The Train Pain: How to recover from the grind
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CrossFit. It may have sounded like a fancy new workout when it was first brought up to you by one of your “health enthusiast” friends. But only true CrossFitters know the level of discipline and seriousness it takes for you to survive the box, or at least have the determination...
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WEAKNESS IN CROSSFIT
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WEAKNESS IN CROSSFIT We all have weaknesses. Yes, even you. We all have strengths. There are things at which we excel, things we love, and things we dominate. We see them posted on the whiteboard and get excited. We have a little dance party, maybe we feel relief,...
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ELITE ATHLETES BY Amanda Stewart
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ELITE ATHLETES The CrossFit Games have come and gone. What were your thoughts? If you are anything like me, you thought “how is that possible?” We set our DVRs, we tune our satellite radio, and we glue ourselves to the television to watch elite athletes perform at the highest...
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The CrossFit Games 2016: What They Are And What to Expect
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The CrossFit Games 2016: What They Are And What to Expect The CrossFit Games started in 2007 and have grown to include 17 regions and 17 divisions. It’s a three stage process – The Open, Regionals, and The Games. Each stage has its rules as do the workouts. ...
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.5
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.5 It's a repeat! 16.5 is 14.5 and it's time to get crackin' on the last CrossFit Open workout of 2016. The WOD Life has you covered compiling all of the best tips, tricks and strategies from the best amongst the CrossFit community. THE...
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.5
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.5 The last Open workout of 2016 has been announced and 16.5 is 14.5! WORKOUT 16.5 MEN - includes Masters Men up to 54 years old 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for time of: 95-lb. thrusters Burpees WOMEN - includes Masters Women up to 54 years old 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 reps for...
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4 – RESULTS
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4 – RESULTS Week four of the 2016 CrossFit Open is now in the books with Josh Bridges (330 reps) and Julie Abildgaard (318 reps) from Copenhagen, Denmark, having the top scores for CrossFit Open Workout 16.4. Check out all of the leaderboards and winner's videos...
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.4 It's here and it's a chipper! Time to get after the fourth workout of the 2016 CrossFit Open. FROM THE CROSSFIT GAMES OFFICIAL: WORKOUT 16.4 Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 13 minutes of: 55 deadlifts 55...
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.3 – RESULTS
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2016 CROSSFIT OPEN WORKOUT 16.3 – RESULTS Sam Briggs smashed Open Workout 16.3, the seven-minute AMRAP of 10 power snatches (75 lb/55 lb) and 3 bar muscle-ups, and Kyle Frankenfeld and Andrey Ganin tied with the top Men's scores. Check out the leaders and video's below! SAM BRIGGS...
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.3
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TIPS AND TRICKS FOR 16.3 So you are looking for some tips and tricks to dominate 16.3? The WOD Life have you covered compiling all of the best tips, tricks and strategies from the best amongst the CrossFit community. THE WORKOUT? TOP 5 TIPS...
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Bar Muscle Up Progression Video Tutorials – Freestyle Connection
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Bar Muscle Up Progression Video Tutorials - Freestyle Connection Gymnastics guru Carl Paoli with Freestyle Connection shows us 3 bar muscle up progressions that will help you through CrossFit Open workout 16.3. Check them out below: Pt. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObtovY6AQso Freestyle Connection Pt 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMZMk7S2oTw Freestyle Connection...
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The Strength in Starting Over – Again
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The Strength in Starting Over - Again This is a story about my friend Michelle. Michelle was a student of mine who after graduation and years of similar athletic involvement became my good friend. For a variety of reasons, probably not too different from many others, she found...
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