*The second in a series of three articles meant to more specifically define CrossFit and bring a little more clarity to why we do what we do everyday. We like to say that intensity is the “secret sauce” that makes CrossFit work. But what does “intensity” mean, exactly? Scientifically speaking, intensity is defined as power, […]
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*The first in a series of three articles meant to more specifically define CrossFit and bring a little more clarity to why we do what we do everyday. Technically, CrossFit is defined as “constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.” So what, exactly, are functional movements? Simply put, functional movements are those that are
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Those of us who know the feeling of “stiffness” knows first-hand that insufficient flexibility in important areas can impede performance and function. One of the most common areas where I see a lack of flexibility rears its ugly head is in the hamstrings. Tight hamstrings are a common issue with athletes and non-athletes alike.
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Proper front rack mobility and setup are very important for so many of the things we do in CrossFit. Front squats, thrusters, jerks and presses all require slightly different variations of a solid front rack. Unfortunately, mobility issues make achieving a good front rack a challenge for a lot of athletes. Today I want to
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Most of us realize the importance of setting goals for ourselves. Goals keep us motivated and keep us moving forward. But as James Clear covers in his book Atomic Habits, goals by themselves are not useful. What makes us successful is the systems we have in place to help us reach our goals. Think about
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Have you ever wondered about the colorful set of bands hanging on the wall in the gym? That’s Crossover Symmetry, a system of resistance band exercises that help improve shoulder mobility and function as well as posture and balance. Crossover Symmetry is great for everyone…from healthy elite athletes to folks rehabbing from shoulder surgery, and
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Do you own a scale? Throw it away. Yep. Throw it away. Too many of us have been conditioned from an early age to tie our identity to the number on the scale. We pick an arbitrary “ideal” body weight and decide if we’re below it we’re healthy, and if we’re above it we’re not.
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If you’ve been an athlete for any amount of time, you’ve no doubt had to deal with recovering from injury somewhere along the way. Maybe you’ve been lucky and haven’t had much more than minor wear and tear. Maybe you’ve been unlucky and have suffered something more serious. Either way, recovering from injury can be
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Think of your fitness and energy as a bucket. In your day-to-day life there are things that fill your bucket up: good nutrition, sleep, a positive mental attitude, other types of recovery, etc. There are also things that drain your bucket: exercise, poor eating habits, and all forms of stress and anxiety. For us to
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To achieve peak levels of health and fitness, we need to pay attention to four key elements: exercise, nutrition, stress management, and sleep quality. Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about numbers one and two, and less time thinking about numbers three and four. But if we aren’t doing everything we can
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