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 …
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 …
23.3 – Celebrate How Far You’ve Come…While Upside Down Read More »
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 …
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 …
Barbell Math is Legit Hard – Even The Pros Screw up Read More »
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 …
The Most Dreaded Workouts and Why You Should Do them Read More »
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. …
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; …
Is CrossFit Dangerous? The Endless Debate Rages On Read More »
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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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, …
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