The CrossFit True Blog

Ray's Story
July 31, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 6 min read
Learning to Be Seen: How Ray Found Strength, Confidence, and Self-Care at… When Ray first joined CrossFit TRUE in June 2020, one of the hardest parts wasn’t the workouts. It was the feeling that there was nowhere to hide. At... Read More
Finding Strength : Ellie's Story
July 22, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 5 min read
From Runner to Finding Strength in a New Way: Ellie’s Story For most of her life, Ellie never thought of herself as an athlete. Strength wasn’t a priority. Then she discovered cross country in high school.She loved it. The... Read More
Athlete Spotlight: Taber
July 15, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 5 min read
Athlete Spotlight: Taber What made you choose CrossFit True?My two best friends, Tracey and Mandy, were my inspiration. They’re both deeply committed to their health, and seeing their dedication motivated me... Read More
Athlete Spotlight: Kelly Byron
July 1, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 5 min read
Athlete Spotlight: Kelly What made you choose CrossFit True? -Peer presssure. Allison and I have been friends since working out together at a different gym just before we each had our... Read More
Marina's Story
June 26, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 3 min read
From Intimidated by the Weight Room to Embracing Challenges: Marina’s… When Marina was in high school, fitness wasn’t something she felt particularly confident about. Like many people, she spent time working out at the YMCA, but never really... Read More
Mental Health and Exercies
June 4, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 6 min read
Exercise and Mental Health: One of the Most Overlooked Benefits of Fitness When people first start exercising, they usually have a physical goal in mind. They want to: Those are all great reasons to start. But what became very apparent... Read More
Strength Training
June 1, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 6 min read
Why Strength Training Becomes More Important After 40 If you’re over 40, you’ve probably noticed that your body doesn’t respond quite the same way it did in your 20s. Maybe recovery takes longer. Maybe energy levels... Read More
Athlete Spotlight
May 20, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 5 min read
Athlete Spotlight: Mike What made you choose CrossFit True? – I was working out at a gym in New Haven that I really liked, but I had recently moved from New... Read More
Group Fitness - Hamden CT
May 20, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 5 min read
Why Group Fitness Works (And Why So Many People Actually Stick With It) For many people, starting a fitness routine isn’t the hardest part. Sticking with it is. Most adults know exercise is important. They understand the benefits of movement, strength... Read More
Longevity
May 7, 2026 Monique Beauchamp 5 min read
Longevity -Adding Life to your Years Longevity Isn’t About Living Forever — It’s About Living Well Longer When most people think about fitness goals, they think about: Those goals are completely fine. But more... Read More
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