I started experimenting with CrossFit about four years ago. Since that time I have learned much as I continue to discover CrossFit. However, in the past year I’ve had the opportunity to train, communicate, and coach with more CrossFit athletes than I once thought existed. This has exposed me to more information than ever, andContinue reading “A Year of Learning”
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Why Chucks?
One of the most common questions asked during our Fundamentals series is “What’s up with everyone wearing Chuck Taylors?” or “Do shoes matter?” So, I decided to take a few moments to explain why shoes matter and why Chuck Taylors are a good all around choice for CrossFitting shoes. CrossFitters choose their shoes for numerousContinue reading “Why Chucks?”
CrossFit is Real
CrossFit is real. This unique quality is both the lure that attracts CrossFit converts and the glue that holds CrossFitters together to our program and each other. What in the hell am I talking about? First, our program is real because it mimics the real world. We squat, lift, press, jump, throw, catch, run, andContinue reading “CrossFit is Real”
Top Ten CrossFit Aha! Moments
Have you ever struggled with an idea or physical maneuver and then suddenly had a moment of clarity where it all makes sense? That’s what some call an Aha! moment. What follows is a list of ten Aha! moments from my short history with CrossFit. They range from the narrowly specific to the widely general.Continue reading “Top Ten CrossFit Aha! Moments”