Are you ready to find out how CrossFit can ruin your life? When I walked into a CrossFit gym for the first time with a friend, I didn’t know what to expect. It would be like a regular group fitness class; I could come when I wanted and check in for a challenge. Little did […]
Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential to maintain any piece of machinery, and a concept 2 rower is no different. To clean a Concept 2 rower you’ll want to perform a light clean after every use, and a deep clean every 250hrs of use. The daily clean will keep the equipment clean and hygienic, while […]
The Power Clean is an explosive whole-body movement and a staple exercise in Crossfit that originates from the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, where it used to be its own event. It is a highly technical movement that requires a good deal of skill and correct technique to complete. One of the primary benefits of this exercise is whole-body […]
While most rower machines are relatively low maintenance, the truth is that you need to do some basic maintenance to keep a rower running smoothly and not breaking. Without consistent cleaning and oiling, rowers can become harder to use over time, begin squeaking, rusting, seizing, and decalibrate. It’s also possible to snap the chain! And, […]
Damper settings are associated with rowing machines, which are generally setup indoors and are situated either in a gym or in some kind of home setting, like a workout room or area. The reason damper settings are important is because they manage how much air is taken into the flywheel housing, and this has a […]
CrossFit has become increasingly popular over the past decade. It has gained a cult-like following and made quite an appearance in fitness trends. Yet, it’s also been met with an equal amount of criticism and skepticism from those outside its circle. It’s become a popular gym joke to hate on CrossFitters and some of their […]
CrossFit is a high-intensity style training approach that has soared in popularity over recent years, and continues to attract more followers hoping to achieve a high state of fitness. It combines several diverse elements, namely cardiovascular exercise, weightlifting, and gymnastics. All these disciplines come together to provide a quite diverse and challenging workout for a […]
The use and definition of the drag factor are the most misunderstood attributes of the Concept 2 Indoor Rower. The most likely reason for this misunderstanding is the complexity of the method of data provided through the Performance Monitor display and the drag factor calculation. A reliable drag factor promotes improved coordination and agility skills […]
While F45 and CrossFit are both based on High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), they are in fact very different. CrossFit was founded earlier and generally incorporates heavier weights, Olympic lifting, and gymnastics training, while F45 is more based on functional movements with light weights or body weight. In this article, we’ll explain these differences in more […]
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program combining gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, running, and rowing elements. The program is constantly varied and is scalable to accommodate people of all fitness levels. CrossFit has been criticized for being a cult-like organization, but it is not a religion. CrossFit’s community aspect attracts many people to the program, but […]