Weightlifting is intense and risky, plus it shoots your levels of adrenaline and distress to the sky. Don’t forget about your emotions, they are also running at high speed. So how does your character adapt to this? Are you a risk-taker and keep adding loads to your bar, or a fighter for the perfect technique? …
When I started CrossFit I didn’t care much about how many reps or how much weight I lifted in a workout. I was giving my best effort and that was good enough for me. During a workout, my main focus was on moving properly and not giving up. Honestly, at that time, the times, weights, …
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I live every day with fibromyalgia. It’s the headache that never goes away. It’s the pain in my shoulders that makes my left arm feel like it’s going to fall off. It’s the ache in my knees that no painkillers can ease, the cramp in my hands that makes it hard to hold a pen. …
We are facing challenging times due to the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. One of the most efficient strategies to prevent contamination is isolation because this virus appears to be spreading from person to person. We are all strongly advised to stay at home and not participate in social events that gather more …
I’ve been doing crossfit for 10 years now, and I’ve seen a huge change from the early days until now, and most of it has been for the better. However, there have been some persistent myths, and legacy training scars, that have been passed down from crossfit generation, to crossfit generation. Most often there are …
How many of you are intimidated in the gym? Do you ever wonder, “What are people going to think about me?” “Will I get laughed at if I do something the wrong way?” “Am I using this equipment correctly?” “Do I look fit enough to be here?” Guess what? No one is looking – NO ONE CARES! …
In CrossFit, like any other sport, there is the possibility of injury. The key is to be smart, seems easy enough, right? This is why a good coach will take the time to teach you proper technique, give constructive criticism and remind you to listen to your body. Unfortunately, there isn’t always going to be …
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When I found out I was pregnant, I could not wait to be one of those badass pregnant moms overhead squatting with a still semi-heavy barbell in my hand. I imagined Crossfitting up to my due date and making sure I had that same barbell back in my hands after my six-week postpartum checkup. BOY …
My box at Crossfit Chiangmai always starts each of their classes with a “Crossfit Question of the Day”. Icebreaker questions is their favorite way to introduce our newest members and to make CrossFit less intimidating to new members! They can be serious or ridiculous, but it gets the class warmed up and ready to build …
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I started CrossFit in order to take up space. In order to be powerful. And explosive. And physically present in my life. How does that happen? How do we lose that? The ability to be visible. To stand with our shoulders back. To walk into a room and fearlessly connect. To unapologetically take up space …
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