3…2…1… go! The workout of the day is Helen, and you come out at a blistering pace. The movements are just running, kettlebell swings, and pull-ups – shouldn’t be too hard… Right? Wrong. You overestimate your 400 meter run pace… and by the third round, you’re completely dragging. CrossFit Pacing: Why it’s important Which brings me to the topic […]
Continue readingMeet Patricia. She’s 60, and everything that I aspire to be 30 years from now. Because while a large majority of 60 year olds wouldn’t even imagine attempting pull-ups, Patricia’s issue isn’t the lack of strength; it’s the fact that her pull-up bar in the backyard has ice on it this time of year. #CanadaProblems Yet what’s […]
Continue readingWelcome to your fifth and final week of the 2020 CrossFit Open! CrossFit 20.5 is here… and so are 40 ring muscle ups. (or chest to bar pull-ups, or chin over the bar pull-ups, or jumping C2B – depending if you’re a Masters or Scaled athlete). Don’t freak out – the 20.5 Strategy Guide is here to save […]
Continue reading20.5 CrossFit is here – and we’re looking at a workout like nothing we’ve seen programmed in the Open before. Strategy is going to be key here, folks. Let’s take a look at what we’re dealing with… 20.5 CrossFit Announcement & StrategyFor the full 20.5 workout standards and description, head here. CrossFit 20.5: Quick TipsYou should be […]
Continue readingCrossFit Open 20.4 is officially here, and we’ve got a full-length strategy guide for Rx, Masters and Scaled athletes. Regardless of which movement is going to slow you down in this long, heavy chipper workout, let’s get a plan in place to tackle it. Here’s the CrossFit Open 20.4 Workout: With increasing weight on the clean and jerks […]
Continue readingWeek 4! 20.4 CrossFit workout is live, and we have a long, heavy chipper on our hands. And – another new movement! Take a look: As always, make sure that you head to the CrossFit® website for the full 20.4 CrossFit workout standards and movement descriptions. >>> For our full-length 20.4 CrossFit Strategy Guide (Rx, Scaled, and Masters) – […]
Continue readingWeek 3, as many predicted, is a repeat. CrossFit 20.3 is 18.4. Let’s take a look at the workout: Here’s our full-length 20.3 Strategy Video that includes tips for Rx, Scaled, and Masters: Last like in 2018, I’m going to heavily caution safety first with this one. I encourage scaling when in doubt – these weights are […]
Continue readingWe’ve got a repeat on our hands, folks. CrossFit Open 20.3 is… 18.4.CrossFit Open 20.3: Quick Tips We’ve seen this before. The HSPU standards are challenging, and the deadlifts – for some of us – will get heavy.>>> Head here for our full CrossFit 20.3 Strategy Guide>>> Looking for CrossFit Open 20.4 Strategy?>>> Looking for 20.5 CrossFit […]
Continue readingFor CrossFit 20.2, we’re looking at a 20 minute long triplet… and a brand new movement. Thrusters are never something to be taken likely, but these heavy dumbbell thrusters add a whole new twist. Ready to make a 20.2 game plan? First, here’s the workout… CrossFit 20.2 WOD Head here for the full CrossFit 20.2 standards and movement specifications.CrossFit 20.2: […]
Continue readingCrossFit Open 20.2 is live! Castro has once again brought back dumbbells, this time in the form of Thrusters (a new movement). Before anything else, let’s take a look at the workout. CrossFit Open 20.2: The Workout CrossFit 20.2 Quick Tips First and foremost, this workout is going to come down to if you can actually do the movements or […]
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