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Barbells and Bonding
Stacy Geisler, a former basketball player seeking new ways to keep fit, was unsure about CrossFit after attending her first class at CrossFit Big D in Dallas, Texas. She was sore and—worse—afraid of...
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Affiliate Roundup, Part 5: “Nutrition”
It takes more than just a Level 1 Certificate to run a successful CrossFit affiliate. In this series, learn about the various ways affiliate owners and trainers evolve and plan as they work to lead...
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Live to 100, Die on Your Feet
Septuagenarian CrossFit coach Mike Suhadolnik refuses to let his peers age gracefully. Mike Suhadolnik, a former offensive tackle and middle guard at Illinois State University, spent most of his life...
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Problems and Pros
Creative, dedicated CrossFit affiliate owners share how they’ve overcome obstacles including floods, angry neighbors and endless bureaucracy. The rain sounded like gunfire as it pelted John Franklin’s...
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Surgery Stupidity: Can’t Stomach the “Tummy Tap”
A recent CrossFit Journal editorial on bariatric surgery for weight loss set off a lively debate on Facebook. The discussion below the June 14 post included a number of comments, including several from...
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May 2016 Collected Articles
The individual PDF articles published in May 2016 are collected here in a single download. The video and audio posts are not contained in the PDF. The articles included here are: “Social Club” -...
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Training Tips: From Wreck to Recovery
Shane Upchurch explains what he learned about CrossFit training and coaching while recovering from a 2015 motorcycle accident. On Aug. 8, 2015, I was hit on my motorcycle by a box truck that ran a red...
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Zone Vs. Macros: Accounting for Fat in Protein
Tracking the amount of food you eat is key to accomplishing health, performance or aesthetic goals. While the Zone has been a staple in CrossFit, macronutrient (macro) tracking has become increasingly...
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Affiliate Roundup, Part 6: “Hiring a Coach”
It takes more than just a Level 1 Certificate to run a successful CrossFit affiliate. In this series, learn about the various ways affiliate owners and trainers evolve and plan as they work to lead...
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CrossFit Culinary Ninja: Beyond a Bland Bowl of Broccoli
Chef Nick Massie teaches athletes how to mix their macros for delicious fare that supports a healthy lifestyle. Phillip Gomez used to suffer from mageirocophobia—the fear of cooking. “I thought cooking...
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June 2016 Collected Articles
The individual PDF articles published in June 2016 are collected here in a single download. The video and audio posts are not contained in the PDF. The articles included here are: “Programming:...
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Kitesurfer Gordon Heather: Whichever Way the Wind Blows
Gordon Heather of the Cook Islands will tell you he’s a kitesurfer first and foremost. He’s also a CrossFit athlete and former Olympian. At 18, Heather competed in the 100 meters in the 2008 Summer...
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Cancer Loves Cookies?
Dr. Eugene Fine and Thomas Seyfriend talk about the links between sugar and cancer. This year, 1,685,210 people in the United States will get cancer; 595,690 will die from it. It’s the second-leading...
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NSCA Award Winners Linked to Errors, Federal Investigation
The National Strength and Conditioning Association has announced its 2016 National Awards winners. Recipients, who are chosen for “outstanding achievement” in their field, will receive these awards...
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Cancer, Carbs and Controversy
Thomas Seyfried, Dr. Eugene Fine explain how cancer is affected by sugar, insulin and inflammation. Accounts of deadly tumors date as far back as 3,000 B.C. in ancient Egypt. Yet despite centuries of...
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As Prescribed: San Diego
A guide to the best healthy eats, shops, bars and outside-the-gym workout spots in sunny San Diego. San Diego has the highest concentration of CrossFit boxes in any metro area, so finding a CrossFit...
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Decade of Dominance
In 2016, we celebrate the 10th edition of the CrossFit Games—the ultimate proving grounds for the world’s fittest athletes. On the pages of this special retrospective, you’ll find stories and images...
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Affiliate Roundup, Part 7: “Strengthening Relationships”
It takes more than just a Level 1 Certificate to run a successful CrossFit affiliate. In this series, learn about the various ways affiliate owners and trainers evolve and plan as they work to lead...
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Pride and Push-Ups
Adam Gonzales talks about finding acceptance in a CrossFit gym, where effort is the only thing that matters. On Sunday, June 12, Omar Mateen opened fire in Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida,...
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Behind the Scenes: California Regional, Men’s Competition
Watch as Sevan Matossian catches the fittest men in California during their most exposed and most triumphant moments at the California Regional, held May 13-15 in Del Mar, California. In a hotly...
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