By Shaina Hayutin, Coach at CrossFit Newtown  The 2026 Open has come to a close. You probably heard your coaches talk about “standards” a lot throughout these past three weeks and may wonder: What’s the big deal about standards? Said standards may seem like we’re asking a lot of you. And that’s because we are....Read More

By Shaina Hayutin, Coach at CrossFit Newtown We keep hearing about this weird, potentially ambiguous “thing,” in the CrossFit space: The Open.  You’ve probably seen CrossFit Newtown (CFN) relentlessly post videos, write a bunch of words in someone’s really bad handwriting all over the blackboards, and share articles in our Monday Message— all in an...Read More

By Shaina Hayutin, Coach at CrossFit Newtown It’s that time of year again. 365 days comes to a close, and a new January is approaching … the resolution chatter begins. It’s seemingly all around us, but what will these resolutions actually entail? Will they be mere chatter and nothing more? Initial hype that loses momentum?...Read More

By Shaina Hayutin, Coach at CrossFit Newtown Community. We hear this word thrown around all the time in the CrossFit space. Owners proclaim theirs to be the best, and long-term members seem to stick around because of it.  But what does it really mean? Is it truly a powerful force, or is it simply an...Read More

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