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    • bagley920B
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      @DougNg:

      Anybody have any experience with Crossfit? I found out there's a box by my house and I'm thinking about joining

      A friend of mine owns one of the franchises. Basically, if you're not already in shape, forget it!

      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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      • DougNgD
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        Yeah, I think I'll be ready for it sometime in the fall. Need to start hitting the weights soon to be ready

        But was wondering what folks think about replacing a traditional weight lifting program with this. I'm past the school of thought where I need to be able to lift a truck, want functional strength

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        I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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        • bagley920B
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          @DougNg:

          Yeah, I think I'll be ready for it sometime in the fall. Need to start hitting the weights soon to be ready

          But was wondering what folks think about replacing a traditional weight lifting program with this. I'm past the school of thought where I need to be able to lift a truck, want functional strength

          Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

          Crossfit is essentially about explosive movements and muslce endurance, both of which you get from traditional weight lifting. In my opinion, if you're replacing one with the other, you're good to go, just expect to sweat alot more and don't expect to bulk up. If anything, you will trim down.

          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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          • injunjackI
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            Ever considered Girya (kettlebells) Doug? Especially just sportgirya, simplified and uses basically only 4 moves.

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            • DougNgD
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              Yeah, I've been thinking of that as well. Exploring a few options since my workouts are pretty much a clean slate. I've had to take some time off because of my injuries, but my physical therapy is coming to an end and I'm looking for a new program

              You have a link with some info?

              I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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              • injunjackI
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                only in finnish at the moment…

                Eveliina whos blog this is is my coach/teacher, just won world Championship in seniorwomen (she's over 40) under 60kg. I think she did the Snatch set, over 120 times in 10m with 16kg girya....

                http://munhanurista.blogspot.fi/p/perustekniikkavideot.html

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                • DougNgD
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                  Thanks, I'll take a look

                  I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                  • injunjackI
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                    ahhh… found Eve's own Youtubechannel...

                    https://www.youtube.com/user/traanitapiiri?feature=mhee

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                    • DougNgD
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                      Kind of interesting, seems to use a lot of body english to move the weight around, which is the exact opposite of weight lifting where you're supposed to really control the weight and minimize your movements

                      I know violence is not the answer, I got it wrong on purpose

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                      • injunjackI
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                        yep, in giriya sports one uses whole bodypower to lift the weight. The arm holding the weight does almost nothing. That's pretty much it's quite comprehensive and works out whole body. Correct breathing is also important. Plus several small details.

                        Hit me a PM if you have questions, I'll try to find an answer as I'm just a noob in this also.

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                        • emceeQE
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                          Are there any special considerations to take when washing IH duck?

                          I normally just throw my jeans in the machine and don't care, but I seem to remember someone having mixed results when washing something made from duck that way.  Can't seem to dig up the posts I'm thinking of either…

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                          • GilesG
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                            Check here….

                            http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2215.msg121697#msg121697

                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            • injunjackI
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                              yup, can't remember where it was, but do not throw them into the washer…

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                              • emceeQE
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                                Totally forgot to look there.  Told me exactly what I wanted to know…

                                Thanks G!

                                @injunjack:

                                yup, can't remember where it was, but do not throw them into the washer…

                                There's definitely now a hand wash in the devil ducks near future…

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                                  ^ Earlier this year I ran through a super-simple kettlebell program my jiu jitsu instructor told me about. I've done lots of different types of training and programs over the years and I've never seen such an abrupt change in the shape of my body. Chest/shoulders broadening and muscle going on to my upper arms in a very short space of time.

                                  Just be careful to get your technique right before really pushing yourself.

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                                  • injunjackI
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                                    unharmed, you care to share?

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                                      Haa, yeah. I meant to but kinda got distracted and just hit "submit". Sorry.  🙂

                                      Basically, the whole program is just based on doing 60 snatches (per arm) 3-4 times a week. Like so:

                                      Week 1: 6 x 10
                                      Week 2: 4 x 15
                                      Week 3: 3 x 20
                                      Week 4: 2 x 30
                                      Week 5: 1 x 45 and 1 x 15
                                      Week 6: 1 x 60

                                      Sets are done on alternating arms with no rest. That is, in week 1 you do 10 right then straight into 10 left and so on until you finish 60.

                                      That's it. Super simple, super effective.

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                                      • injunjackI
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                                        interesting…thanks

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                                        • O
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                                          the laces on my vibergs tore apart while I was putting them on this morning… how unfortunate. where can I get similar laces online?

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Stick "leather laces" in google, loads of hits…..

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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