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Exercising in Hot Weather: How to Train Safely and Effectively in Warm Temperatures
Summer, sun, sports – sounds like a great combination, doesn't it? But anyone who has ever done a tough workout in 30-degree heat knows...
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Jul 65 min read


SmartWOD Workout of the Month for July: “License to Grill”
Want to feel your thighs burn a little? Then our latest SmartWOD workout of the month is just right for you! In “License to Grill”, you...
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Jun 303 min read


CrossFit Workout “Karen”: 150 Wall Balls – How Tough Are You Really?
Some workouts look harmless on the whiteboard. Three words, one number: CrossFit workout “Karen – 150 wall balls.” Sounds like a warm-up...
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Jun 254 min read


Training Grip Strength: Why You Won't Get Far without Strong Hands
Let's be honest: how many times have you given up during training, not because your back couldn't take any more, but because you simply...
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Jun 185 min read


Your Progress, your Motivation: Introducing the new PR feature in the SmartWOD Workout Generator!
Personal records are more than just numbers. They represent hard work, perseverance , and that one moment when you realize: I have become...
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Jun 123 min read


Strength Training for Weight Loss – How to Lose Weight Without Losing Muscle
When it comes to losing weight, many people first think of jogging, dieting, and deprivation. But what if you could burn fat and get...
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Jun 75 min read


SmartWOD Workout of the Month for June: “Cindy Clawford 😼”
It's time to get your claws out! Because you'll need plenty of grip for our new SmartWOD “Workout of the Month” . “Cindy Clawford 😼”...
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May 313 min read


Squats – Why You Should Definitely Incorporate Them Into Your Workout
Let's be honest: who really loves squats? They burn, they challenge you – but that's exactly why they're so damn effective. If you could...
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May 255 min read


Training with Rings: How to Build Functional Strength with This Simple Tool
Two wooden rings, two straps, a hook – and you've got yourself a complete gym. Sounds minimalistic? It is. And that's exactly why so many...
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May 197 min read


Strength Training for Women: More Power, Fewer Stereotypes
“I don't want to look like a bodybuilder.” – This is something you often hear when women first start strength training . But there's no...
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May 137 min read


What Helps Against Sore Muscles? The Best Tips for Quick Recovery
You've finally gotten back into it: new workout, more weight, more reps. And the next day, your body feels like you've been hit by a bus....
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May 55 min read


SmartWOD Workout of the Month for May: “Hangry Birds”
New month, new workout. And do you know what we haven't had yet in SmartWOD's “Workout of the Month” ? A partner workout! We're changing...
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Apr 303 min read


Murph Preparation: How to Tackle the Hero WOD
So, are you ready for Murph ? Or does the thought of the CrossFit Hero WOD make you panic? Don't worry: with the right preparation and...
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Apr 265 min read


Row Like a Pro: Technique, Benefits, and 3 Sample Workouts for the Rowing Machine
Rowing machines lead a sad existence in many gyms – tucked away in a corner, silent and underappreciated. But they are actually real...
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Apr 225 min read


The 7 Best Bodyweight Exercises for Effective Muscle Building
Who says that you have to lift tons of iron to build muscle ? Bodyweight training – that is, training with your own bodyweight – can do...
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Apr 125 min read


Breathing During Exercise – How to Get More Strength, Endurance and Focus Out of Every Workout
Do you think about your breathing when you exercise? If you almost burst during the last set of squats because you've been holding your...
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Apr 75 min read


April's SmartWOD Workout of the Month: “Tequilling Me Softly”
Who hasn't, who wants to again? With our latest SmartWOD workout of the month , you can do 4 extra rounds . But will they be as fun as at...
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Mar 313 min read


At What Rep Range Should I Train?
Repetitions . We do them almost automatically – ten squats here, twelve bicep curls there, sometimes just until it burns. But let's be...
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Mar 257 min read


Volume Training – How Much Do You Really Need to Make Progress?
Whether you want to build muscle , get stronger , or simply improve your performance, the volume of your training determines how far you...
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Mar 185 min read


Weightlifting Belt – Useful Tool or Overrated?
Have you ever been in a gym, ready to do some heavy squats, when someone next to you puts on a weightlifting belt for shoulder presses?...
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Mar 116 min read

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