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09.08.14 – Monday – We Are Elitists
In today’s political and social atmosphere, there’s a strong current against “elitism.” Politicians who use too many big words, colleges that only admit students with impeccable grades and test scores,...
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08.23.14 – Saturday – CrossFit Terminology
We use a lot of weird words at CrossFit Manatee. Previously, we’ve published posts on barbell terminology (explaining things like “clean,” “snatch,” “high hang,” etc.) and CrossFit Manatee slang....
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08.19.14 – Tuesday – The Most Dangerous Thing in the Gym
People who say that CrossFit is dangerous are, generally speaking, idiots. At best, they fail to understand the training methods we use and the actual statistical probability of injuring oneself when...
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08.14.14 – Thursday – Do The Hard Things
“The hard things got easier the more you did them.” That’s a line from a novel I read once. The story is escapist/dystopian science fiction, not really related to anything in my daily life, but that...
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08.11.14 – Monday – Things I Wish I’d Known Before CrossFit
Today, we present an article that should be interesting for long-time CrossFitters and newbies alike: 9 things I wish I had known before starting CrossFit Foundation Part 1 Front Squat 15 min to find...
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08.09.14 – Saturday – Murph
Today’s WOD is a Hero WOD, dedicated to a soldier who died in Afghanistan in 2005. The point of a Hero WOD is to push yourself to your physical limit in honor of the WOD’s namesake. In this case, we’re...
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08.08.14 – Friday – Intro WOD!
Today’s WOD is a fun one. It’s the WOD that we usually use during our introductory sessions, when new members come in for the first time to find out what CrossFit is all about and if they’re ready for...
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07.31.14 – Thursday – Fist Bumps
We give a lot of fist bumps at CFM. We do it because they’re awesome. Turns out, in addition to being the coolest way to say “hello,” or “good job,” fist bumps help to keep you clean and healthy: Fist...
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07.26.14 – Saturday – Exercise Smart
Don’t forget, today is our Community WOD at 10:30a. Everyone is invited to come check out CrossFit with this special workout designed for beginners! What’s the point of exercise? When you ask people...
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07.22.14 – Tuesday – Community WOD!
We’ll be hosting a Community WOD on Saturday at 10:30a! This is a chance for anyone interested in CrossFit, or in trying a new kind of exercise, to come check out CrossFit Manatee. The workout will be...
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07.19.14 – Saturday – Random Thoughts
I haven’t done the “random thoughts” bit in a little while. So here we go: Sleep is a big deal I haven’t gotten as much sleep as I need lately, and I feel it. My joints ache. My performance is down. I...
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07.12.14 – Saturday – Cutting Reps
So this week is apparently the week for the “stern father” blog posts. I’ll cut straight to the chase: There is a non-zero number of Manatees making a habit of cutting reps in WODs. It has been noticed...
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07.07.14 – Monday – Why Your Squat Sucks (and how to fix it)
The squat is one of the most fundamental human movements — it’s simply using the full range of motion in your hips, knees and ankles to lower your torso towards the ground while also keeping it erect....
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06.28.14 – Saturday – From the Vault: How Our Classes Work
Today’s “from the vault” features not just one blog post, but five. Back in February, we did a series of blog posts that explained the what, how, and why behind our classes: Why they’re organized the...
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06.19.14 – Thursday – Link Love: CrossFit Makes You Hot
A BuzzFeed article featuring photos of attractive CrossFit Games athletes? Yes, please. Here it is: 14 People Who Prove CrossFit Makes You Hotter You’re welcome. Foundation Hang squat snatch 5×3 WOD...
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06.14.14 – Saturday – From the Vault: How to Look Like a CrossFitter
For today’s blast from the past, we reach back to last fall, when CrossFit Manatee released its first-ever fashion advice piece: How to Look Like a CrossFitter. Designer trends may come and go, but...
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06.06.14 – Friday – Random Thoughts
It’s Friday! Must be time for a few random thoughts: Variety is the spice of CrossFit Back when I did conventional strength training, I used to get so bored in the gym. I squatted three times per week,...
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05.31.14 – Saturday – Jumping Position
Every time we clean or snatch, you hear your coaches emphasizing “jumping position” or “power position.” This is the position from which you quickly and forcefully extend your hips, knees, and ankles...
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05.29.14 – Thursday – Three Movement Principles
Here’s a secret: I have the easiest job in the world. As a CrossFit coach, I help people learn how to move well and get into good positions to be safe, strong, efficient, and powerful. If you think...
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05.26.14 – Monday – Memorial Day!
As a reminder, here are today’s hours for Memorial Day: 9a 12p 5:30p All other class times are cancelled for the holiday. Come WOD with us before/after/during your Memorial Day festivities, and enjoy...
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