Forum: Fitness
11-23-2016, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 34,907
Re: Lifting shoes
No. They provide stability in Olympic lifting and also help with one of the typical issues that many people have, which is poor ankle mobility. The raised heel of the shoe helps you get full depth in...
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Forum: Fitness
06-13-2016, 08:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 15,642
Re: Kettlebell cert
Do anything involving high reps (in the 100s) for 5+ minutes with 70+ lbs loads and you'll build insane all around fitness/strength, etc.
Look at a world class (possibly best in the world)...
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Forum: Fitness
05-09-2016, 04:39 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,377
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Forum: Fitness
05-05-2016, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 11,377
Re: Improving MetCon
Run more.
Just put in some miles. 15 - 20 ish miles per week to start perhaps. I don't know how much running will work best for you but just run.
Every single person that I have ever come...
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Forum: Fitness
04-11-2016, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,501
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Forum: Equipment
04-06-2016, 06:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 9,588
Re: Garage Gym Questions
I've had a garage gym for well over 5 years now. Fully loaded with tons of people throwin' down in there. Some strong folk too, dropping 400+ on a missed Back Squat, etc. so I know your pains.
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Forum: Starting
03-22-2016, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 37,955
Re: Need expert opinion on kids and squatting.
I'm speaking from experience here. It doesn't make my thoughts any more right but take it as you will.
I've had a garage gym, S&C, all around fitness business, training thing for years now. My...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
02-05-2016, 03:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 34,326
Re: First 4 reps no rep from judge
Much respect for having the ability and skill to be there in the first place but, unless I'm missing something as to when you posted this (yesterday), this is old stuff. Things are moving towards the...
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Forum: Fitness
12-02-2015, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,731
Re: Do you actually listen to your body?
In my opinion, this right here could completely end all talk/discussion about rest, recovery, off days, deloads, overtraining, undereating, under sleeping, over stressing, lack of motivation, no...
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Forum: Competitions
11-21-2015, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,606
Re: The CrossFit Games Needs an Enemy
By Crossfit's standards? Or do you mean by the entire world, compared to the elite in other specialties, disciplines, events, competitions, endeavors, etc.
Because if you mean by Crossfit and...
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Forum: Competitions
11-19-2015, 03:33 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,606
Re: The CrossFit Games Needs an Enemy
Crossfit needs Conor McGregor. Although, he comes across genuine and is damn good so he isn't exactly the villain to me. As I've recently heard someone say, even Ali didn't have the swagger and talk...
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Forum: Competitions
11-18-2015, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 15,606
Re: The CrossFit Games Needs an Enemy
I don't know for sure whether this will happen, but it is going to take a larger separation between the core of Crossfit and Crossfit for the point of competition.
The core is about community....
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
11-11-2015, 06:35 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 4,230
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Forum: Fitness
11-03-2015, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,377
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Forum: Starting
10-24-2015, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 23,781
Re: Starting back after one year off
Yes, its self-promotion but you asked and I think it may fit the bill.
Check out grrillagym.com
There are thousands of ways to get back into it, get strong again, get more fit, etc. A lot of...
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Forum: Equipment
10-24-2015, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 9,883
Re: new KB design by Rogue
My gym is about 90% Rogue, so I'm a fan. A BIG fan of what they do but...
this is garbage. Yes, yes, I know - I haven't tried it yet, so I'll still state that opinion and would be perfectly...
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Forum: Nutrition
08-29-2015, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 9,845
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Forum: Nutrition
08-24-2015, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 48,461
Re: Bread question.
1) Eat really well and/or Paleo 90+% of the time and when you really feel like a sandwich,
2) Just eat a sandwich.
If you find that you are doing it too often, then you aren't paying enough...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
08-23-2015, 09:54 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 19,650
Re: Bottom of Snatch
I don't know enough details about the exact mechanics of the shoulder (internal vs. external), etc, so I'll let a PT, Doc, or someone like K-Star drive home that point, but one thing that I have...
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Forum: Nutrition
08-22-2015, 02:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,276
Re: Supplements for children.
sometimes life is EXACTLY about Big Macs, Chicken Nuggets, Mac N Cheese, more beers than you should, taking a day by the pool instead when your daily programming specifically ask for heavy Back...
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Forum: Fitness
08-16-2015, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,784
Re: various programmings
Know the goal, set a plan (follow a program), grind it each day but make sure you find ways to enjoy the journey, listen to your body, stick it out until you see the results, eat well, sleep well and...
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Forum: Fitness
08-14-2015, 11:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,784
Re: various programmings
I'll chime in with my own (grrillagym.com) for general physical stuff. All at various levels, from a lot of volume/intensity and competition based to simply air squatting to a box and doing a 400m...
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Forum: Starting
08-14-2015, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 42,010
Re: What do you wear while you CrossFit?
I use whatever will help me if I have problem areas. I try and not over-do it, as it can become a crutch.
I wear Rehband knee sleeves when doing any sort of lower body stuff. At times, if its...
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Forum: Fitness
08-04-2015, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 9,043
Re: conditioning while in a hypertrophy program.
Nothing better (not even close) for hypertrophy than bodybuilding.
If you want to feel healthier, then tons of water, good nutrition, removing clutter (bull$hit stress) from your life and solid...
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Forum: Competitions
07-30-2015, 10:17 AM
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Replies: 1,076
Views: 595,844
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