Forum: Fitness
10-12-2008, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,035
Re: crossfit with a herniated disk
I am definately not an expert so would try not to offer advice but having been in the situation feel I can offer my experience of the injury. The only thing I recommend is getting the injury looked...
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Forum: Fitness
10-10-2008, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,035
Re: crossfit with a herniated disk
I am currently receiving treatment for/recovering from a herniated disk and would strongly advise anyone suffering from it to seek specialist help. The first time it happened to me I just rested and...
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Forum: Fitness
12-19-2007, 06:56 AM
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Replies: 76
Views: 10,517
Re: Are you self righteous?
I don't think I'm self righteous but I have started to be a little bit judgemental while in the gym.
I don't believe that I'm looking down on others, I think its just the fact that I know I wasted a...
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Forum: Starting
12-19-2007, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,372
Re: Chest Exercises
My chest is more pumped looking than ever and my max bench higher than ever since starting crossfit. Definately more so than when I was doing BB type chest exercises.
If you want to develop your...
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Forum: Starting
12-19-2007, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 4,032
Re: First crossfit day...met a lady named Fran
Fran was one of my first CF workouts when I started and even a scaled version had me feeling like pukin. Hang in there though, its amazing how quick the body adapts under crossfit. I'm now doing...
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Forum: Starting
12-15-2007, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 18,027
Re: The Crossfitter "Physique"
I just have to say that I have the best physique I have ever had and see improvements constantly. This is only my second month into crossfit and I am truly amazed by the changes in appearance,...
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Forum: CrossPit
12-14-2007, 05:22 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 7,036
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Forum: Exercises
12-14-2007, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,527
Re: Wall-sits
my kickboxing coach has us do wall sits as a rest in between sets of air squats. Talk about feeling the burn :smiley_ev
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Forum: Stuff and Nonsense
12-13-2007, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,347
Re: Career Advice
Great thread guys. I'm going through the whole what next step in my career (at 30: where'd it all go).
Anyway I feel I want to do something more fulfilling. Always wanted to join the forces,...
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Forum: Nutrition
12-08-2007, 06:10 AM
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Replies: 552
Views: 196,335
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Forum: Nutrition
12-05-2007, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,874
Re: Getting off of sugar
I find it hard with the junk food cravings too so I have made a deal with myself... on days when I'm training (3 days on 1 off) I eat clean then on rest days I can cheat a little. I find it is much...
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Forum: Workout of the Day
12-05-2007, 07:01 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Re: Second Michael and feeling proud
Yeah, I've been doin crossfit for just over a month now and last months Michael was my first. Feel that I'm starting to get the speed back in my legs after not running for a while.
I think that I...
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Forum: Workout of the Day
12-04-2007, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
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Forum: CrossPit
11-26-2007, 10:40 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 4,004
Re: Mayweather vs. Hatton
i've found that crossfit, along with my normal kickboxing training, has brung my conditioning on in leaps and bounds in such a short space of time. a lot of boxing coaches tend to speak negatively...
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Forum: Exercises
11-26-2007, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,433
Re: Iron Maven on CF Oly technique
excellent video, wish my technique was as good!! i'm learning the o lifts at the minute and lifting really light to try and get the technique down. flexibility is still an issue but i'm working on...
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Forum: CrossPit
11-24-2007, 08:20 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 18,079
Re: Fighters roll call
currently training in Muay Thai, but considering expanding that to include some Bjj as well. Used to box as a kid also.
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Forum: CrossPit
11-24-2007, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,369
Re: Matt Serra out of commission.
I am gutted for Serra cos I really like him as a fighter, but on a selfish note I am in vegas that week and wasn't sure if I could stump up enough cash for good seats at the fight. I needn't worry...
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Forum: Starting
11-22-2007, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,813
Re: Hello from Northern Ireland
i've started using the zone too, but i find myself continuously hungry. i keep gettin cravings like some sort of junk food junkie. i'm pushing myself to soldier on with the diet because i do feel...
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Forum: Starting
11-22-2007, 10:25 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,813
Re: Hello from Northern Ireland
hey Eugene, good to see a fellow 'norn irish' crosfitter on here. how long have you been doin crossfit? how are u finding it?
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Forum: Exercises
11-21-2007, 03:34 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,499
Re: weighted pull ups
thanks guys, i'm gonna craft myself a belt and test it out. i'll let you know how it goes!
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Forum: Exercises
11-21-2007, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,499
Re: weighted pull ups
excellent Tom thanks! i have similar belts from kickboxing that i can use. i never even thought about a home made belt device, d'oh
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Forum: Exercises
11-21-2007, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,499
weighted pull ups
does anyone have any advice on the best way to do weighted pull ups? would it be better to hold a dumbell between my legs and move from a box onto the bar, or put some plates in a rucksack on my...
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Forum: Workout of the Day
11-21-2007, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,090
Re: First "Helen" results
don't be so worried, i did my first helen tonight in 15'11, so your time seems pretty good to me.
tho maybe if i hadn't been playin with my new rings before doing the wod i would've been quicker, ah...
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Forum: Starting
11-21-2007, 01:08 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,813
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Forum: Exercises
11-21-2007, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,163
Re: Ring Strength DVD
there is some good ring training advice on http://www.powerathletesmag.com/ wfs
theres a particular article on there which looks at developing the muscle up which is really good. just look in the...
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