In case you haven't heard - Stretching is Dead!  

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I recently viewed a video on the CrossFit Journal that may shock your world...

Stretching is dead! That's right, stretching is for losers! 

View 'Midline Stabilization Part 5: Stretching is Dead' from the CrossFit Journal (Note: you will require a membership to the CrossFit Journal to access the video download)

So how are we going to increase the range of motion you may be asking?
Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation - proprio-what? 
PNF for short, is the method of combining isometric contraction with the extension of the joint to its furthest range of motion.  
For more information visit the wikipedia on PNF

Next time you see my 'gun show' at the CrossFit Regina gym...
I'm not showing off - I'm lengthening my biceps!




The Top 10  

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Official T-Shirt of my blog  

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The concept for the shirt was designed by me a few weeks ago for my girlfriend Shannon. She is a Pharmacist and trains CrossFit as well so this seemed like a fun design for her to wear on a shirt.  I liked the result so much that I named by blog after the idea.




1st Post  

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This is the first of many to come - I don't expect anyone to read these, and I don't claim to be a clever writer.  I plan to use this to capture thoughts and ideas I have related to my passion for CrossFit.  Being a 'Techie' I plan to post some CrossFit software concepts that have been lingering in my mind.   


In closing here is one of several good quotes by Mark Rippetoe "Opinions are like phasers -- everybody ought to have one." 

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