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@leodonaldson I have those same credentials as well as an MSc in Ex Sci. Crossfit is a world unto itself. I have an L1 and it’s only good in the crossfit world. I would reach out to an owner and tell them about yourself and see what they say. They may require you to get an L1, they may not...

@skizzik183 I’ve worked in the fitness industry since 2001 and never had to pay for a gym membership where I was working. In my opinion, trainers should stay in shape if they want credibility. It’s simply an aspect of the job. Giving a free membership is the easiest thing an owner can do to...

@skizzik183 When I started coaching in '08 I was paid only after I worked 5 hours a month to cover my membership. I thought that was crap so when I opened a box in 2010 I paid coaches $20 an hour and gave them a free membership for them and their spouse. Now it's around $28 depending on...

@compaqxp Ha, no. I started following main page in 05 on my own.

@elsiejo I’ve done crossfit for about 18 years and sometimes I make up terminology or ask questions that sound like a newbie. “Squat thrust jerks… that’s this one, right:” and demo a push press.

@tfesler99 Average for a relatively fit individual of normal weight about 6 weeks. I train a lot of police/fire/paramedics so they have all passed at least some kind of fitness test to get on (7 on the beep test and bit of an obstacle course).

@elsiejo Did you workout on the weekend? Just Lots of bicep curls - and demo drinking a beer.

@cookiemon Honestly, I don't think the police will do anything. It doesn't sound like the guy did anything illegal, just massively creepy. If it was in the change room or a private space that would be different. Is it a chain gym? Definitely escalate to head office or something like that...

@karebrown Add postives to your negatives. Put a bench under a bar so that it’s about at your chin or forehead height. Grab the bar then Bend your knees and lower yourself down until your arms are straight. Do an assisted pull up with the help of your legs. Be honest with yourself and only...

@actor4life20 This isn’t unheard of. My first box I coached at did that in 2008. When I opened a gym I swore never to charge staff for memberships. Everyone runs their business differently. If you think you can do it better, go ahead. If this is the only gym in town they could use the...

@elsiejo Woah, good work but save some reps for the rest of us.

@catholic2001 If C2B is intimidating don't worry, there has always been a scaled option. I've had an 82 year old complete the open so I really do feel like it can be for everyone. Plus, almost every open has had C2B pull ups. We saw them first in 11.6. I know my gym has been expecting...

@ahunbleservant There were a few classic programs from a ways back. I’m not sure what you can still find on them but crossfit football was a thing. I think it morphed into power athlete…something. I know you can find the program if you search. OPT Big Dogs was pretty popular for a bit I...

@mbahchidinma I'm a canuck and a fan of his so I can only hope so!

@velvety777 Right, I’m saying it’s appropriate for you. I’ve done both Oly and PL and I squat differently depending which I’m training for.

@mbahchidinma Have you been following Pat's past success on the bike? It's not his strong point.

@linlishan It's fine to hold your breath but possible to keep breathing. Practice while not lifting. Flex your abs a little and breath in and out. Gradually flex harder while breathing.

@velvety777 It’s great for catching lifts as low as possible and having strength in the hole. Horrible for powerlifters though.

@bkrolex How to brace your core. Pretend you’re about to be punched in the stomach and flex your abs AS HARD AS POSSIBLE. Everything feels lighter when your core is braced.

@sharon_m Excellent advice here! Get tighter than you think is possible and you won’t even feel the bar leave the ground.