Why Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable at CrossFit Glasshouse

Strength training builds strength, boosts confidence, burns fat, and powers your day. Here’s why it’s at the core of our program.
By
Levi
August 11, 2025
Why Strength Training Is Non-Negotiable at CrossFit Glasshouse

At CrossFit Glasshouse, we design every class with intention—and strength training is at the core of nearly every session.

It’s not just a “nice-to-have” feature or a warm-up to the “real” workout. And it’s one of the most valuable tools we give our athletes—especially those navigating the daily grind of a demanding job and a busy life.

Why We Strength Train

We strength train to get stronger—but more importantly, to feel stronger. It’s not about chasing PRs or bulking up (unless that’s your goal).

It’s about building a body that supports your life: sitting at a desk, chasing kids, lifting groceries, carrying luggage, or just getting through a day without aches and pains. Our athletes—primarily busy professionals aged 35–45—consistently report feeling more capable, more confident, and more energized after just a few months of consistent strength work.

Smart. Safe. Efficient.

We know your time is limited. That’s why every strength session is:

Our coaches provide constant feedback and guidance to help you lift with proper form, progress safely, and get the most out of every minute. This isn’t random. It’s a system that works—and works fast.

Strength Training and Fat Loss: The Science

Strength training boosts your metabolism in two powerful ways.

First, muscle is metabolically active tissue—it burns more calories at rest than fat does. So, the more muscle you build, the more energy your body uses throughout the day, even when you're not working out.

Second, strength training triggers what's known as "excess post-exercise oxygen consumption" (EPOC), meaning your body continues to burn calories after the session as it recovers. Combine this with smart nutrition and regular movement, and strength training becomes a highly effective tool for sustainable fat loss and a leaner look.

You can expereince benefits almost immediately

What we see week after week, month after month, is that strength training does more than build muscle. It builds people. Here’s what we mean:

It’s Not Just Training—It’s Transformation

Confidence. Strength. Energy. That’s what our athletes gain—and keep. The beauty of smart strength programming is that it doesn’t just live in the gym. It shows up in the way you carry yourself into meetings, through hard days, and into life outside these walls.

And if you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to get strong—this is it. We’ll help you start exactly where you are.

What is a No Sweat Intro?

School is out, and the kids are set with camps to run wild and burn energy

But what about you?

Are you taking care of yourself the way you want to?

Our No Sweat Intro's are a free, 20-minute conversation (in-person or online) to talk goals, challenges, and how our programs can work for you.

No workout - no pressure.

If it’s time to stop putting yourself last, just hit the link below, we’re ready when you are.

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