CrossFit Kids in the Wall Street Journal: “Cross-Training Even Before Puberty”

The Wall Street Journal put together a positive piece on CrossFit Kids. The article touches on the growth of CrossFit, the genesis of CrossFit Kids, and the relative safety of the program. On a recent cold weekday afternoon, seven children bounced into Israel Gonzalez’s Brooklyn gym shortly after school, ready to jump, somersault and do… Continue reading CrossFit Kids in the Wall Street Journal: “Cross-Training Even Before Puberty”

Sirloin Samurai Sword: Taking Your Steak Eating To The Next Level

I’ve got four carnivorous paleo eating kids so I’ve definitely had to defend my piece of tri-tip against trespassers. We take our beef pretty seriously but this, this takes it to a whole new level. Imagine your friends jealousy as you sit down to eat at your local steakhouse and you suavely pull a leather… Continue reading Sirloin Samurai Sword: Taking Your Steak Eating To The Next Level

Vitamin D Absorbtion, Location, and Skin Color

Apparently, my ancestors were from Greenland… (And a reminder that most of us are probably low on vitamin D.) explore-blog: The twin role played by the skin – protection from excessive UV radiation and absorption of enough sunlight to trigger the production of vitamin D – means that people living in the lower latitudes, close… Continue reading Vitamin D Absorbtion, Location, and Skin Color

Chris Spealler: What Am I Going To Do With All This Fitness?

The CrossFit Media staff put together a funny little vid on the “retired” Chris Spealler. Looks like the only way to watch it is to head over to their site though. (But I made it look like it’s here on FuncThat by taking a screen shot. Sneaky right?) In case my trickery was more than… Continue reading Chris Spealler: What Am I Going To Do With All This Fitness?