*The third 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. As we discussed in part one of this series, in CrossFit we use functional movements to train for things we need our bodies to be able to …
*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, …
*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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Our feet set the foundation for everything we do. They give the rest of our body a stable foundation from which to move. Any imperfections that show up in our stance will present problems that multiply the further up the kinetic chain we go. If your feet are too wide at setup, it’s going to …
Most people start wearing a weightlifting belt for one of two main reasons. Either their back starts to hurt or feel weak and they think a belt will solve their problems, or they see a more advanced athlete wearing one and think that must be the way to go. Wearing a belt for either of these …
Have you ever found yourself staring at the box and realizing you’re not really sure how to get up there? Been doing step-ups forever because you’re terrified of trying to jump all the way? You’re not alone. As we get a little older and work, kids and other adult things take over, sometimes we stop …
