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SISU Transformation: Angie Volk
I have exercised my entire life, have been doing CrossFit for 8 years, and have been a member of SISU for almost 4 years. I finally decided to pull the trigger on…
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The SISU Brand Voice & Personality
Written by Thomas Richards, SISU co-owner We are blessed at SISU to have a wide breadth of people from different backgrounds, professions, and skill sets. One person that’s had a major impact…
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How to Get Your First Pull-Up
Getting your first unassisted pull-up is a big deal. To be able to pull your body weight up to get your chin over the bar using only your own raw strength...that's bad… -
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Reaching Full Depth: the Importance of Range of Motion
You may hear the phrase ‘range of motion’ get thrown around by coaches at the gym. What exactly is it and why do they keep going on about it? It really all…
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Quality > Speed
Crossfitters workout HARD. We want intense; we want heavy, we want fast…right? High intensity workouts are key to building amazing fitness, adaptability and strength. But here’s the straight skinny on fast, intense…
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When to Rx the WOD
Written by Sam Hovda Should I Rx this workout? This is a question that every coach has either heard or picked up on through an athlete’s body language. While this may sound…
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SISU Transformation: Amber Bartell
About Amber I grew up on a cattle ranch in the middle of nowhere South Dakota. Having moved to Minneapolis roughly 10 years ago, I now call Minneapolis home. I am a huge do-it-yourselfer…
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What to Eat Before You Compete
Knowing how to eat for competition is just as important as training for competition. Fueling the day before and the day of the event can go along way in keeping you feeling…
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Invest in Lifelong Fitness
Part of ‘adulting’ is being prepared (as much as possible) for all of life’s eventualities – kids, college, house upkeep, retirement, health emergencies, etc. Taking steps to be ready for events that…
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SISU Transformation: Sam Holtberg
About Sam I’m a 30-year-old engineer engaged to a lovely lady. Aside from CrossFit and competing, I love to golf, paddleboard, rock climb, hike, and bike – just about anything outside –…
