http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/ en nichole@crossfitbrandx.com Copyright 2010 2010-02-24T21:11:03+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/crossfit_kids_magazine/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/crossfit_kids_magazine/#When:21:53:22Z Published and distributed by e-mail as a pdf download link on the 15th of every month. To Subscribe or Order Back Issues, Please go to the CrossFit Kids Store http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Store/ 2007-09-14T21:53:22+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_51_february_2010/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_51_february_2010/#When:21:11:03Z Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class CrossFit Kids Community - CrossFit Kids Fairfax Gordon Limb Gordon shares a new type of workout set up CrossFit Kids St Paul Mike Jones Pull Up bar suggestions from Mike CrossFit Kids Resource Forum A new resource for the CrossFit Kids Community Footie Workout Karl Steadman of CrossFit 3D Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Grace" with many teens completing the WOD as Rx'd. Includes a video link. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland Three workouts designed around using kettlebells School Programs: Working Strategies for Implementation Peter Jordan of Saratoga High School Peter Jordan offers some strategies for how to get your students started on the CrossFit Kids program Setting up the DeadLift Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Setting up the deadlift can be a hard thing to do with adults, imagine how tricky it can be with kids! Coach Martin gives a clear blueprint of how to go about teaching young kids to lift things off the ground. Three CFK WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Unintentionally Green Cyndi Rodi and Mikki Lee Martin CrossFit Kids is not making a political statement or making a call to environmental activism. Instead, Cyndi and Mikki explain how CrossFit Kids is naturally "green." Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Farmers and Lumberjacks/Roman Candle Gordon Limb of CrossFit Kids Fairfax, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Max Clapping Pushups, Children's Health & Fitness in the News Back Cover: The NEW CrossFit 3D Manchester UK 2010-02-24T21:11:03+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_50_january_2010/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_50_january_2010/#When:20:11:05Z Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class CrossFit Kids Community - CrossFit Monrovia Kate Hung Read about the achievement of two inspirational girls! Footie Workout Karl Steadman of CrossFit 3D - Two "Wright" inspired workouts Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Explosive Elizabeth" with an addition of broad jumps. Includes a video link. Journal Club - Fatigue and Recovery from Exercise in Children Jon Gary of CrossFit Kids HQ A continued discussion on the differences between children and adults with respect to exercise performance and fitness. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland School Programs: Sharks go CrossFitting Scott Opels of Scullen Middle School More options for teachers who have many students but limited equipment. Scott offers some great suggestions for setting up workouts in a school setting. Three CFK WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Understanding Protein: Diet and Kids - a difficult challenge Jeremy Mullins and Lisa Lineburg Jeremy and Lisa do a fantastic job of defining protein in a manner that is easy to understand for children Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Red Light Green Light Debbie Rakost of CrossFit Kids HQ, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Death by 10mCourtesy of Brian MacKenzie of CrossFit Endurance, CrossFit Kids Community featuring CFK North Atlanta and CFK KOP Back Cover: Connor Martin teaching the Press at a CrossFit Kids Certification 2010-01-25T20:11:05+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_49_december_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_49_december_2009/#When:04:01:03Z ADHD and CrossFit Kids Dr. Ron Gellis Dr. Gellis writes about the official diagnosis of ADHD, how ADHD is assessed and the benefits derived from applying CrossFit Kids to ones who are diagnosed with ADHD Are you Up for the Challenge? Ashleigh Evanview from the Scott Robertson School Read about the successful lunchtime drop-in fitness club at the Scott Robertson School in Edmonton, Alberta. This article is full of game ideas as well as a description of how this challenge club was designed. Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class CrossFit Kids Community - School District of Pickens County Jon Wilson Great recommendations for teachers working with a large group of students with little equipment Footie Workout Karl Steadman of CrossFit 3D - WOD's include "Ljungberg" featuring Beckham Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Lumberjack 20". Kids and Teens times are posted in this edition. Includes a video link. