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06/18/2026

Not every workout feels great.

Some days you’re energized. Other days you’re tired, busy, stressed, or just not feeling it. But fitness isn’t built on perfect days, it’s built on showing up consistently, even when it’s hard.

What makes this community special isn’t just the work we do. It’s the people beside us doing it too. We push together, struggle together, and celebrate together.

Keep showing up. For yourself. For each other.

You can't out-train a protein deficit. 🥩Most people are eating enough food. They're just not eating enough protein and t...
06/16/2026

You can't out-train a protein deficit. 🥩

Most people are eating enough food. They're just not eating enough protein and their body is paying the price in lost muscle, spiked cravings, and stalled results.

Here's what the research actually says:

30g of complete protein per meal is the threshold that triggers muscle protein synthesis — the process that repairs and builds everything.

Protein slows digestion, reduces blood sugar spikes, and lowers insulin responses after meals — better energy, better appetite control, better metabolic health.

High-protein meals lower ghrelin (your hunger hormone) and increase fullness hormones. Fewer cravings. Less snacking. No willpower needed.

Muscle loss starts in your 30s. Protein daily and resistance training is the most evidence-backed tool to stop muscle loss. Here is a simple guide that can help you tit

Here is a great place to start:
Women: 90g+ daily. Men: 120g+ daily. Aim for 30g per meal.

Fuel your body. Protect your muscle. Live strong.

Join us and play along all summer. 🤙

Celebrating Fitness Across a Life TimeAt CrossFit Huakaʻi, we believe fitness is for everyone and that includes our keik...
06/16/2026

Celebrating Fitness Across a Life Time
At CrossFit Huakaʻi, we believe fitness is for everyone and that includes our keiki. One of the most powerful things about CrossFit is that the needs of a child, parent, athlete, or kupuna differ only by degree, not by kind. We all need to move well, build strength, develop confidence, and create habits that support a healthy life.
Our kids programs are about so much more than exercise. Through games, teamwork, jumping, climbing, balance, strength work, and movement challenges, we help children build coordination, resilience, body awareness, and a love for being active. We want fitness to feel fun, empowering, and normal something they carry with them for life, not just something they “have to do.”
In a world where many kids are moving less and specializing in sports earlier, we love helping our youth develop broad athletic foundations that support durability, confidence, and long-term health. Whether they are training for a sport or simply learning to enjoy movement, we are proud to create an environment where kids can grow physically, mentally, and socially while having fun along the way.
Mahalo to all the families who trust us with your children and allow us to be part of their journey. Watching these young athletes grow in confidence and capability continues to inspire us every day.

Kids Classes are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 4:30pm-5:30pm. DM us if you are interested in getting your Keiki started.

Week 3 is HERE. 🥩This week we PRIORITIZE PROTEIN, and it's worth 3 points per day.Here's what we're working on this week...
06/14/2026

Week 3 is HERE. 🥩

This week we PRIORITIZE PROTEIN, and it's worth 3 points per day.

Here's what we're working on this week:

🥩 Prioritize protein at every meal
Aim for ~30g per meal — that's the threshold that triggers muscle repair and growth
Support recovery and muscle health
Improve fullness and energy

Habit stack check-in:
✅ Sleep — still going
✅ Hydration — still going
🔵 Protein — starts NOW

Mindset Challenge of the week. Remove/notice soft talk in your day to day lives.

Star reminders:
⭐ Attend class
⭐ Complete your habits
🫙 Earn marble draws for your team

Members — your full guide is in your email. Not a members — join us and play along all summer.

Protein supports EVERYTHING.

Henry 1,000 Workouts StrongSix years ago, Henry walked through the doors of CrossFit Huakaʻi and became part of our ʻoha...
06/13/2026

Henry 1,000 Workouts Strong
Six years ago, Henry walked through the doors of CrossFit Huakaʻi and became part of our ʻohana. Since then, he has shown us what consistency, humility, and hard work truly look like.

In April, Henry reached an incredible milestone : 1,000 workouts completed.
Henry is the kind of member every community hopes for. He shows up consistently, gives his best effort every day, encourages those around him, and brings positive energy to every class. As a proud member of the legendary 5:45 PM crew, he has become a steady and inspiring presence in our gym.

