Shawn Quigley, Author at Kaos CrossFit

Fitness, Health

What Cardiac Arrest, AFib, and CrossFit Taught Me About Starting Over at 40

Posted on May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="888" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?fit=1020%2C888&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Shawn and Natalie posing wth the bluenose medal after cardiac event in the hospital" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?resize=300%2C261&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C891&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C668&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?resize=1536%2C1337&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?resize=2048%2C1783&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/shawn-quigley-news-photo-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C522&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

21
May

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Fitness, Health

Bluenose Marathon Race Day Tips: A Halifax CrossFit Coach’s Guide to Running Your Best

Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="680" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-12_29_39-PM.png?fit=1020%2C680&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="A wide promotional graphic for the Bluenose Marathon set along the Halifax waterfront on a clear day. In the foreground, a female runner in a navy “Bluenose Marathon” tank top runs along a seaside path, with other runners ahead of her. In the background, a tall sailing ship and Halifax city buildings frame the coastal scene. Bold headline text reads: “Bluenose Marathon Race Day: A Halifax CrossFit Coach’s Guide to Running Your Best.” In the lower corner, a whiteboard-style checklist with fitness icons highlights: “Trained for it. Fueled for it. Prepared for it. Mentally ready. Now go run your best,” alongside a kettlebell and water bottle." decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-12_29_39-PM.png?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-12_29_39-PM.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-12_29_39-PM.png?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-12_29_39-PM.png?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-15-2026-12_29_39-PM.png?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

15
May

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Fitness, Health

Bluenose Marathon Taper Tips: A Halifax Coach’s Race-Week Playbook

Posted on May 10, 2026May 10, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="816" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-09_29_27-AM.png?fit=1020%2C816&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="runner on a halifax waterfront trail" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-09_29_27-AM.png?w=1402&ssl=1 1402w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-09_29_27-AM.png?resize=300%2C240&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-09_29_27-AM.png?resize=1024%2C819&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-09_29_27-AM.png?resize=768%2C615&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-10-2026-09_29_27-AM.png?resize=600%2C480&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

10
May

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Fitness, Health

How to Choose the Best CrossFit Gym in Halifax: A Coach’s Buyer Guide

Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="1020" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?fit=1020%2C1020&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="a Chalk board listing what to look for in a crossfit gym" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?w=1254&ssl=1 1254w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-06_22_16-PM.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

03
May

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Bluenose Marathon Training & Recovery — A Halifax CrossFit Coach’s Guide

Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="680" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-01_25_55-PM.png?fit=1020%2C680&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Halifax runner training for the Bluenose Marathon" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-01_25_55-PM.png?w=1536&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-01_25_55-PM.png?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-01_25_55-PM.png?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-01_25_55-PM.png?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-3-2026-01_25_55-PM.png?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

03
May

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Health, Supplements

Benefits of Creatine for CrossFit Athletes | Kaos CrossFit

Posted on April 26, 2026April 26, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="1020" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?fit=1020%2C1020&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Open container of creatine monohydrate powder with plastic scoop inside" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?w=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?resize=600%2C600&ssl=1 600w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/kaos-crossfit-69ee61f86e467.png?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1 100w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

26
Apr

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Fitness, Health

What Happens to Your Body After 30 Days of Exercise?

Posted on April 11, 2026April 11, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="683" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="athlete starting a snatch" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?w=1707&ssl=1 1707w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1 683w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&ssl=1 1365w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A8568-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C900&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px">

11
Apr

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Fitness, Health

How CrossFit Helps Fight Chronic Disease — Kaos CrossFit Halifax

Posted on April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="1020" height="680" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?fit=1020%2C680&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Grandma and Grand daughter working out together" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?w=2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?resize=300%2C200&ssl=1 300w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7708.jpg?resize=600%2C400&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px">

03
Apr

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CrossFit For Beginners in Halifax: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on March 26, 2026April 3, 2026 by Shawn Quigley

<img width="683" height="1024" src="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" alt="Athletes performing Goblet Squats" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?w=1707&ssl=1 1707w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&ssl=1 200w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1 683w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&ssl=1 1365w, https://i0.wp.com/kaoscrossfit.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/6J6A7122-scaled.jpg?resize=600%2C900&ssl=1 600w" sizes="(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px">

26
Mar

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