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posted Mar 29, 2018, 11:52 PM by Daniel Purjes [ updated Mar 29, 2018, 11:53
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Mctague, an old buddy of mine who works at Wall Street now,
visited a few days ago and we had a few drinks. We talked about
all the stuff we loved like Rockwood Bar in the Big Apple, NYC
assets, fund investment reports and asset investments listed in
Barron’s, and even some of the New York Times main stories.
Then we ended up talking about one of the companies we’ve
been following – CrossFit.
Image source: directlyfitness.com
In 2000, Greg Glassman created the company CrossFit. It
opened its first gym (or box as the company calls it) in Seattle
and named it CrossFit North. In 2005, the company had 13 other
boxes. By 2012 however, that number grew to a staggering 3,400
boxes.
But how did CrossFit come to be exactly? When Glassman was a
teen, he was also a gymnast. A gymnast’s workout routine was
centered exclusively on bodyweight exercises. Glassman wanted
to try something different. He tried working out with dumbbells
and a barbell, using them in squats and other exercises. The
result was amazing. Glassman was exceedingly stronger than his
peers.
Today, various routines have been developed for the CrossFit
enthusiast, and there are CrossFit challenges all over the world.
It has become a sport on its own. Even with its critics, who claim
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- 1. 8/20/2018 How CrossFit has become a sport unto its own - Daniel Purjes https://sites.google.com/site/danielpurjesus/blog/how-crossfit-has-become-a-sport-unto-its-own 1/2 Daniel Purjes Home About Blog Are These The Best Fanbases In The Nba? Develop that eye: Photography tips for beginners Golf: The Mind Game How CrossFit has become a sport unto its own The amazing benefits of having a home gym Unique Date Ideas In Nyc Contact Sitemap Social Links Twitter Wordpress About Me Pinterest Behance Blog > How CrossFit has become a sport unto its own posted Mar 29, 2018, 11:52 PM by Daniel Purjes [ updated Mar 29, 2018, 11:53 PM ] Mctague, an old buddy of mine who works at Wall Street now, visited a few days ago and we had a few drinks. We talked about all the stuff we loved like Rockwood Bar in the Big Apple, NYC assets, fund investment reports and asset investments listed in Barron’s, and even some of the New York Times main stories. Then we ended up talking about one of the companies we’ve been following – CrossFit. Image source: directlyfitness.com In 2000, Greg Glassman created the company CrossFit. It opened its first gym (or box as the company calls it) in Seattle and named it CrossFit North. In 2005, the company had 13 other boxes. By 2012 however, that number grew to a staggering 3,400 boxes. But how did CrossFit come to be exactly? When Glassman was a teen, he was also a gymnast. A gymnast’s workout routine was centered exclusively on bodyweight exercises. Glassman wanted to try something different. He tried working out with dumbbells and a barbell, using them in squats and other exercises. The result was amazing. Glassman was exceedingly stronger than his peers. Today, various routines have been developed for the CrossFit enthusiast, and there are CrossFit challenges all over the world. It has become a sport on its own. Even with its critics, who claim Search this site
- 2. 8/20/2018 How CrossFit has become a sport unto its own - Daniel Purjes https://sites.google.com/site/danielpurjesus/blog/how-crossfit-has-become-a-sport-unto-its-own 2/2 that exercise shouldn’t be a sport, CrossFitters have stayed loyal to it. CrossFit competitions have become not just a sport but a set of sports with all the movements, revolutionizing the way people approach health and wellness completely. Image source: crossfitnickelcity.com Hello, I’m Daniel Purjes here. I was born and raised in the Big Apple and later followed my parents to San Diego, where I’ve lived ever since. I’m currently in college, taking up sports management. For more sports articles, check out this page. Sign in | Recent Site Activity | Report Abuse | Print Page | Powered By Google Sites Comments You do not have permission to add comments.