Entries Tagged 'CrossFit' ↓

… shot in Toronto at the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence and the CrossFit Colosseum. This commercial features Hockey Canada’s Meaghan Mikkelson as she shows us what it takes to be an Olympic athlete.

Meaghan’s father Bill shares unscripted words of encouragement over the video; similar to those he gave Meaghan as a child. …

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Thanks Brett.

Former U.S. Champ schools the fitness warriors.

Details via Facebook.

In celebration of Festivus, I link to a click grabbing post from CNN which selected Gabby Douglas 1st and 5th — using no criteria at all — on a list of the world’s fittest women 2012.

I’ve little doubt that #2 Annie Thorisdottir, former gymnast and two time World CrossFit champion, could best any woman alive today at feats of strength.

CrossFit.com

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Thanks Mike.

Byers owner/coach Debbie Broderick Rodriguez is pretty crazy about CrossFit. She linked to the best promo video I’ve seen yet introducing the sport to newbies.

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People walk in the door and ask:

… “Hey, where are the machines?”

… We’re the machines.

CrossFit is great and getting better. Getting safer.

Still, I’d rate regular gymnastics bodyweight training as superior. And much safer.

Where CrossFit succeeds best is in the psychological domain. The team approach, very well explained in that video. We should emulate that.

The former gymnast from CrossFit Reykjavik wins again.

2012 Reebok CrossFit Games

1. Annie Thorisdottir (1062)
2. Julie Foucher (977)
3. Talayna Fortunato (973)

Annie’s Got Game – First Repeat Reebok Crossfit Games Champion

“Thor’s daughter” takes home $250,000, the same prize money as is awarded to the top male.

Age:22
Height:170 cm
Weight:67 kg

Annie Thorisdottir on Facebook

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(via Hard Body)

Did you happen to catch the CrossFit Games Show Marathon on TV?

Defending champion, former gymnast Annie Thorisdottir is one awesome fitness machine.

This year’s edition will go in Carson, Calif. July 13-15.

Comedian Jason Auer:

… prepares for the 2011 Reebok Crossfit Games. Problem is, that he hasn’t qualified. That won’t stop the Auer of Power …

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via Marcus Harlin on Facebook

Strength guru Chris Sommer of Gymnastics Bodies is offering his popular introductory course in the Sunshine State.

“Building the Gymnastic Body” (see right hand navigation) is the reference text.

Sun Jan 22nd, 2012
Carlson Gracie Jujitsu
Miami, Florida

… for all those who wish to obtain the benefits of gymnastics strength training including fitness enthusiasts, MMA, crossfit, parkour, free running, yoga, climbing and gymnastics professionals. Beginners are absolutely welcome …

details and registration

Click PLAY or watch one of his 9yr-old demonstrators on YouTube.

More Gymnastic Bodies videos on YouTube.

Here’s more information on the intriguing new book by Steven Low, of the gymnastics performance troupe, Gymkana.

This article by Steven will give you a good idea of what’s included:

Eat Move Improve – The Fundamentals of Bodyweight Strength Training

Table of Contents

Don’t be overwhelmed. It’s actually oriented for beginner and intermediate athletes of all kinds. The emphasis is on upper body strength training using your own body weight. CrossFit and Gymnastics.

It’s $49.95 on Amazon. Unfortunately there’s no Kindle edition, as yet.

Jason Edward MacDonald of Gymnastike linked to this unusual video. It includes gymnasts from Temple and Springfield College.

GXT – Gymnastics Cross Training combines the most contemporary training modalities of P90X, TRX Suspension Training, Crossfit, and functional training all while emphasizing gymnastics strength movements, drills, and progressions. Gymnastics movements lay the foundation for all sport movements and skills. Getting stronger with the weight of your own body through all planes of motion is what GXT will help you do.

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The “truck trainer” drives to you. Condition where you wish.

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With that rig I could go on a long road trip, and get in wicked shape en route.

Update: Annie was a gymnast at Gerpla until age-16. Why am I not surprised. Thanks for the info, Gummi Brynjólfsson.

Annie Mist Thorisdottir from Iceland won the CrossFit world championships over the weekend in Los Angeles and has now been personally congratulated by President Olafur Ragnar Grimsson. …

Annie Mist won the CrossFit world title at the weekend, including ISK 30 million in prize money. She won three out of ten events and came third in four events; putting her on 842 points — 43 points ahead of Kristan Clever from the USA who came in second. …

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Next Annie heard from the taxman. She owes the Icelandic supertax. They want about $111,000, nearly half the prize money.

Annie is welcome to move to Canada. Any time.

… I’m still not convinced CrossFit is a healthy competitive sport, however. Watch Annie at an earlier competition this season (VIDEO) and you’ll see what I mean.

via BeastSkills on Facebook

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Jim of BeastSkills.com, inspired, tried the same thing on one rope. Is this a kip? Or a fast muscle-up?

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