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Annie Thorisdottir might be a long way from Iceland, but she doesn’t look out of place at Mike’s Gym in Bonsall, Calif.

In Part 2, the second-place finisher in the 2010 CrossFit Games learns a less-well-known cousin of the Burgener Warm-Up. The “Junk-Yard Dog Warm-Up” is designed to get athletes ready for jumping and landing, which define weightlifting in the simplest terms.

Then it’s on to behind-the-neck snatch-grip… Continue Reading

Tony Budding’s newest hypothetical client is out of shape. She’s sore after completing her three private sessions, but you decided she’s skilled enough to join the main group—barely. But is she ready for the scheduled WOD? Compare your opinion with those of Chuck Carswell, Miranda Oldroyd and Chris Spealler.

Amy is a 34-year-old/mother of three. Amy had never touched a barbell before her first visit to your gym… Continue Reading

One of the main challenges facing new CrossFit affiliates, once you find a box and get some equipment, is figuring out where everything should go. The layout of the platforms and pull-up bars, and where you put your medicine balls, kettlebells, rings, and other equipment will enhance or diminish the experience your clients will have. If your facility is disorganized, your classes will be too.

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Coach,

Just thought I would let you know about a little PT session we had. We played Hoover Ball with a 12lb TKO medicine ball, 5 players per side, 6 games to 10 points. It took 55 minutes and everyone was wiped out.

Sincerely,

SSgt Frank Ollis

U.S. Marines

We found Hoover Ball when we were on the Internet looking for something more competitive and sporting for the medicine ball. It… Continue Reading