Monday, April 2, 2018

Does Your Equipment Hurt More Than Help?

Resist the allure and promises of fancy new gear to consider how it will add to and detract from your training.

I write this in the after-glow of today’s workout, my creative energy peaking as I slowly come down from my exercise high. I imagine that putting slightly sweaty fingers to keyboard is a common occurrence for many of the other coach/writers here at Breaking Muscle as well. Exercise provides an optimal clarity of mind to write. Focus on the minutiae of either coaching or training often brings the insights that become articles.

 

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Subversive Fitness: Day 335 Of 360

Mace weights are self-scaled and should pose a challenge at designated rep scheme. Position considered, do not under-lift in either movement.

Day 335 Of 360

5 rounds of:

 

1L, 1R Turkish Get-up @ 50% of 1RM
20 Mace 360/ 10-2
10 Mace squat
(Up to) 1 minute rest

 

Mace weights are self-scaled and should pose a challenge at designated rep scheme. Position considered, do not under-lift in either movement. Rest should be welcomed if each round is performed correctly, however taking less than the full minute is advised.

 

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Springtime Strong 12-Minute HIIT Workout


Workout equipment:

Workout type: 12 Minute

Timer setting: 18 x :10 x :30

1. Burpee pull ups
2. Squat step overs
3. Speed step ups
4. Burpee box jumps
5. Jump lunges
6. Hanging leg raises

Bonus: 30 Twisted hanging knee raises

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Leave your reps in the comments below.

My reps for today’s workout:

Burpee pull ups 6, 5, 5
Squat step overs 12, 11, 11
Speed step ups 77, 76, 77
Burpee box jumps 7, 7, 6
Jump lunges 25, 24, 24
Hanging leg raises 13, 12, 12

Did you do this workout?

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CrossFit Open 2018: Best Programmed Ever

This year's CrossFit Open tested every energy system, skills at all levels, max strength, and recovery. It was one for the ages.

This year’s CrossFit Open kicked off on February 22 with WOD 18.1 and ended with final score submissions for with WOD 18.5. last week. As each Open WOD was announced, I offered you the same briefing I gave the athletes at my gym, Precision CrossFit. My aim was to give you immediate feedback that would arm you with valuable strategies and tips to help you make the most of your efforts and score your best possible performance in each WOD.

 

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Sunday, April 1, 2018

CrossFit Open 2018: Best Programmed Ever

This year's CrossFit Open tested every energy system, skills at all levels, max strength, and recovery. It was one for the ages.

This year’s CrossFit Open kicked off on February 22 with WOD 18.1 and ended with final score submissions for with WOD 18.5. last week. As each Open WOD was announced, I offered you the same briefing I gave the athletes at my gym, Precision CrossFit. My aim was to give you immediate feedback that would arm you with valuable strategies and tips to help you make the most of your efforts and score your best possible performance in each WOD.

 

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Speedster Jump Rope HIIT Workout

  Workout equipment: Jump rope Workout type: 12 Minute Timer setting: 18 x :10 x :30 1. High knees w/ jump rope ...

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