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All the latest news, training advice, and member shoutouts direct from the CM2 coaches.

 
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH- PHEM

Here's Phem doing cleans from the blocks as part of a 10 week weightlifting programme currently running at CM2.

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NUTRITION90

Coach Deb will be back at CM2 this Sunday with her colleague Holly Hammill to deliver the first of three one hour seminars which are part of a 90 day coached nutrition programme. Keep reading to find out more.

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TRIBAL CLASH 2015

CM2 Defending Champions claiming their place in the final during the Sudden Death Tug of War which withheld the Top 20 Teams down to Top 10.

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PRE-OESOPHAGECTOMY TRAINING PROGRAM

Moderate exercise before major operations is important to reduce breathing problems, strengthen muscles and improve recovery after the operation. Specifically the data shows that patients with higher VO2-max and anaerobic-threshold scores have better surgical outcomes and recovery after surgery. Patients fitness will be measured before surgery using cardio-pulmonary exercise testing (CPEX) where a number of measurements are taken while the patient cycles on a stationary bike. CrossFit CM2 has designed a simple program that can be followed by patients to improve their fitness and their CPEX scores. The program is requires very little equipment so it can be done at home. Patients will be invited to attend an induction session at CM2 to go through the movements and practice one of the workouts.

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CAN YOU CRAWL?

Can you crawl? This post will take you through my second experience learning to crawl, at the age of 29. I'll explain why I decided to go on this journey and share the benefits I experienced. I'll also explain why I believe every athlete participating in CrossFit should learn to crawl.

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POUND FOR POUND: MIKE LEE & LEWIS PRIDMORE

Pound for Pound is an annual competition held at Unit 22 CrossFit in Northamptonshire. Unlike other CrossFit competitions, Pound for Pound is unique in that it takes into account the bodyweight of individual athletes and adjusts workout loads accordingly.

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THE FRENCH THROWDOWN: HARRY ELLIS

The French Throwdown is an annual Competition held in Paris which invites Top Individual Athletes as well as Masters and Teams to the Institut National des Sports to compete over one weekend. One of the first competitions to include a swim- the French Throwdown always promising an exciting spectacle with some of the Top Athletes from Europe traveling to the French Capital to throw down. Our very own Harry Ellis has competed in the competition for the past two years, we caught up with him to find out how things went in 2015.

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