Month: June 2013
5 Steps To A Successful Box
CrossFit is a business. It’s super fun and changes lives, but still, it’s a business. The goal of every business is to make money. You gotta eat! I realize some people simply rent a warehouse, get their CF name and are successful overnight. However, the brand is expanding and those days are numbered. There’s a … Read more
Battle Of The Affiliate Owners
The Story of CrossFit Key Biscayne By Nestor Perez I arrived at the coffee house at 2:00pm. After looking around, I spotted a fit, well dressed guy about my age, on the phone. As I approached him, we both knew who the other was. We introduced ourselves and got down to business. Across from me sat … Read more
Olympic Weightlifting: Mastering The Jerk
Olympic Weightlifting is known for the two competition lifts at the Olympic Games: the Snatch and Clean & Jerk. However, when we consider those movements and all the assistance exercises, for the purpose of fitness and functional training, there are actually three movements to consider: the Snatch, Clean and the Jerk. Sure, people treat the … Read more
Practical Ways To Prevent Injuries
If you’re a healthy athlete, follow these practical way to prevent injuries: Listen to your Coaches. They instruct you on correct form, technique and observe any bad habits that may creep in. Don’t disregard form or try to do more weight than your body can handle. Listen to your body. If it hurts, don’t do … Read more
6 Ways To Deal With Injuries
How to train around a CrossFit injury