From REEBOK: Training for the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games Open

"3, 2, 1...Before you know it, the CrossFit Games season will be here, and it all starts with the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games Open beginning on February 25. Whether you're trying to get your first double under or place higher than last year, the Open is an opportunity to improve your fitness and challenge yourself. Here are a few tips to get you started for a better 2016."

1.  Attack Your Weaknesses

2.  Listen to Your Coach

3.  Practice Past Open Workouts

4.  Amp Up Your Intensity

5.  Dial In Your Nutrition

"16.1 will be announced on February 25. With the right planning, training, and nutrition, you'll be ready to give your best performance in one of the biggest worldwide displays of fitness. But maybe the biggest factor is our mindset. Murphy says not to get carried away with what everyone else is doing and to do your best as an athlete. "Don't forget to have fun and remember we're all just trying to get more fit."

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"CrossFit Open Scoring – How does Scaling work for Points, Place and Score?"

An interesting article that explains how scaling an OPEN workout may or may not

affect your place in the final standings.

"Can I qualify for Regionals or the Masters Qualifier if I Scale workouts?
By the rules – Yes. If you have sufficient points to be in the overall Top-200 for your Masters Age Group (worldwide), or you have sufficient points to be in the Top-20 of your region as an Individual, then you can advance to the next level. HQ made that clear last week. If you Scale workouts you are eligible to advance to the next round.
Let’s be honest though.........................."

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Update Show: Open Registration is LIVE for 2016!!

IT IS TIME TO REGISTER FOR THE 

2016 CROSSFIT OPEN!!

 

"Jan. 14, 2016 — On this edition of the Update Show, Sean Woodland, Tommy Marquez and Pat Sherwood talk about the biggest CrossFit event of the year - The Open. They reach out to past "Fittest In" winners and talk to a law enforcement official about the new LEO/EMT/Military/Firefighter categories. Tune in to see Tommy and Pat's picks for the upcoming Open challenge, Ro vs. Boz."

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Best Weight Lifting Shoes – Top 5 Picks and Reviews 2016!

Which Weightlifting Shoes Do You Need??

A great article explaining the differences between some popular weightlifting shoes!

 

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TOES IN, TOES OUT, TOES STRAIGHT AHEAD?? WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO SQUAT?

Great article, HERE

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Will Exercise Prevent Dementia?

Great article about exercise and the ability to stave off Alzheimer's .

""Study shows that age-related differences in brain health - specifically the strength of connections between different regions of the brain - vary with fitness level in older adults. The findings suggest that greater cardiorespiratory fitness - a measure of aerobic endurance - relates to stronger brain connections and likely improves long-term brain function in aging populations."READ THE ARTICLE HERE.

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