Monthly Archives: February 2012

Sleep Deprivation Powered WOD

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

Of course there are days like this despite the convincing argument by T.S. Wiley for minimum 9-hours of sleep in Lights Out. Well, that doesn’t happen much… Last night work and my daughter’s homework piled up so I was down … Continue reading →

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As CrossFit becomes mainstream, is it still ‘elite’?

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

It is interesting how many people are upset with the globalization / commercialization / mainstreaming of CrossFit. Some comments were like, “Is a mass fitness program still elite?’, ‘Will they make me buy Reebok gear?” or my favorite, ‘Is a … Continue reading →

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Travel and Injury Prevention

Posted on February 27, 2012 by

Cattle cars exist for efficiency of transportation and not for the convenience of the cattle. Yes, I am talking about airline seats especially on transcontinental flights. After sitting in airline seats for 6-12 hours a day the workout the next … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 14 – Let Your Goals Define Your Habits

Posted on February 26, 2012 by

This week I had a great set of discussions with my friends about life goals and results. Sitting on the beach with the occasional sea-sport, biathlon or Crossfit Open the conversation many times came back to fitness and health goals. … Continue reading →

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Island Fever, Burpees and Fitness Ratios

Posted on February 25, 2012 by

It is time to head back to the mainland… At dawn I went back to Crossfit Upcountry to complete my 12.1 Open WOD. Afterwards on the beach I thought about fun fitness ratios in resorts like this like: 1) People … Continue reading →