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Finding My Way
The first CrossFit gym opened only 10 years ago. That’s an astonishing fact when you consider over 1,600 CrossFit boxes now dot the globe. Greg and Lauren Glassman, of course, were behind the first...
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CrossFit and FM 21-20
Capt. Matt McKee offers an in-depth, comprehensive evaluation of the U.S. Army physical-fitness training manual in hopes of finding out how CrossFit can help the Army produce fitter soldiers....
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Coaches Prep Course: The Overhead Position
A good overhead position is important to many of the CrossFit movements, and getting weight overhead the right way will ensure both optimal performance and safety. At a Coaches Prep Seminar at...
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Hell’s Half Acre: The South Central Regional
“Heat’s gonna be a bitch.” Regional director Jeff Tucker wasn’t lying, either. When you hold an event at Hell’s Half Acre, you’re battling the WOD and the weather—but the women of the South Central...
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A Violent Agreement: Part 7
The seventh and final round of the Violent Agreement discussion turns toward fear and its relationship to the barbell. Athletes only reach elite levels by overcoming the fears they face in their sport...
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Masters of the Northwest
New to the 2010 CrossFit Games is the Masters Competition, where 15 male and 15 female athletes will compete to be the fittest over 50. To qualify for the main event, regional masters athletes were...
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Arm Wrestling 101: Rising Strength Part 1
Devon Larratt is a dedicated CrossFitter, husband and father of three, and he just happens to be the No. 1 right-handed arm wrestler in the world. His passion for armsport is on display at a seminar...
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CrossFit Radio, Episode 123
On Episode 123 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Southeast Regional winner Michelle Kinney, Wasatch CrossFit owner Damon Stewart, and Southeast Regional winner Vic Zachary. This...
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Mikko Salo Prepares for the Games
Nothing should strike fear in the hearts of 2010 CrossFit Games competitors like hearing Mikko Salo has cleaned up his diet and improved his flexibility. Incredibly, his strength and met-con numbers...
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No More Nightmares: The Northeast Regional
The women’s competition at the Northeast Regional was held May 22-23 in Albany, N.Y. Included in the field of athletes were 2009 Games competitors Heather Keenan Bergeron, Stacy Kroon, Lauren Plumey...
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Tough for Whom?
CrossFit York competed in the first-ever Tough Mudder—and Andréa Maria Cecil reports team members found they were over-prepared for “the toughest one-day endurance race on the planet.” “We don't need...
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Pure Pulling Power
Just like CrossFit lifters can tell you their 3-rep max for any given movement, top Canadian rowers can tell you their 3-stroke max on a Concept2 erg. Doug Csima is a member of the Rowing Canada team,...
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The New Guy: The Southeast Regional
The Southeast Regional was one of three events held on the last weekend of qualification, and the competition featured a host of big names. 2009 Games athletes Mike Giardina, Spencer Hendel, Steve...
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Spirit of the Community: CrossFit Ethos
Firebreather-turned-gym-owner Jimi Letchford runs CrossFit Ethos in Laguna Hills, Calif., and has opened his doors for Jordan Gravatt and his camera. Whether you run a box, are thinking about opening...
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All Over the Map 1: Orlando and Hobart
The All Over the Map series finds Ian Wittenber of Again Faster racking up the miles on his car as he drives from Boston, Mass., to Los Angeles, Calif. Along the way, he’ll interview as many CrossFit...
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Hell’s Half Acre: The South Central Men
The aptly named Hell’s Half Acre was the site of at the South Central Regional held May 29-30 in Fort Worth, Texas. The men competing in the event had to battle not only each other but also the...
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Executive Stretching Series: Part 2
So many muscles, so little time. Kelly Starrett knows you’re strapped for that most precious of resource, so he’s developed an “executive stretching series” to keep his athletes tuned up and...
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It Takes a Barbell
Community-building events like the CrossFit Regina Spring Fling give athletes of all abilities a chance to experience the amazing camaraderie of intense competition. No one from the CrossFit Regina...
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Kettlebells and Kayaks
“Kayaks are like golf clubs. There’s a purpose for each one.” In Part 2 of this series, CrossFitter and pro kayaker Brad Ludden talks more about his “job,” detailing the finer points of a sport that...
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Texas Team Tourney: The South Central Affiliate Cup
The events that challenged the teams hoping to qualify for the Affiliate Cup were some of the most creative examples of CrossFit programming. Regional directors were tasked with both managing huge...
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