CROSSFIT GAMES 2019 HIGHLIGHTS

                     

So, are you over it yet?

The CrossFit Games remains the same.

Mat Fraser and Tia-Clair and Team Mayhem Freedom are our champions once again.

An amazing result for Norway's Kristin Holte coming 2nd at the Games.

It was very sad to see that there was little media coverage for the Masters or Teen divisions.

So what about the UK?

Huge congratulations to Reece Mitchell for coming an amazing 4^th Fittest Teenager in the world.

Team JST Compete came an outstanding 10^th in the Team competition.

The UK's Elliot Simmonds came 37th in the Men's competition.

Sam Briggs came 18th in the Women's competition.

It may be hard to believe but The CrossFit Open is only weeks away.

Gulp! - Workout 20.1 will be announced on October 10th.

Is your body Bulletproof?

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGeKehnARsw

Bulletproofbodies & Battle Cancer Manchester 2019

                   

Battle Cancer Manchester 2019 at Victoria Warehouse was another amazing success.

Host to their first ever Battle Cancer comp back in 2017, Victoria Warehouse will always hold a special place in all our hearts.

A dramatic and historic landmark with a raw and urban edge, we can’t think of anywhere better to hold our Manchester events.

Dark and moody, the comp floor is overlooked by a first floor balcony with plenty of space to set up camp for the day and a stellar view of the action.

Five minutes from legendary Old Trafford and just a tram ride away from Manchester’s city centre.

Battle Cancer is a mass-participation fitness competition that raises money for cancer charities across the world.

They fundraise for family and friends, to celebrate those that have fought and won, and in memory of those we have lost. 

Battle Cancer is, and always will be, accessible and open. No qualifiers, no waiting lists. Regardless of strength or skill, we embrace anyone that can get involved, raise awareness and battle cancer with pride. 

In fact, for many of our athletes, Battle Cancer is their first ever competition. If you can move, you can fight.

Dale from Bulletproofbodies was proud to provide Physio for Athlete Services at this prestigious event.

It was great to see both Scott and Pete who organise Battle Cancer and hear about all the other events that are now in so many different countries.

A big thank you to all the Athletes who came to see me and get some expert treatment.

Check out the Battle Cancer Website on the link below:

https://battlecancer.com/battle-cancer-manchester-2019/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozR6ArVGzhI

Josh Bridges - The CrossFit Games is Won in the Gym

                     

The CrossFit Games has begun!

July 31st to August 4th will be the CrossFit Games 2019.

Madison will host the competition for Fittest on Earth.

The competition consists of the fittest 40 men, 40 women and 40 teams have qualified, with the season finishing at the CrossFit Games.

So what does Josh Bridges do to train for the Games?

Being 36 and having had three previous knee surgeries is not an excuse Josh Bridges uses to return to the Games.

Test yourself, Push Yourself, what is your body capable of?

We will soon find out.

Don't forget.

Pay the man!

Josh Bridges, the Bulletproofbodies Team Salute you.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLwCzabZln0

Bulletproofbodies meets the Inquisitive Beast Podcast

                 

This week Dale from Bulletproofbodies had the pleasure of speaking to Adam Giles, who used to be on the Living Unbroken Podcast for CrossFit Perpetua.

Currently, Adam has a brand new Podcast called the Inquisitive Beast and we are episode number 8.

Bullet Proofing Your Body:

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BTbg53bv7XX12zHLVyIjS

Adam come from a background of competitive Ice Hockey and now works in the CrossFit community in London.

In this episode of the Podcast, we talk about DOMS, Paul Chek's Primal Pattterns and the 4 different types of CrossFitter:

1. Beginner

2. Recreational

3. Competitor

4. Elite

See Dale’s 3 part screencast on

“Injuries Associated with CrossFit.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC9kABhryPE&t=1s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blIBXaU7oNc&t=143s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppfb94x4jd8&t=140s

We talk about common injuries associated with CrossFit and Adam reveals this “tight Lats” contribute to his back pain as he compensates when going overhead.

