Author: Victoria Engelmann

The CrossFit Open 21.1: workout and strategy

And just like that the 2021 CrossFit Open has begun.  And the first workout as predicted is a very accessible one, but a very intensive one nonetheless.  So, lets get to strategizing. You’ve got an ascending ladder of wall walks and double-unders to contend with for this one. So that means a whole lot of

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The 2023 Crossfit Open: is it for beginners?

Each year, CrossFit fledglings around the globe perk up their ears when they hear more seasoned CrossFitters chatting about the elusive CrossFit Open. And as these new these new recruits begin to form a picture of what the Open might entail, their imaginations gets the best of them; forming an emotional cluster*ck of excitement, anxiety

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How one women used lockdown to become more assertive.

Too often, when a woman speaks her mind with clarity and confidence it is deemed as aggressive, abrasive, bossy, difficult, too much and awkward. While men get all the good adjectives; honest, upfront, direct, truthful, concise, bold.  This certainly isn’t always the case, but I do believe society has a pre-conditioned notion for those women

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Working out with your partner: lessons learned and fitness gained

Couples who train together stay together, right? We reached out to couples who have been running, CrossFitting, and overall fitness-ing together throughout the years to learn the truth. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “working out with your other half” or “fitness couples” it’s highly likely your browser timed out due to boredom. You’re greeted

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Tried, tasted and loved: Smith Street Paleo, a Dubai Based Meal Prep Company Reviewed

It’s pretty simple, over the years I have tried my fair share of meal prep companies and Smith Street Paleo is one of the best I have come across. Images by Smith Street Paleo My nearest and dearest know that I don’t love cooking, but I certainly appreciate good food. So, the occasional bout with

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The 2016 Meridian CrossFit Regionals Recap

My first experience at regionals was an overwhelming one, but I wouldn’t change a second of it. From spending hours prepping the athlete’s food and writing my articles between events to hanging out at the house with Team Buff Box, Regional athlete Lucy Majury and Youtube CrossFit star Craig Richey, it was an amazing whirlwind adventure. Read

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The 2016 CrossFit Meridian Regionals: Day 1 with Buff Box

From five-time regional athlete Jordan Wallace to first timers such as South African hopeful Alan Foulis, Buff Box was right at the heart of the 2016 Meridian regionals ensuring athletes were fuelled and ready. The energy on Friday morning was contagious with the likes of Team Yas, Team Nordic Opex and CrosssFit Reykjavik stopping by the booth to

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The new Buff Box menu is out!

And it’s freaking delicious. Every six weeks, Buff Box and its team of nutritionists revamp its specially designed menu. And this isn’t done just to keep your taste buds happy. Besides tasting great, each meal is seasonally designed so that you receive the freshest ingredients available. Because Buff Box doesn’t only cater to your macro-nutrient requirements, they want to feed you the most

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