Category Archives: Gear

Practicing Olympic Lifts on the Road

Posted on October 27, 2011 by

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

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

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

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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Rest Day – Building a Home CrossFit Box

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Labor Day is now Rest Day… I had so much to catch up on around the house before the school year sets in. I finished my basement CF box just in time for the fall. It is amazing how much … Continue reading →