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CrossFit: Why We Track Our Workouts And Why You Should Too!
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- March 22, 2023
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that incorporates a wide variety of functional movements, such as weightlifting, gymnastics, and cardio exercises. One of the key aspects of CrossFit is tracking your workouts, which involves recording and analyzing your performance data over time. Here are some reasons why tracking your workouts in CrossFit is important: Measure …
It’s Ok If You Can’t Do A Muscle Up.. Here’s Why.
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- March 8, 2023
Not being able to perform a muscle-up is completely normal, and it doesn’t mean that you’re not fit or strong. The muscle-up is a challenging exercise that requires a significant amount of upper body strength, coordination, and technique. It’s a goal that many fitness enthusiasts strive for, but it’s not a requirement for being fit …
Am I HURT or am I INJURED?
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- March 8, 2023
In CrossFit, as in any physical activity, it’s important to distinguish between being hurt and being injured. The difference lies in the severity and extent of the damage to your body. Being hurt generally refers to experiencing discomfort or pain during or after exercise, but it doesn’t necessarily indicate a serious injury. For example, feeling …
What steps can I take to help minimize any injuries or aches & pains at CFTimp?
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- February 28, 2023
CrossFit is a high-intensity fitness program that can help you achieve your fitness goals. However, it can also be intense and potentially lead to injury if proper precautions are not taken. Here are the steps we use daily in each class to minimize the risk of injury while working out at CrossFit Timpanogos: Warm up …
Why is the CFTimp Post WOD accessory work important?
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- February 21, 2023
Post-workout accessory work is important for several reasons: Injury prevention: Accessory work can help prevent injuries by targeting weak areas or imbalances in the body that may lead to injuries during exercise. By strengthening these areas, you can reduce the risk of injury and improve overall performance. Muscle development: Accessory work can help you develop …
The CrossFit Open 2023
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- February 16, 2023
The CrossFit Open is a three-week-long competition held annually for CrossFit athletes around the world. The Open is the first stage in the CrossFit Games, the ultimate test of fitness that determines the Fittest on Earth. While some may view the Open as just another competition, its importance goes beyond just winning or losing. In …
What Are the Benefits of Running for CrossFit Athletes?
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- August 24, 2022
You are a CrossFitter and hate running? You are not alone, but you should not run away when you see the next WOD involves… well… running. To inject some courage into your spirit, continue reading to find out what are the benefits of running for CrossFit athletes. You started CrossFit because you wanted to become …
CrossFit Training AND Learning
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- August 2, 2022
At CrossFit Timpanogos every class is coach-led. Every movement in that day’s Wod is demonstrated for proper movement and Points of Performance (POP). Each movement is warmed-up in stages. Each movement is practiced before the Wod starts. Why do we do this? So that each athlete can safely demonstrate the movement before the Wod, to …
Let’s get hydrated!
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- June 29, 2022
Proper hydration is important ALL the time, but especially as the weather heats up we wanted to help you guys out with some tips to make sure you’re getting enough water to fuel you through your workouts. It’s important to realize that being dehydrated not only affects performance in the gym but ALL of the regular …
What’s that equipment in our gym and why should I use them?
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- June 20, 2022
You’ve probably seen some equipment in our gym and wondered to yourself, “what is that and what is it for?” Trap Bar The deadlift is an all-time great exercise and one every regular gym-goer absolutely must include in their training programme. However, it is also an exercise that people get wrong with alarming frequency – and when …