SATURDAY 091031

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The superheroes of Centurion CrossFit Fort Hood (TX).

Over at CrossFit L.A., Becca reminds us that we don't have to wait for Halloween to have the superhero mindset: Read.

FRIDAY 091030

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Graham CrossFit (WA), CrossFit Persevere (CT), CrossFit Playground (CT), Hudson Valley CrossFit (NY)

Does your e-mail address contain the name of your affiliate? Why not? It's simple and cheap advertising that goes everywhere you do and then some. Why be mary@gmail.com when you could be mary@bestcrossfitever.com?

Over at CrossFit NYC, 70-year-old trainer Jacinto nails an 85lb weighted pull-up: Video.

THURSDAY 091029

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12-year-old Braxton from CrossFit Regina (Canada) competes recently in his first Olympic lifting meet.

What about younger kids than Braxton? Is there some age that Olympic or CrossFit competitions should not dip below? Would that be for social or physiological considerations? Or is that nonsense and any age should be eligible?

CrossFit Las Vegas (NV) uses a question to generate some discussion among their members on Healthy vs. Unhealthy Competition.

WEDNESDAY 091028

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Ashley and Sara having a great time outside CrossFit El Paso East (TX). Both of them have been CrossFitting for less than six months but they've already figured out that being strong is fun.

If you've been to a CrossFit 101 with CrossFit Founder Greg Glassman, you might have heard him say this: "The key to affiliate success looks like having fun."

What factors besides fun are key to being a successful affiliate? Name three. Post to Comments.

TUESDAY 091027

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Before and After: CrossFit Counter Culture (CA) and CrossFit Wollongong (Australia).

Gunx CrossFit (NY) talks about the importance of mobility: A Consequence of Habit.

Besides utilizing CrossFit resources (specialty certs, CrossFit Journal, main page, etc.), how do you continue to educate yourself as an affiliate owner and/or trainer? What would you consider "musts" for other owners/trainers? What belongs on the "Thou Shall Not" list?

MONDAY 901026

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CrossFit Kids Certification, CrossFit Brand X (CA), 23-24 Oct 09

Halloween is this Saturday. CrossFit Zone (Canada) has some advice on candy: Boo!

SUNDAY 091025

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Over at Gator CrossFit (FL), they're not Seminole fans.

CrossFit Moncton (Canada) scores some press: Read.

SATURDAY 091024

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His middle name is actually "Danger" and he's the son of CrossFit Tacoma (WA) owner Morgan Hepfer.

CrossFit Monterey's (CA) Jacob Tsypkin and Russ Greene ask a question: Where Is This All Going?

FRIDAY 091023

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Simon J. digs deep for more push-ups in a competition at CrossFit Catalyst (Canada). He is coached by Tyler B.

Read "10 Things I Believe" by Rainier CrossFit (WA).

What do you believe? As an affiliate owner? As a CrossFitter? Post to Comments.

THURSDAY 091022

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Jarett, CrossFit Hollywood (CA).

How many people can say this: "I skipped my senior prom to go to the CrossFit Games Qualifier in Aromas, California." Uh-huh. Read "Pain Never Tasted So Good" at CrossFit Modesto (CA).

What events have you skipped because of CrossFit? Maybe a birthday party or a wedding or even a dinner with friends? Confess in Comments.

WEDNESDAY 091021

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Jacqueline R. at Cynergy CrossFit (MA) is a nurse who is six months pregnant with her third child. Her WODs are scaled for her pregnancy, but she says she has never felt better in her life!

Completing an L1 Cert WOD at 21 weeks pregnant: See Katherine's photo at CrossFit West Palm Beach (FL).

If pregnant women (and kids) can CrossFit, doesn't that prove the scaleability of the CrossFit methodology? And if so, why are there still people who are scared of CrossFit?

TUESDAY 091020

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Here's a photo (from the archives) that shows and tells. The best instructional photos require few words of explanation. They make a point about effective or ineffective positioning, cueing, supporting, spotting, basic moves or advanced. Often, they are illustrations that help the less experienced, or key points that bear repeating even to the CrossFit veteran. Send your educational photos (single images or composites) here for consideration for the main page.

Element CrossFit explains to their blog readers what they should look for in a CrossFit gym: Are All CrossFits Equal?

MONDAY 091019

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CrossFit NFT (FL), before and after.

1.) Show us the transformation of the box that is your affiliate -- whether you're an old or new affiliate. Send your before and after photos to the Affiliate Blog.

2.) Ever think of how much life a CrossFit affliate brings to an industrial park, an old mill building, etc? Can we call it a form of urban/suburban/other revitilization?

"I Am A CrossFit Trainer" by Steve Hendrix at CrossFit Flagstaff (AZ).

SUNDAY 091018

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CrossFit Alexandria, CrossFit Legacy, CrossFit North Atlanta, CrossFit Ocean City, CrossFit Central CT, Fitness Beyond the Box.

If you're in the photo, post your story to Comments!

CrossFit Buffalo presents the reason behind their Tribute to Fallen Soldiers: Read.

SATURDAY 091017

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Scot and Shayna are contractors building the new CrossFit Veritas (TX) -- and they're members too.

CrossFit Peachtree (GA) puts a writer through 18 Minutes and 48 Seconds of Hell.

FRIDAY 091016

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Gillian Mounsey will attempt 100 Muscle-ups in 1 hour (Operation Pull for Hope) at CrossFit Long Island City (NY) on Nov 14th.

Over in North Carolina, CrossFit Asheville's Corey Duvall explains "What I Yell and Why."

What do you yell -- and why?

THURSDAY 091015

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Middle of the WOD on a beautiful morning at CrossFit Tribe (NJ).

