Sicfit - Recent Articles http://sicfit.com/rss/recent-articles en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:27:59 GMT Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:27:59 GMT <![CDATA[What's on Your Whiteboard? ]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2259-Whats-on-Your-Whiteboard-




Frank Dimeo, owner of CrossFit Gulf Coast, takes pride in training military and law enforcement personnel. For those individuals, training has to be taken seriously and sometimes, the will to train hard takes a little motivation.  Like many of us know, words can go a long way to inspire action and improvement. This week, these are words on Dimeo's whiteboard. 


]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2010 09:11:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2259-Whats-on-Your-Whiteboard- <![CDATA[There Is Only One....]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2242-There-Is-Only-One



Underground Strength Coach. He doesn't lift stones because they are the latest cool training tool. He lifts them to grow stronger. He is the quintessential Soul Lifter and the embodiment of SICFIT. He trains athletes that want to finish in first place and, for those men and women, finishing first usually means that they are the best prepared, they are the strongest. There is Strongman training and then there is training to be the strongest. Leaders only. Followers need not apply. 





]]> Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:11:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2242-There-Is-Only-One <![CDATA[Surfing Trip to Nicaragua? Come Prepared.]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2233-Surfing-Trip-to-Nicaragua-Come-Prepared



Peter Mainguy doesn't train "CrossFit" but he is a huge fan of general preparedness and extreme sports. He sent this in after his surfing trip to Nicaragua. He may not sign up for Fran Off's but this Cal-Berkeley Alum is one hell of a surfer...and that is SICFIT.]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:37:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2233-Surfing-Trip-to-Nicaragua-Come-Prepared <![CDATA[Dave Tillman's Stick Shift Ornament]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2203-Dave-Tillmans-Stick-Shift-Ornament



Dave Tillman, owner of CrossFit Cedar Park and Tillman Training sent in this photo showing how he uses one of his SICFIT bands. It is fair to say that the SICFIT band probably improves the speed and power of his new Mustang GT.]]> Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:48:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2203-Dave-Tillmans-Stick-Shift-Ornament <![CDATA[Bands all Around: lululemon athletica Sports the SICFIT Band]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2195-Bands-all-Around-lululemon-athletica-Sports-the-SICFIT-Band




The lululemon ladies at their apparel stores in at least three states (and counting) rock the SICFIT bands on the daily to sell their luon. Want to join the movement? Check out a close up of the bands at the SICFIT store: here. The special edition multi-colored bands are in limited supply for those that order soon. One for you, four for your crew.]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:09:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2195-Bands-all-Around-lululemon-athletica-Sports-the-SICFIT-Band <![CDATA[Photo Montage of Army Special Ops Group Training w/ CrossFit]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2192-Photo-Montage-of-Army-Special-Ops-Group-Training-w-CrossFit




 


For more SICFIT coverage of men and women in uniform, check out "The Hurt Locker." It is our way of dedicating a special section for those who most embody what SICFIT is all about: intensity and undying preserverance. ]]> Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:22:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2192-Photo-Montage-of-Army-Special-Ops-Group-Training-w-CrossFit <![CDATA[The "Wild Gorilla Man" Becoming a Go-To Blog in CrossFit]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2181-The-Wild-Gorilla-Man-Becoming-a-Go-To-Blog-in-CrossFit



Are you a super-fit CrossFit woman? Do you enjoy wearing the latest skin hugging garments from your nearest lululemon or sporting goods store? If so, you have probably been on the CrossFit-fan site that is growing like wild fire. 



At first glance, people ask why someone would go to Wild Gorilla Man for dozens of photos like this on a daily basis? Photos like this, while well-intentioned (showing the appreciation for the feminine yet proportionate bodies that CrossFit forges), often illicit a guilty feeling. At least that's the chatter on Twitter and other social networks. I mean, some of the Gorilla Man's photos should have a site of their own, if you know what I'm saying (kidding). But nonetheless, clicking through to his site from Twitter could feel a little exploitive before you find out that women are actually sending the photos in! And by the droves. 



Now the psuedonymous photo aggregator gets attention from other big time blogs like Freddy C.'s One World. We respect the hustle. And let's be real, CrossFit women are some of the most beautiful on earth. But what do you think about the Wild Gorilla Man and the growing Team Gorilla Nation? ]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:16:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2181-The-Wild-Gorilla-Man-Becoming-a-Go-To-Blog-in-CrossFit <![CDATA[THIS JUST IN: Chase "CAPT America" Ingraham Gives Up CrossFit For Donuts]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2164-THIS-JUST-IN-Chase-CAPT-America-Ingraham-Gives-Up-CrossFit-For-Donuts



Chase Ingraham at the South Central Regional Affiliate Gathering recently held at CrossFit Central in Austin, Texas. ]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:37:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2164-THIS-JUST-IN-Chase-CAPT-America-Ingraham-Gives-Up-CrossFit-For-Donuts <![CDATA[Garage Band]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2159-Garage-Band



Travis Holley, Jeremy Thiel, Mike Winchester, and Zachary Thiel jam out at CrossFit Central.]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2159-Garage-Band <![CDATA[Community]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2158-Community








Aggregated photos taken at SICFIT Austin.


