Member of the Month – Allison

Meet the Ardent Fitness and Education May of 2022 member of the month, Allison! She always walks in with a positive attitude and continues to crush workouts! Here’s some questions we asked Allison regarding her experience at Ardent so far… What made you reach out to Ardent? I was looking for a different approach to […]

A CrossFitter Vegan: What Do You Talk About First?

First I want to say, this is a 100% opinion piece based on subjective feelings and thoughts. If you’re looking for fodder to either support or thrash veganism or CrossFit, you’re in the wrong place. Next I want to tell the story about why I am toying with veganism, how it has impacted me in only two weeks, and how I plan to move forward.

Jessica Nokovic: Doctors Who Lift

Meet Jess Nokovic, an early morning personal training client and OB/GYN. A busy professional who found time to add fitness into her routine.

A Third Place: Neutral and Welcoming

Part of our mission is to strive to be a “third place” for our clients. Find out what that means and how we accomplish this. This first excerpt revolves around us being a neutral place where you can come, go, and come back. Laughter is a must.

Hunting, Heart Health, and the Real Risk

Hunting is just around the corner and while all of us take time to sight in our firearms, clean our gear, and make sure we have all the supplies we need, how many of us make sure we are physically ready for the hunt? According to Mayo Clinic, “the excitement of seeing a deer can […]

Zak Parker: Making Gains Through Consistency & Hard Work

What brought you to CrossFit Oshkosh? I grew up in Green Bay playing soccer pretty much not non-stop from first grade through college. After college, I was finding myself out of shape. I moved out to Colorado for two years and that’s when a friend of mine suggested I try CrossFit. I was instantly hooked. […]

How Are You Allowing Cortisol To Impact Your Health?

Cortisol is a stress hormone released by the adrenal glands. It’s important for helping your body deal with stressful situations, as your brain triggers its release in response to many different kinds of stress. Cortisol can be good for us. Normal levels of cortisol are released when you wake up in the morning or exercise. […]