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Not The Placement, But The Place
I had a blast last year at Wodapalooza 2016, and looking back, it not only changed my CrossFit career, but how I tackle personal goals as well. Here's a bit of insight on having fun, being in the moment and enjoying the place, not the placement. Shout out to qualifying at #74 out of #75 and finishing in 15th!
By: Ashley Studer
Why Exposure To Culture Is Important
I didn't grow up with much exposure to other cultures, so imagine my reality check when I traveled to South America for a traditional Latino wedding! Enjoy my story about my first time immersing myself into another culture! By: Aimee Young
How To Do A Handstand Push-up Part 1
How to perform a handstand push-up, part 1. Watch our video series on tackling some pristine movements, such as the HSPU - an excellent CrossFit gymnastics movement to learn. Follow us on Youtube and Twitter @VoyEdgeRX
'On Community'
Guest Blog Post By CrossFit Coach: Danna Mazzola of CrossFit Blue Diamond in East Longmeadow, MA
Travel WOD 12.30.2016
On the go this weekend? Here's a spicy travel WOD to keep you in line with your box workouts. 12.30.2016 Travel WOD for time. Three Rounds - 1 min. Handstand Hold, 60 Air Squats, 1 min. Plank hold. Post your times in the blog down below!
Wisdom of the Week - Travel WOD's Part 2
Still at home for the holidays? Stay fit with these travel workouts. Coaches Marc and Aimee break down what it takes to get your body going while at home. Thinking about core flexibility and hip flexors, here are some great movements to keep in mind when you're away from the gym.
The Top 5 Things To Do on our Northern Italy + Switzerland trip
Here are my top 5 things I'm most looking forward to on our Northern Italy + Switzerland trip. 10 days, 9 nights through Milan, Lake Como, Lugano, Bolzano, Venice, Florence, Fiesole and more. See when we're going next on our trip calendar.
Make 2017 The Year YOU Change For Good.
"The best car in the world can't get you anywhere if you don't know where you want to be," A year ago, I faced the very same predicament. I didn't know where I wanted to be, and it was only those who were close to me that helped me discover exactly where it was I needed to be. Read more...by: Cam King
Traveling for a Good Cause: Miles that Matter
For as long as I can remember, I have been a bit of a scatterbug.
By that I mean I usually have a million things going on at once, but that is exactly how I like it. It is my purpose in life to use every moment of every day for something meaningful....
'Cindy-ish' - Travel WOD 12.22.2016
Benchmark WOD, 'Cindy' is a great workout anytime of the year. But here's why it's perfect for doing at home during the holidays. You'll also probably see this workout on our Costa Rica tip.... By: Coach Larry.
Cam's #WODoftheWEEK - "Fran" 12.19.2016
Fran. 21-15-9 of 95# thrusters and pull-ups. See why it's a great WOD to do about every 6 months or so and test your overall lung capacity. Whatever you do, don't drop the bar. Cam's time: 4:07. Post your times in the comment below.
Why You Need To Go To Iceland ASAP
Here's why you need to go to Iceland ASAP. From our Activities Director, Meghan Milazzo, who scoped our Iceland tour this past summer. Read more...
Staying Fit During the Holidays
Staying fit during the holidays is tough...but we've got two movements that are sure to keep your blood pumping during your time at home for the holidays. See more in our video in the blog post.
Challenging your own limits. Big or small, is no easy feat.
Getting outside your comfort zone is tough...especially while on a honeymoon. Here's a quick recap of my first ever scuba diving excursion and what it took for me (and my newlywed husband) to dive in headfirst into adventure...by: Aimee Young
Watch Coach Marc Casually Link 7 Bar Muscle-ups Together
Watch Coach Mark link 7 bar muscle-ups together with ease....all thanks to 'CompTrain' and the #BuiltByBergeron program. See below for another video on how to perform the 'Bar Muscle-up.' Read more...
Wrapping Up the Pull Up Series
Wrapping up the pull-up series. Are you constantly doing metcons, but having to scale those pesky pull-ups? Here's a great way to tackle scaling options like a beast. See the last part of our three part series on scaling pull-ups and become the boss you always wanted to through our YouTube channel. Read more...
What it takes to get out of your comfort zone
What it takes to get out of your comfort zone...it's surprisingly simple. Deciding to take the first step is always the hardest part. Read more...By: Cam King
"Jack Be Quick" - Coach Larry's Travel WOD 12.13.2016
Coach Larry back here with another killer travel WOD. 'Jack Be Quick' 10 rounds 20 jumping jacks, five hand-release pushups. Post your time in the comment section below. Great at-home WOD for the holidays....by: Larry Thomas
Ashley's #WODoftheWEEK 12.12.2016
Ashley's WOD of the Week. Anything for time sucks. Especially when you walk into the gym and know there's rest in-between rounds. Well this week, I walked into the box and noticed something I thought was going to be easy. Boy, was I wrong. Here's my pick for the #WODoftheWEEK. Be sure to catch what we're up to on Instagram @VoyEdgeRX