Month: March 2018

Workout and Meal of the Week

Workout: “Jack”20 min As Many Reps As Possible10 push press (115/75)10 kettle bell swings (53/35)10 box jumps (24/20) This is what we call a “hero” workout in CrossFit. They have a little more special meaning than our typical workouts as they are made in remembrance of a soldier, police officer, or firefighter who was an…

Sugar and Addiction

It’s no secret that we love sweet things. The average American consumes roughly 66 pounds of sugar each year. It’s become such a prevalent part of our culture that it’s by and large people’s choice for breakfast. The days of bacon and eggs are long gone. It’s not uncommon for Americans to choose a doughnut…

Why Injuries Occur

Now, obviously, my framework here is going to be a bit dramatacized. A lot of how your body develops in large part has to do with the signals you’ve been sending it via your activity and exactly how your brain views your body’s capabilities. An elderly woman who has been inactive for 10+ years is…

CrossFit is For Everyone

One of the things I love most about the Open is the amount of videos and posts that HQ puts up of people participating in the Open with some astounding limitations. If you haven’t seen any of them, I strongly recommend you look up CrossFit’s Instagram page. The beauty of the Open is its’ inclusion…