The Marlins Go CrossFit
Photo by Bob Rosato
CrossFit is not only reaching the mainstream general public, it is now infiltrating mainstream athletics. Thanks to Nik B. for sending me this article about the Florida Marlins using CrossFit to train their athletes.
“A general physical preparedness type of program will equip the player for whatever he may in encounter on the field of play, and if a baseball player is adequate in all three of CrossFit’s fitness standards, he will have a better chance to be injury-free and perform to his best ability throughout the long 162-game regular season—plus playoffs, hopefully!”
Read full article here.
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Thursday’s WOD:
As many rounds as possible in 18 minutes:
7 Summo Deadlift High Pull
7 Pushups
7 Box Jumps
*the workout begins with (1) 403m run, and ends with (1) 403m run before the 18 minutes expires
