A few posts ago I wrote a post about my love of sandbags and some ways they can be used in order to help you get fitter. This week I’m going to talk about the other tool I use during the bulk of my training that, like the sandbag, I feel is underused in most Crossfit gyms, the sled. So…why do I love it? It’s brainless Teaching someone even a simple movement, such as the deadlift, requires time and patience. The time it takes to be proficient enough in the movement to the point where you can perform at a high intensity takes even longer. However, it only takes a few seconds to teach someone how to push a sled. Which makes it a great tool for people who are total fitness beginners. It’s safe and won’t lead to pain Injuries are a part of all sports and training regimens, including CrossFit. If you think about the types of injuries we’ve seen in our gym most of them include jumping (i.e. box jumps) or falls (i.e. off the pull up bar or rope). Furthermore, many of the nagging injuries we see around the gym involve load-bearing movements. Think of sore … Read More