Technique
PSA: Educated Weight Increases
Ok, people, I know that I have made it difficult for you to understand what is going on with your weights because I insist on using the metric system for our bumper plates. The metric Read more…
Technique
Rep schemes for weightlifting.
I wanted to explain a little about the different rep schemes you guys see for the weightlifting portion of class. My reasons or goals for using a certain rep scheme is not necessarily why another Read more…
Technique
Girya
This is all I could find out about the kettlebell, enjoy: The kettlebell, or Girya in Russian, is an old Russian strength and conditioning tool. It has been used for centuries by the Russian military, Read more…
Technique
Random Water Info
More than two-thirds of your body weight is water. Without adequate water your body’s biochemical and electrical processes begin to break down. The list of reasons your body needs water is as plentiful as the Read more…
Technique
Where to Look When Squatting
Head positioning is important because body positioning often follows the lead of the head. Proper technique cues will depend on what the trainee is doing. If the lumbar is flexing, they probably need to think Read more…
Technique
Perfecting the Squat
The squat is a movement that can always be practiced and perfected. 1. Start with the feet about shoulder width apart and with toes slightly pointed out. 2. Keep your head up looking straight ahead. 3.Tip: Don’t Read more…
Technique
Kipping pullup links
Great job today on Helen! PRs for everyone, I think. First time Rx’d for Michael and Crystal. I can’t wait to see the numbers at the end of the month. We are going to be Read more…
Technique
Rowing!
What makes rowing popular with elite athletes and CrossFitters is exactly what many in the general fitness population dislike about it: your weaknesses cannot be hidden on the rowing machine. It is a human polygraph Read more…
Recovery and Rehab
Why Warm up?
Why warm up? Several changes takes place in the body once physical activity is initiated. A person’s respiratory rate, blood flow, and oxygen and nutrient levels delivered to the cells increases. Warming up also increases Read more…
Technique
The Push Up
The push up was once regarded as a measure of a man’s strength, and though it has lost some of its hype, it is still a movement representing mastery of skill. The push-up is a Read more…