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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 →

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Slow Days

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

The great news is that ever since I started CrossFit/Paleo I haven’t been sick, haven’t had the cold or flu. I do have days though when the barbell feels extra heavy, the rings just don’t want to play along and … Continue reading →

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Jonesworthy

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Digging around in the old CF archives I found a neat benchmark workout called Jonesworthy named after Gym Jones which by the looks of it a tough gym for firebreathers… My January travel downtime is coming to an end soon … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Life Lesson 9 – Be a Participant

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

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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Balancing Rest and Improvement

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

How much should I rest between workout days? This may be one of the most important questions to consistently improve performance – yet this one is not clearly prescribed. Crossfit recommends a 3-day on 1-day off regimen with variations like … Continue reading →