Close your eyes and picture a sexy lumberjack (betcha never heard that before). Isn’t it hard not to picture a burly man in a red flannel and overalls? Scratch that mental image and substitute a beautiful woman who could just as easily be posing for a swimsuit calendar. Exit Paul Bunyan, enter Erin Lavoie – the Michael Jordan of lumberjack sports. If you’ve never had a Bikinis & Axes Calendar fantasy, you just might after today. There’s nothing wrong with Paul Bunyan, there’s just something much more right about picturing Erin Lavoie whenever you think of a lumberjack. Ok, technically she’s a lumberjill but that’s not the point. The point is that she’s really good at felling trees and looks good while doing it. How good is she? Let’s just say that the gap between Lavoie and the second-best lumberjill in the world is about as wide as Michael Strahan’s front teeth. Just as everyone always knew Jordan would be the best player on the court, there’s no disputing who rules the forest. But although Michael always had style and flair, even MJ never looked this good doing his thing. Read the rest of this entry »
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As anyone who knows a CrossFitter can attest, their dedication is hard core and borders on an obsession. For some of us the hardest part of CrossFit is not the physical training, but trying to keep our obsession from annoying our friends and family. WOD Diaries from 4 Reelz Productions is a hysterical glimpse at life inside the CrossFit world. The preview covers the most widely known CrossFit stereotypes and does it in hilarious fashion. For the crew of CrossFit High Voltage, CrossFit isn’t a fitness program, it’s a way of life.
Nobody Is Safe
From the affiliate owner charging fees that would be a rent payment every month, to a moonlighting Zumba instructor being chastised by a fellow CrossFit coach, everyone is fair game. Have you ever struggled to explain to your friends what a Read the rest of this entry »
Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and Dave Lipson may reside at opposite ends of the CrossFit spectrum, but both are poised to make waves in the CrossFit world in 2012. Camille Leblanc-Bazinet is a pint-sized former gymnast that has posted a pair of Top Ten finishes in her CrossFit Games career. Dave Lipson is a powerlifting phenomenon and former professional baseball player who narrowly missed the 2011 CrossFit Games with a 6thplace finish in the beast that is the North East Regional. While their stature and style may differ, their end goal is the same: making a splash at the 2012 CrossFit Games. And to do so, they have to start their days off right. It’s been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If so, Camille has the secret recipe on how to get the most bang out of her breakfast.
Breakfast Progenex Style
While Dave may not be a fan of Camille’s Progenex Pancake recipe (which we’ve now perfected – blog post coming soon), both agree that her Progenex Cereal is off the charts (we’ll see how it compares to our Progenex Paleo(ish) Crunch – another post coming soon). The blend of frozen berries, almond milk and the world’s best whey protein is a nearly irresistible trio. A tremendous combination of protein and healthy fats, the only way to improve on this near-perfect breakfast treat may be the addition of a little peanut butter, if you ask Rich Froning.
When 2011 CrossFit Games announcer Miranda Oldroyd says she is busy it has an entirely different meaning than when most of us say it. As a CrossFit trainer she led fifty Level 1 certification classes from Utah to Iraq last year. When she is not training the coaches of tomorrow she co-owns CrossFit 801 with her husband Tyson and excels as a competitive athlete in her own right. In 2010 Miranda placed 2nd in her Sectional and 14th at the South West Regional. In 2011 she narrowly missed a birth in the CrossFit Games with a 5th place finish in the South West Regional. Despite just missing the Games as a competitor Miranda made her presence felt in the Home Depot Center in another way. Miranda proved to be a force on the other side of the camera as one half of ESPN2’s anchor team (along with Pat Sherwood) for their telecasts of the 2011 CrossFit Games. Her exceptional knowledge and infectious energy were a tremendous addition to the broadcast. The visibility gained during those broadcasts has made Miranda one of the most recognizable personalities in CrossFit. Read the rest of this entry »
“My diet’s not the best, but it works for me.” – 2011 CrossFit Games Winner Rich Froning Jr
Yes, whatever is in the Rich Froning Jr Diet seems to be working. Froning was a rope climb away from winning the 2010 CrossFit Games, and he followed that narrow miss with a dominating victory in the 2011 CrossFit Games.
So What’s In the Rich Froning Diet?
- Peanut Butter – just a little, though friends claim that “little” must be a relative term (he knows he should avoid lectin, but peanut butter is just SO good) Read the rest of this entry »
