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• What a CrossFit Class Here Looks Like

  September 13, 2026

  Inside a 60-minute coach-led CrossFit class in Derry, NH: what a real session looks like, who it fits, and the myth our members keep debunking.

• What CrossFit at Breathe Actually Is

  September 13, 2026

  A look at what a 60-minute CrossFit class at Breathe CrossFit in Derry really looks like, who it fits, and the myth our members keep putting to rest.

• What Your First Week Here Looks Like

  September 13, 2026

  Nervous about starting CrossFit in Derry, NH? Here's exactly what your first week at Breathe looks like, from the No Sweat Intro to your first class.

• What Your First Week Looks Like

  September 13, 2026

  Nervous about starting CrossFit in Derry? Here's exactly what your first week at Breathe looks like, from the No Sweat Intro to your first class.

• What CrossFit at Breathe Looks Like

  September 12, 2026

  A coach-led 60-minute CrossFit class in Derry, NH: what a real session looks like, who it's built for, and the myth our members keep debunking.

• What CrossFit at Breathe Really Is

  September 12, 2026

  A coached 60-minute CrossFit class at our Derry, NH gym: what really happens in the hour, who it fits, and the myth our members keep debunking.

• What Our CrossFit Classes Really Are

  September 12, 2026

  A look inside coach-led CrossFit classes at Breathe CrossFit in Derry, NH — what an hour looks like, who it fits, and the myth we'd like to retire.

• What Our Reviews Keep Saying in Derry, NH

  September 12, 2026

  Breathe CrossFit in Derry holds a 5-star rating from 142 Google reviews. Here's what members keep saying, in their own words, and what it means for you.

• Your First Week, Start to Finish

  September 12, 2026

  Nervous about starting CrossFit in Derry? Here's exactly what your first week at Breathe looks like, from the No Sweat Intro to your first class.

• Your First Week, Step by Step in Derry

  September 12, 2026

  Nervous about starting CrossFit in Derry, NH? Here's what your first week at Breathe CrossFit actually looks like, from No Sweat Intro to your first class.

• How to Choose a Gym in Derry, NH

  September 11, 2026

  Comparing gyms in Derry, NH? Here's an honest look at big-box gyms, boutique studios and CrossFit boxes — and who Breathe CrossFit is and isn't for.

• Training Through a Derry September

  September 11, 2026

  September in Derry resets everybody's schedule. Here's how our 5am-7pm weekday hours, CrossFit classes, personal training and nutrition help you settle in.

• What a CrossFit Class Really Is

  September 11, 2026

  Coach-led 60-minute CrossFit classes in Derry, NH: what a session really looks like, who the program fits, and the myth we would like to retire.

• What CrossFit Class Actually Is

  September 11, 2026

  What a Breathe CrossFit class in Derry, NH actually looks like, who our 60-minute coached group classes fit, and the myth our members keep debunking.

• What CrossFit Here Actually Is in Derry,

  September 11, 2026

  A plain look at our 60-minute coach-led CrossFit classes in Derry, NH: what an hour actually involves, who it suits, and the myth we'd like to kill.

• What the Reviews Keep Saying in Derry, NH

  September 11, 2026

  Breathe CrossFit holds a 5-star rating from 142 Google reviews. Here's what members in Derry, NH keep repeating about coaching, community and starting out.

• Your First Week As A Beginner in Derry

  September 11, 2026

  Nervous about starting? Here's exactly what your first week at Breathe CrossFit in Derry, NH looks like — from No Sweat Intro to your first group class.

• Your First Week Here: A Walkthrough

  September 11, 2026

  Nervous about starting CrossFit in Derry? Here's exactly what your first week at Breathe CrossFit looks like, from the No Sweat Intro to your first class.

• Your First Week Here, Step by Step

  September 11, 2026

  A nervous first-timer's guide to your first week of CrossFit in Derry, NH: the No Sweat Intro, your first classes, and how scaling actually works.

• Personal Training vs. Group Classes: How

  August 28, 2026

  Personal training is all about you. When you work privately with a coach, every single minute of the session is customized around your body, your history, and

• The Role of De-loads and Active Recovery:

  August 27, 2026

  This is where active recovery comes in. Active recovery means low-intensity movement that promotes blood flow, delivers fresh oxygen and nutrients to sore

• Eating for Energy vs. Eating for Fat

  August 26, 2026

  One of the biggest reasons people get frustrated with nutrition is that they try to eat for fat loss while expecting peak athletic performance, or they eat

• The Power of Space: Why Our 8,000 Sq. Ft.

