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You won’t be the best, and that’s the point
by Bronson Dant | August 11, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
There is no spoon
by Bronson Dant | July 3, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What you’re teaching your kids
by Bronson Dant | June 20, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
A guaranteed way to make your life harder
by Bronson Dant | June 3, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
How to value your health
by Bronson Dant | May 28, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What do you need?
by Bronson Dant | May 13, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Warning: Comfort Zone Ahead
by Bronson Dant | May 9, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
How hard you work doesn’t matter….
by Bronson Dant | April 22, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
How you can make a difference in your community
by Bronson Dant | April 15, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
We share success
by Bronson Dant | April 8, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The secret to making progress
by Bronson Dant | March 31, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What the 2019 Open taught me
by Bronson Dant | March 25, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The “old” excuses
by Bronson Dant | March 19, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Just a workout or a fitness program, what do you want?
by Bronson Dant | March 11, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Why we don’t run 6-week Challenges
by Bronson Dant | March 4, 2019 | PCR Blog | 1 Comment
How to recover from an injury
by Bronson Dant | February 25, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Make your dreams come true
by Bronson Dant | February 18, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The Mental Game
by Bronson Dant | February 11, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
You’re Busy
by Bronson Dant | February 4, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Fitness is not in the eye of the beholder
by Bronson Dant | January 28, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Breakfast of champions
by Bronson Dant | January 21, 2019 | Nutrition, PCR Blog | 0 Comments
You are worth it
by Bronson Dant | January 14, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Inside not the outside matters most
by Bronson Dant | January 7, 2019 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Perserverance
by Bronson Dant | December 31, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
How Much Sugar is too Much?
by Bronson Dant | December 30, 2018 | Nutrition, PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Let’s talk moods
by Bronson Dant | December 24, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
We are not a “regular” gym
by Bronson Dant | December 21, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Sugar – Stop the Insanity
by Bronson Dant | December 20, 2018 | Nutrition, PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The other side of anxiety
by Bronson Dant | December 17, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The mindset for success
by Bronson Dant | December 10, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Understanding your metabolism
by Bronson Dant | December 3, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
If it says “Diet”, it probably isn’t
by Bronson Dant | November 26, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Holidays and pant sizes
by Bronson Dant | November 12, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The stories we tell ourselves
by Bronson Dant | November 6, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Reduce your chance of a meniscus tear
by Bronson Dant | October 29, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What CrossFit isn’t
by Bronson Dant | October 16, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Why make excuses?
by Bronson Dant | October 8, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
When is the right time?
by Bronson Dant | October 1, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
But my numbers are good…
by Bronson Dant | September 24, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Want to get in shape? Do these 3 things.
by Bronson Dant | September 17, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Mirrors
by Bronson Dant | September 10, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Feeling good about yourself
by Bronson Dant | September 3, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Community
by Bronson Dant | August 27, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
There is no starting over
by Bronson Dant | August 20, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The Learning Curve
by Bronson Dant | August 13, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The Happy Gym
by Bronson Dant | August 6, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Do you need to train?
by Bronson Dant | July 30, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Dealing with burnout
by Bronson Dant | July 16, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Comparison is the thief of joy
by Bronson Dant | July 9, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
You have the power
by Bronson Dant | July 2, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What it takes to be successful
by Bronson Dant | June 25, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
We all need something to work toward
by Bronson Dant | June 19, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The only thing that matters
by Bronson Dant | June 11, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Let someone else make the mistakes
by Bronson Dant | June 4, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The anti-aging factor
by Bronson Dant | May 25, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Why coaching should matter to you
by Bronson Dant | May 21, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Open doors are easier to walk through
by Bronson Dant | May 15, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
You can do this!
by Bronson Dant | May 7, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What are you going to do?
by Bronson Dant | April 23, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The mind body connection
by Bronson Dant | April 19, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What is intensity and how to make it work for you
by Bronson Dant | April 12, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
It’s not about the gym
by Bronson Dant | April 9, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Scaling IS the point
by Bronson Dant | April 4, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
The hardest thing to do isn’t what you think
by Bronson Dant | March 26, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Beware the zone…
by Bronson Dant | March 19, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
March 2018 Programming Walk-through
by Bronson Dant | March 7, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Why Physical Therapists should love CrossFit
by Bronson Dant | March 5, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Are you ready for when life happens?
