Sports Fitness

Swings Rock. Heavy Swings Rock More. Beast swings are awesome, but what happens when you need to go heavier? The problem is that after 48kg, there aren’t a lot of readily available kettlebell options for heavier swings. You can go double KB, but after a point, the size of the KBs forces you to widen your stance and change the nature of the swing, lessening power production and messing with your groove. The solution to this is the Plateau Buster Swing Handle from Strongergrip. It is plate loadable and can handle an excess of 400lbs for swings. I got one and I LOVE it. Matt McBryde, SFG2 and I have been using it to make our swings more Beastly. Check out the video to see what it looks like in action. In this vid, I show a heavier swing, but there are many more things that can be done, more clips coming soon....

“Schmalls” Run 800 meters Then two rounds of: 50 Burpees 40 Pull-ups 30 One-legged squats 20 Kettlebell swings, 1.5 pood 10 Handstand push-ups Then, Run 800 meters Or Three Rounds Run 800m 50 Burpees Post results to comment Gym Closed today open Monday

A few people asked me what are the best motor learning books and rattled off some popular and hot reads. When I responded with a bit lip they were disappointed that they were not unlocking the secrets to skill acquisition to the brain and wanted magic cues. I shared the simple fact, that practitioners are the most important people as research is different than reality. I do believe in teaching science if you will, but very little can be taken from the texts besides a few key concepts. Let's be honest here, it feels good to have athletes get better and be freaks. If not one doesn't have pride. Unfortunately if we have so many motor learning experts with magic words why do athletes still look like they are reverse curling cleans, look like Shaggy from Scooby Doo running and stopping? Like any part of coaching and sport science, we need evidence of application. The science is fine. The difference is long term development and technique day to day with mixed goals. Right now I am reading Jacques Piasenta and looking at what his intentions were. While I think his text has limits, at the end of the day application is where rubber hits the road and one must get results. I think it's more than just teaching or explaining or even communicating. We forget that sometimes a coach is a role model and influence that is not scaleable in private facilities or replicated in a research study. We can educate all we want but the truth of the matter it's beyond getting people to get from point A to point A. I wish it was that easy that cues, internal or external, was that easy, but elite sport or even grade level development is about trust, something that can be read by anyone over time.

We will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. Stay tuned for open gym times and possibly a hero wod. WOD 30-20-10 Hang power cleans 65/95 Lateral bar hops Double unders

2013 CrossFit Games Regional Event 3 For time: 30 Burpee muscle-ups Post time to comments. Enlarge image Dan Whiting. Regional Preview: Week 2 - [video]...

"Jackie"For time:1000m Row 50 Thrusters, 20kg30 Pullups Post time to comments. Log results online (Beyond the Whiteboard)  

We've all probably gotten used to seeing runners wearing colorful knee-high compression socks for quite some time, but the trend has moved along to nearly every athlete in every sport. These days, it's not uncommon to see athletes pulling on their compression socks after every event and grueling training session. The idea behind compression socks isn't new, but the application sure is. The first compression stockings were designed the help increase venous blood flow (and prevent blood clots) in bedridden patients and those with serious venous disorders, including edema, phlebitis and thrombosis. The extra compression, that is tighter near the ankle and gradually lessens near the knees, helps move the blood back toward the heart, improves circulation, and prevents swelling in the feet and ankles....Read Full Post

My good friend Dr Garrett Smith, along with Matt Stone, will soon be releasing a book I’m very excited about: Solving the Paleo Equation – Stress, Nutrition, Exercise, Sleep. Check it out on Amazon! As I’ve written about on many occasions, the modern pop “Paleo diet” has a number of problems as it’s often practiced. Along with that, the modern high intensity exercise trend presents potential problems as well. Learn how to heal your metabolism, find the right balance of physical activity, and learn how to reduce stress to actually get healthier. The book will be out in the fall.

A Washington School for the Deaf P.E. class wraps up their two-week CrossFit course

Moonboots working with Carl Paoli----WOD for Champagne Friday 5/24MAGIC MAYA3 rounds for max reps. 1-minute stations of:slam ball, 20/10#situpspush press, 35/20kgpullupsrow (calories)Rest 1 minute between each round. Post results to whiteboard/comments/Cody.----The Truth For Tall Lifters - T-Nation----