Category Archives: WOD

Singapore Bliss

I finally found a hotel (Marina Bay) where I really couldn’t complain about the gym… First, it was on the 55th floor overlooking the Singapore bay. They had a great free weight room away from the treadmills…. It was empty… … Continue reading

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Hong Kong Rings

Ashley and Alix at Crossfit Hong Kong always show me something unique. Today had the best strict muscle-up progression I’ve ever seen. 4 stations progressing through stages of the movement from pull-up, false-grip pull-up to the dip. In the end … Continue reading

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China World

After 4 hours of sleep I flew to Beijing this morning and checked into my favorite hotel at China World.  I had a great business dinner at a historic restaurant that had 18 different rooms and some antique furniture worth … Continue reading

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Programming the Unpredictable

I started packing for my Asia trip tomorrow. It made me think about my programming (or lack thereof) as I’m dropping into various gyms on my travels. Programming in the same gym by experienced coaches ensures progression, variety and balance. … Continue reading

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Toronto Winter – Sort of

My short visit at Crossfit Toronto was great. The area has a lot of historic brick warehouses that were turned into shops and in this case a great box. It is one of the largest (by pre-Reebok standards) CF gyms … Continue reading

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