by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 24, 2016 | Athletes, Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Medical/Injuries
Shane Upchurch explains what he learned about CrossFit training and coaching while recovering from a 2015 motorcycle accident. On Aug. 8, 2015, I was hit on my motorcycle by a box truck that ran a red light. I suffered degloving of my lower left leg, three displaced...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 17, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Older Athletes, Special Populations
Septuagenarian CrossFit coach Mike Suhadolnik refuses to let his peers age gracefully. Mike Suhadolnik, a former offensive tackle and middle guard at Illinois State University, spent most of his life powerlifting. At his best, he benched 350, squatted 450 and...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 12, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Kids, Special Populations
Educator Julie Potts applies CrossFit training principles to help her students succeed. A few months ago, I walked into a CrossFit box hoping to learn new ways to get in shape. What I did not expect was the insight CrossFit would give me into my career as a...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 8, 2016 | Coaching, CrossFit, Crossfit Journal
Warning: Reducing intensity can be habit forming. Please consult your CrossFit trainer immediately. You have to do Fran today. Stop reading, close your eyes and really think about that for a moment. Note the freefall feeling in your chest, the sweaty palms and the...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 1, 2016 | Affiliation, Coaching, Crossfit Journal
Affiliate owners sound off on the best way to program a CrossFit affiliate. Raul Alonso Valenzuela is passionate about coaching, but he’s even more passionate about designing workout plans for his athletes. “Programming is one of the most satisfying parts...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | May 26, 2016 | Affiliation, Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Special Populations
Affiliate owners share how they’re tailoring their approaches to introduce Baby Boomers to CrossFit. The loud music, the intimidating movements and the unbearable crash of barbells smashing the floor—none of it appealed to Lucia Bragan. “My husband...
