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The 5 Best Sports Supplements For CrossFit Athletes and Functional Fitness
What is CrossFit / Functional Fitness? In short, CrossFit (also known as Functional Fitness if not training from a CrossFit Affiliated Gym) is about fitness and training across all energy systems, there are metabolic conditioning workouts thrown in, olympic lifts, gymnastics, and powerlifts, to name a few.People can use CrossFit to supplement their training with other sports, in the US you are now seeing NFL players do CrossFit as part of their training, MMA athletes and even professional wrestlers now use CrossFit to help with grappling and other aspects of the sport.*Please note we are referring to the best supplements...
Protein Shakes - Everything you need to know about Whey Protein Shakes
Whey Protein shakes are a very popular way to get protein into your everyday diet and are used by athletes, recreational gym-goers, slimmers and yummy mummies. Whey protein shakes help your muscles grow and recover after exercise.If you’re new to protein shakes then choosing the right one can be very tricky. There’s a plethora of different ones out there on the market. However, don’t worry. We’ve put this ultimate guide to protein shakes together to make life easier for you.In this guide to whey protein shakes you will learn how protein works, why you need it, how some differ to...
12 Things You May Not Know About CrossFit
CrossFit is seen by many to be one of the most revolutionary forms of aerobic and strength training routines in these modern times. Consisting of a mix of plyometrics, gymnastics, powerlifting and high-intensity cardiovascular activities, it is one of the few whole-body programmes which can quickly tone, add strength and burn calories. While many of us have heard of CrossFit, there are actually some interesting lesser-known facts which are as colourful as the WODs themselves. Let's take a closer look. 1. THE MAN WHO FOUNDED CROSSFIT CrossFit was founded by a man called Greg Glassman, a former gymnast and personal...
Benchmark WOD's The CrossFit Girls Workouts
The CrossFit Girls Benchmark Workouts: Here are the official WOD's from CrossFit: CrossFit AngieFor Time:100 pull-ups100 push-ups100 sit-ups100 squats CrossFit BarbaraFor Time:5 RoundsRest precisely 3 minutes between each round.20 pull-ups30 push-ups40 sit-ups50 squats CrossFit Chelsea30 Minutes EMOM5 pull-ups10 push-ups15 squats CrossFit CindyAMRAP 20 Minutes:5 pull-ups 10 push-ups15 squats CrossFit DianeFor Time:225-lb. deadliftsHandstand push-ups21-15-9 reps for time CrossFit Elizabeth For Time:135-lb. cleansRing dips21-15-9 reps for time CrossFit Fran For Time:21-15-9Thrusters (95-lb)Pull-ups CrossFit Grace For Time:135-lb. clean and jerks30 reps for time CrossFit Helen 3 Rounds For Time:Run 400 meters1.5-pood kettlebell swings, 21 reps12 pull-ups CrossFit Isabel30 reps for timeSnatches (135-lb) CrossFit...