All posts tagged "Masters"
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Mastering the Open
The grand scale of the CrossFit Open makes it exciting. As Affiliate owners, our challenge is to make it personal. The first step is understanding...
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So You Want to Start a Seniors Program?
Recently, a Box owner considering a “Seniors” program sought advice on the CrossFit Affiliate owners Facebook page. It’s a great idea, right? Many Boxes already...
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A Box of Thriving Masters Athletes
This summer at the Reebok CrossFit Games, I met Dave and Darlene Prois. We were chilling in the Affiliate Lounge and struck up a conversation....
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Episode 48: Training Masters Athletes at CrossCut CrossFit
Does trying new sports have to take a back seat as you age? That’s a big no from Dave Prois. Co-owner of CrossCut CrossFit with...
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Programming for Masters
Our programming has always been masters-friendly. We’re solid believers in challenging athletes of all ages, but we’re also a couple of 60-somethings who are learning...
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Equipping a Masters-Friendly Box
Big city visitors to our small town Box invariably express surprise at the variety and quality of our equipment. Our status as masters athletes is...
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The Challenge of Masters
I was 60 when I first walked into a CrossFit Box. The oldest athlete in the room, I was there to earn my CF-L1. My...
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Q&A: Partnering with Octane Fitness
TJ Belger, the owner of TJ’s Gyms, shares his experience on partnering with Octane Fitness/Schwinn Airdyne within his business: Why did you partner with Octane Fitness/Schwinn...
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Affiliates React to 16.5
With sweet, sweat angel kisses, it is time to bid the 2016 CrossFit Open goodbye. It seems like just yesterday 16.1 was announced, and Affiliates...
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The Quiltladies of Woodward
One of Woodward CrossFit’s locations is next to Honey Bee Quilt Store in Austin, Texas. Once a week, Coach Justin Adams would pop over to...
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Affiliates React to 16.3
In the 16.3 Open workout announcement, 17-year-old Nick Paladino went head-to-head against 45-year-old Shawn Ramirez. Paladino was the 2015 Fittest Teen in the World, the...
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Masters Need Love, Too
When she turned 35, Cori DiDonato began noticing she needed more recovery between workouts. And when she turned 40-years-old, DiDonato realized there were fewer resources...
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The Traveling Trainer
While competing for the Portuguese National Swimming Team in Brazil, Hannah Caldas had been doing CrossFit for a few months and decided she did not...
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CrossFit Games’ Athletes on Hydration and Pre-WOD Beverages
Hydration has been a hot topic, especially since Annie Thorisdottir had to withdraw from the CrossFit Games after getting overheated during Murph. It doesn’t take a...
