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Rogue Fitness HQ Gym Tour

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Mikko Salo and Dan Bailey talk about what ideas went into designing the Rogue Fitness HQ Gym in Columbus, Ohio. The basic difference to most CrossFit gyms is having the racks in the middle of the gym. Most CF gyms (from what i have seen) put them on the sides. This makes enough room for running, sled pulls etc […]

Technology of Sport – Russian Weightlifting Documentary

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Check out this Russian weightlifting documentary. Even if you don’t speak Russian it still worth watching. It features some cool lifting footage from competitions and the training hall. Among the lifters shown are Khadzhimurat Akkaev, Dmitry Lapikov and more. They also visit the Eleiko headquarters where they show how bumper plates and bars are produced and tested. compare the jumping […]

London 2012 Gymnastics Test Event

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The FIG YouTube Channel live streams the 2012 London Olympics Test Event. And while we’re talking London 2012, check out this supreme stupidity by the Organizers:London 2012: Social media restriction for Games Makers Here is an opinion by that I can second on every point. It’s a huge missed opportunity.It’s not enforceable.It’s based on an understanding of […]

Konstantin Konstantinovs 955 kg RAW Total

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Here is another amazing 955kg (2105lb) total by Konstantin Konstantinovs. This was at the 2011 WPC RAW Latvian chapionships.A month earlier he had a 960 kg total. Body Weight: 136kg (300lb) Squat: 290kg, 320kg ,335kg PR (738lbs)Bench Press: 225kg, 235kg, 240 kg (529lbs)Deadlift: 340kg, 380 kg (838 lbs), x411kg (906 lbs) 411kg would have beat his all time record 985kg. Video […]

Stephan Guyenet – The American Diet

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Watch this TEDxHarvardLaw talk by Stephan Guyenet. Stuff they didn’t teach you in history class. The American Diet: A Historical Perspective The United States has experienced a major health transition in the last 150 years, which has included an increase in the prevalence of obesity, diabetes and coronary heart disease. As these conditions are heavily influenced by […]