by Bronson Dant | February 26, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
We need strong women
by Bronson Dant | February 19, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Modern medicine is why we’re sick
by Bronson Dant | February 12, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
It’s always all about the hips
by Bronson Dant | February 9, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
February 2018 Programming Walk-through
by Bronson Dant | February 8, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Enough is Enough
by Bronson Dant | February 3, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
What no one wants to talk about
by Bronson Dant | January 29, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
No pain, no gain. Right?
by Bronson Dant | January 25, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Happiness starts with movement – Part 4
by Bronson Dant | January 19, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
How long will it take to get in shape?
by Bronson Dant | January 15, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Can you do more today than you could a year ago?
by Bronson Dant | January 5, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
How to lose fat in 3 simple steps…
by Bronson Dant | January 2, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
January 2018 Programming Walk-through
by Bronson Dant | January 1, 2018 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Happiness starts with movement – Part 3
by Bronson Dant | December 29, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
A guide to finding the right CrossFit or Functional Fitness gym for you
by Bronson Dant | December 26, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
It’s just one beer
by Bronson Dant | December 20, 2017 | Nutrition, PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Don’t be a New Year’s statistic
by Bronson Dant | December 19, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Either you want it, or you don’t
by Bronson Dant | December 18, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Happiness starts with movement – Part 2
by Bronson Dant | December 14, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Keeping track of your nutrition is vital to improving your fitness
by Bronson Dant | December 13, 2017 | Nutrition, PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Have you been missed lately?
by Bronson Dant | December 11, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Does your back hurt?
by Bronson Dant | December 7, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
2017 – What happened and what’s next
by Bronson Dant | December 4, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
December 2017 Programming Walk-through
by Bronson Dant | December 1, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
You are more important than your excuses
by Bronson Dant | November 27, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Go ahead make a resolution, 4 tips to make it stick
by Bronson Dant | November 20, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Happiness starts with movement
by Bronson Dant | November 16, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Sometimes change needs help
by Bronson Dant | November 13, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
You are not a commodity, your fitness shouldn’t be either
by Bronson Dant | November 9, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Holiday Season bloat, and how to avoid it
by Bronson Dant | November 6, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Do more work
by Bronson Dant | October 30, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Better together
by Bronson Dant | October 24, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
Your mind can free you, or trap you
by Bronson Dant | October 23, 2017 | PCR Blog | 0 Comments
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You won’t be the best, and that’s the point
Aug 11, 2019
“I don’t want to join that program. I’m not good at some of the exercises. I just can’t figure them out and it’s frustrating.” “It’s hard to get motivated to come to the gym. I don’t like being the last one to finish the workout every day.” “I’m not comfortable with...
There is no spoon
Jul 3, 2019
Have you ever read something that made you stop and go, “woah”?I don’t even remember where I read this but I found it in my notes recently with a caption that said, “when you stop you’re not getting anywhere”.Here it is:“Obstacles and challenges are not put in front...
What you’re teaching your kids
Jun 20, 2019
If you’re a parent, you know how scary it can be watching your children imitate the things you do and say. Their ability to absorb and reflect our mannerisms, attitudes, even our facial expressions can be eerie. As a parent we have to be aware at all times, what we do...
A guaranteed way to make your life harder
Jun 3, 2019
We have so much going on that it can be difficult to manage our lives, much less do things for ourselves to feel better and be better day to day. Taking care of your mind and body is a crucial aspect of living a happy life, being productive, and giving your family...
How to value your health
May 28, 2019
You are in your mid-forties or older. You are a good 25-35 lbs overweight. You haven’t done any real exercise in years. You think you eat pretty well, or you know you don’t but either way, there’s some improvement to be made. You have high blood pressure or you’re...
What do you need?
May 13, 2019
Want is the desire for a thing. Need is the desire to work for a thing. Until you need to make a change in your life, you won’t You can say over and over that you want to lose weight. You can talk all day about how cool it would be if you could sleep better, not get...
Warning: Comfort Zone Ahead
May 9, 2019
You’ve heard it before. “Get out of your comfort zone.” “The only way to grow is to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Here’s the thing, sometimes it’s hard to know when you’re in your comfort zone or how to get out of it. There are obvious limits to what...
How hard you work doesn’t matter….
Apr 22, 2019
I used to workout 4-5 days a week. I would do some cardio and lift weights pretty consistently. I was also, easily, 40lbs overweight. I’m sure you know someone who is similar. Maybe it’s you. At home workouts, diet plans, shakes, wraps, and exercise classes at the...
