The minute that people stop training to improve how they look and start putting emphasis on performance, they end up looking the way they want as a by-product. – John Welbourn (via Talk To Me Johnnie)
Author: Phil
Phil is the media wizard behind the brilliant FuncThat. He discovered CrossFit in 2009 and has been hooked ever since. He eagerly awaits the day CrossFit adds weight and age classes to the Games since he's confident he could dominate the 125 pound, 38 year old male division (as long as double unders aren't included).
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Fastest Rope Climb Technique: Three Methods Reviewed
Just came across a question on reddit.com regarding how to prevent injuries while doing rope climbs. It occured to me that rope climbing injuries have become substantially less common as more people have shifted to the “BUDS” rope climbing technique. There’s a great article on ITS Tactical comparing the different techniques. Link to the complete… Continue reading Fastest Rope Climb Technique: Three Methods Reviewed
News: Miss America Does CrossFit? – Huffington Post
According to the Huffington Post the new Miss America, Mallory Hagan, is a CrossFitter. Her boyfriend was quoted as saying: “She did not want to be rail-thin,” Maynard said. “She did it the right way: She did a lot of CrossFit, and she just ate a lot better.” The full article (which also states that Jason… Continue reading News: Miss America Does CrossFit? – Huffington Post
CrossFit Is For Weightlifters, Not For Runners?
Scrolling through posts on OPT’s site I came across the following tidbit regarding the perceived movement of the “sport” side of CrossFit away from being a generalist and towards a strength bias: