Month: February 2016
4 Exercises You’re Not Doing; But Should Be
CrossFit is flush with movements, drills and endless variations that help keep our workouts exciting and our bodies constantly adapting to new stimuli. There are, of course, the usual suspects that crop up in our workouts more often than not, such as thrusters, pull-ups and kettlebell swings. But within the extensive catalogue of accessory exercises—which … Read more
CrossFit Open 16.1 Recap and Tips
The 2016 CrossFit Games season kicked off last night with the announcement of 16.1 at NorCal CrossFit in Santa Clara, California. In fact, Dave Castro (Director of the CrossFit Games), who normally accompanies the athletes at the live announcement in person, provided the details of the workout via video link from CrossFit Jotun in Buenos … Read more
Predicting Open Workout 16.1
The Open is back. Without respect for your schedule, for your preparation, for your fears, trepidation, or your excitement, the first qualifying stage of the 2016 CrossFit Games is upon us. In just a few hours, Dave Castro, Director of the CrossFit Games, will announce the details of the first Open workout at NorCal CrossFit, … Read more
The American Kettlebell Swing vs the Russian Kettebell Swing: Both Sides of the Debate
Russian Kettlebell swing: Athlete performs a swing where the bell finishes in line with the torso or eye level. American Kettlebell swing: Athlete performs a swing where the bell goes overhead, with the athlete’s arms straight and the bottom of the bell pointing straight towards the ceiling. There has been a long-running debate in the … Read more
The 2016 CrossFit Open—How to Do It and Make It a Success
It’s Open season and registration for the 2016 Open is live and waiting for you. Ever since the Open was introduced in 2011, athletes from around the world have registered to compete in this first qualifying phase of the CrossFit Games season, and in 2016, athletes have more opportunities than ever to take part. Here’s … Read more