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DIY Plyo Box: Build Two for $40

Robert Lemus — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:01:00 +0000

Plyo boxes are a fantastic tool to improve your vertical jump by building explosive power and strength in your legs. If you workout at a CrossFit gym, the plyo boxes are typically narrower at the top and have a wider base, and this helps you to avoid scraping your shins along the top edge. This ...

Crossfit Terms and Jargon

Robert Lemus — Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:01:00 +0000

What did you notice the first time you walked into a CrossFit gym? For me, it was the wall-to-wall white boards filled with names, times, goals, workouts, etc. But most of it was the unending list of jargon and acronyms. To help make sense of this unique language you may encounter if you workout at a CrossFit gym, ...

How to Calculate Your 400 Meter Sprint Potential

Tim Huntley — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 13:24:48 +0000

Author: Jimson Lee For several decades, I used a specific formula to calculate the 400 meter potential of elite sprinters. The formula is: 400m potential = 200m Season Best (SB) doubled, plus 4 seconds. Note that I used Season Best, and not Personal Best, because a time from a previous year may show a huge ...

Sports Massage: How to Choose a Therapist

Tim Huntley — Sun, 21 Mar 2021 11:46:24 +0000

If you are like me, sometimes things go awry with your body. And while, there are some great resources out there to help you work out those kinks (like The Ready State), but what if those irritating issues hang around and don’t resolve themselves? Where should you turn for professional advice and assistance? To help ...

Orthostatic Heart Rate: A Simple Training Tool

Robert Lemus — Sat, 20 Mar 2021 20:22:54 +0000

This difference between your heart rate when you are seated (or lying) and your standing heart rate is called you orthostatic heart rate. Have you ever stood up too quickly from a seated position and felt dizzy or lightheaded? The reason is because your blood pressure drops due to gravity – your blood is pooling in ...

Spin Bike vs Exercise Bike

Robert Lemus — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 05:14:35 +0000

Spin bikes and exercise bikes, they look the same and you even see them both at the gym. Does riding one over the other matter? While they may both look the same, they also have their differences. In this article, we’ll tackle the spin bike vs exercise debate and provide you with information on what ...

Rowing Machine vs Elliptical

Robert Lemus — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 03:27:12 +0000

If you want to kickstart your aerobic capacity by doing cardiovascular exercises, you might have heard of the rowing machine and elliptical. While both give you the cardiovascular workout you want, which one works better? In this article, we’ll tackle the battle of the rowing machine vs elliptical to see which one fits your needs. ...

Rowing Machine vs Treadmill

Robert Lemus — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 12:43:23 +0000

In the battle of the rowing machine vs treadmill, you should think about which one can help you burn calories faster or better for muscle buildup. To ensure you can use both machines the right way, we’re listing all the facts you need to know: the basics, similarities, differences, and benefits. Rowing Machine vs Treadmill: ...

Calisthenics vs CrossFit

Robert Lemus — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 11:40:37 +0000

If you want to start into a healthy lifestyle, you might have heard about calisthenics and CrossFit as your options. A lot of people have difficulty choosing between the two and we’re here to help. In this article, we’ll discuss the difference between calisthenics vs CrossFit. Calisthenics vs CrossFit While calisthenics and CrossFit may have ...

Best Way to Lift Dumbbells for Biceps

Robert Lemus — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 09:45:09 +0000

When you talk about bodybuilding, you usually associate it with biceps. Biceps respond to your training very quickly. That’s why a lot of people start with biceps in bodybuilding. However, a lot of people approach building biceps incorrectly by just lifting heavier weights. Here’s the best way to lift dumbbells for biceps. Best Way to ...