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In the Zone: 8 Ways to Build an Invincible Crossfit Mindset

The Zone is one of the richest, most memorable feelings we experience as Crossfit athletes.WHAT IS THE ZONE?It almost seems to emerge from no-where, a state of mind that we drift into where we are in...

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Rule Yourself: 5 Ways to Achieve your Crossfit Goals

There will always be setbacks, interruptions, chance occurrences or even injuries that threaten to destroy your best plans. Using the following methods, you can help to focus on what you set out to...

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8 Nutritional Principles for Crossfit Success: Part 1

  Crossfit Pyramid with nutrition at the baseTHE NUTRITIONAL PRINCIPLES FOR BUILDING A GREAT FOUNDATIONThe main purpose of nutrition, for a Crossfit athlete, is to fuel, support and enhance their...

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3 Explosive Exercises to Develop Core Strength & Power

The core is the central trunk of your body and is involved in every movement you make, as well as being decisive for good posture and protection of the spine. Not only does a weak core increase the...

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Crossfit Conditioning: 3 Ways to do More with Less Time

If you’re scrambling for time like almost everyone else on this journey that we call life, or if you’re just looking to ramp up the intensity of your Crossfit conditioning and get a little extra work...

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Be a Better Athlete: Using Heart Rate Variability to Improve Recovery

WHAT IS HEART RATE VARIABILITY? WHAT CAN IT DO?Heart Rate Variability, or HRV, is the difference in the time interval between one heartbeat and the next.One would assume that someone with a pulse of 60...

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8 Functional Exercises to build a Solid Core & Abs of Steel

A solid core is the basis for all functional movements, and a lack of this foundation will only result in major weaknesses in all your athletic performances. There are exercises that work your entire...

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5 Tips for Rocking your own Tasty Paleo BBQ

The problem for most Paleo-enthusiasts with this meaty tradition comes naturally with the territory, that is with sauces and marinades and other condiments of current BBQs tat contain non-paleo...

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5 Crossfit lessons to learn from Mat Fraser

Despite his impressive record, Mat Fraser is a humble, dedicated and honest athlete. There five tips will help you learn from one of the best in the Crossfit, and many people’s favourite to win the...

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Strong is the new Sexy: 10 Inspiring Crossfit Girls from the USA

10. LAUREN FISHERLauren Fisher stormed her way to a well deserved 1st place finish at the Californian Regionals. With her great attitude, talent and fierce work ethic, she is always an exciting athlete...

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The Importance of Recovery: Are you Thriving or Surviving?

ARE YOUR THRIVING OR SURVIVING?Undoubtedly there are going to be sessions where you feel less than 100%. But this shouldn’t be a regular occurrence. Ask yourself these few questions:Do you feel like...

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7 Steps to Programming Perfect WODs at Home

WODS AT HOMECrossfit at home poses more complications than just equipment (see my last article about building up your own backyard box).  One of the great advantages of being a member at an affiliate...

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Training is King, Nutrition is Queen: So Rule a Great Kingdom

The better we get, the more mindful we have to be of the factors influencing our training: Going the extra mile and lifting performance to an Elite level requires more than just a good workout plan.‘If...

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8 Nutritional Principles for Crossfit Success: Part 2

In Part 1 of the 8 Nutritional Principles for Crossfit Success, we discussed the following four areas.Divide your plateTrack your nutritionTimingThe big fat dilemmaNow we will concentrate on the final...

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Andrea Berggren: Regionals Success and the Power of the Community

Hey Andrea Berggren, and congratulations on your performance in the Meridian Regionals. You are now officially “The most improved athlete”!Tell us briefly who you are?Hi and thank you! My name is...

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The Men behind each Hero WOD: Murph and Nate

We all know that completing a Hero WOD is more that just a workout. Next time you take one on, think about the brave man behind the name.MURPH HERO WODFor time1 mile run100 Pull Ups200 Push Ups300...

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Gatorz: Ruggedness and Performance under Extreme Conditions

As many of you might have seen, Gatorz Eyewear was represented at the CrossFit Games Meridian Regionals in Madrid on May 27-29. They also presented events no. 1 and 2. on day 1. If you caught the after...

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5 Vital Tips for Improving your Hydration

The weather is starting to warm-up now, especially here in Phoenix! Without proper hydration levels many aspects of your performance become hugely affected, for example:‘A 2% loss of fluid can result...

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Strong is Sexy: Christmas Abbott on Confidence, Training and Nutrition

Hey Christmas Abbott, so what are you up to currently?Just finished a solid session of training at my Box, Invoke! I’m eating then heading back this evening to cheer on the other athletes.You’re on a...

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5 Cable Exercises and WODs to Build a Powerful Core

WHAT IS YOUR CORE AND WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT?To put it simply, without a strong core, you will suffer in all areas of your athletic performances.Your core is comprised of the rectus abdominis, obliques...

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