Cross training

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INTERVIEW WITH Strongman Zack McCarley TRAINING AT IMPERIAL CROSSFIT FARMERS CARRY OF 548 LBS In 2011 Zack McCarley became Americas Strongest Man Under 231 lbs. A product of the Northwest, Zack not only defies what is humanly possible he also destroys stereotypes of what we think the typical strongman is. What was your segue into strong man? I was a wrestler at Tahoma High School. Before that I did a little bit of football, but…

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HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL

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HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL

HIKE OF THE MONTH WITH DAN LUPENSTEIN RATTLESNAKE LEDGE TRAIL Located on the eastern end of Rattlesnake Ridge lies the infamous Rattlesnake Ledge. Great views and easy access makes this one of the best hikes in the area. This monolithic rock towers over Rattlesnake Lake and the Snoqualmie River Valley, allowing for breath taking views. From afar this rock is intimidating, but well kept carved paths through the forest allow for safer passage than it did…

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“Making Better Bodies” Pilates Plus by Ashleigh Rose

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“Making Better Bodies” Pilates Plus by Ashleigh Rose

“Making Better Bodies” Pilates Plus offers Pilates Apparatus, group fitness classes and private training to enhance strength and flexibility for the whole body. Our fitness program targets core stability and muscle toning from inside out to slim the body without bulking. by Ashleigh Rose photos Dan Lupastean 6450 Tacoma Mall Blvd Suite #1 Tacoma WA 98409 What is Pilates? Pilates is a physical method of training the body and mind to work together to create…

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PLYO-PUSHUP By Ryan Riess of Imperial CrossFit

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PLYO-PUSHUP By Ryan Riess of Imperial CrossFit

NWFitness Rut Buster Increase Pressing Power PLYO-PUSHUP By Ryan Riess of Imperial CrossFit Position yourself in a regular push up position. Keep your back straight, place your palms flat on the floor and rest your lower body on your toes. Lower your body and push your body off the floor with explosive force such that your hands are off the floor in the air. Get back to starting position by landing safely on your palms….

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MMA with Reese Andy

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MMA with Reese Andy

MMA with Reese Andy Q&A Q1. For those that may not know, what is MMA and why is it so popular? MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts. Most of the world has competed in some sort of combat sport. People really like the rewards of one on one sports such as tai kuan do, wrestling, boxing, and kickboxing. MMA allows the average sized person to currently use the skills of a sport they once did….

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