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Brace yourselves for the ugly truth about food... And that's that there is no ugly truth. 🤯 The good, the bad, and the ugly? Yeah... We don't think that applies to food. You read that correctly, we think that there is no bad food. On today's episode of "With That Being Said" Bradley and Emily sat down to talk food. They cover why all food is good food, the science behind losing weight, different...

Every year, for the last 4 years, Roux Fitness has hosted a functional fitness competition called WODi Gras. We prepare all year and every year it exceeds our expectations and surpasses the year before. But year 4 looked a little different. From date and venue changes before the event to mother nature seemingly laughing at us with rain from the very start of the day to the end, year 4 was one for...

One of the definitions for "action" listed in the Merriam-Webster dictionary is "the bringing about of an alteration by force". Action is initiative. Action is behavior. Action is what pushes you to take a leap and jump out of your comfort zone. And it just so happens to be Crystalyn Aucoin's word for 2021. Today on "With That Being Said" Bradley, Emily, and Sarah were joined by Crystalyn Aucoin....

Each day is filled with decisions that can change our lives. But that's a lot of decisions and somewhere along the line, you probably started making some pre-determined responses to those. It’s a normal strategy for dealing with new opportunities. But if your strategy is flawed, you’ll continue to feel stuck. Eventually, something will and push you out of your comfort zone. If you don’t have a str...

When do Average Joe's get to compete against elite athletes? This isn't a bad joke with a terrible punchline. Think about it. We're not sure about you, but we can only think of one time where the average athlete gets to throw down with the best in the world. And that's the CrossFit Open. And what you might have noticed is that as a gym that started out at providing strictly CrossFit classes, we ha...

Your friends are going out to eat. It's your favorite Mexican restaurant. Before you know it, your table is on their 3rd basket of chips, you've each had 2 margaritas, and your entree isn't even there. You have fun, but the next day you don't feel good. You feel slow and lethargic. You feel puffy. You feel fat. Sound familiar? Turns out that it isn't a state of being and that fat is a feeling. On...

Who are you trying to become? So often we get stuck trying to get there because we are wrapped up in beliefs and stories that we have told ourselves for years. And they're getting in the way of us becoming who we truly want to be. It can be frustrating experience, but it doesn't have to stop you. Today on "With That Being Said", Bradley sat down with mentor, Markus Gerszi. Markus owns a personal d...

What do you think of when you hear the word "CrossFit"? Most people think about being constantly injured, big men grunting with their shirts off, and that it's something you can only do if you're going to throw around a heavy bar. Oh, and you can only talk about CrossFit. So it might surprise you that Roux is about 70% female AND it turns out that CrossFit and Roux have made a pretty incredible im...

"Is it OK if I have this bread at lunch and dinner? It's gluten-free!" "What do you think about these pre and post workout supplements?" "I really struggle with strict pull-ups, but I think I'm close to a muscle-up. That will help, right?" We get it, It's easy to get overwhelmed. Not only is there a ton of information out there in the world, but it's at the tip of your fingers all the time. While...

If you thought 2020 was weird, 2021 is following in its footsteps. While those in New Orleans and the surrounding areas were thrown by the cancellations of Mardi Gras parades and festivities, we did all we could to keep the spirit of carnival alive. That included sitting down with our very own 610 Stompers, Brent Benoit and Mike Henry. We mean, Chiclet and Fezzik. On today's episode of "With That...

As much as we wish it was, progress is not linear. It's not a question of "if" you will stall out or take a step back, but "when". Eventually a day or two won't go according to plan. But what do you do when that happens? Does it turn into days and weeks of pushing things off or can you get back into the swing of things? Enter: The Habit Dip. On today's episode of "With That Being Said" Bradley, Em...

"Most people have no idea how good we, as humans, are designed to feel." A few months ago, a few friends sat down. They realized that especially throughout the pandemic people were struggling. Struggling to get moving, to eat well. Struggling with the weight of what was going on in the world. In an effort to help the community, Sweat Obsessed was born! Sweat Obsessed is a movement in New Orleans....

