Louie Simmons on the Conjugate System: Part 1
“Tomorrow, I have no idea what I’ll be doing (in the gym),” Louie Simmons says during this special lecture. He’s talking about the conjugate system, which has athletes constantly changing the...
View ArticleThe Crucible
A workout is a great time for learning about yourself and your movements. Justin Keane outlines one way to make the most of your time under the microscope. As CrossFitters, we make daily distinction...
View ArticleRoundtable in Tahoe: Ideal Body Weight
With some of CrossFit’s top athletes in Lake Tahoe, Calif., for the Rogue Vs. Again Faster Throwdown, it was a great opportunity to throw the athletes into a room and get them talking with the cameras...
View ArticleState of the Community: Executives Panel Parts 1-2
A tent city and a swarm of CrossFitters guaranteed some fun and engaging discussion at the recent CrossFit Endurance Sports and Fitness Expo in Costa Mesa, Calif. The event allowed CrossFitters to...
View ArticleTeaching the Snatch to a Large Group: Part 1
Join HQ trainers E.C. Synkowski and Chris Spealler as they show athletes and coaches how to teach the snatch to a large group. Synkowski begins the tutorial by showing how she coaches the snatch. She...
View ArticleThe Lumberjacks Remember
The Fort Hood shooting victims are honored with the Lumberjack 20 workout in Afghanistan. Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan—By 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 5, more than 50 service members gathered at the Kandahar...
View ArticleHandgun Basics Part 1: Gun Safety and Preparation
Join Dave Re, grand master in the United States Practical Shooting Association, as he teaches gun safety to fellow CrossFit Central members Travis Holley and Crystal Nelson at the Austin Rifle Club....
View ArticleJason Khalipa Learns the Backflip
“Hopefully we can educate people and show them that, hey, gymnastics is something that’s really hard at an Olympic level where you’re super specific, but all this basic stuff is actually completely...
View ArticleBurg’s Eye View No. 2
Coach Mike Burgener explains how Kristan Clever uses athleticism and raw aggression to overcome minor form breaks. Reigning CrossFit Games champion Kristan Clever began the CrossFit-USAW Open with a...
View ArticleCrossFit Endurance Swimming: Body Alignment
Join CrossFit Endurance swimming coaches Brian Nabeta and Chris Michelmore at De Anza College in Cupertino, Calif., as they fine-tune swimming mechanics with their athletes. In this video, Michelmore...
View ArticleCrossFit Radio Episode 149
On Episode 149 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Greg Amundson, creator of the Greg Amundson CrossFit Goal Setting Seminar. Also featured on the show was Zach Even-Esh, who is an...
View ArticleLouie Simmons on the Conjugate System: Part 2
Train the same way for too long and you’ll experience accommodation, which will reveal itself in poor performance. For Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell, the conjugate system offers a way to avoid...
View ArticleThe Value of Mental Rehearsal in Strength Training
Bill Starr explains how you can use your mind to get the most out of your body in the gym or in any athletic endeavor. Anyone just starting out on a strength program will make progress if he’s...
View ArticleBehind the Scenes at the Tahoe Throwdown With Tanya Wagner
When elite CrossFitters came together to compete at the Rogue Vs. Again Faster Throwdown in Lake Tahoe, Calif., 2009 Games champion Tanya Wagner had to sit on the sidelines and watch. “Not...
View ArticleRoundtable in Tahoe: Outside Domination
With some of CrossFit’s top athletes in Lake Tahoe, Calif., for the Rogue Vs. Again Faster Throwdown, it was a great opportunity to throw the athletes into a room and get them talking with the cameras...
View ArticleTeaching the Snatch to a Large Group: Part 2
Join HQ trainers E.C. Synkowski and Chris Spealler as they continue to show athletes and coaches how to teach the snatch to a large group. In Part 2, Synkowski drills position transitions from...
View ArticleOld School for New Ideas
Bob Guere offers a look into CrossFit Brand X and the CrossFit Kids program. It takes one visit to CrossFit Brand X in Ramona, Calif., to understand that Brand X is different. Brand X is old school....
View ArticleCreating a Community at CrossFit Threshold
CrossFit is more than just a workout program; it’s a community, a family. At CrossFit Threshold in Miami, Fla., they’ve developed their own community and family. In this video, co-owners Antony Graf,...
View ArticleState of the Community: The Athlete Panel
A tent city and a swarm of CrossFitters guarantees some fun and engaging discussion. Join elite CrossFitters and elite coaches as they come together at the CrossFit Endurance Sports and Fitness Expo...
View ArticleThe Power of Conscious Breathing
Breathing is the most basic human activity, but Hayley Parlen says doing it “properly” can help you in the CrossFit box. The other day I set out to break a PR for pull-ups. Shortly after I jumped on...
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