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Why We Warm Up the Way We Do (And Why You Should Not Skip It)
Every class at CrossFit Uncommon starts the same way. Before anybody touches a heavy barbell or starts a clock, we warm up together. Some people see it as the boring part. We see it as part of the workout. A good warm up is not random jumping jacks while you wait for class to start. It has a job to do, and when it is done right you train better and feel better the next day. What a warm up is supposed to do CrossFit's own coaching material lays it out simply. A warm up should
Mark Offerdahl
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Scaling Is Not Cheating: How We Scale Workouts So You Keep Getting Better
Walk into any class at CrossFit Uncommon and everyone sees the same workout on the whiteboard. The former college athlete and the dad who has not touched a barbell in years. Same workout, different versions. That is scaling, and it is the reason this style of training works for almost anyone who walks through the door. Some people treat scaling like a consolation prize. It is not. Scaling is how we make sure you get the training effect the workout was written for, at the leve
Mark Offerdahl
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MEN & MOBILITY in Austin: Unlocking Potential Beyond Strength
When it comes to fitness, men are often stereotypically drawn to strength training. Building muscle, lifting heavy, and pushing limits...
Mark Offerdahl
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THE BEER BELLY: Why Visceral Fat is More Than Just a Belly Bulge
A "beer belly" is often joked about or dismissed as an inevitable part of aging for many men.
Mark Offerdahl
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YOUR PROSTATE: A Guide for Men's Health
The prostate may not be a commonly discussed organ, but it plays a vital role in men's health, especially as they age.
Mark Offerdahl
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SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH.
In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of our health can often feel overwhelming. We’re constantly bombarded with new diets, trends...
Mark Offerdahl
3 min read


CHILDS PLAY.
We should all strive to keep moving, playing, and behaving like children in our adult years.
WHY???
Mark Offerdahl
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CrossFit and Weight Training for ADHD: A Healthier Alternative to Prescription Pills?
While prescription medications are a common treatment for ADHD, there's growing evidence that exercise, particularly CrossFit...
Mark Offerdahl
4 min read


DOMS.
If you feel the aftermath of a workout 2, 3 even 4 days after, this is totally normal, and you are not alone. DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE...
Mark Offerdahl
2 min read
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