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Building Burgess: Part 2
British Army veteran Mike Burgess dedicated himself to becoming fit. The 42-year-old lives with post-traumatic stress disorder but says he doesn’t let it define who he is. Drawn to CrossFit by its...
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CrossFit Radio Episode 338
On Episode 338 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed CrossFit Games competitor and Level 1 Seminar Staff member James Hobart. This episode was webcast on July 9, 2014. 3:18 James Hobart...
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Only Three
In 2014, the only competitors going to the CrossFit Games are those who qualify at regionals—no special invitations, no past-champ rule, no wild cards. In the Central East Region, that means only the...
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Hanging up His Shoes
A legend in the CrossFit community, Chris Spealler bids farewell to CrossFit Games competition in 2014. Andréa Maria Cecil examines the man and the myth. It was Oct. 8, 1966, a Saturday. Iowa State...
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O Guia de Treinamento CrossFit
O guia de treinamento CrossFit é uma coletânea de artigos publicados no CrossFit Journal, escritos principalmente pelo Técnico Greg Glassman nos dez últimos anos sobre os movimentos e conceitos...
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First in Africa: CrossFit B4C
Two-time CrossFit Games athlete Danie du Preez owns and operates CrossFit B4C in Africa, the first affiliate on the continent. “I like to be first in a lot of things in my life,” he says, “and to have...
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First in Africa: CrossFit B4C—Correction
A July 16 post incorrectly described Danie du Preez as a former tae kwon do instructor. Du Preez was a Tae Bo instructor.
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Deliver Fitness, Not Diagnosis
Lon Kilgore advises fitness professionals to work only within the scope of practice dictated by their education. A professional fitness practitioner is hired to improve fitness levels in trainees or to...
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CrossFit Radio Episode 339
On Episode 339 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed CrossFit Games competitors Emily Bridgers and Jerry Hill. This episode was webcast on July 16, 2014. 1:40 Winning the South East...
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James Hobart: More Than Meets the Eye
CrossFit Media video producer Torin Simpson spent five days on James Hobart’s couch in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to get a feel for what drives the second-place finisher at the North East...
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Clearing the Air
Every gym has the occasional body-odor problem. Three CrossFit coaches share their strategies for dealing with a smelly athlete. Emily Beers reports. Although it was years ago, Andrew Swartz still gags...
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Building Burgess: Part 3
British Army veteran Mike Burgess dedicated himself to becoming fit. The 42-year-old lives with post-traumatic stress disorder but says he doesn’t let it define who he is. Drawn to CrossFit by its...
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The Full Snatch
A closer look at the mechanics and technique of the fastest lift in the world. The snatch is simply lifting a barbell from the floor to overhead in one quick motion. However, this basic description...
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Building Burgess: Part 4
British Army veteran Mike Burgess dedicated himself to becoming fit. The 42-year-old lives with post-traumatic stress disorder but says he doesn’t let it define who he is. Drawn to CrossFit by its...
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The Arms Race and Olympic Lifting
Bill Starr explains that training your biceps has limited carryover to lifting, but targeting your triceps can result in PR snatches and jerks. Everyone who ever set out to improve his physique and get...
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CrossFit Radio Episode 340
On Episode 340 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Mathew Fraser, a rookie who finished second at the 2014 Reebok CrossFit Games. This episode was webcast on July 30, 2014. 9:38 After...
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Torpedo School 3: Start Me Up
Getting into the pool with great technique can help you maximize speed and efficiency and reduce race times. Diving off a block for a swimming event is the only time in any race at which velocity peaks...
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July 2014 Collected Articles
The individual PDF articles published in July 2014 are collected here in a single download. The video and audio posts are not contained in the PDF. The articles included here are: CrossFit Trainer...
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CrossFit and Pregnancy
At CrossFit 806, seven women were faced with a decision: Should they continue to do CrossFit while pregnant? Many people hold strong opinions on physical activity while pregnant, and coaches at...
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The Student Experience in the CrossFit Defense Trainer Course
Tony Blauer’s goal at the CrossFit Defense Trainer and Athlete courses is to give people the tools to keep themselves safe. “There is no skill more relevant than to be able to protect yourself or your...
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