Double Edge Fitness Blog

Training Notes From The Floor

Written by the coaches who run the classes

Nutrition, technique, recovery, and the mental side of training. No trends and no shortcuts, just the answers we give members when they ask us these questions in person.

Recent Blog Posts

By Jacob Wellock • November 2, 2026
IS THIS YOU?
CrossFit athletes training at Double Edge Fitness in Reno, NV
By Derek Wellock • October 20, 2026
A Reno CrossFit coach with 20 years of experience on what Instagram gets wrong about CrossFit, where it falls short, and why coaching matters most.
By Derek Wellock • April 5, 2025
Coach Derek Wellock of Double Edge Fitness in Reno, NV shares the supplements he takes every day, why he takes them, and how he keeps his routine intentional.
By Derek Wellock • March 30, 2025
Feeling sluggish at early workouts while cutting calories? A Reno CrossFit coach shares practical ways to keep your energy up without stalling fat loss.
By Derek Wellock • March 23, 2025
Cassie Wellock, PA-C of Vertical Primary Care explains how routine blood work can catch health issues early and help you train smarter at Double Edge Fitness.
Two athletes resting beside rowing machines in a gym in Reno, NV, one wiping sweat
By Derek Wellock • March 19, 2025
What is a good 2K row time? Benchmarks, what the 2,000 meter row says about your fitness, and how to improve it, from the coaches at Double Edge Fitness.
Person deadlifting a barbell in a gym in Reno, NV while others watch nearby.
By Derek Wellock • February 19, 2025
What the research says about deep squats and knee health, and why coaches at Double Edge Fitness in Reno, NV teach squatting below parallel with good form.
Logo for Vertical Primary Care with a thin line and cursive tagline on a white background
By Derek Wellock • January 19, 2025
Vertical Primary Care is a direct primary care practice inside Double Edge Fitness in Reno, NV, offering accessible, transparent care focused on prevention.
By Derek Wellock • January 12, 2025
Why protein matters for losing fat and building muscle, how much you may need, and simple ways to hit your target, from the coaches at Double Edge Fitness.
By Derek Wellock • January 5, 2025
Our 2025 goal for metabolic health at Double Edge Fitness in Reno, NV, and why small, consistent daily habits lead to extraordinary transformation.

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