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CrossFit Creates Bad Girls
CrossFit likes bad girls. Hell, CrossFit creates bad girls. Pick the weight up. Throw the weight down. Swear out loud if you want to. Stand in a room with a bunch of half-naked hot bodies. Wear overpriced pants that make your ass look and feel fantastic. Sweat. Breathe heavy. Finish. Lay on the floor, exhausted,…
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Finding your ‘CrossFit’
This weather is great and perfect for working out. Other than allergies, I love springtime in Virginia. I also love ‘springtime’ in Arizona –which is where i will be heading in a few short weeks for spring break. Heat, sun and time to recharge — Warmupx2 run around bldg 1x sampson stretch 10 pass thrus…
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Components of A Successful Fitness Program
For best exercise, don’t be lonely or late Activities done in groups and early in the day seems to show the best success rates. This article is completely in line with my own experience. I work out early in the day with the same group of people — it creates a routine and a community…
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Get a Grip
Losing your grip? It could be a clue to your health Grip strength can indicate overall muscle tone and, according to one study, even suggest how long you might live. Getting a good grip on your health may mean … getting a good grip. The force you can muster when squeezing an object or a…
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Definitions of ‘fit’ and ‘fitness’ vary from person to person
Definitions of ‘fit’ and ‘fitness’ vary from person to person Think hitting a fastball or catching a touchdown pass is tough? Try settling on a definition for the term “fit.” Nowthere’s a moving target. In truth, fitness is an exceedingly slippery concept, one whose meaning varies from person to person and doesn’t rest solely on…
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Exercise does your mind & body good!
“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” by John F. Kennedy
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CrossFit WODs are never what they seem —
What a storm we had last night — pouring rain hitting the side of the house. I like the sound of falling rain and all but this was a loud storm. You just have to appreciate mother nature! Today’s workout once again seems pretty minor but oh no — it was tough and right after doing Murph.…
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Challenging Conventional Wisdom: Gary Taubes
Gary Taubes on “Why We Get Fat” Yes, Yes, Yes. Eating the crap foods creates cravings for more crap food — and you are living in a vicious cycle. That’s why I think eating a Paleo like diet is key. Cut out most carbs and eat whole, clean food — not processed – you are good to…
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Monday means Murph
Good Morning Monday. It was a tough weekend full of hard workouts and hours and hours of lawn work. There really is something to doing lawn maintenance each season so that it doesn’t all pile up — I spent over 3 hours raking and bagging leaves in my back yard and I am still not…