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I check pretty regularly for a few reasons. I don't cherry pick and don't take a rest day until Saturday or Sunday, so no worries there. But I check mainly to calculate weights am before I go in the morning and to make sure I have the right equipment. Example, I wear shorts on squat days but leggings when we do clean and…
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I started at 2x a week, easing into 3x and then eventually 5 or 6 times a week with a few two-a days in there. Additionally, listen to your body - if there's a week that you're sore and tired, take a day off and rest. When you're that tired and worn out, your wods will suffer which doesn't do you any good. But I would…
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I am a 5:15 am CrossFitter as well - I try to eat a bigger dinner at 5 pm (that way its not too late but keeps me feeling full all night) so I have enough in me for the morning. Our box does a similar sequence - warm up, strength and then a wod. I like longer workouts so I feel like pace isn't a problem for me. I do take a…
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I first ordered lifters when I was a few months into CrossFit - they were the addidas powerlifter brand. They fit awesome, were super comfy and got the job done. I recently upgraded to the Pendlay lifters; they are a more expensive normally, but I bought them when they were on sale and had free shipping so that helped.…
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I'm signed up! I did the open last year and could hardly do DU or anything gymnastic speaking. But I'm pumped for this years open. I feel like the scaled division will allow Castro to make the rx division a little tougher. Maybe HS hold or walk? HSPU or something a little more complicated. Really hoping for a heavy Oly…
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CrossFit will allow you to find new muscles each and everyday - it makes you a stronger and more explosive athlete and really boosts your self confidence. I've been crossfitting for over 16 months and really believe in the process!
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Hi! I've been doing CrossFit for a year and 4 months and LOVE it! I am 19 and really have found the sense of community and framily (as our box calls it) more enjoyable than my own family some times! The picture shows just a four month transformation over the last season of training. Currently prepping for the open! Woohoo!!
