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October 2008

Friday

by John Planow on October 30, 2008

Mark’s Daily Apple takes a page out of the CrossFit arsenal with the slosh tube.

I’ve been poring through the information on Mark’s Daily Apple and I must say that it’s packed with useful information.  The philosophy of exercise and nutrition espoused on the site fits perfectly with the paleo approach to eating and Mark has a logical and straightforward approach to exercise that compliments the design of the human body.  

October 31, 2008 WOD

Max. rep push-press (1/2 bodyweight)
Max. rep pull-up

5 rounds

Rest as needed between rounds

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Partner Up

by John Planow on October 29, 2008

I have another interesting link to share today: Petranek Fitness just posted this bodyweight workout list, much like the one on our Resources page, but quite honestly, better.  Which workout from this list do you find most intriguing and why?

October 30, 2008 WOD

Two-person relay; each person must complete 5 rounds:
15x thruster (45 lb/22 lb)
10x pullup
20 steps walking lunge

Take turns for each exercise, only one person may work at a time.

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212 Degrees

October 28, 2008

Check out this movie: “212: The Extra Degree“.
October 29, 2008 WOD
deadlift technique
4 rounds for time:
7x deadlift
14x box jump
21x push-up

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Motivation

October 28, 2008

I’m curious to see what methods everyone uses to keep themselves motivated.  Post your favorite quotes, movies, books, or anything else you can think of.
October 28, 2008 WOD
Choose one workout of any you missed within the last three days.

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Upright Squats

October 26, 2008

On Saturday, as we were talking about air squat technique during the group session, we mentioned our emphasis of a more upright squat.  I just found an article about this by Jon Gilson of Again Faster, who also has this preference.  I thought I would share it, in case you missed Saturday or were interested [...]

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