Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-27-2010, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,893
Re: Garage Gym
I started with a 2 sets of bumpers, about 10 KBs from 15 to 20s, some 30s, jump ropes, Olympic bars, and training bars (this are good and cheap, in reality how many people lift over 150 over head or...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-27-2010, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,413
Re: Anchoring stall mats to floor
Put all mats together against the wall and/or build a frame around it. Smooth out the edges so people dont' trip to easy. It workds mats don't move at all. Fits perfect. Seen it in several affiliates
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
03-26-2010, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 9,893
Re: Garage Gym
This my Garage gym story.
I have been a personal trainer for 10 years, since 2003 and in the military before that, also 10 years. I was an instructor in a Special Ops school, had some experience in...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
12-13-2009, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,484
Re: Garage Gym - finally!
Hi Vanessa,
Looks like you're doing pretty well. I have been running a boot camp for over 3 years. I started off slow too, and then built up. it is hard for my area to get people to exercise, I...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
12-12-2009, 12:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,878
Re: Mcallen, Texas Area
Hey adam, I am actually gonna be doing a WOD later today, if you get this message on time and wanna come join us, you guys are welcome. You can call me: 346-0438
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
12-12-2009, 11:24 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,322
CrossFit In Rio Grande Valley, McAllen Area
Hey guys/gals, I know a lot of these has been asked before, even by me.
I have gotten some very good responses by several people, some guys have even called, that's awesome. That's why I love CF,...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
12-12-2009, 10:58 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,484
Re: Garage Gym - finally!
HI Vannessa,
I am working on opening my own gym at my Garage too, and one day a big BOX. I know I have asked some od the same questions to several people, and a lot of them have even called...
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Forum: Running a CrossFit Facility
11-16-2009, 10:07 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 6,781
Re: Questions on starting a Crossfit gym
Mark,
First I want to say congrats to you and your daughter, it is awesome your getting or got your "BOX". Man, I have been doing crossfit for about 8 months and I just got certified, I have been...
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Forum: In Search of CrossFitters
11-13-2009, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,878
Mcallen, Texas Area
Anyone doing crossfit in the McAllen Area, I know not many people know about this awesome new sport here, mainlyly because they are fat and lazy. But I have been doing it for over 8 months, its...
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Forum: Starting
06-30-2009, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Yeah, Brandon... you really have to practice it. I am getting better at it, I still tend to want to do the straight up pull up sometime. I keep watching the videos and practice is, since I run the...
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Forum: Starting
06-27-2009, 05:30 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Oh yeah I have worked with some 160th guys they are some bad mo'frakies....they will go get you in the worst places. I love them guys, that's what we call team work and having your buddy's...
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Forum: Starting
06-27-2009, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Well there are some Rangers who aint Airborne, we call them "Leg Rangers"....lol..unless you are on an Airborne unit, they will never go to Airborne school. So a lot of times we give them $#!&.
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Forum: Starting
06-27-2009, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Andrew, thanks for the update on the Marines new or name changed outfit. I keep on meeting vets who have been in for 10, 15 yrs and they tell me how much the services have changed. I am not sure if...
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Forum: Fitness
06-27-2009, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 95
Views: 31,277
Re: 11b/ranger school
Carl,
Ranger school is more of a mental thing. I saw many guys when I went through that were in top physical shape, I my self was in the best shape in my life, I also had some Ranger buddies who...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
06-27-2009, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,443
Re: POSE Running method check
No problem Dan I am glad I could help a little. About the shoes, well shoes do make a difference. If you plan to become a comepetitive runner, well actually if you will be running a lot. Usually you...
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Forum: Starting
06-27-2009, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Robert,
Yeah I have heard that term Navy Special Warfare, I trained with some Navy Seals, they used that word some times. I know there is a HQ's, Its Special Operations Command, and it covers all...
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Forum: Starting
06-26-2009, 01:52 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Well it depends what you are refering to. The Army Special Forces are the Green Berets, Special Ops are all the units that fall under, such as Rangers, Green Berets, SFOD-D (Delta Force), Marine...
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Forum: Digital Coaching
06-26-2009, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 5,443
Re: POSE Running method check
Dan,
You difenetely need some new running shoes. I have been running for years and still do lots of races. I have learned through the years. I know how it is with money and trying to learn from a...
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Forum: Starting
06-26-2009, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
Re: A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
John,
You are welcome. I would serve my country all over again.
Anyways, yes I had disagrements with two things, 1) some of the exercises and 2.) the fee for the certification.
1. Exercises: as...
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Forum: Starting
06-25-2009, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 8,496
A Must for all Ranger and Special ops
Man....I gotta say I love this CrossFit program. Let me tell you I have seen, done, invented, and read about work out programs, and non compare to this. Very creative, informative, easy yet tough, I...
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