How to make a successful comeback after injury or sickness
Have you had something happen to you that’s put you out of training for an extended period? I know I have and it’s pretty terrible. When you’ve put a lot of work into increasing your physical capacity, having it taken away by an injury, surgery or illness can be disheartening. Unfortunately, a lot of people […]
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A Physiotherapist’s thoughts on CrossFit
Just over one year ago, I opened Torque Physiotherapy inside Adapt I won’t lie – I had never tried CrossFit, and initially, I had little inclination to do so, despite an extensive sporting background ranging from distance running, and triathlon to gymnastics, and bodybuilding. Every ounce of my regimented Runner’s mentality pleaded against it (after […]
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How To Start 2019 The Right Way (Setting Goals vs Setting Your Intent)
Some people love setting goals and some people hate it – I think I’m kinda over it – I think I prefer to set my INTENT for 2019 – Find out what’s the difference…
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Fight That Creaky Ol’ Man Feeling with These Movement Practices
Ever wake up feeling tight, sore and tired, just from getting older? To fight that ol’ man feeling, I’ve got a couple of go-to practices – Check em out!
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How to stick at something long enough to see results – 10 years of CrossFit and counting…
Last week, Josh wrote about why he chose CrossFit – I’ve also chosen CrossFit and here’s a crazy thing: I’ve been doing it for ten years! Lately, I’ve been thinking through how I’ve managed to stick at it for so long Regardless of your current fitness regime, can you see yourself doing it in 5, […]
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Joshua Burke – Why I Choose CrossFit
If you’re a CrossFitter, then there’s a high likelihood that one of your friends has asked you why – I‘ve been asked that question dozens of times, and I’ve got a straightforward answer: Because it works for me and I’ve gotten the results I wanted.
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How to get the most out of what you already have (or are currently paying for)
Have you ever sold anything big? When I say big, I’m talking about selling your car or your house Don’t you think it’s crazy that we tend to spruce everything up just before we sell it? We do it because it adds value – we do it, to attract prospective buyers – they’ll spend more […]
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Music and Its Positive Effects on Workouts
When you work out what sort of tunes do you like to listen to? Personally, I’ve got an eclectic taste in music and will listen to almost anything. BUT I’ve found that when I’m moving a heavy barbell around or a smashing out a sprint WOD, I love to jam out with some hard rock […]
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FEAR – What Are You Afraid Of?
fear (Definition) fɪə/Submit noun 1. an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. What are you afraid of? Is it looking silly, or Is it getting injured doing a particular movement? Is it letting the team down, or holding someone up in a partner workout? Everyone has something they’re afraid of […]
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Stressed Out? – Might be time to kick a ball around with mates and have a good laugh…
Lately, I’ve been kicking a soccer ball around with some friends before the 5:30pm class – I do it for a couple of reasons – it’s an absolute hoot and I get to work on my coordination by kicking, and controlling a soccer ball with my foot, knee, shin – whatever body part touches it […]
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