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CrossFit Central Manchester Games 2011

CrossFit Central Manchester Games 2012

Has the Reebok CrossFit Open whetted your appetite for competition? For the 3rd year running, CrossFit Central Manchester will be hosting a CrossFit contest in July. Registration has opened today and closes at 5pm on the 7th April 2012.

This year there is the addition of an online qualifier complete with scaling options.

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The Differences Between A Regular Gym And A CrossFit Gym

I saw this on Outlaw CrossFit and just had to share it with you. They credit CrossFit Moncton as the source. Them vs. Us THEY have CNN or Kelly Clarkson playing in the background. WE have other members cheering you on to finish your last rep. THEY have cardio machines that tell you you’re going [...]

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English Indoor Rowing Championships 2012

English Indoor Rowing Championships 2012

this weekend we sent a team to the English Indoor Rowing Championships

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Reebok CrossFit set to launch globally

Reebok CrossFit set to launch globally

We know that CrossFit is fantastic – it’s effective, fun and builds friendships and community. Reebok agrees, which is why they have partnered with CrossFit in a 10 year deal.

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Fitness For The Slopes

Fitness For The Slopes

There’s still time to get in shape before heading off on your skiing/snowboarding holiday. CrossFit is a great way to get in shape for the slopes as Ski Magazine found out: I felt great all day—as we toured through the pines on soft snow, navigated steep chutes with some icy patches, and clocked a few [...]

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New Year’s Revolution

Have you made a New Year’s Resolution to get in shape this year? To lose weight? You’re not alone. Thousands of people will make a commitment that this year will be the one where they reach their health and fitness goals.

At CrossFit Tameside we really want to help you achieve your goals.

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Take the Red Pill

Take the Red Pill

The terms blue pill and red pill have become a popular metaphor for the choice between the blissful ignorance of illusion (blue) and embracing the sometimes painful truth of reality (red).

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Barbells for Boobs

Barbells for Boobs

In support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CrossFit Tameside are hosting a ‘Barbells for Boobs’ Challenge on Saturday 30th October between 10am and 2pm.

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CrossFit Push Press

Press Gang

Tonight some of you might have heard me tell you ‘bum back first’ at the start of the dip for your push press. This is because the tissues that are moved first take most of the load. If you start a push press (or squat) with a forward movement of the knees, the load is taken by your quadriceps (the big muscle at the front of your thigh).

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We’ve Got a New Look

We’ve Got a New Look

CrossFit Tameside now has a snazzy new look with lots more good stuff to boot. We’re sad to say goodbye to the old sliding menu but really chuffed with the modern look and great new features including:

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