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    CrossFit: Fad or real exercise?

    CROSSFIT is everywhere these days, from the park near your home to your Facebook feed. But it’s also been generating a lot of controversy. We decided to take a closer look at CrossFit and see for ourselves whether it’s a fad — or for real ... CrossFit. Pretty sure I’m never doing...
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    An interesting article about CrossFit and sports related Injuries -

    An interesting article about CrossFit and sports related Injuries - Perhaps it's not as dangerous as many would like to think? In early 2012, 54 members of Fit Club, a gym in Columbus, Ohio, went to a lab at Ohio State University. The volunteers, all of whom followed the intense group workout...
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    Reebok Crossfit Lite TR size 11.5

    Worn a few times. Great condition. $60 posted anywhere in Aus.
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    Crossfit sues authors of study that is reasonably pro-Crossfit

    http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2014/07/11/crossfit_lawsuit_injury_component_of_study_draws_org_s_ire.html TL;DR Study found Crossfit people get pretty fit, but a lot drop out due to injury. Crossfit sues arguing that the injury dropout rate is not correct.
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    CrossFit - The Fittest Woman in the World: Thor's Daughter

    "I decided I wanted to give CrossFit a chance, and I'm really glad I did," Annie Thorisdottir says. "I think it couldn't have turned out any better. Really happy with it." Join filmmaker Sevan Matossian as he captures the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games winner Annie Thorisdottir back at her Iceland...
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    I went undercover to find out why people do CrossFit

    Looks like fun? (Facebook.com/CrossFit) The first rule of CrossFit is that you have to talk about CrossFit. When I described to my roommate what happens during a CrossFit session, I'd just come home at 6:30 in the morning, scarlet-faced and drenched in sweat, feeling like I had grown a...
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    My CrossFit Journey

    When a few of my friends had started CrossFit functional fitness labs and experienced such positive physical and mental results, I wanted to start up immediately! However, I was hesitant since I had just had a baby 8 weeks prior via C-section, had not worked out at all in two years and had...
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    crossfit women

    If anyone is bored and needs something to watch Andrea Ager- CrossFit Tabata - YouTube CrossFit Women: TABATA WOD w/ Tabata Songs - YouTube Andrea Ager - YouTube The Women of CrossFit Dynamix - YouTube or find some more decent vids and add here
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    A CrossFit Apology 3 Things CrossFit Taught Me by Christian Thibaudeau

    T Nation | A CrossFit Apology
  10. Crossfit Gym In Denmark Offering Naked Workouts (NFSW)

    Not bad for an April Fools Joke gone viral! Would anyone really train nude in a commercial gym??
  11. Logic, Equipment, CrossFit (and that is a trademarked name)! Long article

    A great article by my hero Dr Ken Liestner part 62 of "the history of powerlifting" in this article is a rant on Cross-fit and the mis-understood use of machines and "assistance" exercise in powerlifting circles. hope you enjoy it. From Wikipedia: “CrossFit is a strength and conditioning...
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    6 CrossFit workouts anyone can do

    This should be you after your workout! Source: Supplied IF YOU’VE never tried CrossFit, you probably assume the barbell-and-burpee-heavy WODs (it stands for Workout Of the Day) are way out of your fitness range...
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    In Defense of CrossFit

    Here's what you need to know... •  Even with its questionable programming, often under-trained coaches and loudmouthed leader, CrossFit has greatly improved the field of fitness. •  CrossFit has helped grow every aspect of the fitness industry, from training equipment and gym ownership to...
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    Is functional training better than Crossfit?

    IT’S got a legion of celebrity fans including Nicole Richie and Ricky Martin and now this fitness training style is garnering a cult following across the country. High intensity interval training (HIIT) are the exercise buzzwords of the moment. New scientific research...
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    Torn between CrossFit & Strength Training

    Hi guys, I have started a basic strength training program (5 reps x 5 sets) to improve strength. However my gym has crossfit and people have been telling me to just do crossfit instead of my beginner program of squats, Bench, Deadlifts, Presses and BB Row. I have tried doing two sessions of...
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    Interview w/ crossfit champion Amanda Allen. She trains 4 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    She talks about trouble with her menstrual cycle, depression & alcohol abuse, diet, blood tests.
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    Favorite crossfit exercise or routine?

    do you have a favorite crossfit exercise or routine and why?
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    Transgender athlete sues CrossFit

    2.5 million in damages http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/07/us/transgender-lawsuit-crossfit/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
  19. My 2014 Crossfit open Log

    Ok I know how much you guys love crossfit, so thought I would do A log on this years crossfit Open which starts tomorrow, this will be my first year doing the opens they are the first stage of qualifying for the crossfit games, basically over 5 weeks they post a workout each friday at 11am in...
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    Ex Display Commercial Squat Rack perfect for Crossfit!

    Hi everyone, We have 1 x ex display commercial squat rack that needs to go! Pick up from our Gym Direct warehouse in Sydney. $295 (down from $395) Squat Stands are adjustable to suit any person's height. The H frame bases allow a stable stance while in use. Rubber end caps...