]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:58:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2158-Community <![CDATA[CrossFit Palo Alto + SICFIT Mash Up]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2151-CrossFit-Palo-Alto-SICFIT-Mash-Up



Tim Dymmel from CrossFit Palo Alto sends in this shot of him in his new SICFIT Flex Fitted Cap! Check back for more videos from Tim as he shows us what STRENF is. ]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 09:07:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2151-CrossFit-Palo-Alto-SICFIT-Mash-Up <![CDATA[Cream on The Inside, Clean on The Outside]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2148-Cream-on-The-Inside-Clean-on-The-Outside



Sure to make Zach Even-Esh's mouth water, central Texas' only underground garage gym opens! But first, it received an ice cream paint job. Introducing the one and only SICFIT Austin.]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:57:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2148-Cream-on-The-Inside-Clean-on-The-Outside <![CDATA[SICFIT Barbell Music: "I Will Not Lose" (Remix)]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2142-SICFIT-Barbell-Music-I-Will-Not-Lose-Remix



A little music to help with your "self talk".]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:56:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2142-SICFIT-Barbell-Music-I-Will-Not-Lose-Remix <![CDATA[Name Change: CrossFit Missoula to Carney's Gym | A Sign of things to Come?]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2140-Name-Change-CrossFit-Missoula-to-Carneys-Gym-A-Sign-of-things-to-Come



The owner of this 2006 affiliated gym decided to change the name of the affiliate from CrossFit Missoula to Carney's Gym. With no intent to de-affiliate or disassociate from CrossFit, affiliate density was cited as the issue motivating the departure from the brand name seen 1,700 times over: "CrossFit ______" or "______ CrossFit".  



Is this a sign of things coming or just a solution for a gym that seeks to differentiate themselves from the younger seven affiliates? 





]]> Mon, 02 Aug 2010 07:54:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2140-Name-Change-CrossFit-Missoula-to-Carneys-Gym-A-Sign-of-things-to-Come <![CDATA[Hard Work: Taken in Fort Collins, Colorado]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2130-Hard-Work-Taken-in-Fort-Collins-Colorado ]]> Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:23:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2130-Hard-Work-Taken-in-Fort-Collins-Colorado <![CDATA[Why We Love Captain America (A Photo Essay)]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2114-Why-We-Love-Captain-America-A-Photo-Essay



















SICFIT Sponsored Athlete Chase "CAPT America" Ingraham.]]> Sun, 25 Jul 2010 22:53:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2114-Why-We-Love-Captain-America-A-Photo-Essay <![CDATA[Games Athlete Kate Rawlings Plans on Looking "Killer" in SICFIT Gear]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2111-Games-Athlete-Kate-Rawlings-Plans-on-Looking-Killer-in-SICFIT-Gear



Kate "Killer" Rawlings has quite the story. Check out her blog when you get the chance. This 2010 CrossFit Games athlete and CrossFit Cleveland coach lost 85 pounds to achieve the physique and athleticism that pushed her to a 29th place finish at the Home Depot Center. Thanks for picking up the SICFIT gear! Jess Sharratt, your back is safe for the time being. 



Thanks to all who submitted lifestyle photos to info@SICFIT.com. Be on the look out for your photos in the near future.]]> Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:59:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2111-Games-Athlete-Kate-Rawlings-Plans-on-Looking-Killer-in-SICFIT-Gear <![CDATA[SICFIT All-Over The World!]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2101-SICFIT-All-Over-The-World



Arun Dev sports a SICFIT Signature Tee in Bali, Indonesia while trekking 35 kilometers before his Balinese feast-to-be. We hope that the shirt gave you unforeseen strength, power, and extraordinary levels of oxygenated blood. Was the feast paleo?]]> Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:35:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2101-SICFIT-All-Over-The-World <![CDATA[Thoughts on these shoes?]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2099-Thoughts-on-these-shoes



SICFIT Chuck Taylor Chukkas printed in Laguna Beach, California for Web Smith.]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:29:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2099-Thoughts-on-these-shoes <![CDATA[Under Armour / lululemon Irony ]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2090-Under-Armour-lululemon-Irony-



The 2010 CrossFit Games affiliate team welcome bag. A Wolf in Sheep's clothing. ]]> Thu, 15 Jul 2010 23:35:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2090-Under-Armour-lululemon-Irony- <![CDATA[A Preview of the New Line of SICFIT Branded Apparel!]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2080-A-Preview-of-the-New-Line-of-SICFIT-Branded-Apparel online store for sale in the coming days. And yes, we will have big boy sizes. Stay tuned! 



The front and back of the Paul Smith edition SICFIT shirt. 











The XuLAB x SICFIT Brand







The front and back of the Chase "Captain America" Ingraham Tee modeled by Dr. Xu.









