CrossFit is infinitely scalable, not only in terms of intensity, but also in prescription and equipment. With a bit of creativity and whatever you have available, a vast array of workouts present themselves.
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Come on Crossfit, staged photo. It’s a great cause, how about keeping it real
Careful Aaron, you might get removed for being dumb. I'm serious. That's how it works around here, now. You can be dumb, but not rude and dumb. You can even be a little bit rude if you're not being dumb, but just a little bit.
Yes coach not a well thought out comment, actually off the cuff, and noted, I definitely would like to be a part of these discussions. This exercise description/article is fantastic, and I watched your interview on Podcast 18.41 'the mess' where you described inviting a neighbour around for a session and some real food. Could we get some articles following individuals through this process, all types, eg aging population as above, and cover these type of tests, some issues that would arise etc. No so much exercise description as detailed description of prescription. Thanks for the great cause.
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Just started after hardly working out for 3 months. Numbers aren’t where they were but I’m happy with every day I see progress.
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Didn’t want to risk further back injury on dead lifts. Baby steps.
I spent 2 years training totally 100% at home when I couldn't afford a gym membership the only things I had to train with were a pair of 40lb dumbbells a door hang pull up bar and set of TRX straps. I got into some of the very best shape of my life. THERE ARE NO REASON FOR EXCUSES
Sandbags are also an excellent, inexpensive, at home solution for working out. While there are pricey options out there, any duffel bag with the desired handles will do. Fill some Ziplocs with sand, dirt, pebbles, whatever you can find and whammo, you got yourself a versatile piece of workout equipment that can be scaled to any weight.
For anyone interested about the water jugs that have been used in the photos and videos, we got them from a company called Uline. They are inexpensive, durable and come in a large variety of sizes. We have no relationship with that company. There are plenty of manufacturers that make similar products. If other people have recommendations I would love to hear them. I'm always on the lookout for the ideal size, ideal grip, etc. However, they work quite well and scaling is a breeze...just use less water. They remove excuses like...I can't afford expensive gear and/or I don't have time to leave the house. Enjoy.
Goats bladder?
This might be similar to Uline’s offering but Grainger carries about everything. Here’s my search for plastic jugs. https://m.grainger.com/category/carboys-jerricans-and-jugs/labware/lab-supplies/ecatalog/N-181uZ1yza4ioZ1yza4ixZ1yza4zuZ1yz6pk9Z1yz1ebw?okey=plastic+jug&mkey=Carboys%2C+Jerricans+and+Jugs+Polypropylene+Labware+Body+Material+HDPE+Labware+Body+Material+LDPE+Labware+Body+Material+Polyethylene+%28PE%29+Labware+Body+Material+Polyethylene%2FPolypropylene+Labware+Body+Material+&NLSCM=4&EndecaKeyword=Carboys%2C+Jerricans+and+Jugs&searchBar=true&searchRedirect=plastic+jug&sst=subset
Also, I do chemical water treatment so I always able to get ahold of 5 gallon jugs, 5 gallon buckets, 6 gallon jugs and 15 gallons jugs. They're great for farmers carries and free (for me). Make friends with a water treater in your area.
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