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Welcome to the CrossFit PTBO Journal – your top resource for practical fitness advice, real member stories, and training insights that actually make a difference. From easy nutrition habits to strength-focused articles, you’ll find simple, effective tips to help you feel stronger, move better, and keep your motivation high, inside and outside the gym.

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Jul 19, 2025
Ruth Cheng
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All exercise is good. But be sure to strength train too.

All movement is good—walking, running, biking, playing sports—it all has value. But strength and weight training offer benefits you won’t get from cardio alone. When you lift weights, you build...
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Jul 12, 2025
Ruth Cheng
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Scary back diagnosis? What is in your control?

“You might have a pinched nerve…” “There could be a disc issue…” “Let’s check for degeneration…” Hearing this from a medical professional can be super scary—and it’s totally normal to...
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Jul 5, 2025
Ruth Cheng
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Have pain or discomfort? CrossFit PTBO is part of your health team.

If you’re dealing with pain or discomfort, I get it — it’s frustrating and sometimes scary. We often hear: “I’m going to wait to see what my chiropractor says.” “I...
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Jun 28, 2025
Ruth Cheng
2 min read

Everything is ok – until it isn’t.

Every day we live is a gift — and each one is a chance to move, to live fully, and to invest in our health. So, how active are you?...
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Jun 21, 2025
Ruth Cheng
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Train Smart at CrossFit PTBO

Anyone can train hard. But smart training? That’s where real, long-term progress happens. Training smart means knowing your body, listening to it, and understanding when to push — and when...
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Jun 14, 2025
Ruth Cheng
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Summer is here! But your healthy habits shouldn’t take a break.

Summer’s approaching, the sun is out, and the days are getting longer—it’s the season we’ve all been waiting for! But just because the weather’s nice doesn’t mean your gym routine...
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