Meridian Champion BK Gudmundsson Annihilates a Snatch Speed Ladder
Weights for the Snatch “speed” ladder 100 kg / 220 lb 104 kg / 230 lb 107 kg / 235 lb 109 kg / 240 lb 111 kg / 245 lb Snatch "speed" ladder. Weights 220/230/235/240/245. @reebok @xendurance @rocktape...
View ArticleThe New Nike Metcon 3 Black X Gold Collection is Here!
The new Nike Metcon 3 Black X Gold Collection has arrived! Building on the legacy of the Nike Metcon 3, they have introduced new models for both women and men. The female version comes with a wolf...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS – Legendary Athlete Chris Spealler May be Forced to Withdraw...
“A whole lot of things like this over the past week as well as seeing what does and doesn’t aggravate the back and hip. Things are pointing more and more to a disc issue leading to nerve pain in my...
View Article70 One Arm Pull Ups in A Single Set (42 Minutes Hanging Rest)
Feeling you might need to put in a little more work on your Pull Up technique? 6 Hacks for Better Chest to Bar Pull Ups The post 70 One Arm Pull Ups in A Single Set (42 Minutes Hanging Rest) appeared...
View ArticleWEDNESDAY WOD from Josh Bridges and the Story Behind his Favourite T Shirt
“This shirt is not a jab at Dave…Dave is friend and we asked his permission before we made this shirt. So here is the back story of it…. Dave Castro was one of my instructors in my journey to become a...
View ArticleGoal Setting and Managing Expectations in Crossfit
We all have personal expectations for what we believe we can and should achieve in the Box, on the competition floor or in life in general. These range hugely from athlete to athlete. They include...
View ArticleTestosterone & Crossfit: 5 Factors for Top Performance
Crossfit places considerable demands on the body we need to keep your levels high to be supporting those gainz! Low levels can lead to decreased performance (both gym and sexual), man boobs and the...
View Article10 Crossfit AMRAP Workouts to Increase Mental Toughness
When it comes to AMRAP workouts, mental toughness is an irreplaceable factor. The higher rep ranges that you will face will push you to your limits and the inexorable running of the clock will test...
View ArticleDiary of a Crossfit Volunteer at The Meridian Regionals
For many years the main talk of what is happening at the Games or Regionals, and also other smaller events are the Athletes. Who of course are exceptionally important however, it does not happen often...
View ArticleThe Vital Role of Intensity in Crossfit Training
Intensity in Physics refers to the power transferred per unit of area. Applied to CrossFit, it’s so much more. In CrossFit Intensity transports itself from the realm of physics to the physical output...
View ArticleTry the “Yogi Bear” Barbell Complex from Sam Briggs
Who fancies trying the “Yogi Bear” complex ? unbroken: Snatch pull High hang snatch Snatch balance Over head squat Snatch pull Low hang snatch Snatch balance Over head squat Snatch pull Full snatch...
View Article8 Sit Up Exercises to Build a Strong Core & Six Pack Abs
A strong core is essential for any athlete, six pack abs are not – but they are fun. Crossfit always puts function first, unlike bodybuilding for example, which generally prioritises aesthetics over...
View ArticleThere’s a Functional Fitness League Dropping in Germany in 2018 and it’s...
At least at some point in your functional fitness journey, you have probably overheard someone wondering why there isn’t a ‚League‘ for the functional fitness sport or asked that question yourself....
View Article4 Essential Training Tips for Crossfit Masters Athlete
Do you remember your first Crossfit experience? I do, and will never forget it. I was a young lad at the ripe ole’ age of 36. The workout was Fight Gone Bad. I was, from what I thought, in tip top...
View Article6 Types of Plank to Build Rock Solid Core Strength and Abs
So effective in its simplicity, the plank is an excellent exercise to strengthen your core. There are many great exercises to build core strength such as overhead squats, deadlifts, hollow rocks, l...
View Article8 Reasons Why Crossfit is Great Therapy
1 Hang Out with Motivated People Crossfit Boxes are full of lovely, hard working, committed people that are interested in bettering themselves, eating well and achieving goals that they set...
View ArticleImportant Vegan Energy Sources for All Crossfitters and Athletes
There’s a myth that exists that you can’t be a vegan, and expect to be strong. The two are seen as mutually exclusive. This is a falsity. While it is true that it can be harder to sustain your energy...
View Article7 Reasons Why You Should Date A CrossFit Woman
Whether you are a weekend warrior or a die hard never miss a day athlete CrossFit has left some kind of stamp on your life. And you love it. The anticipation alone of walking into a gym knowing or not...
View ArticleIn 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...
View Article5 Training Techniques to Improve your Overhead Squat
If you can’t execute a rock-solid air squat, then there’s no point in trying to progress to an overhead squat. Make sure you have a solid squat foundation first, then try a couple of OH squats with a...
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