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Hunger for Strength

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

There is a strong community of intermittent fasting (IF) within Crossfit and many produced amazing improvements in performance while being on the fasting regimen. For some it helped to break through the performance plateaus as well. Certain movements that are … Continue reading →

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CrossFit Shoe Fetish

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

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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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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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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CrossFit Life Lesson 8 – Don’t Ever Cheat

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

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 →