Crossfit is one of the most intensive, demanding, and competitive workouts out there. With a mixture of Olympic lifting, cardio, functional movement and more, the right diet is critical for performing your best and achieving peak levels of fitness. So what is the best diet for Crossfit? Let’s take a look at the pros and…
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Jump-start your fitness with box jumps
Box jumps are a staple of Crossfit workouts, and not only do they look like something a superhero would do, they are fantastic for your fitness. How to do a box jump To do a box jump you need to set a box to a height that matches your ability level – with a 3–in-1…
Bring out the vest – increasing your gains with a weighted vest
Packing on weight might seem counterintuitive when your end goal is fitness, but in the case of weighted vests it’s something that works. Weighted vests are a fantastic way to increase the output of your routine, and they’re not just for hard-core weight lifters – almost anyone can use them. A variety of sizes and…
Now listen ‘Toomey’: persistence pays off
Queenslander Tia-Clair Toomey has proven that persistence pays off with a stunning performance in the recent CrossFit Games in Wisconsin, USA. Toomey went one better than her runner-up position of 2015 and 2016, finishing on 994 points to edge out fellow Aussie Kara Webb and Icelander Annie Thorisdottir. Her win gives her the right to…