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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 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 to get something out of the bottom of the refrigerator. By April 2014, I felt stronger and more explosive than ever before. I’ll never forget…

ByDrew DillonFebruary 3, 20200Comments

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

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 fudge your hook grip from time to time because it just hurts. You feel as if you’re crushing your thumbnail, your grip fails, and…

ByMichelle TipswordFebruary 2, 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

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 would choose the Clean. Even though most might choose the Clean, there’s the whole Split Jerk portion of the lift many of us forget about. For…

ByPawel WencelJanuary 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

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 the men - “Will Olympic weightlifting build muscle?” We’re going to break down how Olympic weightlifting affects our muscles and our bodies. And, answer…

ByDrew DillonJanuary 15, 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

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 than 14 million Crossfitters. From that total, 60 percent of CrossFitters were women . Yes, more than half of the CrossFitters in the world…

ByGiuliana ZegarraJanuary 6, 20202Comments

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