This week we take a long, hard look at the muscle-up transition, which prevents many people from performing it successfully. Here's one drill to help get the feel of keeping the rings close as you transition from the pull to the turnover. Good luck!!!
Read MoreThat's right- the most coveted gymnastics movement in the sport of CrossFit, the muscle-up, is the star of our next Wisdom of the Week series! By: Aimee Young
Read MoreShould I become a CrossFit coach? It's a tough answer and differs from person to person. Here's my personal take on it....by: Cam King
Read MoreBuilding a home gym? Here's some important information on what you need and how to craft the perfect box in your garage. CrossFit or not, this stuff is a lifesaver, money saver and of course, time saver. Plus, see our first scaling options for learning how to do the coveted CrossFit movement, the handstand push-up.
Read MoreI had a blast last year at Wodapalooza 2016, and looking back, it not only changed my CrossFit career, but how I tackle personal goals as well. Here's a bit of insight on having fun, being in the moment and enjoying the place, not the placement. Shout out to qualifying at #74 out of #75 and finishing in 15th!
By: Ashley Studer
Read MoreHow to perform a handstand push-up, part 1. Watch our video series on tackling some pristine movements, such as the HSPU - an excellent CrossFit gymnastics movement to learn. Follow us on Youtube and Twitter @VoyEdgeRX
Read MoreStaying fit during the holidays is tough...but we've got two movements that are sure to keep your blood pumping during your time at home for the holidays. See more in our video in the blog post.
Read MoreWatch Coach Mark link 7 bar muscle-ups together with ease....all thanks to 'CompTrain' and the #BuiltByBergeron program. See below for another video on how to perform the 'Bar Muscle-up.' Read more...
Read MoreWrapping up the pull-up series. Are you constantly doing metcons, but having to scale those pesky pull-ups? Here's a great way to tackle scaling options like a beast. See the last part of our three part series on scaling pull-ups and become the boss you always wanted to through our YouTube channel. Read more...
Read MoreWhat CrossFit is (and means) for Coach Larry. Watch this six minute video that takes a look into the CrossFit lifestyle of our Level 2 Coach, who does all the programming at Commonwealth CrossFit and is also a coach at Reebok CrossFit One.
Read MoreWatch Coach Aimee crush a MASSIVE (and I mean massive) box jump at CrossFit Blue Diamond in East Longmeadow...props, Aimee, props....
Read MoreCoach Aimee back here with another 'Wisdom of the Week' post. Every year at CF Blue Diamond, we have our members write on the board a goal for next year. Whether it's a new squat PR, or snatch-related, the most common thing we see is something about pull-ups, so we're back this week with another post on 'How to do a banded pull-up,' which will help you on your way to crushing those WOD's. By: AImee Young
Read MoreAttacking your weaknesses is never easy. Not when they're staring you in the face. And whether you're an athlete, or simply trying to be more fit in life, the hardest part is ALWAYS taking the first step. See how I overcame my inabilities as a CrossFit athlete to do things that challenged me the most. And see how that's led me to leap outside my comfort zone by going on a trip to Northern Italy in Switzerland in late August. By: Aimee Young
Read MoreToo often, I've seen people press the 'RX' button on Wodify simply for pride points...but should they really? Not shaming people here. but there's NOTHING wrong with scaling pull-ups. In fact, as a coach, I'd rather see people scale them and do them correctly, versus struggling or half-assing the RX version of what's prescribed. Here's our latest blog on why you should scale pull-ups during a metcon. By: Marc Young
Read More"Just have fun and don't finish last." Those were wise words once told to me by one of my very first coaches, and I soon found myself to be telling myself the same thing. It had been 15 months since my last CrossFit competition and that hiatus turned out to be exactly what I needed...by: Larry Thomas
Read MoreCompetitions aren't solely about competing against others. It's a test of will, a test of your own personal resolve. A drive to be "better" and the encompassing journey. It's about cheering on others more fit than you - and those less fit to you, because each of our own fitness journey's look a little bit different and that's perfectly ok. Here's my post about competing in CrossFit Reach's #FallFest. Read more here....
Read MoreMarc and Aimee are back with their second video on how to properly perform a pull-up, with scaling options. Read their blog post on the right mechanics to develop a pull-up and begin paving the path towards developing kipping pull-ups as well. Read more here...
Read MoreProud to announce our newest team members, Marc and Aimee! They're both coaches at CrossFit Blue Diamond in East Longmeadow, MA and will be providing us a 'Wisdom of the Week' video on how to do specific CrossFit movements. See the video and blog below titled, 'How To Do A Ring Dip," with scaling options of course...
Read MoreI was never renowned for my physical prowess. I had to work at it...and being super competitive it wasn't always easy. As a tour guide, the gym became my solace. My church. My outlet for too much booze and lack of sleep. Somehow I survived the madness of being a tour guide in Europe after college, but the key takeaway from my 2+ years there, was a life better lived through travel & fitness. Read more here...
Read MoreLauren is back with another #WODoftheWEEK. This one is for skill....not time. Her mechanics in the overhead department are top-knotch. So take this one with a grain of salt and work on some serious skill work. Read more in the post below....
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