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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 …

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23.3 – Celebrate How Far You’ve Come…While Upside Down

Come…While Upside Down The final workout of the 2023 CrossFit Open is what is known as a “separator workout” – it contains intermediate movements that must be completed quickly and successfully every single time. Athletes will quickly be whittled out thanks to a relentless, short clock, leaving the elite to continue on to the next …

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23.2 – From Cardio Killer to Heavy Weightlifting: How To Do Both Effectively When They’re Just So Different

When Dave Castro posted his traditional Open workout clue for 23.2, athletes were already mumbling that it might be something to do with shuttle runs. The clue pictured a ladder-type mechanism that resembled a pinball machine, with a ball going back and forth down the mechanism. Back and forth, back and forth. Yeah. Shuttle runs …

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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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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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