How to pick the right gym for crossfit and marathon running

I am training for marathons and crossfit for two years in total now. Based on this you will find some real life tips on how to make a decision on what you need to look out for. I made mistakes and I hope that these tips will help you to avoid the ones that I made, to save you money and progress even faster than I did.

Crossfit prices in Ireland

 Why crosfitters need weightlifting shoes

This is a beginner question which is often asked. I've compiled some insights out of the following articles "Why a weightlifting shoe", "Weightlifting shoes, why you need a pair, what to look out for and when to wear them" and added my own experience. In a sentence, if you want to do serious lifting, get a pair as soon as possible.

6 things for crossfitters to consider about a lifting belt

When you take crossfitting serious you will perform exercises like the front squat, back squat, deadlift, clean & jerk and snatch on a regular basis with increasing weight over time. These are my tips around weightlifting belts based on my personal experience, what I have read in Greg Everett's book "Olympic weightlifting" and on Mehdi's 5x5 Stronglift blog, seen on YouTube and in the gym for crossfitters thinking about a lifting belt.

What else to consider from Rogue

• Which belt to buy from Rogue
• Which barbell to buy from rogue
• Which rack to buy from Rogue over $1000
• Which rack to buy from Rogue for under $1000
• Which plates to buy from Rogue
• Which strength equipment to buy from Rogue
• Which conditioning equipment to buy from Rogue
• Which knee sleeve to get from Rogue

Crossfit Equipment: Review of the Rogue Jump Box

One of the (many) things I bought from rogue fitness is the rogue jump box. If you also consider to purchase it, I hope my lines help you to make a better decision. I exercise 6 days a week, run marathons and crossfit in a local gym. I am about to turn thirty, stepfather of two teenagers and work in software sales to give you a bit of background who is writing this review.

Which shoes should crosfitters buy ?

Not really an easy question to answer with the broad portfolio of shoes from reebok, nike, adidas and the likes out there. There are new lines of shoes for crossfitters being developed on almost a daily basis and it is hard to keep up with it to know where your money is spent wisely. This post is an approach, but not an exhaustive source to help you to determine which shoes are best for your need based on my personal experiences.

Crossfit Equipment: Gloves

If you are out and about doing a lot of training you most certainly will look into gloves. There are many options to choose from and it depends on what fits your personal needs best. Here are my experiences to make your choice a bit easier.

Crossfit Equipment: Dip belt vs. Vest

Dip belts and vests achieve the same thing in different manners: Adding weight to your body weight exercises to challenge you more. If you have limited resources or do not want to fill your house/apartment with unnecessary clutter it might be worthwhile to look into the two options and think about which one to purchase.

Crossfit Equipment: 5 tips for Jump ropes

I have been through three jump ropes now with some disheartening experiences. To spare you those here are my thoughts on jump ropes and their use.

Crossfit Equipment: 5 tips for Running shoes

I have been running two marathons now and clock around a thousand miles (1600km) a year running. I am an active crossfitter since the middle of 2014 and here are my 5 personal tips for getting shoes. I am no doctor or podiatrist, please always consult your doctor first, especially when you are already aware of any conditions.