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Jarrett G. nails a 54.5" box jump at CrossFit Exile (OK).

CrossFit South Brooklyn (NY) grabs some press in U.S News & World Report.

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CrossFit Kids class at CrossFit Brand X (CA).

Kids have unique needs in the CrossFit setting, so if you want to teach CrossFit to groups of kids, you'll need to be certified by CrossFit Kids and affiliate with CrossFit Kids.

CrossFit Kids will start holding additional certifications at pre-selected affiliate locations around the U.S. in 2010. International certs will also be on the schedule in the future. Dates are already starting to roll out. For more information, go to Crossfit Kids.

You want to learn and have fun? Try the CrossFit Kids Cert:[wmv] [mov]

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Eve goes to her third class at Gunx CrossFit (NY) and starts working on her Iron Cross . . .

Open Gym: Is there merit to letting folks WOD whenever they want at your box? Or is the class system the best way to run a CrossFit affiliate?

CrossFit L.A. (CA) posts their gym rules: Read.

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Mike, at CrossFit Warren (WY), working towards getting a planche.

Parallettes: How many sets do you have? Do you use them often or not? If you could miraculously turn them into a squat rack or a barbell, would you? Why or why not?

Sometimes you read a testimonial that just needs to be shared. CrossFit Milford (CT) has Crystal's "Secret Garden" . . .

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Kevin S. (trainer at CrossFit Redding in CA) competing in the CrossFit Sweatshop Masters Event held recently.

What should be the age limit of a masters event in CrossFit? For swimming, the term "Masters" starts at age 18, but in professional golf, the starting age for seniors is 50. Or is the concept of a CrossFit Masters event ridiculous? Would you watch one? Would you participate in one?

Check this out: Google Trends for CrossFit vs. Major Fitness Chains, courtesy of CrossFit Sweatshop (CA).

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The "Affiliate Think Tank" held at CrossFit Montclair (NJ) on Sunday, Nov 15th.

Numerous CrossFit affiliates from across the Northeast gathered on Sunday to share information and discuss best practices. It was a free event (hosted by CrossFit Montclair) for affiliates, by affiliates.

Name the top 5 critical issues facing CrossFit affiliates that you'd like to talk about at an Affiliate Think Tank.

A community member writes an interesting blogpost about CrossFit: Community and Camaraderie are the Foundations of 21st Century Business.

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AMG CrossFit (CO).

CrossFit California City (CA) has some advice to help your kids eat better: Read.

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Paradiso CrossFit (CA).

Free Live Webcast of Dr. Barry Sears Zone Nutrition Presentation. Sunday, Nov 15th 9am EST.

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Bonnie at Practice CrossFit (OH).

Free Live Webcast of Dr. Barry Sears Zone Nutrition Presentation. Sunday, Nov 15th 9am EST.

How do you identify your nutrition strategy? Zone? Paleo? Some combination of the two? None of the above? What does your affiliate recommend?

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Quotes are painted on the walls at CrossFit Waterloo (Canada):

1. "Be impressed with intensity, not volume." - G. Glassman
2. "Be brave, take risks, nothing can substitute experience" - P.Coelho
3. "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no
path and leave a trail" - R.W. Emerson

Anything like that on the walls at your affiliate? If not, what do you think should go there?

CrossFit First State (DE) scores some press: Read.

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Jeff S. of CrossFit Abilene (TX) in Baghdad: USAF.

Andy Petranek of CrossFit L.A. (CA) and Steve Rakow of CrossFit Ocean City (MD) at the finish of the Marine Corps Marathon: USMC.

Thank you to all our active-duty military members and veterans.

Does your affiliate do anything for military members? Discounts or free recruit WODs or other recognition for service? Post to Comments.

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Mike B. and Greg A. prowlin' at CrossFit Chaos (AZ).

Do you think you know Tabata? Well, CCT Joey has a word or two on this topic: Read.

What bugs you enough in the CrossFit world to write something like Joey wrote? What drives you crazy enough that you want to tell people to pull their head out of their, um, posterior chain?

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Reid W. at CrossFit Initiative (NV).

CrossFit Brighton (MI) talks about The Value of Trainers.

What is the value of a trainer? And does it extend beyond the parameters of the class? Should a trainer also be involved in the programming, the cleaning of the gym, or the recruiting of new members? And should they be paid extra for those tasks? Or is it assumed to be part of the job?

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Mt. Baker CrossFit (WA).

CrossFit South Bay (CA): Read The Only Time It's Okay to Post Pictures of Your Girlfriend on the Internets.