Forum: Fitness
05-01-2018, 02:03 PM
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Replies: 3
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Chasing Excellence- quick question
I'm about half way through this book so far and really enjoy it. There is one question I have, though, that I have always wondered about. In the book, Bergeron mentions how Mat Fraser wasn't great at...
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2017, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,303
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2017, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,303
Rower, good deal?
https://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/spo/6202139427.html
I know nothing about these, do they have a lot that could break down? I don't compete so I can use a timer on my phone. Just want to be able...
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Forum: Fitness
04-19-2016, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 25,711
fitness for a 3 yr old. just keep them outside?
our son just turned 3, i have a garage gym and have loved that he has been able to watch me and mimmicks the movements i do. im more of a 531 / sprints and sled drag kinda person over xfit, but it...
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2015, 12:47 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,395
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2015, 08:52 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,395
Re: garage ceiling trusses and oly ring mount?
that article was about drilling into joists, though, which everything says is fine to drill into. not to mention, i have no clue how he was able to fit his drill all the way through that tiny hole,...
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2015, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,395
Re: garage ceiling trusses and oly ring mount?
so i just spoke with a construction worker who was working on the same model as our house (new community) and he seemed to believe it wouldnt be a problem drilling into the trusses, but i am also not...
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Forum: Equipment
06-29-2015, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 6,395
garage ceiling trusses and oly ring mount?
So my plan was to drill into our garage ceiling and install olympic rings...thank goodness I didn't just go out and do it right away after watching video instructions on how to do it, as they leave...
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Forum: Fitness
06-19-2014, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 19,085
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Forum: Equipment
02-24-2014, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,635
Did I put this "floss" band on too tight?
Basically I bought a 29x2.3 inner tube, cut it in half, and used it starting yesterday on my elbow. However, the 3rd time using it and taking it through the ROM, a split was created in the band when...
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Forum: Injuries
02-19-2014, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,519
Elbow pain getting bad when doing any press
Okay so basically, I'm not really a crossfitter. More of a 5/3/1 just training for life type person. That said I know you guys seem to know or be on the forefront of mobility and injury recovery, so...
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Forum: Fitness
07-10-2013, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,994
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2013, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,119
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2013, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,119
ok, what size inov-8's should I get?
Ok so I'm getting all into this. I bit the bullet and purchased the oly lifters. Now I'd like to get some inov-8's for my wife and i. I'm just not sure what size to get for us.
If it helps, I wear...
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2013, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,049
Re: Explain why I need oly shoes again?
well i just tried some on at a nearby store, and while they were a half size too big, i don't think i would have bought them anyways. when i went into a full squat, then again with just bare feet, i...
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2013, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,028
Re: new shoes for my wife?
but how about them holding up over 3 years? theyre still in tact, but i'm wondering if they are shot w/ out enough protection for her anymore. that said, i know the whole purpose is for them to be...
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2013, 11:30 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,028
new shoes for my wife?
my wife has had a pair of the New Balance Minimus shoes for the last three years. she has used them a lot and I want to get her new shoes but she says hers are fine. since these are minimalist shoes...
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Forum: Equipment
07-09-2013, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,049
Explain why I need oly shoes again?
Ok, I guess I understand why, as they put your body in a better position for squatting and such, and help your feet from moving "across" I guess is the word (I did experience this when lifting heavy...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
07-07-2013, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,188
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Forum: Digital Coaching
07-07-2013, 08:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,188
oh sq / muscle up practice. critique, please
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8olwxPkwTs&feature=youtube_gdata
wanted to get some oh sq and mu practice in yesterday afternoon. couple things i'm wondering...
1) i notice a weird dip in my...
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Forum: Equipment
07-07-2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 9,319
speed ball jump ropes...worth it?
http://www.jumpnrope.com/speedballs.htm
i feel like these could be home made. does anyone have experience with these or see them as something beneficial? i'm sucking at jump rope, and wondering if...
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Forum: Exercises
07-07-2013, 08:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,069
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Forum: Exercises
07-07-2013, 07:26 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,069
is my jump rope too advanced, or do i just suck?
http://www.maverickathleticcompany.com/shop/131-jump-ropes/195-ultra-speed-cable-jump-ropes
that's the jump rope i have. it was sent to me for free because a few yrs ago the shipment i ordered ran...
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Forum: Workout of the Day
07-07-2013, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,905
Re: doing my first fran today
Thanks for the honest comments. Yeah, at first when I watched it I was thinking wow, it sure felt like I was going higher w/ my barbell push than that! lol. Time to go back for something to work on :)
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Forum: Fitness
07-06-2013, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 8,204
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