All posts tagged "Masters"
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Episode 63: Coaching 55 and Up at CrossFit City Line
Marianne Cameron had to figure out something to do in retirement. So, she decided to coach CrossFit to other people her age. Editor Heather Hartmann...
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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...
