What do you have in common with a Pez dispenser? Written by C.J. Martin What do you have in common with a Pez dispenser? Nothing . . . I hope. For anyone unaware of how a Pez dispenser works, let me provide a simple breakdown. The Pez dispenser is kind of like an action figure with a long skinny body that holds gross little sugar pellets. It’s magic is in its disproportionately large head, which can take on the image of just about any superhero, cartoon character or famous figure. To dispense the candy pellets, you simply tip the head
Read more →The Great Kettlebell Swing Debate Written by C.J. Martin Quite a few folks following our Competition programming have been wondering whether kettlebell swings should be performed as American Swings, Russian Swings or a hybrid. I have procrastinated an answer for long enough, so here it comes . . . IT DEPENDS. (I know, the least satisfying answer ever . . . but almost always the most accurate and best.) Let’s take a look at the traditional American and Russian swings first, and then talk about how to determine which of those is best for you, or if there is a
Read more →YAY BURPEES!!! Written by C.J. Martin In case you hadn’t heard, the first workout for the CrossFit Games Open has been announced. The workout is: Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of: Burpees YAY BURPEES! Before you go forming an opinion about this workout, let me tell you what your opinion is. ☺ Seriously though, if you look on the interwebs you’re going to see some people complaining for one reason or another. But you can count me in as an advocate for this workout. I think it’s a great first test. Everyone can do burpees. That
Read more →What Does @ 30X0 Mean? – Why I Like Tempo Training Written by C.J. Martin Slow down . . . it might be your key to avoiding injury and getting stronger. Tempo training is not just for bodybuilders. Olympic caliber athletes from all over the world use tempo training to become stronger, faster and more powerful. The benefits of tempo training have been touted for years by the likes of Bulgarian Olympians and their coaches to internationally renowned strength coaches Ian King and Charles Poliquin. I was introduced to the benefits of tempo training by my coach and mentor, James
Read more →How Do YOU Read the Whiteboard Written by C.J. Martin There is perhaps nothing that has caused more historical controversy than interpreting written words. From religious texts to love letters, much blood has been spilled over disagreements as to the meaning and intent of writings. Indeed, I spent 5 good years as a lawyer essentially interpreting words and trying to persuade others to interpret them in a way that favored my clients. It’s part of what makes language so fun. The “Workout of the Day” posted on the whiteboard each day doesn’t seem to require much interpretation. That does not,
Read more →Elevators are awkward. They present an opportunity by which you could be uncomfortably confined with several individuals that you have never met. Body odors, loud talkers and space invaders are just a few of the many perils of the awkward elevator situation. And because we know that the ride will end soon, it just isn’t worth making a personal connection with our fellow passengers. Unfortunately, at GloboGyms around the country, millions of individuals are turning their fitness facilities into similarly awkward and unappealing places. GloboGyms are filled with people tuned in to their headphones and doing everything humanly possible to
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