Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

CrossFit & HYROX: My Honest Take After 16 Years

After 16 years in CrossFit, here’s my honest perspective on HYROX—what it is, who it’s for, and how it fits into the bigger picture of fitness. This isn’t about choosing one over the other. It’s about creating more opportunities for people to move, grow, and challenge themselves.

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Haley Gregoire Haley Gregoire

Fueling For the CrossFit Open

When it comes to the CrossFit Open, everyone focuses on the workout—but how you fuel can make just as big of a difference. Most Open workouts are short and high-intensity, which means your body needs quick, usable energy. Showing up under-fueled can lead to an early crash, while overeating can leave you feeling sluggish.

Stick to what you know works. Eat normal meals, have a simple carb-focused snack with a little protein 1–2 hours before the workout, and consider a small carb boost closer to start time. No need to try anything new—just give your body the fuel it needs to perform.

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Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

Discipline vs. Desire: Why Motivation Alone Won’t Get You to the Gym

Motivation gets you started—but discipline keeps you going. We’ve all felt that spark after a big PR or a new pair of training shoes, but that feeling doesn’t last forever. The truth? Long-term progress doesn’t come from chasing motivation—it comes from showing up, even when you don’t feel like it. In this post, Coach Nicole breaks down why discipline always wins, and how building consistent habits is the real key to lasting results in and out of the gym.

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Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

Unlock Your Potential

Discover how personalized nutrition coaching can simplify your health journey. Learn why having a coach provides accountability, realistic plans, and lasting results—so you can finally achieve your goals with confidence.

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Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

Newest Committed Club Addict

Discover the power of consistency with Geaux CrossFit’s Committed Club. In this personal story, Amber shares how getting back on the board reignited her motivation, accountability, and fitness. Coach challenges you to join the movement this October. Show up, commit, and transform.

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Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

Weekend Recap: CrossFit Kids

Geaux CrossFit is launching CrossFit Kids! A fun, supportive program that helps children build resilience, confidence, and community through fitness. Learn more and join the movement today

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Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

Be Loud With Your Goodness

Discover why small acts of kindness matter. This reflective story reminds us that being loud with our goodness through compliments, respect, and everyday generosity can create a ripple effect that makes the world better.

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Amber Leonard Amber Leonard

New Chapter

Geaux CrossFit is moving into a new permanent home at the Stage 1 building in Baton Rouge! Discover what this next chapter means for our coaches, members, and thriving fitness community.

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