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Hyrox Perth Is This Weekend — and Six of Ours Are Racing
Hyrox Perth is on this weekend at PCEC, and six from TandEm are on the start line. Here's who to cheer for — and how their training got them there.
August 16, 2026
Women Starting CrossFit: What It's Actually Like at a Balcatta Gym
The belief that CrossFit is only for elite athletes keeps a lot of women from starting. Here is what training at TandEm in Balcatta actually looks like.
August 10, 2026
Hyrox vs CrossFit: How CrossFit Gets You Ready for Race Day
Hyrox is booming, and it's brilliantly accessible — here's why CrossFit training is one of the best ways to prepare for race day.
August 9, 2026
CrossFit Over 40 in Perth: Too Old? Not Even Close
Worried you're too old to start CrossFit? Our head coach is a 2026 CrossFit Games Masters Semifinalist. Here's the truth about training in your 40s, 50s and beyond.
August 9, 2026
CrossFit vs F45: An Honest Comparison From a Perth Coach
Both will get you sweating. They're built for different people. A Perth CrossFit coach explains the real differences — and who each one actually suits.
August 9, 2026
How Much Does CrossFit Cost in Perth? (Real 2026 Prices)
Real Perth CrossFit prices, what you get for the money, and why the cheapest membership is rarely the best value. Straight answers from a Balcatta gym that publishes its prices.
August 9, 2026
CrossFit for Busy Parents: How to Train When You Have No Time
School runs, work, dinner, repeat — here's how parents at our Balcatta gym fit in three real training sessions a week without upending family life.
August 3, 2026
Functional Strength: How CrossFit Trains You for Real Life
The barbell is just the tool — the real result of CrossFit is a body that handles everyday life with ease. Here's how functional strength works.
August 2, 2026
How to Build a Gym Habit That Actually Sticks
Motivation gets you through the door once — habit is what keeps you training. Here's how to make consistency the easy option, even on cold Perth mornings.
July 21, 2026
Starting CrossFit After 40: Why It Might Be the Best Time to Begin
Turning 40 doesn't disqualify you from CrossFit — here's what starting actually looks like when you haven't trained in years.
July 16, 2026
AMRAP, EMOM, For Time: CrossFit Workout Formats Explained
AMRAP, EMOM, For Time — the whiteboard can look like a secret code. Here's what CrossFit's most common workout formats actually mean and why we use them.
July 6, 2026
More Than a Box: The TandEm Community in Balcatta
Ask our members why they stay and few mention the workouts first — they mention the people. Here's what makes TandEm CrossFit in Balcatta more than just a gym.
July 2, 2026
The 9 Foundational CrossFit Movements and How to Nail Them
CrossFit is built on nine foundational movements. Learn what they are, why they matter, and how mastering them early makes every future workout safer and more effective.
July 2, 2026
CrossFit vs a Regular Gym: What's Actually Different?
Wondering whether to join a CrossFit box or a traditional gym? An honest comparison across coaching, community, workouts and results.
July 2, 2026
What to Eat Before and After a WOD
Training hard is only half the equation — how you fuel and recover matters just as much. A practical, no-nonsense guide to eating around your WODs.
July 2, 2026
Scaling in CrossFit: How One Workout Fits Every Fitness Level
One of CrossFit's cleverest features is scaling — the way a single workout can be adjusted so a first-timer and a seasoned athlete both get exactly what they need.
July 2, 2026
Is CrossFit Really for Everyone? 7 Myths, Busted
CrossFit attracts more than its share of myths — that it's dangerous, elitist, or only for the ultra-fit. Let's separate fact from fiction on seven common ones.
July 2, 2026
CrossFit Fundamentals Explained: Why Every Beginner Starts Here
Before you join a group class at TandEm CrossFit, you'll complete our Fundamentals program. Here's what it covers, why it matters, and how it builds your foundation.
July 2, 2026
What to Expect at Your First CrossFit Class in Balcatta
Nervous about your first CrossFit class? Here's exactly what happens at TandEm CrossFit in Balcatta, from warm-up to WOD, so you can walk in confident.
July 2, 2026
Chiropractic and CrossFit
A CrossFit-savvy chiropractor explains how chiropractic care helps athletes recover from injuries, prevent new ones, and lift performance.
December 7, 2023
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