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Functional fitness and health-related reviews, commentary and gym visit experiences from a 40-something aspiring athlete and coach.
Month 8: Knees can be tricky
Knees factor into your workout in ways you don’t even imagine until you’re forced to avoid using them. So you really have to protect them.
A visit with Crossfit Exertion in Bedford
Crossfit Exertion in Bedford has an excellent amount of space and equipment, and highlights of my visit there included a good class atmosphere and an attentive coach
First competition experience at the D-town Throwdown
My first experience with Crossfit competition was as a judge, keeping me in the thick of the action since I was unable to compete due to injury. Even as a judge, it was exhilarating.
First BoxJump – My visit with Apple Valley Crossfit in Kentville
My experience at Apple Valley Crossfit was great – a very small class on a Saturday helped with easy access to one on one coaching and a surprisingly energetic feel to the class in spite of its size
Early impressions of PUR Athletics Textured Foam Roller
A very well made, firm foam roller with dual texture, the PUR Athletics roller is a great value when you get it on sale like I did.
Saving your calluses with the Fit Four Gripper Glove
For a comfortable grip, particularly for barbell work, the Fit Four Gripper Glove is a great value.
BoxJumper Podcast
