Dear CrossFit, At first I didn’t like you. At first you scared me. Then I got to know you, very slowly. And it turns out you were nothing (like) what I had expected. I met you just over a year ago and I must say, today I don’t know what I would do without you. You have given me confidence, … Read More
My name is Sami Etheredge. I’m 37 years old and live in Longview, TX. I have been married to my husband, Keith, for 11 years and we have two children together, Ellee who is 8 and Easton who is 5. We currently own and operate three Zippy J’s convenience stores and are in the process of building our 4th on … Read More
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“Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: deadlift, clean, squat, presses, clean and jerk, and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climbs, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips, splits, and holds. … Read More
What made you want to start CrossFit? I had a wedding/vacation last August that I had just had to buy new (okay, bigger) clothes for because nothing in my closet was fitting. I was feeling pretty depressed/annoyed/unhappy with myself when the bootcamp ad popped up on Facebook. I really didn’t know much about CrossFit or what to expect but I … Read More
So I moved to Longview from Austin in November 2014, one week before Thanksgiving for a 6 month assignment. After a couple of weeks I joined a local gym that had Zumba to stay active and hopefully to meet people. Fast forward 2 months of Zumba, Spin and Boot Camp and I still hadn¹t met anyone other than my co-workers. … Read More
(and 4 things your coach should expect of you) The depth and breadth of a trainer’s capacity in each of these areas affects not only whether he or she becomes more fit but also the degree to which the client becomes more fit. Athletes should always be looking for and expecting the very best qualities in their coaches. If you … Read More
I am a wife, mom of two and a Gigi to two. For many years, I have not been in the best of health and very out of shape. When I turned 40, a wellness exam showed me what I already knew in my heart – high blood pressure and diabetes. My doctor suggested a dietician consultation and even told … Read More
Even now if you looked at me. Even now if you looked at me you might miss that I workout at least three times a week and aim for four to five times per week. I don’t always eat right but I do try. I have said phrases during a workout like “I can feel the blood running through my … Read More
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