Archive: Fitness

“Cindy” AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) in 20 minutes as you can of: 5 Pull-ups 10 Push-ups 15 Air Squats (no weight) This workout is considered a baseline workout and one of the original CrossFit “girl” workouts. Around the gym this can be referred to as “the Cindy workout” or “Cindy WOD”. Cindy is... Read More

Check out the questions, reviews, comparisons and videos on jump ropes and speed ropes for CrossFit workouts and you be the judge which one is best for you. Question: What type of jump rope do you want for CrossFit workouts? A speed rope is best if your looking to perform double unders. If you working... Read More

Check out the reviews, videos and comparisons for the Inzer knee sleeves vs Rehband and you be the judge which one you want for your legs. You see them worn at The Games, during competitions and in the box. Rehband Knee Sleeves are on every Oly lifter’s list of gym gear. Traditionally, they have been worn to... Read More

Elyse Umeda CrossFit Elite Athlete Profile Name: Elyse Umeda Region: Northern California Team:CrossFit 808 Affiliate:CrossFit 808 Age:33 Height:5’3″ Weight:125 lb Video – Elyse Umeda CrossFit 2011 Check out Reebok Men’s Crossfit Nano 8.0 Flexweave Cross Trainer @ Amazon.com Elyse Umeda CrossFit Benchmark workouts Fran — Helen — Grace — Filthy 50 — Fight Gone Bad... Read More

Pat Barber CrossFit Elite Athlete Profile Region:Northern California Team:NorCal CrossFit Affiliate:NorCal Age:32 Height:5’7″ Weight:175 lb Video: Pat Barber CrossFit Check out Reebok Crossfit Nano 8.0 Flexweave Cross Trainer @ Amazon.com BENCHMARKS WORKOUTS Fran 2:15 Helen 7:21 Grace 1:47 Filthy 50 17:27 Fight Gone Bad 465 Sprint 400m 0:59 Run 5k 21:24 Check out ZFOsports 40LBs... Read More

Pose Running is a more efficient way to run than the standard heel strike method we’re all familiar with and used to. Pose running, because of its efficiency, can not only help you improve your running time, but also reduce the risk of injury. It minimizes joint impact, and aims to reduce the muscular contribution... Read More

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Check out the reviews and video for the Title platinum gym timer and you decide if it is good enough for your garage gym. The TITLE Platinum Professional Fight & Gym Timer is great for a MMA fight club or CrossFit gym. It has a large 4″ display for optimal visibility. Four adjustable volume settings from silent... Read More

By Jeff Grant and Brad McLeod In a day and age where many road races as short as 5KM hand out finisher medals and t-shirts to every participant, there stands a brutal trail running race—the Barkley Marathons in Tennessee—where in some years there’s not a single medal given, as there’s not a single finisher even... 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

Are you needing to take care of your body better? Why should you foam roll? It breaks up scar tissue and lengthens the muscle. This is good news if you want to help repair your body and be durable for the long haul. Check out this list of the best foam rollers along with videos... Read More

Kristan Clever CrossFit Athlete Profile STATISTICS Age 41 (born 1982) Weight 133 Height 5′ 2″ From Torrance, CA Current Residence Los Angeles, CA Began Crossfit May 2007 CrossFit Affiliate: Valley CrossFit Note: Her name is mistakenly spelled “Kristin” by some – but it is listed as “Kristan” in the CrossFit Games roster. Weightlifting Stats Squat... Read More

Check out the reviews and videos for the Quest Nutrition protein bars and you decide if they are good enough for your next workout. Quest Nutrition protein bar review by Barb: I was told by a coach (who trains Crossfit) who’s very health consiencious that these are the best bars out there if you want... Read More

Participation in boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA) training can be some of the most demanding activities for your body. Experienced fighters realize that their success is determined on the amount of intensity that is put forth during training – and how quickly they can recover from those training bouts. Proper nutrition and sports supplements... Read More