  August 24, 2026

  Picture this: You walk into a gym after a long workday, ready to get a good sweat in and blow off some steam. Picture this: You walk into a gym after a long…

• "I'm Too Out of Shape for CrossFit" (And

  August 20, 2026

  Here is the honest truth from our coaching team at Breathe CrossFit: waiting until you are fit to start working out is like waiting until you speak fluent

• Strength Now vs. Strength Later: Why

  August 19, 2026

  When most people think about lifting weights, they usually picture the immediate payoff. When most people think about lifting weights, they usually picture…

• Summer time is not the time to skip your

  July 16, 2026

  Why do we go to the gym? To improve our lives outside the gym in some shape or form. In order to do that, working out cant be a seasonal thing. It's ok to not

• Should you lose the last 5 pounds?

  July 2, 2026

  I had our quarterly check-in with Jael yesterday before class. During a member check-in we do 3 things. I ask what are some things that are going well, what

• Is breathe crossfit the place for you?

  June 25, 2026

  Our vision is to build a thriving community where people become stronger, healthier, and more confident-supported by coaches and members who show up, work

• Murph 2026: What a Memorial Day Workout

  May 28, 2026

  Every Memorial Day, CrossFit gyms around the world participate in a workout called Murph. Every Memorial Day, CrossFit gyms around the world participate in a…

• Why Strength Training Is Usually the

  May 22, 2026

  If you’ve ever been injured, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this advice: If you’ve ever been injured, there’s a good chance you’ve heard this advice: And…

• How Strength Training Can Transform Your

  April 22, 2026

  If you’re a mom (or soon-to-be mom) looking for a gym in Derry, this story is going to hit home. If you’re a mom (or soon-to-be mom) looking for a gym in…

• Why Simple Habits Beat Perfection:

  April 16, 2026

  If you’re looking for a gym in Derry or trying to get back on track with your fitness, here’s the truth: If you’re looking for a gym in Derry or trying to…

• 5 Daily Habits That Keep You Lean

  March 27, 2026

  If you've ever finished a fitness challenge feeling great, only to slowly slip back into old patterns a few weeks later — you're not alone. That cycle is

• Getting Stronger Is the Answer: What

  March 20, 2026

  If you've ever been told by your doctor that your cholesterol is too high, or you've been living with nagging back pain and assumed it was just part of life —

• You don't have to figure it out alone.

  March 12, 2026

  That's the short version of what we do at Breathe CrossFit — and it's something we talk about openly. Whether you're brand new to fitness, coming back after

• I'm Back Full-Time at the Gym (And Here's

  March 6, 2026

  I'm back at the gym full-time. Coaching morning classes every single day except Saturdays. 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM, Monday through Friday and Sunday. Don’t get…

• What's New at Breathe CrossFit: Challenge

  February 27, 2026

  Let me be honest with you: I stopped recording podcasts, writing blogs, and sending out emails for over a month! Let me be honest with you: I stopped…

• how to love someone with fitness goals

  February 13, 2026

  Valentine's Day is tomorrow. Here’s how to show love to someone with fitness goals. If they’re trying to stay on track with their diet, don’t bring home…

• Traveling for school vacation? here's how

  February 11, 2026

  School vacation week is here (Massachusetts this week, New Hampshire next week). School vacation week is here (Massachusetts this week, New Hampshire next…

• Progress Over perfection - Breathe

  February 9, 2026

  Second gymnastics clinic = done. And I’m reminded (again) why we do these. Not everyone left today with unbroken toes-to-bar or strict handstand push-ups.…

• Toes to bar and handstand push ups

  February 8, 2026

  Week 2 gymnastics clinic this morning: Toes-to-Bar and Handstand Push-Ups with Coach Alan. Week 2 gymnastics clinic this morning: Toes-to-Bar and Handstand…

• Is Semi-training right for you? here's

  February 7, 2026

  I've gotten a lot of questions about our new Semi-Private Training program this week. I’ve gotten a lot of questions about our new Semi-Private Training…

• Swolemates: Why Your Partner's Support

  February 6, 2026

  Valentine's Day is coming, so let's talk about swolemates. Valentine’s Day is coming, so let’s talk about swolemates. Your significant other doesn’t have to…

• What to Expect During the CrossFit Open

  February 5, 2026

  If you're new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me paint you a picture of what the Open looks like here. If you’re new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me…

• Semi-Private Training: The Program You've

  February 3, 2026

  We're launching something new this month: Semi-Private Training. We’re launching something new this month: Semi-Private Training . And I’m really excited…

• Week 1 Gymnastics Clinic Recap: Double

  February 2, 2026

  First gymnastics clinic this morning = done. First gymnastics clinic this morning = done. And I’m already fired up for the next three weeks. This week’s…

• The CrossFit Open is Coming—Here's How

  February 1, 2026

  The CrossFit Open is 25 days away. And if you’re new to Breathe CrossFit this year, let me tell you: the Open completely takes over the gym for 3 weeks, and…