Tag: bonding
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When the Weight Becomes Worth It
“This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave” — Elmer Davis Today, I watched my 11-year-old daughter take on Murph—in a weight vest, following full movement standards. If you’re not familiar with Murph, it’s a CrossFit workout performed every Memorial Day in honor…
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CrossFit and Consequences: What No One Tells You When Your Kid Joins CrossFit
About seven months ago, our daughter Olivia asked for a meeting with the gym owners to make a case for herself. She had one request:Let me into the adult CrossFit class. She was turning 11. Now, to be clear, this isn’t some scaled-down version of fitness fun with foam rollers and freeze pops. This is…
