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Kendra Can

By Mike Koslap

In Coaching, CrossFit, HD Videos

March 30, 2014

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The tool bag contains, chains, straps, pipe, carabiners—all the things that help Kendra Bailey do CrossFit on her terms.

Born without her left arm below the elbow, Bailey, a trainer at CrossFit Rubicon, has been on a journey of experimentation and adaptation as she finds new and better ways to access CrossFit.

“It’s a constant change. It’s constant evolution. Over time we’ve changed a few things about different… Continue Reading

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In HD Videos

January 06, 2013

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Nearly three years ago, Marine veteran Nicholas Thom came to CrossFit Rubicon without his legs and without some of his fingers. Eager to become a member, he inquired about monthly rates.

Dave “Chef” Wallach, owner of the Vienna, Va., affiliate, would only accept $1.

“And therein started a program that’s now moving into our third year that anyone who’s been injured in the line of duty—military, law enforcement or… Continue Reading

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In CrossFit

October 26, 2012

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Greg Glassman published the first CrossFit Journal article in 2002. Ten years later, the Journal’s overarching purpose remains the same: To define CrossFit and inspire and support our community.

The first CrossFit Journal article, Foundations, was published 10 years ago, on April 1, 2002, and the fitness world was forever changed.

It was written by CrossFit Founder and CEO Greg Glassman, who wrote all the content for the early editions of the Journal.

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Tour de Force

By Mike Warkentin

In CrossFit

June 15, 2012

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Europe’s vibrant CrossFit community was out in full effect at the CrossFit Tour stop in Copenhagen, Denmark. Mike Warkentin reports.

In 2009, CrossFit Games competitor and Princeton grad Blair Morrison told the CrossFit Journal that he was moving to Europe to pursue a master’s degree. That was shortly after Mikko Salo had won the CrossFit Games and young Annie Thorisdottir had served notice that she’d soon be a very elite CrossFit competitor.

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Moved to Mate?

By Dr. Steven M. Platek

In ExPhysiology, Rest Day/Theory

March 25, 2010

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Dr. Steven M. Platek presents a scientific argument in support of the idea that naturally designed movements produce naturally attractive physiques.

Evolution has favored certain movements in different animals because those behaviors have produced two essential outcomes for possessors of the requisite species-specific movements: survival and reproduction—more specifically, being selected as a mating partner.

For example, the kangaroo and the rabbit (or hare) hop. Big cats (lions… Continue Reading

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