Monthly Archives: January 2012

Speeding through Injuries

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

There is a lot of research supporting fasting during injuries and I can certainly testify to that by going from immobilizing pain Sunday evening to a tough WOD today. The recovery plan was simple: 16/8 hour LeanGains fast Strict Paleo Pushing … Continue reading →

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Training Through Injuries

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

As Kelly Starrett’s seminars would elaborate – the best way to treat Crossfit injuries – is through doing Crossfit… I managed to pull a muscle in my back yesterday playing with the kids and by the evening I could barely … Continue reading →

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Hunger for Strength

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

There is a strong community of intermittent fasting (IF) within Crossfit and many produced amazing improvements in performance while being on the fasting regimen. For some it helped to break through the performance plateaus as well. Certain movements that are … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Shoe Fetish

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

There are some great shoes designed specifically for the rigors of CrossFit. I have been trying 3 models to see how they hold up to the Constantly Varied… Not being a professional shoe scientist, I kept it simple and focused … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 10 – Take One Step Back to Go Forward

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Anyone doing weightlifting training or any sport where athletes hit plateaus invariably are told to “deload” every few weeks. This is in addition to prescribed rest days. Expecting to keep getting better week after week in every movement is insanity … Continue reading →