Question for CrossFit people

7elizamae
7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
My husband goes to CrossFit four times a week -- he loves it and is in fantastic shape.

His birthday is approaching.

Is their a gift that might be helpful to have for CrossFit workouts?

He has plenty of athletic attire and good new shoes. Anything else someone might need/want at CrossFit?

Thank you!

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,956 Member
    Just pay for a month's membership.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    :) I already do that, don't I, since we're married?
    I need a gift he can unwrap.

    (By the way, he goes often enough that he's paying about $10 per hour, which is about what one pays for any drop-in fitness class in our area. )
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I bought my husband some one on one sessions with the trainer. They are good if he had any specific things he wants to focus on.

    Or you could check and see if there are any upcoming clinics that they are offering.
  • sswanl
    sswanl Posts: 30
    My aunt bought her hubby a new, personalized Olympic bar to use. Not really something he HAD to have, but he loved it.
  • NinjaoftheBeastAjah
    NinjaoftheBeastAjah Posts: 121 Member
    My hubby bought me my very own wall ball to practice with at home. I love it so that's an idea. A jump rope to practice those double unders, hand grippers to help prevent calluses during the pull-ups and deadlifts, kettle bell, or even a subscription to a crossfit magazine. Hope these help!
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    Hand grippers might be good. Hadn't thought of that, so thanks for the suggestion.
  • zaxx1953
    zaxx1953 Posts: 389 Member
    A book by Mark Rippetoe.

    http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-3rd-Mark-Rippetoe/dp/0982522738#
  • hoecradle
    hoecradle Posts: 37 Member
    How about a weighted vest.
    http://www.weightvest.com/box-weight-vest/
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    3dogsrunning wrote: »
    I bought my husband some one on one sessions with the trainer. They are good if he had any specific things he wants to focus on.

    Or you could check and see if there are any upcoming clinics that they are offering.

    these are the best ideas here
  • kota4bye
    kota4bye Posts: 809 Member
    Foam roller or other mobility gear. "Becoming a supple leopord" kelly starrett.

    Maybe a barbell, his own set of rings, or abmat?

    My wife got me a set of wodies from jerkfit.com. I didn't think I needed them, but I like them for really high rep bar work.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    Never heard of "wodies." I'll look them up. They sound a little suspicious somehow. :#
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Wraps, grips, weight belts, mobility rollers. Also, new lifting shoes (I like Reebook nanos) are always a good gift.

    A deep tissue or sports massage is also a good idea if he's into that...

    And I'm always looking for workout attire. Always.
  • Mjones23456
    Mjones23456 Posts: 57 Member
    Gloves, weight belts or a bag to put all his gear in?
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    Mjones23456 wrote: »
    Gloves, weight belts or a bag to put all his gear in?

    Ohhh I like the big gym bag idea too.
  • Athos282
    Athos282 Posts: 405 Member
    A good jump rope, his own ab mat, lifting shoes...
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    No one does the 3 Bs anymore?

    Sheesh.
  • WVprankster
    WVprankster Posts: 430 Member
    Quick-clamp collars would be pretty sweet. I've only had experience with the NON roguefitness ones, but they've held up to a ton of abuse, both on the bar and off.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    http://www.thenaturalgrip.com/
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    No one does the 3 Bs anymore?

    Sheesh.
    Huh?
    What are the 3 Bs?
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    http://www.thenaturalgrip.com/

    These look really good. Thanks!
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    edited February 2015
    I personally would love to have my own bar. But seriously if he does not have dedicated olympic lifting shoes, get those. They will make more difference than anything else! Game changer!

    I also like wrist wraps, a good belt, and more Nanos are always good. Nanos aren't lifting shoes, so when I say lifting shoes I mean Adidas, Nike Romaleos or Reebok Lifters.
  • stif9
    stif9 Posts: 33 Member
    Show him this...game changer.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnjYyfkcaNI
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    You gotta turn close captioning on for that video.
  • I_Will_End_You
    I_Will_End_You Posts: 4,397 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    No one does the 3 Bs anymore?

    Sheesh.


    I can only think of one B. But that's probably the only one that matters.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Probably, and for that, I salute you.
  • 7elizamae
    7elizamae Posts: 758 Member
    The 3 Bs jokes are flying a mile over my head.

    Can he run in olympic lifting shoes? Seems like most of the WODs I hear about have running.

    Also, what is a "quick-clamp collar?" I'm just the clueless wife shopping for a gift.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    No, you do not want to run in oly shoes. Seriously. You'll blow a spleen.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    and the quick clamp collar, they're pretty nice.

    http://www.power-systems.com/p-4475-standard-1-inch-lock-jaw-barbell-collar.aspx?gclid=CjwKEAiA0uGmBRDwj7mE1v-LlCYSJADxH16OlAQAm7jiGUM_K0d3gJU5pH9C0Mi8yq-M61f6dK-h0RoCFIfw_wcB
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    If he’s serious, then buy him mobility stuff, like a 5 ft pvc pipe, a lacrosse ball, and a foam roller. Nothing says love like mobility.
  • jenbeck14
    jenbeck14 Posts: 1 Member
    My vote is for a gator from 2pood.com. My favorite CrossFit purchase ever!

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