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Crossfit Games: The "Other" Olympics

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The Crossfit world is ever-evolving and growing more and more popular since the first official Crossfit games in California in 2007. Sport fanatics from all around the world now tune in and cheer on their favorite competitors first hand in the Crossfit stadium every year!  Crossfit is a sport designed to separate the fittest in the world from all other athletes. In order to be a top competitor in the official Crossfit games, athletes must train year round in every aspect of the sport, waiting until the day before each event for each individual course to be announced. The objective of Crossfit itself is to master training across all platforms of sport, focusing on functional fitness, heavy weight lifting and agility. The games change every year, adding to the mystery and mastery of the sport while adding a challenging edge for all competitors.  Some of the fiercest competitors include Sara Sigmundsdottir, Katrin Davidsdottir, Anna Thorisdottir, Tia-Clair T...

How to Become an Athlete Later in Life

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Being an athlete is not just reserved for the tween to young adult crowd. Becoming an athlete later in life is easy when you have the right kind of support and participate in the right activities. It's not only doable, it can even be a fantastic way to improve your overall health , both mind and body.  Geannette Wittendorf is a supporter of all things sports and athletics. Though her interests are heavily influenced by the Olympics, Geannette Wittendorf is passionate about supporting anyone who is trying to live a healthier lifestyle and or get into fitness at any point in life, regardless of age, gender, ability or goals. How to become an athlete later in life:  1.) Is it too late to become an athlete?  No, it's never too late! The first step to becoming an athlete later in life is believing in yourself. No matter what your age, your level of fitness, your gender or your ability, there is a sport out there waiting for you to practice it and have fun ...