“Yin yang are not opposing forces (dualities), but complementary opposites that interact within a greater whole, as part of a dynamic system.” – Wikipedia Prior to starting CrossFit, I practiced yoga for four years. I finally gave it up as I wanted to find an exercise program that was a bit more strength oriented – […]
CrossFit in Photos
Subject: Christmas Abbott – Coach at CrossFit Invoke Related Post: Christmas Abbott – Finding Her Purpose with CrossFit Photo Credit: Tyler Northrup Photography Subject: Athlete competing in 2011 COLD WAR Mid-Atlantic at CrossFit Liberation Photo Credit: Chris Nolan – MetCon Photos Subject: Dan Medland Photo credit: Gary Hills, athlete photographer, of Fizz Bucket […]
Road Warriors: Tips for Visiting a CrossFit Gym
Want to check out a CrossFit gym while you are traveling? It’s a great way to see the culture of another gym or to pick up some tips from a different coach. Here’s how: Click on the My Athletic Life CrossFit Locations Map. Here you can search for a list of the gyms near your […]
13 Tips for Choosing a CrossFit Gym
If you are thinking about starting an exercise program and considering CrossFit, how-the-heck do you choose a gym that will be right for you? And if you don’t even know what you don’t know, what information would help you make a better decision? Tip #1: Make a list of your goals, and use those goals […]
Strength and Endurance: Can We Have Both?
No one ever told me I could be strong. From an early age I was told I had “the body of a runner.” Translation: you are tall and skinny and should probably stay away from sports that involve physical contact with another human being or heavy objects. So I became a runner because that is […]