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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…

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Feb 2020

Form + Movement Weightlifing

Pain in the Olympic Lifts: How to Get Stronger from an Injury

In late October 2013, I experienced the most painful and most serious injury of my athletic career. It shut me down completely. I couldn’t lift, I couldn’t even squat down…

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Feb 2020

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…

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Feb 2020

Recommended Gear

Best Hook Grip Tape for Weightlifting

If your coach is anything like many coaches, you’ve heard non-stop about maintaining your hook grip when doing snatches and cleans. But if you’re anything like, well, many CrossFitters, you…

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Jan 2020

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…

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Jan 2020

Form + Movement Interval Workouts

Stop Being a Jerk: Time to Learn How to Split

Everyone loves to Clean. Many of us Clean like champs. If you asked 4 out of 5 people to pick between the Snatch and the Clean, our bet is they…

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Jan 2020

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…

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Jan 2020

Form + Movement Weightlifing

Will Olympic Weightlifting Build Muscle?

The question around muscle and the Olympic lifts is often asked in one of two ways… By the women - “Will Olympic weightlifting make me bulky?” By…

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Jan 2020

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,…

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Jan 2020

Mental Fitness

Reasons Why Women (Should) Try CrossFit

CrossFit was founded in 2001 by Greg Glassman and since then, its popularity just keeps growing. In 2018, there were more than 15,000 CrossFit gyms in 162 countries and more…

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 From CrossFit

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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 From CrossFit

Should You Workout Alone Or In A Group?

Pain in the Olympic Lifts: How to Get Stronger from an Injury

The Ultimate Guide to Treating Hand Rips

Best Hook Grip Tape for Weightlifting

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

Stop Being a Jerk: Time to Learn How to Split

Struggling With Balance When Doing Squats

Will Olympic Weightlifting Build Muscle?

Does Weights Training Reduce The Size of My Breast

Reasons Why Women (Should) Try CrossFit