The psychological effects of hard work
“Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragement, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak ~Thomas Carlysle A...
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12 Common Deadlift Faults
1. Standing Too Wide. Deadlifts are NOT Squats. If your stance is too wide, your legs will get in the way of your arms on each rep. You could Deadlift with a wider grip, but then you’ll have to pull...
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Relieve Your Knees
originally posted by www.orangecountycrossfit.com Our knees are built to withstand a lot of forces. That’s why the joint is built the way it is. The cartilage, mensicus, ligaments, bursa, tendons and...
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Rest vs. Recovery
These two words, “rest” and “recovery,” have distinctly different meanings when applied to health, fitness or athletic contexts. Recovery can encompass many different behaviors and strategies, but it...
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What is your Psoas and why should you care?
Ever had that feeling that your glutes just aren’t firing for you? Wonder what it is that turns them off like a light switch and sends you into your back muscles? A tight Psoas could definitely be the...
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Tweaks and Geeks of the Lower Back
written by Dave Lipson of Again Faster One of the most common injuries that tend to shut people down are those of the lower back. Funny enough, these injuries are just as common in people who don’t...
View ArticleCrossFit Terms, Acronyms, and Jargon
Basic CrossFit Terms AMRAP: As Many Repetitions (or Rounds) As Possible – typically in a specified timeframe As Rx’d: As Prescribed – the suggested parameters for a given exercise/workout (weight...
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Training the Yoke
written by Dave Lipson Midline stability is a common theme taught in crossfit. Simply put it refers to a fixed and braced position of a nuetral spine wedded to the pelvis. If you stand up straight and...
View ArticleThe Importance of Range of Motion
When Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, was pondering what exercises to include in his program and which ones to omit, he certainly considered natural human range of motion. It is built into the...
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Active Shoulders
You hear us saying it. Everytime the bar goes over our heads someone is yelling out “Active Shoulders”. But why? What exactly does it mean? Well first of all let’s talk about reasons. Increased...
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Developing Elite Psychology
Developing an Unbeatable Mindset is the ultimate goal of training. Yes physical health and attractiveness are obvious benefits of what we do, but being able to completely control your own thoughts...
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Rainier Reflection: Justin Rattner Unplugged
Member Post: Justin Rattner So you’re on your way to a sub 5 minute Fran time, you’ve just completed your first marathon, and your back squat has increased 20% over the past couple of months. You’re...
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Benefits of Sports Massage for athletes
What, specifically, can sports massage therapy do for athletes? - It can improve training, with sports massage therapy easing muscle pain and potential injury during strenuous days. Sports massage can...
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10 Reasons to Sign Up for the CrossFit Open
Fun Fact: Crossfit Hoboken is currently ranked 50th out of 5000 affiliates for Open Registration. Our members are awesome! 1. In 2012, 69,240 people signed up for the open. Last year the games saw...
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Pre Game Day
How should you attack the day before competition? Obviously there is more than one answer here and the best option and system is going to exist on an individual basis. That said, there are certainly...
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Celebrating your CrossFit Journey
“Celebrating Your CrossFit Journey” by Coach Michael Dill Why did you join CrossFit? What brought you in for the first time? Whatever it was, I bet it had something to do with becoming a better version...
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Unbeatable Mind Seminar Experience
In early May, I had the opportunity to attend Mark Divine’s Unbeatable Mind Seminar hosted by CrossFit Honor in Allentown, PA. The all-day workshop was taught by Mark Divine, Founder of SealFit and...
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Ryan Erasmus, CFH Coach and Athlete, earns a Silver Medal at the World...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2014 Subject: Ryan Erasmus, Silver Medalist, World Masters Weightlifting Championship To Whom It May Concern: We are pleased to recognize our very own CrossFit...
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Beyond Mobility: The Case for Performance Care
Beyond Mobility: The Case for Performance Care by Scott A Mills, DC, MS, ATC With the rise of CrossFit came the need for self-care, mobility and stability. Enter folks and resources like Dr. Kelly...
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August Athletes of the Month
(How the Wild Man Came to be) Name: Phong Huynh Age: 42 Height: 5-8 Weight: 170 Crossfitting Since: 2014 Attends Class: weekday mornings usually 7am Favorite Quote: Teddy Roosevelt “The Man in the...
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