Josh Bridges just completely destroyed the CrossFit Games Open event 16.1 at CrossFit Invictus last week. Based off Bridges’ performance in this workout, it appears he’s not letting the CrossFit Games slip away again this year.
365 reps gave the SocCal veteran and CrossFit Games athlete the 16.1 win worldwide.
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Video Creds: CrossFit
What’s it like being a multiple CrossFit Games competitor? How much do you train? What do you eat? Follow a typical day in the life of one of the biggest names in the game: watch Scott Panchik, affiliate owner and Games athlete, through his daily routine from start to finish.
Watch it here!
Video Creds: PurePharma
Now that the 2015 CrossFit Games are over and the dust has settled, TWL was lucky enough to catch up with the fittest teen in Australia– Rees Machell. Snagging fifth worldwide in the teen Open and a podium third place finish at the Games in the 16-17 year-old division, we expect Rees will be a blast to watch in the upcoming 2016 CrossFit season.
Read on to find out more about this incredible up and coming athlete:
– How did you get introduced to CrossFit?
Before CrossFit I raced motocross and played rugby league in Tumut. I received a back injury in league which stopped me from racing and footy until I had fixed it. From there I started strength training at a globo gym, then decided I needed fitness, strength, power, speed etc so I decided I would try CrossFit. I’ve never looked back since.
– Hobbies? What are you doing when you’re not CrossFitting?
Riding dirt bikes, driving buggies up the bush with my good pal Little Lukey McMahon and waterskiing in the summer. Anything active!
– What was your favorite 2015 Open WOD?
Probably 15.5, regardless of the teen weight it hurt… But I felt pretty strong in that workout.
– What was your favorite Games WOD?
“Amanda”
– What did it mean to you to make it to Carson?
Like a lot of hard work had paid off, and an awesome experience awaiting me. Was unreal!
– How’d you like California? Did you get to explore much after your big victory?
California was a cool experience, the weather was too good. We didn’t explore too much after the competition as we couldn’t afford to stay too long. It was a sudden event and was hard to build up enough funds to stay long, but we did watch the Individuals- which was so awesome.
– Who’s your CrossFit idol?
Going to have to say Rich Froning, no doubt. Works hard and is humble.
– Whats your least favorite movement?
Used to have a few but I worked on them, got better at them and now I love them! Most of the time was a few overhead exercises though.
– Walk us through a day in your life: What do you eat? When/How long do you train?
Leading up to the Games I trained 2-3 times a day. In the morning around 6:30 AM and in the afternoon around 4:30PM then sometimes lunch time aswell. At the moment I eat a lot of starchy carbs and whole meats as much as possible everyday because I’m trying to put on weight.
– What’s next? CrossFit Games 2016?
This was my last year being able to compete as a teenager, next years goal is to make it to Regionals. So, a whole lot of work!
– What are 3 items that are always in your gym bag?
My lifters, tape and protein powder.
– Plug time and shout outs!
Shout out to Little Lukey McMahon and the rest of the McMahon boys Josh and Aydan for teaching me almost everything I know about CrossFit, cheers boys! Also shout out to the Unbroken Athletic Apparel boys for all the support, Raw Fitness Equipment for helping Josh and I with raffling and the donations. Again Faster AUS/NZ for taking me aboard the development team and for the help preparing for the Games. Rob Forte and Reebok CrossFit Frankston for hosting their competition that raised an immense amount of $4,310 towards Josh and I. To all of the people in the CrossFit community and the community of Tumut who raised money to our GoFundMe page and to my friend’s and family. We couldn’t have done it without you guys and my appreciation towards you guys is beyond words.
Age: 17
Back Squat: 182kg
If there was a WOD named after you, what would be in it? Thrusters, burpees, bar muscle-ups and pistols
Affiliate: CrossFit Tumut
Coach: None
Quick Stats:
The CrossFit Games are happening right now and we were lucky enough to catch up with the 2 x Games Athlete, Alethea Boon, for a quick little interview. The competition is fierce this year and Boon is eager to see how she compares to the world’s fittest women at the CrossFit Games 2015.
Read on to see what TWL found out about her accomplishments, what she wants Castro to announce, and how CrossFit differs from being a competitive gymnast. She also shared with us some inside info about a massive tape ball she keeps on her home dresser. It might just be the coolest idea I’ve ever heard.
I’ve always been doing something. I love experiencing new things and this shows as I continue to challenge myself in different aspects of my life whether it is physical or intellectual. I believe new experiences help me grow as a person – plus I just get bored otherwise. I’ve always loved exercising and enjoy picking up new hobbies. I went through a trapeze phase – absolutely loved that!
It’s a different kind of intensity. Gymnastics is precision perfect, whereas CrossFit is volume – get the work in. There was no room for error in gymnastics, here you can at least allow for error, just get the job done. CrossFit is more fun as an adult now.
It’s fun!
Every person is different and everyone runs on different fuel. I eat whatever I crave and what works for me. I like a good eye fillet steak, kumara and my greens but I’m not going to lie, Oreos are a staple in my diet.
No.
I’ve learnt how to swim. 2 years ago, I could not swim at all. Last year, CrossFit Games 2014 when they announced the team beach swim I wasn’t good at swimming and I was nervous about being in the open ocean. I cried when they announced the WOD and we had a flotation device for that event.
“If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong.” By comedian Groucho Marx (trust me to like a quote by a comedian.)
Hmmm… Keep showing up. Get a good coach. Train in a good environment.
I keep a tape ball. Once I had set the goal to compete for Team Active in 2014 I started the tape ball as a visual representation of the work I put in. Even on bad days, if I could add my used tape to the ball it would give me a sense of achievement knowing that I put work in even if I couldn’t see immediate gain. Our team, Team Active placed 6th in the 2014 Crossfit Games. Not long after that preparation for the next season began which meant a new tape ball for 2015.
Tape.
Having a good Coach – Coach Adam Pirri has been great. Joining a good Box. Having a supportive network like my fiancé. My mum, brother and my sister are also very supportive– my whole family really.
I acknowledge the nerves, and then move on.
There is nowhere to hide this year. It’s all me.
He can announce anything. I think I’ve done enough to prepare. I don’t have to win everything, I just have to do well.
Hehe… Upside down movement is always a winner with me.
If I continue to have fun doing CrossFit, then I’ll keep doing what I’m doing.
Thank you to Coach Adam Pirri at CrossFit Active for the excellent coaching.
Move Train Perform , Blue Leaf Consulting , and my ever supportive fiancé Lima Auva’a.
We are excited to watch Alethea make a name for herself in Carson, California. Be sure to check out our blog “CrossFit Games Australian’s Viewers Guide” to know when to watch her in all of the action.
You can also find her on Instagram (alethea_boon) and Facebook (Alethea Boon) to follow her through her journey at The Games.
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CrossFit HQ‘s review of Natalie Newhart’s 1st place finish in Workout 15.2 was given a 15% penalty for 5 specific reps which didn’t meet the movement standards.
This moves the Southwest Region athlete down from 1st place (441 reps) to 4th place (375 reps) worldwide for 15.2.
This leaves Camille Leblanc-Bazinet the winner of 15.2 and recipient of the $2,015 dollar payout alongside Josh Bridges.
TWL wants to know: Do you think that ALL athletes should be required to submit time marked video footage of their Open Workout attempts?
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