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Compartmentalize: to put (something) in a place that is separate from other things. The ability to compartmentalize is maybe one of the most underrated. At some point in all of our lives we will face some kind of emotional, physical, crisis that may feel like it could rip the very life out of our bodies...
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This week we have a blog from our very own Sue Ryan! Sue is a member at CFP Strength and mainly attends Olympic Weightlifting classes. In her blog Sue shares her experience and how far she has come since starting at CFP. Enjoy! A New Pair of Shoes Today, I received a new pair of...
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If you are competing in the 2014 CrossFit Open you most likely have just completed WOD (workout of the day) 14.3. If you are reading this and don’t know what the CrossFit Open is all you need to know is it is the beginning of the World’s largest, most legit, fitness competition and WOD 14.3...
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Ever have one of those “off days”? Things start out awesome, it seems like good vibes are in the air and you actually feel like you’re floating instead of walking. But then one by one little things start to happen those good feelings are followed by a crash of anxiety, fear, and resistance. And all...
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“Quotes” they’re cliche, recycled, and usually incorrectly credited meme’s on facebook. Sometimes quotes are just a good thought that you need to get through your day; no matter who wrote them. I’m a believer that inspiration is something best taken in daily. A lot of time the right compilation of words will do it for...
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Sometimes, when I’m trying to be organized I’ll count up my bills at the end of the month. This usually includes a tallying of what I’ve paid for supplements. Often times I end up asking myself the same question, do I really need that supplement? Here is a list of the supplements I have been...
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If you follow my blog posts, you may have noticed I have referenced breathing on more than one occasion. Usually when I have referenced breathing it is in regards to meditation. One of my favorite meditation exercises is counting my breaths. As soon as any other thoughts come into my mind besides the number of...
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Why do squats continue to be hard, why do you consistently miss lifts out front when in an overhead position, what is the pain you feel in your knees after a heavy squat day? All questions that anyone trying to become more fit while using functional movements have asked themselves. The simple answer is you...
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  Many of us take time daily to work on our bodies in a physical manner. As a person in the fitness industry for the past 5 years I think people are more active than ever and it’s amazing! But from time to time I think it’s good to check yourself and make sure that...
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Competition Prep: MN LWC’s and MN highschool weightlifting championships Cycle 1 – Week 4 – Session 2 Intensity: 90% A.) Active warm up Sots Pressing B.)Snatch – 3×1 @ 90% Clean pulls – 3×2, 4×1 @ 1RM BS – 4×5 @ 90% C.) GM’s – 5×5 – light
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