]]> Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:47:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2080-A-Preview-of-the-New-Line-of-SICFIT-Branded-Apparel <![CDATA[Is The Argyle Sock The New Standard for CrossFit Women?]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2073-Is-The-Argyle-Sock-The-New-Standard-for-CrossFit-Women







We are seeing these more and more in the community? Are they here to stay? Is it strictly style or does it serve any function, as well?



]]> Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:52:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2073-Is-The-Argyle-Sock-The-New-Standard-for-CrossFit-Women <![CDATA[Our Barefoot Running ]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2062-Our-Barefoot-Running-




An interesting perspective by Chris Ecklund, M.A., CSCS




]]> Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2062-Our-Barefoot-Running- <![CDATA[The 2010 SICFIT Sponsored Athlete Tees]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2046-The-2010-SICFIT-Sponsored-Athlete-Tees
These shirts are the product of a XuLAB x SICFIT collaboration. They are available for pre-order at each of these athletes' affiliates. Want to make the list before Monday July 5? Get to these affiliates and support these SICFIT sponsored athletes. Online sale will follow the 2010 CrossFit Games. 







"All-American" 50% Organic/ 50% Poly Blend Inspired By:

Chase "CAPT America" Ingraham | CrossFit Dallas Central 







"Bad Ass, Like VZ" 50% Organic/ 50% Poly Blend Inspired By:

Vic Zachary | Bayou City CrossFit







"King of Kongs" 50% Organic/ 50% Poly Blend Black Tee Inspired By: 

Paul "Kong" Smith | Get Lifted CrossFit 







"All I Need is What You See...Heart" 50% Organic/ 50% Poly Blend Inspired By:

Deric "Goliath-Slayer" Maruquin | Warrior Camp Mabry and CrossFit Cedar Park







The "Strength in Numbers" fitted black burnout tank. Inspired by the powerful friendship and training standards set by: Carey Kepler, Lindsey Smith, Jen C., and Jess Sharratt | CrossFit Central 







The Brand. Special Edition. 


]]> Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2046-The-2010-SICFIT-Sponsored-Athlete-Tees <![CDATA[Great Things Coming For SICFIT.com]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2034-Great-Things-Coming-For-SICFITcom




Gear delivered to more than six countries. It's about to get a whole lot easier. If you haven't checked out our latest web viral for our SICFIT Sponsored athletes, you can find it here. It was produced by SICFIT's own Elliot Schrock with great photography by Nicole Hughes and Ryon Day. Keep an eye out for the interviews coming out in the next few days as we launch a very special line of apparel to honor the accomplishments of some of the world's best CrossFit athletes. 







]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2034-Great-Things-Coming-For-SICFITcom <![CDATA[SICFIT Motivation: If SICFIT.com Could Talk.]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2033-SICFIT-Motivation-If-SICFITcom-Could-Talk

What all athletes think before they perform. "I will become what I know I am." ]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2033-SICFIT-Motivation-If-SICFITcom-Could-Talk <![CDATA[Anytime, Anywhere: SICFIT's Online Store is Coming!]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2024-Anytime-Anywhere-SICFITs-Online-Store-is-Coming



LT Colonel Donald Clarkson in the SICFIT signature shirt stationed at Camp Victory, Iraq. This is what SICFIT is all about! ]]> Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2024-Anytime-Anywhere-SICFITs-Online-Store-is-Coming <![CDATA[Jen and Juice]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2022-Jen-and-Juice



SICFIT sponsored athletes and dear friends, Jen C. and Jess Sharratt are training partners are hoping to take the Games by storm. We couldn't ask for better representatives. The other six 2010 SICFIT athletes will be announced this upcoming week. ]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2022-Jen-and-Juice <![CDATA[A Cool Story ]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2021-A-Cool-Story-

Visit www.flocasts.com for more Videos





Martin Floreani is the C.E.O. and Co-Founder of Flocasts. SICFIT is one of Flocasts' seven core sites. We are joined by other D1 Collegiate and Professional alternative sports. Listen to his message about the book, Strength in What Remains.]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2021-A-Cool-Story- <![CDATA[CrossFit CenTex discusses the CrossFit Business]]> http://sicfit.com/article/2020-CrossFit-CenTex-discusses-the-CrossFit-Business

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When people think "CrossFit", they often think of blood, sweat, and tears. After starting a CrossFit business in a saturated environment, entrepreneurs tend to associate those same three elements with their uphill battle to grow their businesses. In this candid SICFIT interview with CrossFit Centex's owners, Jodi Miller and Richard Vincent, they discuss their experience with the Garage Gym Blueprint hosted by CrossFit Central Founder Jeremy Thiel. CrossFit CenTex is a great garage gym in Belton, Texas with passionate owners, coaches, and athletes.



Here is a great interview about an aspect of our lifestyle that us passionate fitness practitioners and athletes tend to neglect, the nuts and bolts of the gyms that we know and love. ]]> Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:00:00 CDT SICFIT Moderator http://sicfit.com/article/2020-CrossFit-CenTex-discusses-the-CrossFit-Business