Don’t worry Adam, that’s you and 50% of the CrossFit community!

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1BTbg53bv7XX12zHLVyIjS

Dale’s next CrossFit event is at Battle Cancer in Manchester on the 3^rd of August, working with Compex.

Compex Summer Offer:

The Compex SP 8.0 WOD Edition is currently on a special summer promotion at £869.99 

(RSP £1179.99).

https://www.compex.com/uk/compex-sp-80-wod-edition

Use my code:

DALEWWOD

Hopefully, we can pop down to London and see Adam with our Bulletproofbodies courses.

Adam, thanks for being a gracious host.

The Bulletproofbodies team salute you.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu0I0AtE7gY

Bulletproofbodies & Pulseroll

                     

There are two significant problems with Foam Rolling.

It is painful and time consuming.

But what if your Foam Roller could Vibrate?

Then you could put more pressure into your foam rolling, making it more effective and time efficient.

Enter the

CrossFit Athletes are very good at looking after themselves in comparison to other recreational athletes.

However, sometimes you just don’t want the pain of the foam roller.

So, you can quickly develop a habit of not using it.

Whereas with a Pulseroll product, because it uses vibration therapy it has a desensitizing  effect on the "pain-pressure threshold."

Pulseroll products now have a remote control, this allows you the user to switch between the 5 different vibration speeds at the touch of a button rather than having to reach around for the button on the side of the Pulseroll.

We are loving the Single Ball version that is great to travel with:

 Check out the new products from Pulseroll on the link:

www.pulseroll.com

Use the discount code:

DALE1

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below

Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_vkOdltMWHJqlHmVbOJtYA

Bulletproofbodies Supports the AEE Fan Dance 2019

                 

Last weekend Dale, Uzo and James from Bulletproofbodies teamed up with Avalanche Endurance Events (AEE) to provide Physiotherapy and Foot Care Support to all Endurance Athletes.

The scene is the mighty Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons and the race is the Fan Dance.

Last Summer was extremely hot but last weekend the weather was perfect for racing up and down the hill.

At Bulletproofbodies, we are just like you.

We treat Athletes during the day and then race ourselves at night for Exercise High Moon.

Ken Jones runs a fantastic event with AEE and if you want to know more just click on the link below:

http://thefandancerace.com/

Uzo and James both went Loaded where as Dale went clean fatigue.

Uzo won the loaded category and James came a close second in their age categories.

They absolutely thrashed Dale, who came in 15^th place overall.

We also had all the brand new kit from Pulseroll for all athletes to use for FREE.

Loads of athletes were raving about the new Pulseroll Massage Gun.

Check out the new products from Pulseroll on the link below:

www.pulseroll.com

Use the discount code:

DALE1

www.pulseroll.com

Video: https://www.youtube.com/user/michalj1360

Mix Pairs Competition at CrossFit Trafford

                  

Last weekend Dale from Bulletproofbodies teamed up in the Mixed Pairs Crossfit Competition at CrossFit Trafford.

Competition brings out the best in people.

It is much harder pushing to the limit on your own.

The social part of CrossFit could be argued to be just as important as the physical side of things.

A mixed pairs competition requires synchronization of movements with your partner, which adds another element of teamwork to the WOD.

Dale & Hannah really enjoyed the day and even came first in a few of the WODs.

This competition was sensible and as a consequence, I observed no injuries.

There were no crazy heavy weights and they didn't put Pistol squats as the last WOD.

The Sports Therapists were on hand giving out FREE massages.

I needed some soft tissue work from the BEAR complex as behind the neck press has always been a mobility challenge for me.

Big thanks to Russell who expertly sorted my neck out, very impressed!

https://www.batchsportstherapy.co.uk/

The whole day finished with Beers and a Social.

Nobody cares who won, but everybody feels better for competing and doing their best.

After all, it's only Adult P.E. (Physical Education).

CrossFit Trafford, the Bulletproofbodies Team salutes you.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8daIx-e5Fpta60T3wXnJrA