By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown After 25 years in the fitness industry and holding a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, I’ve witnessed countless dedicated athletes plateau, burn out, or suffer injuries—not because their training was inadequate, but because they neglected the most crucial component of fitness development: recovery. At CrossFit Newtown, we pride...Read More
By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown In today’s youth sports landscape, early specialization often overshadows the development of foundational athletic skills. Recognizing this gap, CrossFit Newtown established the Newtown Youth Academy—a program dedicated to cultivating well-rounded, resilient young athletes. A Holistic Approach to Youth Fitness The Newtown Youth Academy offers a dynamic environment where...Read More
By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown When people ask what makes CrossFit Newtown special, they often expect me to talk about our programming, our facility, or our coaching credentials. While I’m certainly proud of all those elements, the truth is simpler and more profound: it’s our community that truly sets us apart. In my...Read More
By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown From Pull-ups to Clean and Jerks to Deadlifts and Wall Balls, CrossFitters perform a variety of movements. At times I find it difficult to improve on everything and I know that many of you feel the same way. To compound that difficulty, we have many “experts” telling us...Read More
By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown In my 25 years in the fitness industry, I’ve seen trends come and go. Some leave quietly, while others transform the landscape permanently. CrossFit belongs firmly in the latter category. Since its emergence, CrossFit has revolutionized how we approach fitness, challenging conventional wisdom and creating one of the...Read More
By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown As both a father of three young athletes and a former collegiate soccer player, I’ve spent countless hours on fields and in gyms watching youth sports evolve over the decades. What I’ve observed is concerning: while specialization has increased, fundamental athletic development has declined. Today’s young athletes often...Read More
By Janice Perry, Head Nutrition Coach at CrossFit Newtown When people ask me what makes CrossFit Newtown special, I often point to our holistic approach to fitness. We understand that what happens in the gym is just one piece of the puzzle. What you do in your kitchen matters just as much—if not more—than what...Read More
By Matt Giordano, Owner of CrossFit Newtown When I first envisioned CrossFit Newtown, I didn’t just want to open another gym. With 25 years in the health and fitness industry, I’d seen countless facilities come and go – some offering state-of-the-art equipment, others promising quick results with minimal effort. But something was always missing: genuine...Read More
