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Is the Snatch a waste of time?
CrossFit has always been big on the Oly lifts and, I cannot say that I dislike them but, as a coach, looking at the amount of time that it takes to teach decent snatch technique and, for many, they will never really get it, I have to say that I think that for the CrossFit masses, it is a waste of time. There are so many…
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I got CrossFit Problems!
3 hours snatch seminar. Thumbs so wrecked from hook grip that I can't open my pistachio shells.
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Baby weight
My wife and I recently had a baby and, as you'd expect, she has been working to get her pre-pregnancy figure back. Likewise, I put on about 10 lbs as well and am struggling to shed it, too. From my heaviest a few years ago, I've lost about 40 pounds so I have a lot of experience with dieting, logging food and exercise and…
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CrossFit gear recommendations from an experienced coach
Earlier today I read a post regarding lifting shoes and it sparked the idea to write about some basic gear that will make your CrossFit experience more enjoyable. I am going to start at the top with most important and descend to items of lesser importance. This is just my opinion and the experience of others should also be…
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The CrossFit Open!
Have you participated before? Already signed up? Thinking about it? No way in hell? Share your thoughts, opinions and experiences with The CrossFit Open right here. Games season is just weeks away!
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Paleo and Zone, pros and cons
Back in 2009-2010, there seemed to be a little bit of chatter about Paleo but The Zone and those stupid finger shoes were the big things in CrossFit at the time. Thank God Inov8's came along! I had always carried a fair amount of belly fat and my head coach put me on The Zone. I was a single man at the time and spending an…
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What was your WORST WOD EVER?
Back in 2010, I tried to do Fran at Rx for the first time. For starters, I have always hated this WOD. There is some evil energy created between thrusters and pull-ups. Anyway, the WOD starts, I am doing my thing and the barbell is just too damn heavy for me. I may have gotten through my first set but I can't quite…
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Off the bike winter training
I would love to hear what all of you are doing off the bike this winter to stay in shape. I have been using this time of year as a chance to really add some overall body strength with a combination of 1-2 rides/week, some extra mountain biking, crossfit, and heavy lifting like squats, deadlifts, power cleans, bench and…
