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CrossFit Games Countdown: 7 Articles To Get You Stoked

Do you CrossFit? With less than 3 weeks until the 2012 CrossFit Games, we thought we'd build some anticipation with some of our best CrossFit pieces from our coaches and athletes.

Mindith Rahmat

Written by Mindith Rahmat Last updated on June 23, 2012

Do you CrossFit? With less than three weeks until the 2012 CrossFit Games, we thought we’d build some anticipation with some of our best CrossFit pieces from our coaches and athletes here at Breaking Muscle. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned coach, there’s something for you!

Tips For Choosing a CrossFit Gym (Becca Borawski)

There are CrossFit gyms popping up everywhere these days. How do you choose which one is best for you? Read on for tips and criteria on picking out the gym for you.

Want to Be a CrossFit Coach? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself First (Traver Boehm)

Making a hobby into a living is part of the American dream, and many CrossFitters are following suit. Here are three questions from an affiliate owner to ask yourself before taking the plunge.

A Brief History of the CrossFit Games (Becca Borawski)

The CrossFit Games have come a long way since their beginning in 2007. Here’s a recap of each year’s events and winners.

What the 2012 CrossFit Open Workouts Have Meant to the Everyday Athlete (Danette “Dizzle” Rivera)

What has the CrossFit Games Open meant to the rest of us? The non-elite? What about someone like me whose history of Rx’ing workouts is not long and still inconsistent?

The World’s Best Personal Security Does CrossFit (Traver Boehm)

How does the world’s number one private security firm ensure its protectors are constantly in the best physical shape? Simple – they have them do CrossFit.

CrossFit: An Example Amongst Statistics (Josh Bunch)

The fitness world is full of percentages, metrics, and calculations we adhere to like cattle. CrossFit has injected the examples the world needs back into fitness.

Breaking Muscle Video – 3 Keys to Safety For the New CrossFitter (Traver Boehm)

As a coach I can say from observation of my students that ometimes the most dangerous thing out there is yourself. These three tips will help you navigate CrossFit successfully and safely.

Mindith Rahmat

About Mindith Rahmat

Mindith is a born mover. She has spent her life exploring various athletic disciplines, starting with ballet and modern dance from an early age. She went on to become a E-RYT 500 certified yoga therapist and teacher and discovered CrossFit after the birth of her daughter.

Mindith coached CrossFit at a number of boxes near her home in Southern California, which lead to her involvement in Russian kettlebells and Olympic weightlifting. She has coached a wide variety of populations and cares deeply for women’s health, specializing in pregnancy and postpartum fitness. She is currently studying the principles of Natural Movement and Kettlebell Sport, and is working to complete an additional teacher training in the Taoist art of Yin Yoga with Master Paulie Zink.

Mindith founded Breaking Muscle in 2011. Over 5 million people a month have visited the site, hundreds of thousands of them follow Breaking Muscle on social media, nearly 2,000 coaches have written or appeared on its pages, and there are thousands of free, fully-formed training plans freely available. Breaking Muscle has won numerous awards in the industry and is recognized for pioneering new approaches to fitness and coaching techniques. In 2021, Breaking Muscle was acquired by Barbend. Mindith continues to devote time to her kids, pursue her doctorate in psychology, do research, and teach.

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