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THE TOP 5 HARDEST CROSSFIT WORKOUTS EVER
CrossFit is renowned for pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits. Since its inception in 2001, CrossFit.com —fondly referred to as “the main site”—has served as a rich repository of workouts designed to challenge even the most experienced athletes. Among these are benchmark workouts, meticulously crafted to test fitness across a wide range of…
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WODS TO IMPROVE CARDIOVASCULAR CAPACITY IN CROSSFIT
Improving cardiovascular capacity is essential for maximizing performance in any sport and maintaining good health. In this article, we present a selection of workouts designed to boost endurance and enhance aerobic performance. From classic CrossFit benchmark WODs that challenge your physical and mental stamina to specific Hyrox prep sessions, where the combination of strength and…
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KNEE SLEEVES FOR CROSSFIT: TYPES AND HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ONES TO AVOID INJURIES
Knee sleeves not only provide support but also keep the knees warm, promoting better mobility and flexibility during workouts. CrossFit is a high-intensity discipline that involves functional movements, both strength-based and dynamic, putting significant stress on the joints, especially the knees. Movements like squats, jumps, and lifts can place considerable strain on this area, making…
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MASTER THE JUMP ROPE: 5 POWER WORKOUTS
Here are 5 power workouts to test your jumping skills and master the jump rope. You’ll find a mix of well-known benchmarks, routines that have appeared in the CrossFit Open and CrossFit Games, among others. In recent years, jump rope exercises have gained a lot of prominence in our sport: this exercise is incredible for…
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TRAINING OPTIMIZATION ACCORDING TO THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
For years, women have been training like men regardless of our menstrual cycles. Our bodies are different and have specific needs that, surprisingly, we are often the first to ignore or trivialize. Understanding the menstrual cycle and its impact on training can help women optimize our workouts for better results and overall well-being. The menstrual…
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BUSTING NUTRITION MYTHS
by Mireia Quijada Living a healthy lifestyle is a priority for more and more people. Exercise and good nutrition are the basis for a healthy lifestyle. Here are some of the nutrition myths you should know to avoid habits that can harm you. MYTH #1: I HAVE 30 MINUTES POST-WORKOUT TO DRINK THE RECOVERY SHAKE. …
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THE 5 MOST COMMON CROSSFIT INJURIES AND HOW TO TREAT THEM
by Adrià Piè CrossFit is a training method that uses exercises from different disciplines performed at high intensity, adapting the load and difficulty of these to the capabilities of each participant. Injuries are part of the sport and preventing them 100% is a utopia (run away from anyone who claims otherwise). Here are the 5…
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WHAT’S NEW ABOUT THE NEW NANO 9?
REEBOK CROSSFIT TRAINERS, EVEN MORE COMFORTABLE AND VERSATILE YOU WON’T SEE MANY PEOPLE HAPPIER THAN A CROSSFITTER WITH NEW TRAINERS, AND IF IT’S THE VERY LATEST MODEL OF THE LEGENDARY REEBOK CROSSFIT NANO, INSIDE THEY MIGHT EVEN BE CONSIDERING WEARING THEM TO BED. BECAUSE THE NEW NANO TRAINERS, THE NANO 9, ARE MORE COMFORTABLE AND…
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THE “TRIBASE” TECHNOLOGY OF UNDER ARMOUR’S TRAINING SHOES
STABILITY AND NATURAL MOBILITY FOR EVERY LIFT, REP AND WOD TRAINING IS EVOLVING FAST AND MORE PEOPLE TRAIN HARDER THAN THEY EVER HAVE. BRANDS TRY TO KEEP UP BY DEVELOPING THE BEST PRODUCTS TO SERVE THOSE DEMANDING ATHLETES. TODAY WE TRY DIG A BIT DEEPER INTO UNDER ARMOUR’S MOST ADVANCED ANSWER TO THOSE DEMANDS: THE…
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KEY INNOVATIONS OF THE NEW NIKE METCON 5
WHY IS THE 5 BETTER THAN THE 4? AFTER MONTHS OF TESTING AND REDESIGNING NIKE PRESENTED, LAST TUESDAY, THE BRAND NEW METCON 5 TO THE WORLD. WE ASKED THE DESIGNERS A FEW QUESTIONS TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPROVEMENTS BETTER AND TO DEFINE WHAT MAKES THE 5 BETTER THAN THE 4. Here is what we got. NEW…