CrossFit
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Try these exercises vital to firefighters
Firefighters have many exercises they should do for a long, healthy career, but some are more important than others. Continue reading -
Choose CrossFit gear for support and protection
Once you get into CrossFit, you’re going to want some gear. You may become overwhelmed or confused by the avalanche of choices — and gimmicks. Continue reading -
Recover in the tub after intense workouts
When I ask people what they do after a brutal workout, their answer is usually nothing. Even if their body can recover from a long training session, are they really getting the most out of their workout the next day? In my case, I need to properly recover so I can maximize my output for the next workout. Continue reading -
How to stay fit when traveling
Well, there are a number of ways to work out on the road. You don’t need any equipment – just motivation and desire to keep up the good work you’ve accomplished so far. You also can get creative and build your own WOD (Workout of the Day) with the knowledge you’ve learned from CrossFit. Continue reading -
Even coaches learn lessons
My name is Jon-Erik Perez and I began my gymnastics coaching career in June 2007 at age 22. I was a former acrobat looking for a facility where I could tumble and work out, and I ended up being offered a summer job at West Broward Gymnastics Academy in Davie, FL. Continue reading -
CrossFit gear provides more than just flash
You can always tell a person that just started CrossFit.Even when they aren’t training, they’re covered from head to toe in CrossFit gear. I was no different in the beginning. I drank the CrossFit Kool-Aid, as we call it, and wore CrossFit shirts and shoes almost every day. Continue reading -
Don’t sweat it: Learn CrossFit step by step
Now that you’ve chosen the right CrossFit gym, called a box in the CrossFit community, you probably don’t want to jump right into it. If you’re a beginner, or even if you’ve been working but are new to CrossFit, I recommend taking an On-Ramp course offered by most CrossFit gyms. Continue reading -
Set a goal to motivate your workouts
Does working out without a goal in sight push you as hard as possible? In my case, no. I find that I push myself harder when I’m training for a competition or other goal. Plus, it motivates me to not skip workouts. Continue reading -
Considering Spartan? Build your upper body strength
I started CrossFit a couple of years ago and was getting stronger. I wanted to test myself at the Spartan Sprint, which is 3 to 5 miles with 20-plus obstacles. I suspected it would involve lots of climbing and that I needed to develop my upper-body strength. Continue reading -
How To Choose The Right CrossFit Box
CrossFit has become one of the hottest trends in fitness. The unique training regimen introduces a competitive tribal training experience focused on developing functional fitness. Continue reading