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Forum: Starting 05-01-2013, 02:44 AM

Replies: 12 Looking to get started with Crossfit Views: 3,453 Posted By Igor Torfs Re: Looking to get started with Crossfit Hey Michael You have a lot of courage to be so open. Additionally, I admire your determination to change things in your life. I think CF is a very good choice. Be patient with yourself & have...

Forum: Workout of the Day 05-10-2006, 05:11 AM

Replies: 4 "Jump Around" Views: 2,687 Posted By Igor Torfs Bill Why don't you try playing... Bill Why don't you try playing beachvolleyball occasionally to improve your jumping? PS. keep posting, you're an inspiration Igor (Belgian volleyplayer, doing crossfit and...

Forum: Fitness 03-25-2006, 06:25 AM

Replies: 14 100m/400m sprint times Views: 9,685 Posted By Igor Torfs Very good! Very good!

Forum: Nutrition 03-12-2006, 01:57 PM

Replies: 1 Question about cup measurement Views: 2,457 Posted By Igor Torfs Question about the zone and pasta ... . A... Question about the zone and pasta ... . A cup of pasta, is that 240 grams? Thanks in advance

Forum: Equipment 03-11-2006, 12:59 PM

Replies: 5 Where to find kettlebels in Europe/Holland Views: 2,334 Posted By Igor Torfs Hallo, Johan Ik ben zelf van Antwerpen en ben... Hallo, Johan Ik ben zelf van Antwerpen en ben heel tevreden met de kettlebells die ik gekocht heb bij www.k3k.de (http://www.k3k.de). Kwaliteit is heel goed, prijs is niet te hoog! Groetjes ...

Forum: Exercises 03-05-2006, 06:59 AM

Replies: 3 One legged squat translation Views: 2,003 Posted By Igor Torfs This question is already been answered on the... This question is already been answered on the Dragondoor forum, and think even multiple times. It was something along these lines: when building up pistols, at returning to Back Squats, your max...

Forum: Nutrition 09-19-2005, 01:45 PM

Replies: 3 Pre-Made Protein/Nutrient Shakes Views: 4,041 Posted By Igor Torfs A half liter semi-skimmed milk is a perfect two... A half liter semi-skimmed milk is a perfect two block zone snack. I know milk is not recommended, but if you're active, it's not zuch a bad thing. The old school strongman like Hackenschmidt...

Forum: Fitness 09-12-2005, 11:47 AM

Replies: 18 Kettlebells and barbells for Fran in specific and thrusters in general Views: 5,707 Posted By Igor Torfs Has anybody an idea when the archive pages are... Has anybody an idea when the archive pages are going to be updated, please? Thanks in advance and kind regards!

Forum: Fitness 08-08-2005, 05:46 AM

Replies: 14 Qu for Robb on "Optimum Body Weight" Views: 3,497 Posted By Igor Torfs Most high level competitive volleyball players... Most high level competitive volleyball players weigh 90 to 105 kg. I believe it depends on the sport.

Forum: Starting 06-17-2005, 02:52 PM

Replies: 1 My first experiences with CrossFit are positive ... Views: 2,571 Posted By Igor Torfs I was impressed when reading the strong... I was impressed when reading the strong performances of Matt G. In his muscle up video he looks like a very balanced athlete. When I read Art De Vany's "Evolutionary Fitness", I decided to try...

Forum: Fitness 05-31-2005, 01:59 PM

Replies: 10 Does "extra" muscle mass put strain on the heart? Views: 16,247 Posted By Igor Torfs I read that according to a study, people that... I read that according to a study, people that lived the longest had a BMI of 25, provided that it is carried on an athletic, muscled frame. That comes pretty close to CF studs, isn't it? (I read it...

Forum: Exercises 01-03-2005, 09:17 AM

Replies: 5 Door chins Views: 2,376 Posted By Igor Torfs I also do a lot of door pullups, following the... I also do a lot of door pullups, following the Naked Warrior workout (= GTG'ing pistols, one arm pushups and door pullups). I'd say they're only a bit more difficult, at the end of the day it's...

