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8 brutal jump rope crossfit WODs

No failure is more painful than failing a rep of double-unders. I mean, how annoying does it get, flogging yourself with a CrossFit jump rope? Well this can be quite a regular incident when pairing skipping with a strength or gymnastic movement, and call the mix a crossfit workout. And I am sure all of […]

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Quick Tips For Open WOD 17.3

Well, this one is pretty simple; you either snatch the weight, or you don’t. Here’s what 17.3 looks like, and our tips for making the most of it, if you’re taking on the RX version.Prior to 8:00, complete:3 rounds of:6 chest-to-bar pull-ups6 squat snatches, 95 lb.Then, 3 rounds of:7 chest-to-bar pull-ups5 squat snatches, 135 lb.*Prior […]

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7 Aerobic Exercises to Increase Your Muscular Endurance

increasing your muscular endurance

If aerobic exercise reminds you of nothing but 80s workout videos, or maybe all those times you spent in high school doing laps of the playing field, then we’ve got good news for you: It’s 2017, and aerobic just means ‘doing cardio’, and you can use it to build muscular endurance, as well.Technically, all exercise […]

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Get a Grip on Open WOD 17.2

17.2 guide - velites

Open WOD 17.2 is about knowing which movements you’re better at, and playing to those, and about saving your grip. Here are our tips for making the most of Open WOD 17.2.17.2 STIMULUS: Grip☠️ ✅The name of this game is smartly managing breaks and transitions. You may have to break sets of everything up earlier […]

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How to train and prepare for a Spartan Race. Step by Step

Step by step guide to prepare spartan race

In Ancient Greece, the Spartans were worshipped for their physical and mental strength. The soldiers’ life began in their infancy; weak babies had no place in the military training. At the age of 7 boys were put into Agoge, a rigorous training regime which shaped them into fearless, skilful warriors. Their test of endurance involved […]

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