Shugyo. You're doing it and you don't even know it. CrossFit Toronto (Canada) explains Shugyo.

Sex sells, as do photos of hot, fit bodies. Yet, when we CrossFit, we understand shugyo. Which speaks to your membership more? How about your potential membership?

WEDNESDAY 091014

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Dave is a member at Rainier CrossFit (WA). For his 50th birthday, he requested they do the "Filthy Fifty." Since it was a large group WOD, they substituted Good Mornings (for Back Extensions) after the Push Presses. Dave had just put the bar down, and was about to put it on his back.

Read "Casen's Story" over at CrossFit GP (OR) and learn how CrossFit has affected a little girl and her family.

There are stories at every CrossFit affiliate. Stories of courage and work and dedication and accomplishment. Tell us one. Post to Comments.

TUESDAY 091013

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CrossFit Woodbridge (VA) just moved from a garage to 1800 sf. The photo is actually a compilation of three images of owner Dan Broughton performing the first WOD in the new facility.

CrossFit Tacoma (WA) hits the one-year anniversary. Read "One Year On" -- a look back at the growth of their business.

Imagine you're a new affiliate: How do you figure out your prices?

Imagine you're an established affiliate: How do you know when it's time to raise prices?

MONDAY 091012

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Until recently, CrossFit Shropshire (England) was located in an old railway station. The workouts were performed outside and/or in the station waiting room. CFS just moved into a new, larger location.

CrossFit On the Move (GA) is a new affiliate that does not have a location. They haul their gear and train people in the CrossFit method wherever it needs to be done. Read their blog entry "Defining Success."

How do you define success? Is it a big box? 300 members? Winning the Affiliate Cup? Or something else?

SUNDAY 091011

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CrossFit 101 at CrossFit Virtuosity (NY), CrossFit Long Island City (NY), and CrossFit Ocean City (MD).

CrossFit Marin (CA) has one way to get cops to come to your affiliate: Read.

SATURDAY 091010

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Kim Malz, CrossFit affiliate owner (CrossFit Persevere in CT) and 2009 CrossFit Games competitor.

In case you don't realize it, there's a wealth of information on CrossFit affiliates in the CrossFit Journal. Learn how CrossFit South Brooklyn got started -- or how CrossFit Central parlayed their love for training into a very successful business. Go here to check out the collection.

FRIDAY 091009

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Double Bodyweight Lift: Mike Ray of CrossFit Flagstaff (AZ) lifts Matt Swift, who is lifting Wendy Swift (both of CrossFit Brisbane in Australia).

Over at CrossFit Evolution (FL), Ron has an inspiring story and his first muscle-up.

At CrossFit Cape Cod (MA), Greg has an accomplishment to be proud of too: Read.

THURSDAY 091008

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The DC Strokes Rowing Club of CrossFit Capitol Hill.

Ever think of delving deeper into the rowing world? Is this a community overlooked by the average affiliate? Anybody planning to send a team to the C.R.A.S.H.-B Sprint World Championships this year?

Ever wonder what the CrossFit Rowing Foundations Certification is like? Wonder no more. CrossFit East Bay posted a recap/review.

WEDNESDAY 091007

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5-year-old Mina R. from CrossFit FAST (CA) and EC Synkowski from CrossFit Boston (MA) and CFHQ Training Staff: Learning the movement, teaching the movement.

Do you have a private life away from your CrossFit affiliate? Or does everything you do reflect upon the CrossFit community? Is it okay to wear your CrossFit affiliate t-shirt anywhere? To church? To a strip club? To a political rally?

Sometimes, CrossFit really is a family affair. Meet CrossFit Coastal's Coach Lidia: Read.

TUESDAY 091006

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Alex D. from CrossFit Halifax (Canada) hangs out at the Brooklyn Bridge.

Exercise your mind. Describe your affiliate in five words or less. Post to Comments.

CrossFit Breakaway (VA) has something to show us about burpees: Diagram.

MONDAY 091005

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A lift gone awry at CrossFit Copenhagen (Denmark).

Do you drill your members on how to bail? Do you stress the importance of knowing how to get out safely when things go bad?

It's not new, but this blogpost by San Francisco CrossFit (CA) talks about bailing safely. Are there other posts or videos out there worth talking about?

SUNDAY 091004

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Learning to squat at the CrossFit Level 1 Certification at CrossFit Watertown (CT), Oct 3rd.

CrossFit Fire (IL), Fitness Battalion CrossFit (GA), and TJ's Gym (CrossFit San Rafael) (CA) share the CrossFit limelight in one article: Read.

SATURDAY 091003

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Dumbbell thrusters in the cool sunlight by Scott and Deanna of CrossFit Paducah (KY).

Bob Guere over at CrossFit California City (CA) decides to end his ramblings on "Why I CrossFit": Read the last installment.

FRIDAY 091002

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How many pull-ups do you think Miss Malibu got at the CrossFit Malibu (CA) tent at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off?

Who's participating in county fairs or outdoor festivals this weekend? Anybody manning a booth or holding outside WODs? Are these efforts fruitful or just fun? Or both?

How difficult is it to convert the reluctant or the resistant? One reporter decides to try a month at CrossFit Bucks (New Hope Fitness, PA): Read.

THURSDAY 091001

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The CrossFit world is big yet small. Emma M. (pictured here with David O.) found herself in Belize for 5 months but still managed to find CrossFitters and get the workouts done while away from CrossFit Westcountry (U.K.).

Chip M. of Cynergy CrossFit (MA) wants to talk about Mind****s: Read.

Ready for some October Painstorm? Read on . . .