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It happens every year on January 1st. People decide they are going to change everything at once. They promise to work out six days a week, cut out all sugar, sleep eight hours a night, meditate, and drink a gallon of water.

Whether you live in Oakland, Wayne, or Franklin Lakes,your performance starts long before you pick up a barbell. It starts in the checkout line.

While many modern boutique fitness studios and franchise group training gyms rely on heart-rate-based "metrics" and flashing neon screens, CrossFit 201 takes a more direct approach to tracking performance. To some, our rep counting and stopwatches might look "low-tech," but they provide the only data that actually matters: measurable results.

At CrossFit 201 in Oakland, NJ, your membership doesn't just give you access to equipment; we build a partnership in your fitness. We provide the formula, the accountability, and the community that the standard commercial model simply cannot replicate.

Hey everyone! Few things divide the fitness world—and sometimes even the CrossFit box—like the Kip. You’ve heard the debate: Is kipping cheating? Is it dangerous? Should you only ever go strict? The answer is simple: The choice between kipping and strict movement is not about morality; it’s about strategy, science, and the deliberate goal of the workout. The kip is a tool for fitness, but only if you’ve earned the foundation first.

After changing lives for over a decade, we have found that a three-month commitment is the minimum duration required to bridge the gap between initial motivation (which is great, but flaky) and genuine, undeniable, long-term success. Are there exceptions to that rule? Absolutely - there are a good number of people who are hooked on the program from day one. But many people need 60 - 90 days to fully incorporate the CrossFit methodology into their lifestyle.

We are thrilled to announce a highly practical and focused Movement Workshop led by Coach Jeff, a certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer who is also a practicing Chiropractor and former Division I Football player from UNH. He understands the demands of the athlete and the necessary mechanics of the human spine and joints.

mastering your own body weight through movements like pull-ups, squats, handstands, and simple dips is the ultimate foundation for becoming a truly capable, resilient athlete.

Hey everyone! You just crushed a tough 40-minute Partner WOD on a Saturday, and that feeling of sustained exhaustion is certainly satisfying. But sometimes, when you see a workout programmed that’s only 5 or 8 minutes long—think Fran or Grace—you might wonder, "Is that really enough?"

You see me in the gym every day, pushing limits, hitting new PRs, and hopefully inspiring you to do the same. A question I get asked a lot is about what I take to help with my training and recovery. It's a great question, and I want to be completely transparent with you all.

But the good news is that the double-under is not magic; it’s a skill. And like any skill—from a muscle-up to a perfectly executed clean—it can be broken down, practiced, and mastered

Alright, let's be honest. Summer was great, wasn't it? Sun-soaked vacations, spontaneous ice cream runs, and enough BBQ to feed a small...

You’ve made the commitment. You’ve walked through our doors, felt the energy in the air, and signed up for a membership at CrossFit 201 in Oakland, NJ. The excitement is real, and the potential for a healthier, stronger you is right there in front of you. You might be dreaming of hitting a new PR, shedding some unwanted pounds, or simply feeling more energized in your daily life.

We've all been there: halfway through a brutal WOD here at CrossFit 201 in Oakland, NJ, a muscle starts to twitch, you feel a little lightheaded, or the energy you had at the start of the workout has completely evaporated. The first thing you grab is your water bottle, but for many of us, especially athletes in New Jersey who train in our hot, humid summers, water alone may not be enough.

Here at CrossFit 201, we’re passionate about functional fitness. We believe in training your body for all of life’s demands, and as a fantastic side effect, developing a physique you’ll be proud of. While CrossFit might seem like a relatively new phenomenon to some, its core principles actually echo the training philosophies of athletes from a bygone era – the early to mid-20th century.

Walk into a conversation about nutrition and fitness, and you're almost guaranteed to hear a familiar word: calorie. It's the currency of every diet, the unit of energy we obsess over, and a central figure in the health narrative. But have you ever stopped to think about where this concept comes from?

Here at CrossFit 201, we talk a lot about the building blocks of a stronger, healthier you: foundational movements, disciplined nutrition, and consistent hard work. But there's another crucial component that often works behind the scenes, yet impacts everything from your energy and mood to your ability to build muscle and recover: testosterone.

As August rolls in here in Oakland, NJ, many of us are looking for a fresh burst of motivation. The summer might have brought fun, but perhaps also a few missed workouts or relaxed eating habits. If you're ready to hit reset, recalibrate your focus, and prove to yourself what you're truly capable of, then you're in the right place!

The world of nutrition can feel like navigating a constantly shifting landscape, with new diets and buzzwords emerging all the time. One term that frequently pops up, especially in discussions around weight management and performance, is ketosis.

You might have heard whispers about them in fitness circles, on podcasts, or perhaps through online discussions about cutting-edge recovery. But what exactly are peptides? How do they work, and what are their purported benefits for CrossFitters in Oakland, Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Wayne, Mahwah, Ramsey, Pompton Lakes, or Ringwood? Crucially, are they truly a "natural" aid, or do they push the boundaries into "enhanced" territory?