We are incredibly honored to have Henry as part of the CrossFit Huakaʻi family. His journey is a reminder that fitness is about showing up, staying committed, and continuing to move forward one workout at a time.
Congratulations, Henry! Thank you for inspiring all of us along the way. ❤️🌴

06/11/2026

We spent the weekend enjoying the outdoors, connecting as a community outside the gym, and giving back through native reforestation efforts in the Puʻuwaʻawaʻa Reserve.

This trip was more than camping. It was about taking our fitness into the real world: moving, giving back, exploring, and building deeper relationships together.

Amazing views, campfires, movement, good food, great vibes, laughter, fellowship, and an unforgettable weekend with the Huakaʻi crew.

SUMMER VENDOR COLLECTIVEHosted by CrossFit HuakaʻiJoin us for an afternoon of community, shopping, food, and fun at our ...
06/11/2026

SUMMER VENDOR COLLECTIVE

Hosted by CrossFit Huakaʻi

Join us for an afternoon of community, shopping, food, and fun at our **Summer Vendor Collective** featuring local businesses from all across Hawaiʻi Island!

🗓 **Saturday, June 27th**
⏰ **11:00AM – 4:00PM**
📍 **1717 Kamehameha Ave**

Come support an amazing lineup of local vendors sharing:

Handmade crafts
Plants
Local food & treats
Jewelry, art & apparel
Fun local finds & knick knacks

PLUS:

**Keiki Showcase – 11:30AM**
Opportunity to try a fun workout
Partner activities with Hawaiian Ocean Adventures
The brand new Keiki Castle bounce house fun & activities

We’re building this event **for our community, by our community** and would love to feature even more local businesses!

👉 **Interested in becoming a vendor?**
DM us to reserve a space! $25 per spot.

Water isn't enough. 💧Week 2 of our Summer Nutrition Challenge is live and this week we're fixing the most overlooked per...
06/09/2026

Water isn't enough. 💧

Week 2 of our Summer Nutrition Challenge is live and this week we're fixing the most overlooked performance habit in the gym.

Proper hydration isn't just drinking more water. It's water + electrolytes, consistently, every single day.

Here's what the research actually says:

Losing just 2% of your bodyweight in fluids measurably drops your strength and endurance, that's less than 3 lbs for most of us.

A meta-analysis of 33 studies found that same level of dehydration tanks your attention, focus, and motor coordination.

During a single CrossFit session, you lose up to 950mg of sodium. Water alone doesn't replace it.

Magnesium deficiency disrupts sleep, causes cramps, and kills your energy at the cellular level.

This week our members are hitting two daily habits:
💧 Half your bodyweight in ounces of quality water
🧂 One source of electrolytes every day

Your cravings, energy dips, brain fog, and poor sleep? Check your hydration before you blame anything else.

Members and non-members join us and play this summer. 🤙

06/08/2026

Sunset and the Committed Hui winner is…

Congratulations Grant!
Showing up consistently especially when you’ve got a long commute isn’t easy, talk about commitment!

The views and vibes and hearing you won that prize…EPIC!
Thank you for joining us this weekend and Mahalo for all your help 🤙🏽. Yeah You!

Keep showing up gang! Next winner could be you 😊

Week 2 of our Summer Nutrition Challenge starts Monday.This week: Proper Hydration.Not just drink more water...drink sma...
06/07/2026

Week 2 of our Summer Nutrition Challenge starts Monday.

This week: Proper Hydration.

Not just drink more water...drink smarter.

Most of us are walking around mildly dehydrated every day. Research shows that losing just 2% of your body weight in fluids drops your performance, impairs focus, tanks your mood, and triggers cravings that have nothing to do with hunger.

The fix isn't complicated. It's water + electrolytes, consistently, every day.
This week your two habits are:
💧 Half your bodyweight in ounces of water daily (max 100oz)
🧂 One source of electrolytes, at least once a day

The hydration you start today - Sunday - Getʻs your star and marble draw for Mondaywhen you shop up to class.

Members your full challenge guide is in your challenge email.
Not a member - Join us and play along.
Small habits. Big change.

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1717 Kamehameha Avenue
Hilo, HI
96720

Telephone

(808) 333-3410

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