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The History of Olympic Weightlifting
Since we use it so much in our daily WODs, I thought it might be fun to take a look at exactly where Olympic lifting came from. It’s almost impossible to trace an exact date of the very first weightlifting championship. Tests of human strength, in one form or another, are probably older than civilization ...
The Magic Bullet
I was flabbergasted the other day when I saw the latest Reebok Commercial: “Reebok Easy Tone…Take the Gym With You!” I often marvel at the many shoes on the market that promise to tone your entire lower body. For my own wicked pleasure, I can’t help but review this “innovative” Reebok Easy Tone sneaker. This ...
Wake Up to the Importance of Exercise
Has this happened to you lately? You stayed up late last night to finish a project, then woke up groggy only to realize that you’d slept through the alarm clock. In a rush, you skipped breakfast, then almost fell asleep in the middle of an important morning meeting. It’s now mid-afternoon and, as you’re having ...
The Truth About CrossFit’s Training Goals
Excerpt taken from the article: “The Truth About CrossFit”, written by Christ Shugart. For the full article, click here “CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program, but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of 10 recognized fitness domains,” says founder Greg Glassman. Those domains are: cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, ...
Is It Too Good To Be True?!
This blog is lovingly brought to you in light of the upcoming Christmas season, and to make up for all the times I tell you to eat boring vegetables and a clean diet! Is it actually possible? Can chocolate really be HEALTHY?? Regarded by many folks as the tastiest food on Earth, it’s true that ...
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