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When Should I See a Physical Therapist, and Will it Help?

January 24, 2013
When Should I See a Physical Therapist, and Will it Help?

Sore? “Who Cares!” Achy? “No problem.” Stiff? “No big deal.” We…are Crossfitters. If we did not like to “feel the burn,” we would still be working out at a local gym using elliptical machines and machine weights. But when the feeling goes beyond the burn and enters into pain, or even worse – injury,...
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CrossFit Masters-January Speical

January 11, 2013
Kelly helping her master class with lunges.

A few of our Masters athletes working on push press and box pushes.Entering the new year in our new facility we are taking a hard look at what really matters to us. In doing so we have realized how important fitness and health are as we age. While we are chasing new PR’s day...
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Goals vs Resolutions

January 2, 2013
Set long term specific goals, rather than short term broad resolutions. What are your goals in 2013?

It’s no surprise that this time of year gets us thinking about New Year’s resolutions. We think about all the possibilities of the New Year and all the things we hope to accomplish this year that did not happen last year and how this year will for sure be different. Guess what? It can...
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Stand Up Straight!

December 20, 2012
New CrossFitter, Molly, keeps her core engaged thus giving her posture during the barbell complex wod we did on Wednesaday.

Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while performing all activities during rest and movement. Your optimal posture is when the least amount of strain or stress is placed on ligaments and muscles during stationary and dynamic movements. Every person’s exact posture will be different, but the key...
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The Key to Decreasing Vertigo during Gymnastics Movements

December 12, 2012
9am CrossFitters working on headstand, forward and backward rolls.

Recently, We have asked our members to help contribute to our blog with some of their own expertise. Today we have an article written by CrossFitters and Physical Therapists, Ryann and Teri Roberts, on the issue of vertigo while performing gymnastics movements. As most of you know Ryann and Teri own Arizona Orthopedic Physical...
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Why CrossFitters should practice Yoga

December 6, 2012
Yoga meets every Thursday at 7pm and is FREE to all members!

“The greatest adaption to CrossFit occurs between the ears.” – Greg Glassman There are 8 limbs in Yoga: Yamas, external relations; Niyamas, internal relations; Asana, physical postures; Pranayama, breath work; Pratyahara, controlling the senses; Dharana, concentration; Dhyana, meditation; & Samadhi, liberation. I like to pretend that CrossFit is the 9th limb. The intention of...
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