by CrossFit Journal | Nov 23, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, HD Videos, Medical/Injuries
Brian Riley was exposed to CrossFit while serving as a Marine, but an injury overseas forced him to relearn everything. Now he’s putting his experiences as an adaptive athlete to good use at CrossFit Del Mar in San Diego, California. Riley was stationed in...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Aug 7, 2016 | Coaching, CrossFit, Crossfit Journal
Steve Wingo explains how to create a study plan that will help you earn the Certified CrossFit Trainer credential. My experience is important because of who I am not. I’m not a CrossFit Seminar Staff member or longtime coach from one of the original CrossFit...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 28, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, ExPhysiology
Theresa Larson explains when and how to stretch—and why some people shouldn’t stretch at all. Theresa Larson’s physical-therapy patients come to her with a variety of ailments, but back pain is one of the most common complaints. Recently, a woman who...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 24, 2016 | Coaching, CrossFit, Crossfit Journal
To move all significant health markers in the right direction, do more work faster, trainers say. The only way to know intensity is to experience it. It is not a mythical creature born of grunting loudest, sweating most or cheering excitedly. It is also not a matter...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 19, 2016 | Coaching, CrossFit, Crossfit Journal
Degree or no degree, fitness trainers who lack practical experience are still students. The state of personal training is such that criticisms are often leveled at anyone who does not have certification A, B or C or doesn’t have a college or university degree....
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jul 15, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, ExPhysiology, Running
CrossFit’s Aerobic Capacity Course expert explains how interval training can help you do more work faster. Long-time CrossFit athlete Tawny Sanabria used to dread box jumps and wall balls. “I could never get into a good rhythm, and they would make me so...
