SMR for the CrossFit Named WODs
After more than a year of requests from the CrossFit community, we now have a list of the SMR movements for each of the benchmark named workouts. Feel free to download the Adobe PDF and print or email it to share with whomever you choose. We want you to perform better so that you can [...]
May 7, 2010
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Soleus work for tight calves
Here is some raw footage from a SMR Coaches Clinic at CrossFit One World.
May 1, 2010
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Just wanted to give Network Fitness some Love!!
When I first came to you with my tendonitis issues I couldn’t do anything active; my doctor was contemplating surgery!! On day one you introduced me to SMR and had me rolling out in our first session. I was thinking to myself: “Is this Cajun crazy? Rolling around on …some foam and a ball is [...]
April 30, 2010
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Interview with Jeff: What is SMR?
This short interview was conducted just prior to the SMR Coaches Clinic at CrossFit Invictus in San Diego. Jeff was asked to describe what SMR is, and why would you want to do it. He gives brief explanations to the science and methodology of self-myofascial release. If you aren’t doing it, you should be! Watch [...]
February 21, 2010
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2010 Resolution: Give You What You Want
Starting this week, we are taking requests for what YOU want to see described in words and shown in video. Take your pick from whatever area of the body most interests you…do you have pain following workouts in your IT Bands? Does your knee dip inwards when you squat deep (with or without pain)? Do you [...]
January 5, 2010
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SMR for 091229
Here is a fascinating and easy-to-read over view of human tissue, Davis’s Law, plyometrics, elasticity of tissues and plasticity: http://www.begin2dig.com/2009/06/plastic-vs-elastic-when-talking-about.html Continue working on your “trouble area.” What differences do you notice? Post comments regarding your progress.
December 29, 2009
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SMR for 091228
Now that you have found your “trouble area,” you need to work it every day until it is no longer your trouble area. If you don’t yet know how to work through the muscles in that area, click here to download the SMR Introduction. You will get your best results by applying gently increasing levels of pressure [...]
December 28, 2009
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SMR for 091227
If you don’t know what your “trouble area” is, take about 15 minutes to find it… Try to relax your body as much as possible while you lie on the massage ball with different parts of your body. You’ll find one area that is unusually tight (and probably the most sensitive, too). Remember to chase [...]
December 26, 2009
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SMR for CrossFit WOD dtd 091226
December 26, 2009
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SMR for CFE WOD dtd 091226
10x Repeats, 5x Rest 3+ Hours After Anaerobic Endurance Strength & Conditioning WOD Choose ONE of The Following Sports: All out efforts. Swim: 10 x 50m/y with 5 times the recovery (if it takes you 30 seconds to swim 50m/y then you rest 2:30). Bike: 10 x 1/4 mile with 5 times the recovery (if [...]
December 26, 2009
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