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Jump Rope Terms & Conditions
While rare, people have been known to be kicked in the face by ninjas while attempting to perform certain tricks during jump rope sessions. Read more...
When Life Has You Down, Try Ring Dips!
When Life Has You Down, Try Ring Dips!
3:46 pm (Pre-WOD) Oh man...guys, I’m not feeling today’s workout at all.   And if I’m honest, I’m not feeling life in general today. I can’t think of anything to write,... Read more...
At Home Cardio Workout
This at home cardio workout with Tiffany and Tanessa is just what you need to get your blood pumping when you're short on time, space, and equipment.   Here's the rep scheme...(video below)   30-20-10 Double UndersBurpeesJump Squats   So, for the first round you'll do 30 double unders, 30 burpees, 30 jump squats.  The second round you'll do 20 double unders, 20 burpees, 20 jump squats.  The third round you'll do 10 double unders, 10 burpees, and 10 jump squats.   If you're not up to speed on double... Read more...
Box Paradox
  I've been doing CrossFit for a long time, and I'm still not 100% sure why. I mean, I've been a super-fan from day one, and It's made me more fit than I've ever been, but CrossFit is a bit of a paradox in some respects. Here are a few of the things I find puzzling... 1.  You spent years and years getting an education so you could earn lots of money, and avoid having to do manual labor. Paradox: You now pay lots of money to endure intense, physically... Read more...
Beginner Jump Rope Workout - Tabata
Hey guys! Here's another beginner jump rope workout.  You can do it with double unders, or single unders to get a quick 4 minutes of cardio whenever you're able to fit it in. Here's how this beginner jump rope workout works... 8 rounds 20 seconds of work 10 seconds of rest Record your WORST round. Example:  If your reps for each round looked like this... 25, 25, 27, 23, 24, 13, 28, 22 Your Tabata score would be 13. If all of this seems really confusing, just listen to the... Read more...
Gamifying CrossFit
Whether you're competing against yourself in some sort of sick, twisted game of fitness solitaire, or you're the type of person who lays it all out there every day in hopes of topping the whiteboard, CrossFit is a game.  Heck, even at it's most elite level, it's called "The CrossFit Games." However, I think it could be even more gamified, and the following ideas are meant to get that conversation started. Here are 5 concepts I'd love to see incorporated. #1  Leveling the playing field When I was in college,... Read more...
Why Feeling Bad Is Good
In our post-race conversation she said, "After the first lap, I knew something was wrong."... Read more...
Box of Jargon
Read below to test your knowledge of jargon, and imagine being a new person in this worst case scenario gym tour... Read more...
Reality Check
It's why things like Tough Mudder (obstacle course races) have become so popular.  It's why CrossFit is thriving.  It's why you can challenge any 3 adult men to hit a target with a rock, and watch them throw stone after stone at the same telephone pole in the distance for the next 45 minutes. Read more...
How to know you Work(out) at home...
If you work from home, you might relate to this super-fun guest post from one of our Double Under Wonder women. Sometimes Lydia answers your customer service calls and replies to your emails.  Sometimes she writes hilarious blog posts...Enjoy! How to Know You Work(out) at Home. 1) Your Monday morning dress code is determined by the weather app. You check to see when the springtime temperature will be best, and wear your workout gear all day just waiting for that 20-minute slot outside where it’s not too cold.  If you... Read more...
Explaining Firebreathers
Have you ever strolled into your gym, glanced at the whiteboard, and been stopped in your tracks by a ridiculously fast WOD time? You saw the workout the night before, you estimated how long it would take you to complete it, and some superhuman has had the nerve to cut MINUTES off even your loftiest goal for the workout. If you're scratching your head at the results of a local firebreather, we've come up with some ways to explain-away the incredible WOD results that are bruising your ego. 1.  They've... Read more...
How to Humblebrag About CrossFit
Sure, we've all seen the T-shirt claiming that "our warm-up is your workout," but if outwardly bragging about CrossFit isn't your style, let's look at some ways you can brag about it in a humble, but no less self-gratifying, way. This is of course not an exhaustive list, but these 3 examples will prime the pump, and help you craft your own well-played humblebrags. #1.  The Tortured Athlete "Sorry I'm late!  My CrossFit coach thought it was a good idea to make me go for a double bodyweight deadlift, and... Read more...