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Giuliana Zegarra

Giuliana works in social development and empowering women is one of her ultimate goals. She is passionate about health, fitness and traveling. She loves CrossFit because of the variety of the workouts and the community, but also does yoga and runs with her dog, Nazca.

16 articles published

Form + Movement Weightlifing

Why We Make Funny Faces When We Lift Weights?

It's so much fun to lift weights! You are in a battle with the iron, focused on a safely executing your lift with perfect technique. You take a deep breath, you place yourself in front of your bar with a clean setup, start pulling hard and complete an almost perfect deadlift! And boy was it…

ByGiuliana ZegarraAugust 4, 20200Comments

Mental Fitness

What Really Happens When Women Lift Heavy Weights

We can't deny that women who lift heavy weights have become more visible in the past decade or so. And even if female participation in Olympic weightlifting is blowing up (47 percent of USA Weightlifting members are now women), we still have tons of misleading ideas and wrong concepts about the real effects that this…

ByGiuliana ZegarraApril 6, 20201Comment

Form + Movement Interval Workouts

Exercise at Home to Avoid the Gym During Corona Virus Outbreak

Nowadays, we need to be very smart and use all the tools we have to prevent any exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19. The WHO report indicates that the main channel of spread is in the community (“community spread”). This means that the virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. This is why…

ByGiuliana ZegarraMarch 17, 20200Comments

Form + Movement Weightlifing

5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Try Using Hook Grip

I remember when I was introduced to the hook grip by my CrossFit coach, I didn't like it that much. I wasn't willing to practice it while doing my snatches or cleans. Not because I didn’t believe in my coach's advice or think that it wasn’t useful, but because it felt weird and it was…

ByGiuliana ZegarraMarch 2, 20200Comments

Recommended Gear

Top Gifts Ideas for Your Man on Father’s Day

Do you have a man in your life that are into fitness? Do you want to celebrate Father's day with a touch of love for the sport? Offer him a thoughtful present to show him your support for his gym dedication. Encourage his passion for fitness by making a gift that he can actually use.…

ByGiuliana ZegarraFebruary 13, 20200Comments

Community

Should You Workout Alone Or In A Group?

Probably you have been wondering about the benefits of following an individualized program vs. group classes. I have seen dedicated CrossFitters training at Open Gym hours on their own, headphones on and following a program written in their notebooks or cellphones. I've never followed an individualized program, but my husband is a coach and I've…

ByGiuliana ZegarraFebruary 8, 20201Comment

Form + Movement Interval Workouts

The Ultimate Guide to Treating Hand Rips

One of the most frustrating things I have experienced in my CrossFit training is having to stop in the middle of a workout because my hands ripped. At the moment when you realize your hands are wounded, there is not much pain. Your adrenaline is ruling your senses, but you know you can't ignore it.…

ByGiuliana ZegarraFebruary 3, 20200Comments

Health + Nutrition

Plant Based Diet: What Is It? Is It Good For An Athlete?

When we talk about diets, we can go for hours. As CrossFit athletes concerned with our bodies and health, nutrition is a topic that has our full attention. We need the right fuel to power our training. Eating the right balance of carbs, protein and fat at the right time can help with our energy…

ByGiuliana ZegarraJanuary 27, 20200Comments

Form + Movement Interval Workouts

Struggling With Balance When Doing Squats

Have you been doing CrossFit for a while and are still struggling with squatting below parallel? By now, you should be a pro, right? Or at least you should feel more comfortable. But maybe that's not what's happening. Maybe it's the opposite and feels like you're doing something wrong while squatting or experiencing some sort…

ByGiuliana ZegarraJanuary 26, 20200Comments

Health + Nutrition

Does Weights Training Reduce The Size of My Breast

Women have a very intimate relationship with their breasts. Besides their primary function to produce milk to feed babies, breasts can define our identities and transmit messages about our health, mood and sexual desires. Some of you might even have given them names and treat them with tenderness or humor (depending on the day!). Yes,…

ByGiuliana ZegarraJanuary 14, 20200Comments

Winterizing Your WOD

When Beast Mode Goes Wrong: What to do if you injure yourself during the Open

The Open is Over – Stop Beating Yourself Up!

How Do You Stay Motivated To Workout?

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Box

The Five Life Lessons I Learned At The Gym

Author page: Giuliana Zegarra

Winterizing Your WOD

When Beast Mode Goes Wrong: What to do if you injure yourself during the Open

The Open is Over – Stop Beating Yourself Up!

How Do You Stay Motivated To Workout?

9 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Your Box

The Five Life Lessons I Learned At The Gym

Giuliana Zegarra

Why We Make Funny Faces When We Lift Weights?

What Really Happens When Women Lift Heavy Weights

Exercise at Home to Avoid the Gym During Corona Virus Outbreak

5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Try Using Hook Grip

Top Gifts Ideas for Your Man on Father’s Day

Should You Workout Alone Or In A Group?

The Ultimate Guide to Treating Hand Rips

Plant Based Diet: What Is It? Is It Good For An Athlete?

Struggling With Balance When Doing Squats

Does Weights Training Reduce The Size of My Breast