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THE QUEEN OF SQUATS – Suzanne Svanevik the Future CrossFit Games Champion?

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At 17 years old, 52kg and 5ft tall could Suzanne Svanevik be the future CrossFit Games Champion?

One of the hot prospects from Europe and with a huge following worldwide, Svanevik started doing CrossFit about two years ago with her brother who opened up Bergen’s first CrossFit Gym.

Her current regime includes working out 5 to 6 times per week, twice per day.

With some movements that marvel, the Queen of Squats as she is affectionately known definitely has a bright future ahead of her!

Watch Now THE QUEEN OF SQUATS – Susanne Svanevik the Future CrossFit Games Champion?

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Schwartz’s Challenge 2014

Countdown is on to one of the biggest Event’s outside the CrossFit Regionals!

Schwartz’s Challenge 2014 takes place at the Westgate Indoor Sports Centre in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on the 18th and 19th of October.

With some big names competing for solid prize money it is not one to miss!

If you needed any more reason to come along, The WOD Life are pleased to announce they will be hosting a Pop Up Shop!

Schwartz

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Mikko Salo Documentary – 2009 CrossFit Games Champion

Miko Salo Documentary - 2009 CrossFit Games Champion

Take a look behind Legend and 2009 CrossFit Games Champion, Mikko Salo in a classic CrossFit Documentary.

From humble beginnings in Pori, Finland learn more about Mikko Salo, the old school weightlifting rooms, life as a fire fighter, his training and his most valuable trait –  mentality.

Watch Now – Mikko Salo Documentary – 2009 CrossFit Games Champion

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Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet Crossfit Fran Ladder record

Throwback to Camille LeBlanc-Bazinet’s Crossfit Fran Ladder record. Visiting CrossFit Hoboken, CLB hits CrossFit Open Workout 12.5 and does what she does best!

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The WOD

AMRAP – 7 Minutes

WOMEN

65 pound Thruster, 3 reps
3 Chest to bar Pull-ups
65 pound Thruster, 6 reps
6 Chest to bar Pull-ups
65 pound Thruster, 9 reps
9 Chest to bar Pull-ups
65 pound Thruster, 12 reps
12 Chest to bar Pull-ups
65 pound Thruster, 15 reps
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
65 pound Thruster, 18 reps
18 Chest to bar Pull-ups
65 pound Thruster, 21 reps
21 Chest to bar Pull-ups…
This is a timed workout. If you complete the round of 21, go on to 24. If you complete 24, go on to 27, etc

MEN

95 pound Thruster, 3 reps
3 Chest to bar Pull-ups
95 pound Thruster, 6 reps
6 Chest to bar Pull-ups
95 pound Thruster, 9 reps
9 Chest to bar Pull-ups
95 pound Thruster, 12 reps
12 Chest to bar Pull-ups
95 pound Thruster, 15 reps
15 Chest to bar Pull-ups
95 pound Thruster, 18 reps
18 Chest to bar Pull-ups
95 pound Thruster, 21 reps
21 Chest to bar Pull-ups…

Watch one of the most graceful movers in CrossFit!

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CrossFit Team Series: Event 1

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The first workout of the CrossFit Team Series will be double-unders and power snatches.

Team Series Event 1
For max reps:
Male athletes complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
30 double-unders
15 power snatches
Then,
Female athletes complete as many reps as possible in 12 minutes of:
30 double-unders
15 power snatches
Rx’d Division
75 / 55 lb. snatch  (35kg/25kg)
Masters Division
65 / 45 lb. snatch  (30kg/20kg)
Scaled Division
60 single-unders (in place of double-unders)
65 / 45 lb. snatch (30kg/20kg)

CrossFit Team Series: Event 1 : Watch Now >>>

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A Day in the Life of Lauren Fisher

With a dedication that is sure to see positive returns, Lauren Fisher is a woman on a mission. Already accumulating the accolades, with 2014 being her best year to date including an appearance at the CrossFit Games as an individual where she finished 9th and representing Team USA at the Junior World Weightlifting Championships.

Fisher is not one to rest on her laurels, she has her sights destined to win the CrossFit Games and compete on the USA Weightlifting Team in the Olympics.

Learn more about this amazing athlete on the rise and how she trains, eats and recovers in pursuit of her dreams.

A Day in the Life of Lauren Fisher – Watch Now

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