Highly Effective Programs to Build Strength and Muscle for CrossFit
An extensive breakdown of 5 important strength training programs that have all helped many different athletes get exceptionally strong. How to Get Strong for CrossFit 5. STARTING STRENGTH BY MARK...
View ArticleHardcore CrossFit Workouts from the Icelandic Dottirs
CrossFit Workouts designed by Dottirs are something to behold! The Icelandic women dominate CrossFit. Both Annie Thorisdottir and Katrin Davidsdottir have won the CrossFit Games twice. Sara...
View ArticleThe Vital role of Speed, Agility and Coordination for all Athletes
CrossFit® requires great speed, agility and coordination across a wide range of exercises, modalities and scenarios. Blazepod have created a completely new way to train. Their small, touch sensitive...
View ArticleSimple Steps to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
How to lose weight, it’s a question asked by many. It’s a message as old as time. “Exercise more, eat less, and you’ll lose weight.” We’ve heard it from doctors, registered dieticians, and nutritional...
View ArticleExcellent Hypertrophy Programs to Pack on Serious Muscle
Strength and muscle building can help and support the other. You can hardly build strength without muscles, just as you can’t build muscles without strength. But still there are differences. Think of a...
View ArticleWOD PAIN: 20 Minutes, 100 Burpees and Row as Far as Possible
This workout is one of our favourites from the past. A simple and highly effective conditioning workout, get ready to be destroyed. Out of three online qualifiers for The Athlete Games, number 1 got...
View ArticleNo Barbells – Top 10 Crossfit Bodyweight Workouts
Crossfit Bodyweight Workouts – Chelsea proved that a powerful cardiorespiratory stimulus could be generated through simple calisthenic workouts. – from CrossFit Journal, 2006 See the list of 10...
View ArticleDumbbell Workouts to Find your Weaknesses and Destroy Them
Dumbbell workouts should be an essential part of every crossFit athlete’s training program. They are an excellent tool for uncovering weaknesses in strength, stability and mobility. Choose a WOD from...
View Article10 Important Exercises for CrossFit Beginners to Learn
FRONT SQUAT AND BACK SQUAT Theory says the front squat raises one’s center of mass from a seated to standing position with a load placed across the front of the torso. Quite obvious, right? But why is...
View ArticleUnique Squat Variations To Build Mass, Strength and Muscle
BOX SQUAT The box squat is a great way to increase your strength, mass and ability to generate power. If you have access to one, use a safety bar. The way that it sits on your back will make you engage...
View ArticleCrossFit Chest Workouts to Build Strength, Muscle and Mass
Chest workouts are a core part of building a strong upper body. Add these workouts into your training routine if you want to build a bigger, stronger and more muscular chest. The chest is composed of...
View Article30 Day CrossFit Challenges – Learn How to RX more WODs
Every year I set aside 2-3 months that are dedicated to achieving specific goals through a particular 30 day skill challenge. I have found this to be an incredibly effective way to become an all around...
View ArticleCrossFit Kettlebell Workouts to Forge Conditioning and Crush Weaknesses
Kettlebell workouts are a great way to build strength, muscle, conditioning and mental toughness, but where did it all begin? The Kettlebell as we know it today originated in Russia approximately 350...
View ArticleVital Shoulder Exercises to Protect Joints and Prevent Injury
Shoulder exercises are essential for Crossfitters! Many gym rats have strong front deltoids from all the Bench Pressing over the years. Although the Bench Press is a great exercise for overall front...
View Article10 CrossFit Workouts You Can Do in Under 10 Minutes Each
CrossFit Workouts – Sometimes your plans for the day evolve in a totally different way than you had excepted or planned. The 2 hours you planned for the journey, warm up and training, have been cut...
View ArticleSquat Technique Secrets to Enhance your Lifts and Movement
Squat Secrets – You might be thinking, “What more is there to know about the Squat?” We could all benefit from being able to move heavier loads in the Front Squat, Back Squat, and/or Overhead Squat....
View ArticleMishka Murad, National Champion of Pakistan Explains the Realities Facing...
Just before taking to the field for the athlete ceremony, Mishka Murad, the National Champion of Pakistan reflected on what it meant for her to be there at The CrossFit Games. “It’s really important...
View ArticleOverhead Squat CrossFit Workouts to Test Strength, Mobility and Stability...
Overhead squat CrossFit workouts are a great way to test and improve your core strength, mobility, strength and ability to lift and breathe in a fatigued state. As Greg Glassman explains: “the...
View ArticleBCAA’s vs EAA – Which Should You Be Taking and Why?
What are BCAA’s (BRANCHED CHAIN AMINO ACIDS)? Amino acids are the basic building blocks of proteins. The term “branched chain” refers to their molecular structure. Protein is comprised from 20 amino...
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