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10 Minute Beginner Workout

We designed this workout for people who only have 1 or 2 consecutive double unders, but it will be challenging for even the most advanced athletes. (you'll be doing lots of push-ups). Here's the workout... 1 Air Squat 1 Push-up 1 Step-up 1 Double Under 2222....3333....4444...etc. This is a great workout that has minimal equipment requirements but still gets you moving. The only spot that gets a little sticky is the push-ups, everything else flows pretty smoothly. Just put your head down and work! There are modifications available for... Read more...

10 Minute Dumbbell Workout

This is a great full body workout using just a set of Dumbbells. 10 min. AMRAP 5 Tricep Dips 10 Reverse Lunges 15 DB Deadlifts 20 Russian Twists Every minute complete 2 burpees These movements are programmed to be able to keep moving through. Try not to rest between them for too long. You could also add the dumbbells to the lunges as well as the Russian twists for a little bit extra. Need a rope? Find one here: DoubleUnderWonder.com Read more...

5 Box Disorders...

As a trainer at our local box, I've noticed some conditions that you may, or may not, have. Read below to help diagnose, and treat some of the most common box disorders. #1. Maturity Deficiency If your trainer can't get through coaching the Snatch, Thrusters, Jerks, Wall Balls, etc., without constantly pausing for laughter as you insert double entendres, and "that's what she said" jokes, you may have been born with a sense of humor that has only reached the maturity level of a middle school boy. Treatment: There is no known treatment for... Read more...

5 Things You Shouldn't Say at CrossFit...

In any situation, there are things that you just shouldn't say...here are a few things to avoid saying at CrossFit... 1. "That doesn't look too bad.." When you first start CrossFit, you'll be naive enough to say things like: "Hmmm 21-15-9...Thrusters...Pullups...That doesn't look too bad..." Uttering these words makes the subsequent misery even harder to deal with. You'll not only feel like you're going to puke, pass out, or collapse...You also feel like an idiot for being so dismissive about a workout that is now definitely... "too bad." If the... Read more...

RE: The Mountain Lion At The Box

Dear Valued Gym Member: It has come to our attention that many of you are concerned about the mountain lion we've recently added to our equipment list. Some of you have had the nerve to call our training methods into question, and there's even been the threat of a lawsuit from a member who was barely even mauled. Before things escalate any further, we thought we'd take a moment to explain why the mountain lion is here, and the many benefits we feel she brings to our gym culture. Increasing... Read more...

5 Things CrossFitters Aren’t Good At…

CrossFit truly does prepare you for the "unknown, and unknowable," but there are a few things that CrossFit people will not be good at. Here are 5 of those things... Read more...

5 Reasons Summer CrossFit is Harder

I have no science to back this up, but I feel like summer CrossFit is at least 50% harder. Here are 5 reasons why... Read more...

A Whole Lotta Tabata...

Tara has another doozy for us today! If you've never done a Tabata workout, you're in for a treat...and by "treat" we mean nightmare :)Join us for 8 rounds on... Read more...

7 Min AMRAP (x3)

Meet Tara (officially) You've probably seen Tara around. She's been modeling for us, and helping us illustrate jump rope drills for years. We're ECSTATIC to announce that she actually works for us... Read more...

1 Jump Rope Drill To Fix 4 Issues!

Here's how to use this 1 jump rope drill to fix 4 issues... Do a standard single-under jump while traveling forward across the floor. Set up barriers on each side.Continue to move the barriers closer together with each pass making it harder and harder to travel between them.Keep doing this until the athlete can’t squeeze through the barriers anymore.Here’s why it helps...1. Many athletes have a hard time getting their hands in under their shoulders, the barriers force the athlete into a better upper body position.2. Traveling forward across the floor helps... Read more...

8% Totally Crush Their New Year's Resolutions!

The reality is this: You have unlimited chances to double down on your resolve, and give your goals another shot whenever you want (including January). Read more...

Double Under Death Match: Shark vs. T-Rex

We know what you’re thinking... Why has no one thought of this before? How have I lived my whole like without seeing a double under duel of such epic proportions?... Read more...