The Blog

Training tips, fitness insights and stories from the CrossFit Bodmin team.

The Real Reason I Opened CrossFit Bodmin
Personal Story
21 February 2025

The Real Reason I Opened CrossFit Bodmin

Like a lot of people, true motivation didn't come from enthusiasm or passion. It came because I was miserable, frustrated and needed something new. Here's the honest story.

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Hyrox vs CrossFit
CrossFit vs Hyrox
27 March 2025

Hyrox vs. CrossFit

Hyrox and CrossFit — are they the same thing? Why would you choose one over the other? A straightforward breakdown of the specialist vs generalist debate.

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10 Lessons from 10 Years of CrossFit
Personal Story
12 May 2025

10 Lessons from 10 Years of CrossFit

A whole decade of CrossFit — there must be something useful to share. Here are 10 things worth knowing about fitness, motivation, community and long-term progress.

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Scaling Workouts For Nerds
Training Tips
17 September 2025

Scaling Workouts (For Nerds)

Why we scale workouts — the easy explanation and the nerdy one. Including the physics to prove that scaling produces more power and gets you results faster.

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Why Workouts Don't Work Out
Programming
17 September 2025

Why Workouts Don't Work Out

A workout in isolation has no direction, no structure, no expectation for gains. That's where programming steps in — where wisdom meets workouts and real progress is made.

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What to Expect on Your First Day
Getting Started
25 February 2026

What to Expect on Your First Day

Walking into a CrossFit gym for the first time can feel intimidating, but it does not need to be. Here is exactly what happens — what to wear, how the class runs, and why every single person in the room was a beginner once.

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5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working
Mindset
10 March 2026

5 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working

Putting in the effort but not seeing results? Here are five common reasons your training might be stalling and what to do about each one.

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How to Scale Any CrossFit Workout
Training Tips
20 March 2026

How to Scale Any CrossFit Workout

Scaling is not weakness — it is smart training. Learn how every workout at CrossFit Bodmin can be adjusted to your ability so you always get the right stimulus.

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