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Future-Proofing Your Health: Evolving Fitness Goals for Long-Term Wellness

The other day, I had a great conversation with a member about what it means to “put money in the bank” for our future health. We talked about how our goals and priorities have evolved over the years of doing CrossFit. These days, it’s less about achieving flashy skills like handstands and more about keeping our shoulders strong, mobile, and pain-free. We’re not as focused on hitting a one-rep max; instead, it’s about what we can lift consistently at moderate to heavy loads. It’s all about functionality now.

Ultimately, it comes down to this: how does what we’re doing today help us build a foundation for lifelong health and wellness? How can we keep or build muscle mass over time? How can we maintain or regain full range of motion in key areas like our shoulders, ankles, and hips? And, how can we ensure our cardiovascular health supports us as we age.

Everyone’s goals and priorities are different, and we’re here to support each person on their unique journey—whether that’s pushing for peak fitness, finding an hour in the day just for yourself, or moving pain-free.

This focus on individualized support is why we offer No Sweat Intros for future members and Goal Reviews for current members.

We’re not here to tell you what your goals should be. We’re here to ask the right questions to help you identify what success looks like for YOU.

After years in the game, I’ve met a lot of people and learned a lot. While I don’t have all the answers, I can try to connect you with someone who can help. Let’s have a conversation.

Nick Carignan

CrossFit 8 Mile