How you can make a difference in your community
Apr 15, 2019
How many people do you know that are obese, diabetic, hypertensive, have had heart problems or a stroke? In Howard County, the chances are that 6 out of every 10 people you know is dealing with one of these health problems. Think about that circle and...
We share success
Apr 8, 2019
The fist rule of Ellicott City Health and Fitness is, "Talk about Ellicott City Health and Fitness". We have a mission to effect change in Ellicott City and make it a more fit, healthier city. We've been lucky enough to work with the most amazing people in EC and have...
The secret to making progress
Mar 31, 2019
Ever wonder how someone can get strong enough to lift 400lbs off the floor? How about fast enough to run a mile in 4 minutes? How is it possible for any normal person to get so good at something they become extraordinary at it? It’s a simple concept. The secret to...
What the 2019 Open taught me
Mar 25, 2019
The Crossfit Open is an annual event that brings the fitness world together as nothing else can. About 300,000 normal everyday people competed in an event that tested their physical and mental capacity in every way. The Open is not just about competition. The real...
The “old” excuses
Mar 19, 2019
“I used to be able to…”, “I can’t do that…”, or the really good one, “I don’t need to go that hard anymore.” These are answers to the question,...What are common phrases I hear from people in the 40’s and 50’s whenever I talk to them about improving their fitness? I’m...
Just a workout or a fitness program, what do you want?
Mar 11, 2019
Many people think they just need to workout. Many poeple join a gym and end up quitting before their first 3 months are up. If all we needed was a workout wouldn't more people be in shape? Wouldn't YOU be in better shape? How many people do you know that work hard at...
Why we don’t run 6-week Challenges
Mar 4, 2019
A while ago we started doing a program that was “proven” to get more people that needed our help to walk through our doors. The program included a lot of Facebook advertisement and promised people a “new version of you” in 6 weeks. This 6-week challenge was amazing!...
How to recover from an injury
Feb 25, 2019
They don’t happen a lot and we spend so much time scaling and modifying workouts to help prevent as many injuries as possible. But it can happen. Most people’s body don’t work properly and haven’t for years and years. In many cases we see someone get hurt and it’s an...
Make your dreams come true
Feb 18, 2019
Each of us wants to feel good, be strong and live an active lifestyle. We’ve all got a picture in our heads of how we want our bodies to look. We want to feel good about ourselves and confident in our ability to do things whenever life requires it. I see it all the...
The Mental Game
Feb 11, 2019
Getting in shape isn’t easy. The work you put in is hard and your body feels tired, sore, and sometimes you want to quit. The mental aspect of fitness is not something we talk about that often but it should be. Overcoming the desire to quit can be significantly harder...
You’re Busy
Feb 4, 2019
You’re busy. You have a job, a family, and things that you need to get done every day. You’re tired and stressed. You haven’t been sleeping the best. You want to take a nap around 2pm every day. You feel sluggish. Your clothes are tighter and you just aren’t feeling...
Fitness is not in the eye of the beholder
Jan 28, 2019
What if I told you that neither of these people was healthy? What if I told you that in order to get their bodies to look this way they had to achieve an unhealthy mental attitude towards food, and push their bodies to change beyond a functional need for muscle size...
Breakfast of champions
Jan 21, 2019
Here’s What some of the Best Personal Trainers in Maryland Eat For Breakfast. Simple breakfast ideas from pros that give you some ideas on how to begin your day. Bronson & Jamie Dant, co-owners of Ellicott City Health & Fitness Bronson follows the Carnivore...
You are worth it
Jan 14, 2019
After the birth of my first daughter, I studied up on how to be a capable parent. I combined what I read with observations I'd made throughout my life. Among the handful of values I assimilated, some of the more relevant include: emphasize the efforts that lead to...
Inside not the outside matters most
Jan 7, 2019
Is it possible that thinking of exercise solely in terms of how it shapes our body, could be missing the greater WHY? For as much as we know that we should follow the health directives of our doctor, and as much as we yearn for that toned, youthful look, are these...
Perserverance
Dec 31, 2018
Think about a time in your life when purposeful action, repeated again and again, delivered you onto the doorstep of success: seeing through and acheiving a higher education even when it took more time and resources than originally anticipated pursuing and securing a...