Forum: Nutrition 05-14-2004, 08:12 AM

Replies: 15 Why aren't peanuts ranked in the protein block list? Views: 3,908 Posted By Igor Torfs For myself, when I use peanut butter (PB) in... For myself, when I use peanut butter (PB) in combination with egg whites or cheese, I do count protein in PB as protein blocks. (Remember that PB was brought on the market in the 20's as protein...

Forum: Nutrition 05-03-2004, 01:08 PM

Replies: 5 Need help with measurements Views: 2,245 Posted By Igor Torfs 1 oz. = 30 grams 1 cup = 250 ml = more or less... 1 oz. = 30 grams 1 cup = 250 ml = more or less 250 grams

Forum: Nutrition 05-03-2004, 01:06 PM

Replies: 15 Why aren't peanuts ranked in the protein block list? Views: 3,908 Posted By Igor Torfs OK, I think that's a fair reason, but I want to... OK, I think that's a fair reason, but I want to highlight that Clarence Bass rates peanut butter very high as a protein source. Read http://www.cbass.com/Peanutbutter.htm, an article that...

Forum: Nutrition 05-03-2004, 11:51 AM

Replies: 15 Why aren't peanuts ranked in the protein block list? Views: 3,908 Posted By Igor Torfs Why aren't peanuts & peanut butter only ranked in... Why aren't peanuts & peanut butter only ranked in the fat block list? And not in the protein block list? I mean I find a very tasty and nutritient/protein dense kind of food, that I eat...

Forum: Equipment 08-20-2003, 03:04 PM

Replies: 0 Interval stopwatch SO52 - Seiko stops production Views: 5,137 Posted By Igor Torfs A few months ago, Crossfit propagated the use of... A few months ago, Crossfit propagated the use of the Seiko SO52 stopwatch as an ideal interval stopwatch. I heard today at the mall that Seiko stopped manufacturing these. I informed myself and it...

Forum: Workout of the Day 06-21-2003, 04:49 AM

Replies: 11 Wod 20.06.03 Views: 3,053 Posted By Igor Torfs I tried Tabata squat thrusts yesterday ... ... I tried Tabata squat thrusts yesterday ... Result: breathing very hard!

Forum: Exercises 05-06-2003, 01:58 AM

Replies: 28 One arm dumbbell snatches Views: 11,956 Posted By Igor Torfs Dan Thanks for the pointers. I currently... Dan Thanks for the pointers. I currently have a long barbel with weights upto my bodyweight and am experimenting with the OLifts on my own. The discussion above convinced of the OL benefits...

Forum: Exercises 04-30-2003, 06:06 AM

Replies: 28 One arm dumbbell snatches Views: 11,956 Posted By Igor Torfs Some questions: "3. Capoeira and... Some questions: "3. Capoeira and kettlebelling are moderately valuable foundations for developing elite fitness" In my very humble opinion, KBing can bring a weak athlete to the status of...

Forum: Fitness 04-14-2003, 02:22 PM

Replies: 10 Crossfit and Bodybuilding? Views: 7,276 Posted By Igor Torfs Are one arm pushups as valuable as dips? Out of... Are one arm pushups as valuable as dips? Out of curiosity ... . Kind regards Igor Belgium

Forum: Exercises 02-28-2003, 07:26 AM

Replies: 1 Acceptable PC for reps Views: 3,838 Posted By Igor Torfs I'm interested in doing Olympic lift type of... I'm interested in doing Olympic lift type of exercises in my conditioning routine. My goals are increasing my athletic abilities for volleyball and i.e. increased vertical. But I don't have...

Forum: Exercises 01-13-2003, 05:35 AM

Replies: 8 Jump Squats Views: 4,781 Posted By Igor Torfs Reading that jumping relatively low has a great... Reading that jumping relatively low has a great deal of the benefits, wouldn't it be a great staple exercise to jump up the stairs for example, rather low and thus safe? Jumping down the stairs...

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