The CrossFit Games is the highlight of the CrossFit Competition year. As the sport has grown, so has the freakish strength and skill required to make it to the games as a team, but even more so as an individual. That’s the games. There are loads of local and regional competitions for those of us […]
CONTINUE READINGCFSTL 2017 Paleo Challenge Are you looking for some guidelines and recommendations on nutrition, but not sure where to turn? Would you like to improve markers of health in a positive direction? Do you want to look, feel and perform better? Then the 2017 CrossFit St. Louis Paleo Challenge is a great place to start. […]
CONTINUE READINGWant to know more about how to control your swing on a Toes to bar? Check out this article on MY LIFE COVERED. David did a nice job of explaining and demonstrating the movement there. https://www.fitlifecovered.com/blog/toes-to-bar-what-is-it-and-how-do-i-do-it
CONTINUE READINGRecently, David offered up some time to shoot a video on Double Under technique and mastering the skill for something I’m doing through work. The post and the video are available, here. What’s covered? In the post, we cover several points of performance: The double under jump Rope Position Common problems that people encounter Take […]
CONTINUE READINGSunday, April 24 will be the date for the 2016 Masters Melee. Start time will be 8:00 a.m., and the finish will be announced closer to the event depending upon total sign-ups, but should not run past noon. We will cap this event at 60 teams with 10-team heats. Teams will be made up of two […]
CONTINUE READINGHere is a recent email from one of our members. If you have not tried CrossFit but have a curiosity that just won’t go away, come and visit us! We would be happy to sit down and share what we believe and how we go about training with you. Hello: I just wanted to […]
CONTINUE READINGGreg is a morning WOD regular. He’s been getting great results from CrossFit. I caught up with him recently to ask a few questions. When did you start CrossFit? Early June of this year. CrossFit St. Louis was my first exposure to CrossFit. What were you doing prior? I’ve been weight training on and off […]
CONTINUE READINGOne of the things I find fascinating about CrossFit athletes and the CrossFit community is how giving they are as a group. Whenever we have drives, fund raisers or events for charity, our community comes through in spades. So first and foremost, thank you CrossFit St. Louis for being that giving community. With that, I’d […]
CONTINUE READINGThat’s what Judy Gelber did this year. Most people have surgery and take some time off from whatever they typically do for exercise. Judy isn’t wired that way. Post surgery, she has continued to CrossFit with us, modifying things in sometimes unconventional ways, but ways that protect her recovery while allowing her to do what […]
CONTINUE READINGThe joke goes something like this… “An athiest, a vegan and a CrossFitter walk into a bar. Do you know how we knew?” “No, how?” “Because within the first 2 minutes, they told everyone!” Hahaha. As CrossFitters, we get accused all the time for mistaking enthusiasm for our “sport of fitness” with pure, blind monopolizing […]
CONTINUE READINGI wanted to take time to share an email received from Amber this week. No explanation needed. Thank you Amber for calling out David and Cory for their fine work as coaches! Hi Todd! I hope you’re doing well. I’ve been meaning to sit down and write this email all week, but haven’t found the time. […]
CONTINUE READINGIn the St. Louis CrossFit sphere, we have seen the landscape change from just 7 boxes in 2011, to over 50 in the metro area in 2015. The success of these gyms varies greatly. In some cases, boxes have sprung up, and closed down very soon afterward. Others seem to continually grow and prosper. So […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 2015 CrossFit Open is behind us. Every year, I start out uninspired, knowing I won’t be at the top of the holy grail of leader boards, and convincing myself that this isn’t that important to me. Then, the first WOD is announced. Anticipation begins to build internally. “How will I pace this workout? Can […]
CONTINUE READINGOne skill in rowing that is crucial to master is the ability to maintain a specific stroke rating (s/m) with consistency. The stroke rating refers to how fast you move back and forth on your slide per minute and is shown on the performance monitor in the corner as s/m (strokes per minute). When […]
CONTINUE READINGThe 2015 CrossFit STL 6-Week Paleo challenge has just come to an end and we now have a new list of savvy, dedicated individuals who have been indoctrinated into the paleo lifestyle. On January 12, thirty one members of CrossFit St. Louis committed to the challenge of the Whole30, a strict version of the paleo […]
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