Forum: Injuries
09-21-2012, 10:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,055
Recommendation for a hand surgeon - DC/MD/VA
Does anyone have recommendations for a hand/wrist specialist in the DC area?
I am dealing with recurring issues from a 4 corner fusion surgery I underwent in 2007 and the original surgeon is no...
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Forum: Equipment
06-07-2012, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,274
Homemade freestanding pull-up rig
I know this has been posted many times but I wanted to get feedback from others who have made a similar setup.
Materials:
I used 1" black steel piping all around.
(2) 60" pipes
(2) 30" pipes...
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Forum: Injuries
06-02-2011, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,047
Pulled hamstring - still lift?
I pulled my hamstring pretty bad doing sprints last night. Will doing upper body lifts (bench, weighted pullups, shoulder press) tonight hinder my recovery? In this case should I just let my entire...
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Forum: Nutrition
05-12-2011, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,040
Re: How do you like your oats?
Lots of raisins and cinnamon. Or Vermont maple syrup.
Microwaving it with a banana until it turns to mush is awesome as well.
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Forum: Equipment
05-04-2011, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,528
Squat rack
Has anyone found a solid squat rack with some sort of safety bars (or power rack for less than $300?
Something similar to this would work for the space I have:...
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Forum: Equipment
04-28-2011, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,442
Re: Home Depot - mats
I'll just drive the extra distance and pick up the horse stall mats. There is a tractor supply store not too far from me. Thanks for the input.
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Forum: Equipment
04-28-2011, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,442
Home Depot - mats
Has anyone purchased these mats for their home gym?
http://www.homedepot.com/Flooring-Garage-Flooring/h_d1/N-5yc1vZb97t/R-202019834/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
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Forum: Equipment
04-20-2011, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,678
Re: Tires
Look for a local tractor supply store or put a wanted ad on Craigslist.
Most people will be thrilled to have you haul one of these away for them.
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Forum: Nutrition
04-19-2011, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 14,144
Re: Nitrate free bacon
I know its not quite the same but Costco has huge packs of uncured Canadian bacon...great fried with a bunch of eggs.
IMO the best tasting bacon is the maple flavor at Whole Food..I forget the...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-14-2011, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,891
Re: Vitamin D/Cholesterol results
Thanks for all of your replies. Since its getting nicer out now I'll just start eating lunch outside every day/walking for 20 minutes.
As a follow-up are there any real noticeable side effects of...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-14-2011, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,891
Vitamin D/Cholesterol results
I've been paleo for a while now, no dairy. I had a physical last week and the doctor was concerned that I may be vitamin D deficient, he was right:
081950 - Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy
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Forum: Nutrition
04-14-2011, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 22,698
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Forum: Injuries
04-13-2011, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,951
Concussion, take off how long?
I received a minor concussion with loss of consciouness during a rugby match on Sunday. I had a CT scan and the doctor said it was just minor. I had headaches up until yesterday, today I feel back to...
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Forum: Equipment
04-12-2011, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,342
Re: Concept 2 seat "clicking".
If cleaning doesn't improve the problem it may be the bearings inside the rollers or the rollers themselves. They can be replaced for very cheap. I believe people have purchased the bearings on Ebay...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-09-2011, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 77,296
Re: Can't Lose Belly Fat
Cut out the drinking for a period of time and see if that changes anything. Also make sure your drinking plenty of water.
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Forum: Equipment
04-09-2011, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,754
Re: Bumper Plate Decision
Has anyone purchased this specific set?
I'd like to get these bumpers and add some 25 and 10 lb iron plates. I'm assuming there wouldn't be any problem dropping these bumpers over head with iron...
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Forum: Stuff and Nonsense
04-05-2011, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 7,554
Views: 2,918,730
Re: Seen at the globo yesterday
Me doing clean and jerk + snatches
Two guys working out together doing half ROM squats on the smith machine with about 185 lbs and spotting eachother on every rep. Then showing eachother their abs...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
04-02-2011, 05:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,217
Crossfitters in northern Spain
Anyone out there doing crossfit in Basque Country (Pais Vasco)? I'll be in San Sebastian for a while this summer and want to get some workouts in.
I saw there are affiliates in Zaragoza and Madrid...
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Forum: Starting
04-02-2011, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,966
Re: Wife and Crossfit
If shes just intimidated by CF and isn't big into exercise why not start her out with something she'll enjoy and ease her into it? Pushing too hard at first won't do either of you any good.
I...
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Forum: Nutrition
04-02-2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,419
Re: Fish Oil and Heartburn
I get heartburn pretty easily and haven't had a problem with Carlson's lemon flavor. No fish burps either.
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Forum: Starting
04-02-2011, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,625
Re: 6 weeks to get in optimal shape - help please
Add in some sprint work. Find a soccer field and do sets up 50m and 100m sprints. Find a hill or steep staircase and do sprints. Doing this a few days a week along with WODs was the best way for me...
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Forum: Equipment
04-02-2011, 04:51 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 11,429
Scrum sled
I know this is off topic but I know there are many rugby players on these boards so I figured I'd give it a shot.
Does anyone have plans to build a sled similar to this one here:...
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Forum: Nutrition
03-21-2011, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,399
Re: Snacks for kids class
May be difficult to get parents of these kids who are unfamilar with Paleo to buy in to their kids eating beef jerky, hardboiled eggs, etc. in class.
I'd suggest dried fruit, veggie sticks, fresh...
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Forum: Exercises
03-18-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,515
Stairs/Hills/Parachutes for speed
I'd like some suggestions on the most efficient speed training method. I am trying to get back into rugby shape (to play open side flanker) and am having trouble getting my speed back up. I need to...
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Forum: Nutrition
03-18-2011, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,118
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