by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Sep 23, 2016 | Crossfit Journal, Special Populations
Physiotherapist Sharon Mallia reports on the success of CrossFit-based training with 20 seniors aged 75-91. CrossFit is becoming increasingly popular in older populations, but so far no academic studies have delved into the topic of CrossFit and older adults. I am a...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 17, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Older Athletes, Special Populations
Septuagenarian CrossFit coach Mike Suhadolnik refuses to let his peers age gracefully. Mike Suhadolnik, a former offensive tackle and middle guard at Illinois State University, spent most of his life powerlifting. At his best, he benched 350, squatted 450 and...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | Jun 12, 2016 | Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Kids, Special Populations
Educator Julie Potts applies CrossFit training principles to help her students succeed. A few months ago, I walked into a CrossFit box hoping to learn new ways to get in shape. What I did not expect was the insight CrossFit would give me into my career as a...
by chetcromer_ut5n0x1i | May 26, 2016 | Affiliation, Coaching, Crossfit Journal, Special Populations
Affiliate owners share how they’re tailoring their approaches to introduce Baby Boomers to CrossFit. The loud music, the intimidating movements and the unbearable crash of barbells smashing the floor—none of it appealed to Lucia Bragan. “My husband...
