Toes to bar is one of my favorite core exercises in CrossFit, but it took me a long time to really master it. This article features demonstrations on all the progressions for toes to bar, plus eight great tips to help you improve and also protect your hands.
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.
In the pursuit of a healthy and fulfilling life, it’s crucial to prioritize both our mental and physical well-being. Given that physical exercise is strongly correlated (-0.86) with the prevention
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.
Using health markers as a predictor of fitness and overall health.
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:
Setting Goals is a Key Aspect for Improving Your Health and Fitness As your coaches, it’s very important for us to know what your goals are. So please take a
A video based guide for new members considering CrossFit