Should you do warm-up before bench press in a powerlifting class? One of our members asked me why we don’t provide warm-ups before our powerlifting classes? That’s a complex, controversial question. Here are the top 15 Warm-ups we recommend, a special Bench Press Warm-up Class, and an overarching answer to whether you need to warm-up in a powerlifting class.
What’s the Best Exercise for Developing a Strong Chest? Bench Press. That’s the answer. Yes Dips, pushups, ball pushups, flys, etc. are good too. Nothing works faster or better than … Read more
This in-depth CrossFit Shoe Guide will help you make the right decision as to which shoes / sneakers are best for your CrossFit classes. Whether you are just starting out or been CrossFitting for years, this guide provides a great deal of first-hand information not available anywhere else. Inside, we review seven types of shoes for CrossFit: trainers, lifters, inserts, hybrids, road running shoes, trail running shoes, and barefoot shoes. We cover the categories and provide you with specific model recommendations based on our experience.
Improving your health through CrossFit is a long term commitment. Like all forms of fitness, CrossFit takes consistency and practice to get it right. A great coach can go a long way to helping you make the right decisions early on. But with the adrenaline flowing and loud music pumping, even the best intentioned CrossFit athlete can make the mistake of prioritizing intensity over proper mechanics and rigorous consistency.
We are proud to introduce our five weight loss competition finalists. Win or lose, all five of these competitors took home better health, more energy, and better fitness. Please read about their journeys, and come vote for a winner at the 2023 Weight Loss Challenge Finale. 10AM, Saturday, April 1, 2023.
Straight-up and unabashed Coach Paul answers the tough questions about running for the CrossFit athlete. Questions like: whether you really need to run to do well in CrossFit. Or, whether CrossFit will help you run better. Plus, Paul shares some of his best videos and tips on mobility for running and running technique, including his top 18 Stretches and Mobility Drills for Running.
Predictions for the 2023 CrossFit Open based on current programming preferences from CrossFit HQ, the history of CrossFit Open exercises, the CrossFit Journal, CrossFit Open Equipment List, and CrossFit social media.
Preparing to pass the FBI PFT Physical Fitness Test? Coach Paul breaks down the test and offer some insight on training to get your best score
You asked: Paul, could we please see the entire month of programming for the specialty classes so I can determine which CrossFit workouts to attend versus the Specialty Classes? Answer: … Read more
This video covers how to write a lesson plan for a Strength & Conditioning Based CrossFit Workout. Coach Paul will take you through the process live from start to finish on how to write a great lesson plan for the following workout.
Strength
Push Press 5-5-5 for Load
Metcon
4 Rounds for Time
– 5 Wall Walks
– 10 Chin-ups
Multiple Sclerosis: effective personal training principles for the MS Athlete. In this article, we discuss current research on training members with MS, explain important training principles to consider, and provide the reader with example workouts specially designed for members having multiple sclerosis.
May 25, 2024. Registration includes Beer & BBQ, Free T-Shirt (register before May 1), Scaling for all Levels, over $600 in prizes, and of course an amazing workout.
Infographic on: Dietary Fat, Fat Ratio, Balanced Diet, Unsaturated Fat, Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, Polyunsaturated Fat: Omega-6, Omega-3, & Omega-9.
In the Beyond Stretch Private Mobility Sessions and Classes, we use methodology from FRC / Kinstretch, and Mobility WOD / Ready State to improve flexibility, strengthen end-range of motion, and build resistance to injury. But what does a Beyond Stretch “Flow” look like? Below, we’ve provided many example Beyond Stretch Flows based on Functional Range Conditioning and Kinstretch methodology.
