In CrossFit Games, MMA, Radio
May 26, 2009
Episode 68 of CrossFit Radio was broadcast at 6:00 p.m. PDT on May 20, 2009.
01:55 Mike Minium from CrossFit Oakland was the first guest. His affiliate won The Affiliate Cup Challenge in 2008. Mike discussed how his team prepared for last year's competition. He explained how this year's competition will run and how the way he’s selecting his team has changed. Mike also talked about competitions CrossFit Oakland has for its… Continue Reading
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In Equipment
May 25, 2009
Larry Gallagher created an adjustable, stable box nearly five feet tall to challenge even the mightiest of CrossFit’s leapers.
Sometime last fall after a workout at San Francisco CrossFit, I was pulled aside by Kelly Starrett. He had a vision of creating the ultimate jumping box, a platform that would be stable and high—higher than anything anyone at SFCF had ever ascended. Confident in my modest but solid woodworking skills… Continue Reading
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In CrossFit Games, Radio
May 24, 2009
This is the 14th episode of the Weekend Edition of CrossFit Radio, which aired at 6 p.m. PDT on Saturday, May 23rd, 2009.
This episode featured coverage of The CrossFit Games Qualifiers. It included an on-the-scene report and a look at nutritional preparation.
00:00 - 13:47 Jason Ackerman, owner of CrossFit Albany was the lead organizer for the Northeast Qualifer. Jason said it was quite a scene in the parking lot of his… Continue Reading
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Brian Mackenzie of CrossFit Endurance offers seminars on efficient running techniques. In this video from Again Faster Mackenzie emphasized that foundational work on skills and drills must come first. Getting faster comes second.
Mackenzie told seminar participants, “There is a reason we do a workout with running in it. It's to show you how quickly it can go to shit” if technique is lacking. “If you don't have the skills and… Continue Reading
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In Gymnastics/Tumbling, Videos
May 22, 2009
Gymnastics coach Jeff Tucker and assistant Jason Malutich take us through the importance of goal setting and progression in gymnastic movement.
They begin by emphasizing the importance of body position. Gymnasts use hollow body positions and constantly contract to achieve midline stability. Tucker and Jason then move on to the kipping pull up and scaling muscle up transitions.
Tucker said, “We’re going to teach you a kipping swing that is a… Continue Reading
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In Equipment
May 21, 2009
Mike Morris and John Burrow are firefighters in Washington state.
We discovered CrossFit just over three years ago and quickly recognized the CrossFit prescription of fitness would increase our effectiveness as firefighters and improve our health. Now over 50 percent of our 50-member department participates at work or through a local affiliate
As our fitness and awareness of CrossFit increased, we wanted to combine the charitable work of the … Continue Reading
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In Powerlifting, Videos
May 20, 2009
Dave Tate of EliteFTS came to CrossFit San Diego for a private seminar on January 24, 2009. Dave was a successful competitive powerlifter for over two decades. He trained with Louie Simmons at Westside Barbell Club. His best back squat was 930lbs, bench 610lbs, and deadlift 740lbs. Tate is a powerlifting specialist, and he doesn’t claim to be anything else.
Dave calls any weakness (in training or in life) a… Continue Reading
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In CrossFit Games, Radio
May 20, 2009
This is the 13th episode of the Weekend Edition of CrossFit Radio, which aired at 6:00 PM PDT on Saturday, May 16th, 2009.
This special episode features commentary and observations from host Dave Young, based on his experience as a judge at the Northwest Regional Qualifying Round of the 2009 Games, held May 16, 2009 in Seattle, WA.
00:00 - 27:00 Dave explained how he did his job as a judge.
27:00 - 39:30 Dave wondered if the… Continue Reading
