Category Archives: Life Lessons

CrossFit Life Lesson 12 – Set an Example

Posted on February 17, 2012 by RX

Preaching rarely works when trying to inspire friends and family to follow our crazy ways. Passion and setting an example do. Some friends and my two daughters joined me in the Crossfit world and (mostly) adopted Paleo as well. They … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 11 – Raise Your Standards

Posted on February 12, 2012 by RX

Not that Crossfitters are known to slack off much, but this weekend I worked out with a particularly tough group. The coaches kept correcting the movements (“lock the arms out”, “full hip extension” or “that’s no rep”) even when other … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 10 – One Step Back to Go Forward

Posted on January 28, 2012 by RX

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 →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 9 – Be a Participant

Posted on January 25, 2012 by RX

A hundred million Americans are spectators of various sports yet a fraction of us are active in sports. Especially after the college years. This is astonishing considering how much more time it takes to watch a football game than to … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 8 – Cheating Bees and Racehorses

Posted on January 20, 2012 by RX

There is an old adage in the triathlete training community about the racehorse and the bumblebee. In short, a great athlete has to be both characteristics to be successful. As a bumblebee (that defies physics by flying) just keep doing … Continue reading →

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