Things I Learned from Murph This Year
What is the importance of Murph? and why we do it.
CrossFit
How to Run Without Getting a Stitch
Runners frequently get stitches, also known as side cramps, especially when they first start when their training intensity is increased. Although the reason for stitches has yet to be fully understood, several ideas exist. What percentage of runners experience a side stitch? According to research, up to 70% of runners had experienced side stitches during …
Barbell Math is Legit Hard – Even The Pros Screw up
Why is barbell math so much harder than normal math? 9 years into lifting and I am still like ughhh!!! It’s hard enough counting in lbs – I can’t even imagine how impossible counting in kilos would be 🙂And that’s exactly what happened here. I’m sorry to hear that Laura Horvath and Gabriela Migala had …
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The Most Dreaded Workouts and Why You Should Do them
Working out is essential for leading a healthy and active lifestyle. However, many people tend to avoid certain exercises because they are challenging or uncomfortable. In this article, we will discuss the six most dreaded workouts that our members moan and groan about most frequently, plus why you should do these dreaded CrossFit moves and …
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Love/Hate Relationship – Burpees Vs Running
If there’s one thing the majority of the fitness community is united on, it’s their love of hating burpees. 4 years in my gym and I’m yet to find anyone willing to do the ‘1000 burpees for time’ WOD with me (starting to wonder if I smell or something). Yet we still do burpees. So. …
Is CrossFit Dangerous? The Endless Debate Rages On
Let’s be honest, any kind of physical activity carries a risk for injuries, which in some cases could lead to permanent disability. Take the example of these Scandinavian studies that found that sports injuries represent 10 to 19% of all acute injuries seen in an emergency room. In sports like soccer, football, basketball and volleyball; …
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Crossfit gear essentials you need to survive the WOD
Remember your first time at a Crossfit box? You got there a little early, you were leaning up against the wall, bracing yourself for what was about to happen, the unknown Crossfit workout full of complex-sounding movements like kipping pull ups, when in walked the regulars. Their ponytails were high and tight, they were wearing …
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Home Crossfit Gym Ideas
You’ve courted Crossfit–made a commitment, kept dates, paid dues, and put in the work. Now you’re wondering if you should take this relationship to the next level: move in together, set up a spare room dedicated to Crossfit training in your home and you need home crossfit gym ideas. Thanks to the pandemic and quarantines, …
Trending News
- How does a weightlifting belt work?
- Sep 25, 2022
- It’s always worth grabbing the popcorn and settling into the comments section when someone brings up topics like “How does a weightlifting belt work?” on social media. Some people swear by them – claiming they can lift more and are more stable with a belt, some people say that a lifting belt does the job …
- Top Athletes Emma Tall, Dani Speegle, Gui Malheiros, and Others Withdraw from 2024 CrossFit Games
- Aug 11, 2024
- Emma Tall, Elisa Fuliano, and Sam Cournoyer have announced via social media that they will not continue competing in the remainder of the 2024 CrossFit Games. Guilherme Malheiros appeared devastated by the loss of his friend Lazar Đukić during Event 3 and chose not to participate in the final event of the evening. Similarly, Victoria …
- The Benefits Of Iron
- Aug 26, 2019
- This week I got to watch 1 Iron Barbell change the confidence of several women in a matter of minutes. Men, too, but just in general our guys will walk up to a barbell with a little more of a “can do” approach and they often have less reservations about lifting. So, big kudos to …
- How to Food Prep without Counting Calories
- Nov 03, 2016
- Every serious athlete knows one thing: training is useless without fuel. And knowing how to fuel the athlete’s body is no simple subject. Athletes need carbs and protein. They need good fats and more protein. They need a lot of water, and they need fruits and veggies, vitamins, minerals, omegas, and aminos. Most athletes already …
- Are dead hangs good for you?
- Sep 18, 2022
- Short answer: Yes. The dead hang exercise is a small but mighty one – often overlooked in favor of more exciting moves (triple-lunge-backflip-cartwheels, anyone?). If you want to increase your grip and core strength, shoulder mobility, and enjoy some spinal decompression, they are a great addition to your workout routine. If you want to increase …
- How CrossFit Helping Women Get Healthier at Any Age
- Jan 02, 2020
- CrossFit is a great sport to help boost confidence, improve athletic performance, and get healthier. While it can seem, at first, that CrossFit is a sport for the young, with all its fast movements, gymnastics moves, and heavy lifting, CrossFit is great for people of any age, no matter their goals. Why CrossFit Is Great …
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