Do you remember going to the gym and not knowing what to do? Printing out online programs or just skipping it and staying home? That's one thing that makes Roux great. You never have to worry about that. You just worry about showing up and the workout is already made up for you. But someone behind the scenes is creating the workouts. And programming is challenging, especially for 250 people. Today...

Who out there enjoys making mistakes? That's what we thought. So often we let fear and frustration hold us back from trying something new. We may avoid it because we know we can't win or won't be one of the best. Sometimes we avoid it because we are afraid of how we will look to others. But it turns out that everyone starts somewhere. On today's episode of "With That Being Said", Bradley, Emily, a...

You have an awesome fitness routine. You workout in a group fitness class 3-5 times a week. But your progress has stalled out. Your nutrition is good. You get regular sleep. So, what gives? Turns out that your activity level OUTSIDE of the gym matters too. Enter N.E.A.T. On today's episode of "With That Being Said" Bradley, Emily, and Sarah sit down to explain N.E.A.T.: Non-Exercise Activity Therm...

Did you know that there are really only 3 types of beers and the biggest difference is the strain of yeast and how the beer ferments? Your next question is probably something along the lines of, "What the heck does this have to do with us?" Today on "With That Being Said" Bradley and Sarah sat down to talk to Robert Bostick, owner of Brieux Carré Brewing Company. Not only is Brieux Carre a microbr...

2020 was the strangest year ever. Words like "pivot", "pod", and "quarantine" became a regular in our collective vocabulary. Masks became not only a necessity, but a form of self-expression and the fashion accessory not even Vogue could have picked out as the hot trend of the year. At times the year felt lonely and scary, but as we close out the year, we made it. Not only that, but it turns out we...

Do you have what it takes to grow? A lot of people are smart, but a lot of us don't make the most of the opportunities presented to us. And even fewer of us push through and forge our own paths. On today's "With That Being Said", Bradley and Sarah sat down with Brandon Nelson, Owner of Body B Fit. Brandon sat down to talk about everything from how he started his journey in the fitness industry to...

Raise your hand if you have ever heard yourself say, "Eh. I'll just start on Monday." Or with the new year around the corner, one we hear a lot is, "I'll just start January 1st." We can't see your hand, but we can imagine it's probably up. Because those promises sound nice, but it's ultimately procrastination. And why do you want to wait to reach your goals?? On today's episode of "With That Being...

You've been crushing it lately. You have been fitness-ing regularly and your nutrition is on point. You're tracking your food and it's either spot on or close to it everyday. You feel good. And you get on the scale and it's up a little bit. You shrug it off, no big deal. You know the work you've been putting in. But it's up a little the next day. And when it's up again the next day you start to fr...

You look at yourself in the mirror. Everyone says you look great. But you just don't see it. In fact, you see the opposite. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is a disorder in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance — a flaw that appears minor or can't be seen by others. But you may feel so embarrassed, ashamed and anxious that you may avoid many social...

"Happy Thanksgiving! Remember to set your scales back 10 pounds this weekend." Have you seen anything like this before? The holidays are here and just like we are excited for time off to spend with our families, we also look forward to this time of excess. We plan big meals and we approach them like we have been training for them. We eat too much, feel terrible, and just decide to get back on top...

Tell us if you can relate... You know WHAT to do in order to be your best, healthiest self. But the EXECUTION is a challenge. Most of us know the what and even the why, but we get lost in the how. Even as coaches. Today on "With That Being Said", Bradley and Emily sat down with OG Roux Member and fellow Stacked Coach, Claire Barry. Claire became a certified nutrition coach with Stacked Coaching ov...

Did you know that in Louisiana, right now, there are more than 2,000 people waiting for life-saving organ transplants? Each registered organ, eye and tissue donor has the potential to save 9 lives through organ donation, restore sight to 2 people through cornea donation and enhance the lives of up to 75 people through tissue donation. Yet so many people still haven't taken the steps to become dono...

What kind of person does yoga? If you're like a lot of people, you probably think the typical yogi is a "type" and that you have to be one to get anything out of a yoga class. I mean, what even is a Shavasana?! But what if we told you that yoga could be exciting? That it could be loud and energized? That you could leave class feeling strong and invigorated? Bradley and Sarah sat down on today's "W...