Original article reposted from Beastmodal Domains (with some friendly language editing for content.) My name is Epic, and I’m a WODaholic. While no 12-step program exists for CrossFitters, and experts debate as to whether physical exercise is addictive, we’ve all felt the effects of endorphins being released during a metcon. What is that? Chemically speaking, […]
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Hey gang, So we’re moving on to a different style of programming – we’ll be getting away from that BASE work that we’ve been doing and getting into some heavier weights. Because of this, it’s a good thing to know what your 1RM’s are so that you can accurately perform workouts like: Back Squat 5×5
“I want to let the world know that I got my first rip and I have almost reached my goal of 10 kipping pullups unbroken” Hello Lovely Zoners! We are wanting to try something new at the Zone for your entertainment! As you all know we have a YouTube channel, this is where you have
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Hey Team, So I was updating the leaderboard today and, like always, it never ceases to amaze me what PR’s people put up and on such a regular basis! Our weekly PR board is almost always full of people achieving personal bests, which is so great to see. It got me thinking though about what
At CrossFit Zone, we’re all about celebrating the achievements of our members. And of course, sometimes those achievements actually take place outside the gym walls. In the case of Chris Callendar, he achieved a definite milestone on the course of the North Olympic Discovery Marathon, this past weekend… With a time of 2:59:47, he finished
Hey gang, This blog is taken from Freddy Camacho’s personal blog site. Freddy has been around the CrossFit game for a long time and has some good insights as a coach, philosopher, and athlete. He’s qualified for the Games in the Master’s division so he’s the real deal. Give it a read and let us
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I can hardly believe it’s already the year 2011! It seems like just yesterday I was amongst the throngs of merrymakers in the Victoria Harbour, awaiting the countdown on NYE 2000, wondering what the dreaded “Y2K” would bring…. And here we are again at the beginning of a brand new year! With the new
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Still successfully on the Paleo train, despite all the festive eating going on this season? If so, you’re amazing! But I’m here to tell you that you don’t have to give up ALL the traditional Christmas delights. Take egg nog, for example… If you’re really jonesing for an eggnog, here’s a Paleo recipe for one
Popeye’s has offered to provide us with a monthly Prize! As you’re all aware, each month we’ll be giving away a prize for the most new Personal Records! This is judged by the most PR’s that are recorded on the Weekly PR board by each individual athlete. Therefore, make sure to write yours down every
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Gymnastics class Over the past month I’ve been very impressed with the hard work of the athletes that have been coming to my Gymnastics Zone classes! It’s quite amazing to see the dedication and determination that each person has brought to every class. Not only are these Gymnastics Zone athletes participating in the regular CrossFit
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