Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
08-02-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,796
Re: Ropes
http://www.contractorsrope.com/exercise-ropes.html (wfs)
25' 1.5" rope for $90 plus shipping. If you ask them they may cut it to length and apply the rubber boot to all the ends.
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
07-16-2012, 09:22 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,115
Re: Not soo good press
I was expecting to see a photo or a video of a standing press with poor form. This was much worse.
You would hope a gym run by someone with such disregard would not have enough members to remain...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
05-21-2012, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 8,223
Re: Help! Does anyone have tricks?
if you have rubber mats. A bucket, a sponge, some simple green d pro 5 concentrate disinfectant cleaner. Vacuum the mats with a shop vac to get as much of the dirt and chalk up as possible. Otherwise...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
02-22-2012, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,678
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
11-16-2011, 03:40 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,000
Re: Univ of Alabama CrossFit Club
If you are going to stick with the 9 foundational movements I would suggest the following:
- Barbells
Wright has two good options. The CF bar is more affordable but only has a 1 year warranty. The...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
11-11-2011, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 6,000
Re: Univ of Alabama CrossFit Club
Roll Tide from CrossFit Montgomery! No experience with CrossFit as a non-profit and/or college. Will you be following mainsite or doing your own programming? Talk to Jason Hughes at Wright Exercise...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
10-22-2011, 11:36 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,135
Re: Disinfecting equipment - how frequently?
We use lysol wipes that we buy in bulk at Costco to wipe down everything each weekend. We also have gymwipes, (wfs) http://www.2xlcorp.com/Antibacterial-Formulas/GymWipes-Revolution-Bucket
We ask...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
10-20-2011, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,567
Osan Korea, Osan Air Base
Hello,
I am looking on behalf of a former gym member of our gym. She is being stationed in Osan Korea and is hoping to continue doing CrossFit. Anyone know of an affiliate or group of homeless...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
10-20-2011, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 6,266
Re: San Angelo, TX Crossfit?
Is this still happening? Have a friend that worked out at our gym in Montgomery while he was at Maxwell for school. He returned to San Angelo and would definitely be interested in getting in on this.
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
10-11-2011, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,452
Re: Considering, but how close can boxes be?
Be nice, be open, kick butt. Do all three better than anyone else.
If you are a great trainer that can help your members reach their goals better than anyone else around you won't have to worry if...
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Forum: Community
08-27-2011, 01:17 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,353
Re: Scientific Studies of CrossFit
Mauricio,
I too hope this will open the flood gates on studies focused on better and more effective methods of improving fitness. Especially ones that benefit average people as well as athletes....
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Forum: Community
08-27-2011, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,353
Re: Scientific Studies of CrossFit
Foster,
That is true. It would be nice to have one group follow USDA guidelines, another group follow Zone, another group Paleo. The debate within CrossFit about which nutrition program is better,...
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Forum: Community
08-25-2011, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,353
Re: Scientific Studies of CrossFit
The first study we will undertake is a standard profile performed at their lab. They are going to do a complete profile of the participants. Body fat percentage (caliper and body scan), resting heart...
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Forum: Community
08-25-2011, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,353
Scientific Studies of CrossFit
Sending this out to the community to get some ideas for an opportunity that was sent our way. A local professor of Physical Education and Exercise Science was sent to our affiliate by a supporter of...
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Forum: Community
08-25-2011, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 23,013
Re: Rope climb/DL sleeves
A cheaper solution are some rugby/soccer socks like these: http://www.worldrugbyshop.com/departments-socks.html (wfs)
Or something like these, Although not 100% sure they are for men too....
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
08-09-2011, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,369
Re: cleaning stall mats
What will those feel like on the knees? We have found the most effective method is to get on the ground with a rag and a bucket with water and simple green cleaner/disinfectant. Scrub the mat by hand...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-29-2011, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,058
Re: The ability but not the experience
Do you have the $3,000 to affiliate now and can you currently cover that annual cost with the people you train today? If opening an affiliate is a long term plan of yours, then affiliating now might...
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Forum: Competitions
03-02-2011, 02:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,126
Pound 4 Pound - CrossFit Montgomery
Wanted to get the word out about the third event in the Garage Games 2011 Series, Pound 4 Pound. It will be help in Montgomery, AL on April 9 and 10. Three levels of competition (beginner,...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
01-27-2011, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,443
Re: ?? what kind of place
High traffic may also mean less safe for outdoor activities such as running. Uninterrupted access to a 200m, 400m, 800m, 1mile loop is great for those WODs that include a run. Nothing kills a good...
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