Monthly Archives: April 2013

Skill Drill

Posted on April 15, 2013 by

One of the best tricks I learned on my recent travels was at CrossFit Sandy in Utah. Instead of practicing new skills at every WOD, they stick to one skill until it, well, sticks. This is how I could walk … Continue reading →

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First we cut the food additives

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

Barring emergency situations, we do not need sodium nitrates, soy lecithin, corn starch, maltodextrin, corn syrup and the hundreds of other frankenstein corn, wheat and soy derivatives in our foods. At least I don’t. After walking down the aisles of … Continue reading →

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Finding the scarce minutes for a WOD

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

I’m not sure if other countries are like this but American weekends tend to be as busy or even busier than weekdays. The kids go to various sports, there is always some birthday party, dance or charity event and occasionally, … Continue reading →

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Here’s to the CF Coaches

Posted on April 12, 2013 by

While CrossFit centers around the athletes and their fitness journey, there are clearly the unsung heroes of the sport: our coaches. Having been involved in various school, varsity and college sports I’ve found that CF coaches are a new breed … Continue reading →

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Mobility Again

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Despite my many attempts at a daily mobility routine (and even a great seminar with K Star), flexibility somehow takes backseat to strength, metcon and skillwork. Until that special day when the workout calls for extra hip, lats, shoulder flexibility … Continue reading →

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