Swing when you’re winning – Mastering the kettlebell swing
Kettlebells have been around for a long, long time. It’s unclear who can lay claim to their invention – the Russians have used them for hundreds of years and the wrestlers of ancient India used similar training devices too. Whoever…
10 Basic Principles of Strength Training
Weight lifting can be for three different goals: Strength training, which is to increase muscle strength- the amount of weight that can be moved- and muscle endurance- the number of times the weight can be moved. Strength training is used…
How to deadlift safely
Of all the CrossFit exercises, the deadlift is the truest tester and developer of pure strength – strength being your ability to develop maximal force. The weights that can be lifted in the deadlift are staggering; at the time of…
Benefits of Cross Fit for Women
Cross fit is a new craze that is hitting gyms across the world and it’s great for both men and women. Are you a woman who thinks that cross fit is just for men? Well think again because taking part…
Learn a new move: Pistol!
Pistol, also known as the one-legged squat or single leg squat, is one of the most well known body weight exercises there is. It engages almost every muscle group from hips and below, also increases hips’ mobility and learn to…
Staying home but still want a decent workout? Do these girls… workout!
Many of us try to be lean by just staying at home. Of course it can not be that simple. There are still some workouts you can do at home. This article is further discussing on our previous topic of…
ARE YOU READY TO ROC!?
Hey fellow Tough Asians! It has been awhile since we last reported on obstacle runs/courses. It is understandable, since obstacle runs are rather new and the major ones in Asia only started few years ago. Reebok One Challenge started its…
Crossfit Games Regional 2014: Asia
After Crossfit Open, now comes the Crossfit Games Regional. There is a total of 17 regions, and all athletes are competing via invitation after qualifying in the Crossfit Games Open. There are both individual and team competition. Three days individual…
2014 Crossfit Open: Conclusion
Crossfit Open 2014 has concluded with 14.5, the last Open workout, considered as one of the hardest in 2014 Open. At least for me, as it was the only workout I couldn’t complete (it was the thrusters!) The winner for…
Crossfit Open 14.4!
It’s a chipper! What is chipper? Chipper is usually a routine that strings 5 to 10 different movements together. It can be a team workout, where only one person exercises at a time, or a single persontimed workout. 14.4’s workout…
