exercise is like a secret weapon for boosting your mental health. It’s not just about getting fit; it can do wonders for your mind too. When you get moving regularly, it helps ease anxiety and depression by releasing those awesome chemicals called endorphins—your body’s natural mood lifters. Plus, it’s great for stress relief, as it lowers the levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol.

And let’s not forget about sleep! Exercise can really improve your sleep quality, which is super important because a good night's rest is key to keeping your mood and brain sharp. Hitting your fitness goals can also give your self-esteem and confidence a nice boost, making you feel accomplished and proud.

Exercise is a great way to practice mindfulness, allowing you to focus on the here and now, giving your mind a break from all life's chaos. Plus, if you’re into group workouts or sports, you get the added bonus of social interaction, which can help you feel part of a community.

All in all, making exercise a regular part of your life is a great way to keep your mental health in check and even improve it!

12/05/2025

Gym kids are helping us get into the Christmas spirit!

12/04/2025

12/03/2025

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12/02/2025

As we enter the busiest part of the holiday season, stress management is important to our well being. Maintaining these 5 areas in our lives is essential to taking care of ourselves. Now we are not talking about being perfect in every one, but making sure that none are neglected is important, reach out to a friend once a week, go for a walk at the mall while you shop, grab a wrap instead of a burger- small things build up.

12/01/2025

The hip extension a great way to target the posterior chain. by doing a GHD hip extension, you work on the flexibility and mobility of the posterior chain, particularly the hamstrings, while also strengthening the muscles. Give these a shot after a back squat wokout or run to help improve your strength for the next time!

11/29/2025

"Artie"
AMRAP in 20 minutes
5 Pull-Ups
10 Push-Ups
15 Squats
5 Pull-Ups
10 Thrusters

Police Officer Arthur “Artie” Lopez, 29, of Babylon Village, New York, was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 23, 2012. Officer Lopez, a decorated eight-year veteran of the force, was serving on the Emergency Services Unit at the Nassau County Police Department at the time of his death. He kept himself in peak physical condition for the job as a member of CrossFit Merrick in Bellmore, New York. Fran and Cindy were among his favorite workouts.

He is survived by his sister, Charo; and parents, Alfonso and Mirella.

11/28/2025

Don't listen to us- listen to our athletes! We are local, we are down to earth, and we care about what we do. Come in and see what we are about and what we can do to help you with your fitness.