Squat Clinic By Greg Glassman Why squat? The squat is a vital, natural, and functional component of your being. In the bottom position, the squat is nature’s intended sitting posture. Only in the industrialized world do we find the need for chairs, couches, benches, and stools. This comes at a loss of functionality that contributes...Read More

Mia is one of the first members at Mettle Fitness. Being new to CrossFit she has made remarkable strides in both fitness and body composition. Everyone, please meet Mia Capers!! When did you start? I started April 2013 right after returning from vacation. Why Crossfit? I was doing a good amount of cardio fitness classes...Read More

Sitting is the DEVIL!!! Inspired by the work of Ido Portal and the fact that most of us sit all day, Mettle Fitness presents the 30/30 Squat Challenge!  Daily life has cost most of us all of our functional mobility.  Standing, Lying then Squatting, the three most basic and useful human positions. Yet, we have...Read More

Real Food Challenge Day 7 It’s been a full week, how time flies! How are you feeling? Whatever you may be feeling remember to be patient and stick with it! We are undoing years of bad eating habits. We can’t really expect it all to happen in a week when those habits have been years...Read More

It’s been a full week, how time flies! How are you feeling? Whatever you may be feeling remember to be patient and stick with it! We are undoing years of bad eating habits. We can’t really expect it all to happen in a week when those habits have been years in the making, can we?!...Read More

Oct 19th. Come join the FUN!!! Come out and support Mettle Fitness as we participate in the Urbanathlon to raise money for Challenged Athlete Foundation. Follow this link ( http://www.challengedathletes.org/menshealthmission/mettlefitness ) to donate to the cause and show support for our efforts!Read More

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Mistakes that Sabotage Success Let’s look at a typical day for most Americans so we can see where the problems begin and how they work to sabotage your nutritional goals. As you read through them see if you recognize yourself and where you can begin to make changes that can make your nutrition work for...Read More

Welcome to Mettle Fitness, home of Bronzeville CrossFit. Come join the revolution and get fit beyond your wildest expectation. Also, don’t forget March 2nd is our Grand Opening Party so come out and enjoy the festivities as we celebrate fitness and a healthy lifestyle.  To get started with a free intro-session click  here or call...Read More