Archive: Crossfit Training

As athletes – we all have goals. Some are more defined than others.  Some are bigger than others.  Some athletes have a method of reaching their goals in far faster time than others. If you click on any link we may get a commission from Amazon.com which helps keep gas in the truck and the... Read More

Tips to Improve Your Mile Run Time: We get this question every week: “Coach, how do I improve my mile run time?” You may be trying to get better for the next local 5k run. Or you might be considering the Special Forces. We got you. The following are some of the tried and tested... Read More

Taking care of your hands is essential for any functional fitness or CrossFit athlete aiming for optimal performance and comfort during training. The rigors of high-intensity workouts involving barbell lifts, pull-ups, and gripping various equipment can take a toll on your hands, leading to calluses, blisters, or even tears. In this article, we’ll explore effective... Read More

Jumping rope is one of the easiest ways to build up and train your cardiovascular system.  Even on a cold rainy day – you can break out a basic jump rope in your garage or basement or spare bedroom and get a great workout. If you click on any link we may get a commission from... Read More

Check out this list of CrossFit Double Under Workouts. If you click on any link we may get a commission from Amazon.com which helps keep gas in the truck and the lights turned on. So if you want to help a disabled veteran – click the link and buy your toilet paper in bulk. Double... Read More

Working out with a jump rope is one of the best ways to build up cardio strength. All you need is a little bit of space and a jump rope and your ready to go. The question we get asked all the time is “How to measure a jump rope for your height?”. This article... Read More

Kettlebells are the bomb for a great workout. Kettlebells will burn calories by the truck load and get your heart rate up in the triple digits. If improving cardiovascular fitness is your bag then hold on tight and build your core strength and muscular endurance. Kettlebells also improve awareness of your body, coordination and posture.... Read More

Just received a question on “how do I use a lacrosse ball to improve my mobility?”. And “Why do athletes use two lacrosse balls instead of one for mobility?”. Good questions – here are a few tips to get your started on improving your mobility and helping your muscles recover and stay healthy. This method... Read More

Check out these Concept 2 (C2) Advanced Rowing Tips, advice and videos. Tip #1. Plan your workouts in advance but be willing to adjust depending on how you are feeling. Feeling great? Go for it in time or intensity. Feeling stressed out and tired? Make the workout relief. Cover the monitor, turn on the radio... Read More

The cornerstone of any top CrossFit athlete is their core strength. Without it you can have all the speed in the world but are doomed to fail without a strong core. As the saying goes “Strong Core – Strong Body”. If you click on any link we may get a commission from Amazon.com which helps... Read More

The workout Helen is used in CrossFit as a benchmark workout and a test of overall fitness. This is a simple workout as it doesn’t take much gear and you can do anywhere (even on the back of a ship if needed). There are no excuses not to try the workout “Helen”. Check out these... Read More

When CrossFit first emerged – it was known for the “Girls” workouts named Angie, Cindy, Fran, and Helen. The new CrossFit Girls have burst on the scene and they are real beauties. Introducing This month we introducing Isabel, Jackie, Karen, Linda, Mary, and Nancy. You will certainly be seeing them in the CrossFit lineup at... Read More

SGPT: Tell us about yourself. SS: Name is Steve Shobert. Hail from Los Angeles, CA. Currently an infantryman in the Army stationed at Ft Bragg, NC. SGPT: Did you have any athletic background growing up? SS: Played every sport since I was a kid. Only thing that I stuck with was weightlifting and general fitness,... Read More

It has been said before that the last unexplored frontier of CrossFit is the mental game.  Greg Glassman has spoken on this subject and several within the CrossFit community have embraced this idea as a method to boost one’s own abilities.  Greg Amundsen  – one of the original “Firebreather” in CrossFit is a walking, breathing... Read More