Clik here to view.
Wodaween 2015
Mark your calendars! WODAWEEN is almost here! That means getting to show off your creative costumes while you workout on Thursday, October 22 for the 5:30am,9:15am,4pm, and 5pm classes. We WONT have...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Proper Running
Many people have seen the jogger who heaves through neighborhood streets or who lugs down the sidewalk — arms flailing, feet kicking back in awkward directions, torso bowed forward at an intense angle...
View ArticleClik here to view.
3 Quick and Simple Exercises to Prevent Back Pain
“All the experts seem to agree on one thing: the best prevention for back pain is to keep your back strong and flexible.” -Pelvic Tilt/Back Traction: Use inner thigh and glute strength helps support...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jump to It: Double Unders 101
“A comprehensive overview of jump-roping technique in this slightly longer instructional video. This video is ideal for beginner athletes who are starting from scratch and learning the rhythm of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Deconstructing the Deadlift
“A Deep Analysis of Proper Deadlift Mechanics– Running, jumping, throwing, swimming, and hitting a ball are fantastically complex activities if all of the constituent muscles and bones must be...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Best Posterior Chain Exercises
Here’s what you need to know… 1.Variations of the glute ham raise include the swinging GHR, the flexed-hip GHR, the neutral hip GHR, prisoner GHR, and rear-elevated GHR. 2.While many think the Nordic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Overcome Plateaus – Tear Down “The Wall”
“At first, I was having an easy time losing weight. The fat was melting off. Then, after a couple months, I stopped making progress – I hit the wall!” “Instead, when your fat loss stalls, confront the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Sit Less and Prioritize Movement for Long-Term Fitness
What’s the Deal With Sitting? If we want to dig into why sitting is so bad for our health, three different (and almost certainly connected) mechanisms are important – inflammation, insulin resistance,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Defending the Deadlift
By Eric Cressey Along with box squats, the deadlift is the single, most effective movement for training the posterior chain (glutes, hamstrings, adductor magnus, and lumbar erectors). The posterior...
View ArticleClik here to view.
10 Things Every Lifter Should Be Able to Do
Focus on what you need to do, not necessarily on what you want to do. That’s the secret to strength training success. But how do you know what you need to do? Easy. Make sure you can do everything on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How To Do The Perfect Kettlebell Swing
“Recently one of the little gems I found was a fairly serious powerlifter (600+lb competition deadlift) saying how he used kettlebell swings at the end of his workout. Nothing heavy and not trying to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lifter’s Elbow: The Cause & The Cure
Here’s what you need to know… A weak grip can equal elbow pain. If you can’t carry a load equal to your bodyweight in each hand for 15 meters, your grip sucks. Farmer’s walks will help. The false grip...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Posture Cure
“Everyone Needs Posture Work. When it comes to posture, lifters and athletes are no better than sedentary desk jockeys. Rows and other forms of horizontal pulling can help it.” An Interview by John...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Article 0
Thanksgiving holiday schedule 2015: The post appeared first on CrossFit Brandon, FL.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Incorporate Metabolic Resistance Training
A short article on the benefits of metabolic resistance training. “Researchers assigned overweight subjects to three groups: diet-only, diet plus aerobics, diet plus aerobics plus weights. The weight...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Brand New Way to Deadlift
“Here’s what you need to know… There’s now a third style of deadlift: 1.The squat-stance deadlift. This style combines the best elements of conventional and sumo. 2.The squat-stance deadlift has no...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Hips Don’t Lie.. Fixing your Force Couples
“There’s a right and wrong way for you to train your body, and it’s largely based upon your postural alignment. If you’re training incorrectly, you’re leaving pounds on the bar and/or increasing your...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Top 10 Deadlifting Mistakes and How to Fix Them
1.You can’t train the deadlift heavy all the time and make progress. Speed deadlifts with a moderate weight are needed on occasion. 2. Do not round the lower back. This is caused by either a weak...
View ArticleClik here to view.
GETTING COMFORTABLE IN THE HANDSTAND
“Working handstands, hand walking, balance work, one arm balance work, and pressing to a handstand are important as they develop your athletic potential and are essential components of spatial...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HOW FLEXIBILITY AFFECTS STRENGTH (& VICE VERSA)
The term ‘muscle-bound’ has long been associated with athletes and individuals that have developed large muscle mass through strength training, but in so doing have significantly reduced their ability...
View Article