James Williams
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9 things to do before and after a workout to get better results
It’s easy to workout. You put your clothes on. Get into your car. Drive to your gym. And then hit your class. HARD. But… if you’re a smart cookie, you may want to do a few things to improve your results. Specifically, these 9 things that we first saw over at our friends at www.gq.co.za […]
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‘I Hated Exercise—Now I’m a CrossFit Fiend’
That was, of course, until she found Crossfit—a sport that changed her life, body, and mental health, too. Oh boy. We love this story from Womens Health Mag. Her name is Charlotte Harper. A 27 year old communications support manager from London. Read this: My old habits Growing up, I completely lacked knowledge about nutrition. […]
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REVEALED: CrossFit Open Workout 19.5
Yay. It’s finally here. The Crossfit Open 19.5. And it’s a a meaty one. Ready for it? Workout 19.5 33-27-21-15-9 reps for time of: 95-lb. thrusters Chest-to-bar pull-ups Time cap: 20 minutes This workout begins with the barbell on the floor and the athlete standing tall. After the call of “3, 2, 1 … go,” […]
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Not Sure What To Eat During The Crossfit Open 2019? Here’s Our Top 6 Foods for Energy
Yepp, we all know it. Healthy foods that provide lots of energy are vital for success, especially if you are repeating workouts and need to refuel whilst you rest between WODs. This is where planning – or lack of it – can make or break the performance. You don’t want to eat big meals between […]
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What a CrossFit Athlete Eats in a Day — the Calorie Amount Will Astound You!
As you know… CrossFit workouts are intense! And CrossFit athletes training for competition can work out for three or more hours a day, so they obviously need the proper fuel. Six-time CrossFit Games athlete Lauren Fisher is heading into competition season, and here’s what she shared over at POPSUGAR about what she eats on training […]
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Why Everyone Should Enter The 2019 CrossFit Open
Many people feel like they aren’t ready, or aren’t good enough. Crossfitters ask themselves questions such as “Why should I pay more money to compete?”. Well, truth is… there’s a reason. And over at BoxRox where this article was first seen, is the answer. I’ve pasted it below for you to see. Here’s why it’s […]
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What athletes eat: CrossFit champ Camille Leblanc-Bazinet’s mango and greens protein smoothie
Who else loves this woman? While a shoulder dislocation and tear meant having to pull out of the 2017 Games, Leblanc-Bazinet was back in 2018 with a 13th-place finish at the Games. Her next goal: to compete at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 in weightlifting. We love her so much over here at Crossfit Nerds […]
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Why I Am Able to Be Fit and Still Struggle With My Mental Health
Coming at you today is this refreshing and thought-provoking article from Yahoo. If you want to view the original page, just click this link. Without further due, here we go…. As a competitive CrossFit athlete and fitness professional, people are often shocked when I open up to them about my struggles with mental illness, specifically […]
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Thrilling Highlights From The Crossfit Games 2016
Here is the official Crossfit Games 2016 highlight video. Watch it. Enjoy it. And share it with your friends 🙂
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THE 6 MOST BRUTAL CROSSFIT WODS
CrossFit workouts can be pretty brutal. They test the limits of your strength, speed and endurance, with or without a group setting. Hear mixed opinions about CrossFit? It’s worth it—but if you want to test yourself before you jump in feet-first, put yourself through these six ultra-demanding WODs—that’s CrossFit-speak for “workout of the day.” And […]
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4 Training Tips From Ben Smith
Yes, I know. This article – that I dug up from the amazing Men’s Health Australia – is somewhat old. But, the 4 tips Crossfit games champion Ben Smith reveals is still as relevant today as it was yesterday… so… that means that we thought it was a good idea to share it with you. […]