by Russ Swanepoel | Feb 20, 2018 | The Open
Why Do We Have The Open? The CrossFit Games Open started in 2011 for two reasons. Firstly, it served to formalise the process of gaining selection to The CrossFit Games that had grown exponentially since 2007 when it first took place. No longer could a system of an...
by Russ Swanepoel | Feb 20, 2018 | The Open
As promised, the WODs we have done in the first 3 weeks of the year, in order to prepare for this year’s CrossFit Open. You are welcome to compare, criticise, use, steal, question us on it, and we’d be happy to engage you on your opinions. Week 1: Week 2: Week...
by Russ Swanepoel | Feb 17, 2018 | NEWS, The Open
On the 13th of February The Dave Castro was interviewed by The CrossFit Games as part of their run-up to the start of The Open. I’m pretty sure he got the reaction he wanted and made the vast majority of CrossFit populace into mild arrhythmia. 🔊 @thedavecastro –...
by Russ Swanepoel | Feb 13, 2018 | BLOG
Last week we spoke about committing to making 2018 your best year yet for you and your friends by taking care of your health and fitness. This week we’d like to take that first step using one of the most under-utilised tools in fitness: GOAL SETTING. In order for us...
by Russ Swanepoel | Feb 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of the most common questions I get asked as a CrossFit Coach and Box owner, is “why CrossFit?”. The answer is resoundingly simple and perfect for the lifestyle we live in today. CrossFit, as a lifestyle, encourages me to be accountable to myself, my teammates...