Category Archives: Gear

CrossFit Shoe Fetish

Posted on January 28, 2012 by RX

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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Practicing Olympic Lifts on the Road

Posted on October 27, 2011 by RX

When traveling halfway across the world most hotels are lucky to have a treadmill and a stationary bike. I tried asking for barbells but, well, you get the idea… It’s also hard to take a long PVC pipe on the … Continue reading →

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Packed for CrossFit in China

Posted on October 22, 2011 by RX

I’m heading off to China tomorrow. For 1.3 Billion people there is only one CrossFit gym in China in Hong Kong… I think we can do better than that as a sport… At any rate I will make sure to … Continue reading →

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RockTape Rocks

Posted on October 20, 2011 by RX

I’ve had achilles issues ever since I started CrossFit and it prevented me from doing double unders for months. Yet today I was able to complete a total of 175 double unders in a WOD. The truly magical transformation lies … Continue reading →

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Compression Clothing

Posted on October 18, 2011 by RX

In the early months of CrossFit I could count on one thing for sure – sore muscles. Every day. Over time muscle stiffness will slightly diminish with improved general fitness and better stretching, recovery and nutrition. Being better dressed helps … Continue reading →

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