Forum: Equipment
05-25-2012, 11:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,857
Re: Back Pack Sand Bag for squats
You should check out this training tool that is actually a training sandbag with integrated backpack. You can use it for strength and power movments and wear it like a weight vest for resisted...
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Forum: Community
01-08-2010, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 8,605
Re: Blatant rip off?
Jay,
Just for your information I used to be a Crossfit Affiliate up until July 2009. I no longer am because i am not big into Barbells (Most Calls I got wanted Barbell training). It is not really...
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Forum: Equipment
05-23-2009, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,859
Re: Homemade kettle bells
If it comes down to having to hand make a Kettlebell why not just use dumbbells? They are much cheaper and you can do most of the things a Kettlebell can do.
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Forum: Equipment
05-23-2009, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,859
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
05-08-2009, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 7,846
Re: How Important is Appearance in Training
If you are selling a strictly performance oriented program then looking good is less important if your performance is off the chart.
That said, you will be more respected by people who just meet...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-16-2009, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,429
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Forum: Nutrition
04-13-2009, 01:55 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 48,968
Re: The BBQ Thread
I guess the next question is should I start off by using lump charcoal mixed with the wood or should I shoot for a fire in the firebox using the wood only in the beginning? Then add lump Charcoal as...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-13-2009, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 174
Views: 48,968
Re: The BBQ Thread
Thanks for the great advice.
As for #3: I was speaking about the tint of the meat inside. The outside looked like bark but when I cut into it it had a pinkish tint. It was not grayish like...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-13-2009, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 174
Views: 48,968
Re: The BBQ Thread
Great thread!
I need some advice from experienced smokers.
I just bought a smoker...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
04-11-2009, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,146
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Forum: Stuff and Nonsense
04-10-2009, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 88
Views: 14,052
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Forum: Community
04-09-2009, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,893
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Forum: Community
04-09-2009, 11:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,893
Re: just a few thoughts
CF and similar styles of training have one purpose and one purpose only......increasing athletic capability across the board (strength, speed, power, endurance).
Athletes, military, public...
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Forum: Health and Medical Issues
03-31-2009, 08:24 AM
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Replies: 45
Views: 16,098
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-30-2009, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 44
Views: 21,247
Re: Training without affiliating
Mike,
Level 1 Cert is worth it if you are interested in learning proper technique on the 9 fundamental exercises, CrossFit Programming, Etc.
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Forum: Starting
03-30-2009, 01:31 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,531
Re: Starting with friends
I love Rosstraining.
Crossfit is perfect if scaled. You can get some light dumbbells off of Craigslist and practice the lifts as outlined in Rosstraining.com Infinite Intensity book. He outlines...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-27-2009, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,274
Re: Conditional Use Permit?
What are they asking for in terms of fees? Out where I live they are asking $2500 for the permit. Not even sure if that is refundable if you get denied.
Any tips on helping the parking situation...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-27-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,713
Re: puzzle mats
Don't know about those exact ones but I used some in my garage that I got at local sports store. I nearly ripped my groin out when I was kickboxing because the mat came apart and made me do the...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
03-23-2009, 12:59 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,499
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Forum: Injuries
03-20-2009, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 6,299
Re: Shin Splints; recovery stretches/exercises?
Always start by looking at the shoes you are wearing. 90% of the problems I have come across with clients were fixed by purchasing shoes that properly support their foot.
Also, to strengthen the...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-19-2009, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 38,824
Re: Pullup bars using threaded galvanized pipe
I don't recommend using threaded pipe, especially if you are getting paid to train people who are using it. over time IT WILL BREAK at the threads.
If you are doing it for yourself then the risk...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-17-2009, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,213
Re: Is the A.C.E Cert worth it?
I Have NASM (Recommended), ISSA, NESTA, Crossfit L1.
NASM will give you a good foundation on the basics. They also address special populations.
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-11-2009, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 38,824
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-11-2009, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 38,824
Re: Pullup bars using threaded galvanized pipe
Mine was a free standing pull up system using galvanized.
That also happened to me while doing Pull-ups with a 70#KB dangling. I heard a click and the bar started to skew. I actually think having...
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Forum: Equipment
03-08-2009, 03:07 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 19,117
Re: Hardware for outdoor pull up and Swing set
Does anyone know if it would be possible to build a rectangle freestanding pull-up bar system out of Speed Rail. I am not sure if Speed rail is too light or not. It would be easy to design and build...
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