Box Life Magazine’s #670: CrossFit Training Program CrossFit is a workout system which combines strength training with weightlifting exercises. It was founded by Greg Glassman in 2004. Its popularity grew rapidly after its appearance on the television show “The Biggest Loser” (2005). Since then it has become one of the most popular fitness programs worldwide. The program consists of six […]
BoxLife Competitor’s Training #229: SugarWod Comptrain Silverbacks The comptrain silverbacks are a subspecies of the common silverback gorilla (Gorilla beringei). They have been observed living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since at least 2002.[1] There is no evidence that they live anywhere else outside their native habitat. Their exact range is unknown, but it may extend into Central […]
The Jerk Trailer: A Hate Video? It’s been a week since the release of the “Jerk” video and it seems like there are many reactions from people. Some say that it was funny, some don’t see any humor in it at all, while others think that the whole thing is just a hate video. So let us try to understand […]
Signs You’re Overtraining: A Warning About Over Training Syndrome (OS) Over training syndrome (OTS) is a condition which occurs when too much physical or mental stress causes your body to produce excessive amounts of growth hormone and cortisol. These hormones are known to cause changes in the way your muscles grow, but they can also have negative health consequences such […]
Quick Fix: 3 Common Rowing Mistakes To Avoid Rowing is one of the most popular sports in the world. There are many types of rowing machines available at your local gym or online. You may have heard about them before, but maybe you were wondering if they’re really safe? If so, then this article will give you some tips on […]
How To Turn Failure Into Success: A Guide For The Real World The world is full of obstacles. Some are out of our control, while others are within our control. But there’s one thing that’s always in your control – you! You have complete power over what happens next in life. And if you want to succeed, then it will […]
What Is Physical Activity? Physical activity is defined as any type of movement or action that involves using your body’s muscles. These activities include things like walking, running, lifting weights, playing sports and other forms of exercise. You can do all these types of exercises without ever leaving home! Some examples are: • Walking around the house with no destination […]
Crossover Symmetry Exercise: The crossover symmetry exercise is one of the most common exercises in CrossFit gyms. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. If you’re new to CrossFit, it might seem like a complicated exercise, but it isn’t too hard once you understand how it works. You just need to do some basic math first. How Does Crossover Symmetry […]
Class Size in College: What’s Wrong With Too Many People? The Problem with Large Class Sizes in K-12 Schools What are the Problems with Large Class Sizes in Public School? How Much Does a Small Class Size Really Cost? Is There Any Benefit from Having More Students in Your Classroom? Why Do Some States Have Lower Class Size Limits Than […]
CrossFit Burnout: A Brief History The first time I ever heard of CrossFit was when my friend Ben (who I had just met) told me about it. At the time, I didn’t really understand what he meant since I wasn’t interested in any type of fitness at all. However, after seeing him do some basic body weight exercises with no […]