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland CFK Sri Ram Ashram working with dumbbells for their KB Swings Three CFK Holiday WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Why do I Have to Work so Hard? Cyndi Rodi of CrossFit Kids HQ The science behind why we continue to push ourselves through workouts and the benefits gained. Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Luck of the Draw Nichole DeHart of CrossFit Kids HQ, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Max Wallabys and Max T Plank HoldMikki Lee Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring CFK Monrovia and CFK KOP Back Cover: CFKids Agoge 2010-01-23T04:01:03+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_48_november_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_48_november_2009/#When:04:09:40Z Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class. PreSchool Lesson Plans now available! Chondromalacia - Treatment Considerations Kelly Brown of CrossFit Kids Agoge Chondromalicia is a condition where there is unusual softening or wearing of the cartilage under the patella and the condition often arises in adolescence due to rapid growth. Read about Kelly's standard treatment approach for this condition. Footie Workout Karl Steadman of CrossFit 3D - WOD's include "Keita" and "Iniesta" Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Grace". Kids and Teens times are posted in this edition. Includes a video link. Journal Club: Exercise Metabolism in Children Jon Gary of CrossFit Brand X A new feature in the CrossFit Kids Magazine that presents a scientific paper that is either ground breaking, questionable or just interesting for readers to ruminate over. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland Turkish Get Ups are included in one of the three WOD's Potential, Life Lessons, and Accumulative Advantage: A Rationale For CrossFit Kids Mike Hom or CrossFit Brand X and CrossFit Invictus CrossFit Kids can provide positive life lessons that carry over outside of the gym and become a foundation for how children conduct themselves in life. We must look at a child's potential to recognize the full range of physiological, emotional, and psychological adaptations. The Warithang Orphanage Amy LaFleche of CFC A compelling article written about Amy's experience where she introduced CrossFit Kids to an orphanage in Tibet. Three CFK WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Also Featuring: Game of the Month/CFK Pool Mikki Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/consecutive skin the catsKeegan Lee Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring Connie and Michael of CFK Denton County and Matt Orton's Community School District Performance PE Program. Back Cover: CFKids Pumpkin bowling at the Halloween Party 2009-11-18T04:09:40+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_47_october_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_47_october_2009/#When:22:19:28Z Child Abuse Prevention Todd Rakos of CrossFit Brand X This article details sexual abuse indicators, physical abuse indicators and what one should do if a student shows the above signs. Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class. PreSchool Lesson Plans now available! Child Abuse Prevention - Part 2 Todd Rakos of CrossFit Brand X The second part to Todd's article on how to prevent child abuse with specific parental tips at the conclusion of the article. CrossFit Kids Opportunities In Any Environment Maria Fisher of CrossFit Kids Wasatch Maria's enthusiasm for CrossFit Kids has helped her disabled daughter improve her gross motor skills, has helped her other daughters set and accomplish long term goals and how the local swim teams dry land training program has never been better! Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Lynne with a deadline". A fun twist on the original "Lynne." Includes a video link. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland Kettlebell Swings, broad jumps and SDHP all round out three incredible workouts MMmm Good Meals - Healthy Child Friendly Recipes Michele Vieux of CrossFit Invictus Simple Curry Chicken Salad School Programs Alison Patenaude of CrossFit Brand X An interview with Alison on how she is able to successfully implement CrossFit Kids in her 6th, 7th and 8th grade PE classes with little equipment and classes filled with 60+ kids. The Vestibular System - Part 2 Cyndi Rodi of CrossFit Kids HQ A continued discussion on the vestibular system and children. Three CFK WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Vestibular Development in Utero: Did you know? Andrea Nitz of CrossFit Brand X We can enhance the vestibular development of children even before they are born! Read how this is possible in this article written by CrossFit Mom. Wild Elephants and Monkeys Rashmi Cole of CrossFit Kids Sri Ram Ashram Read how the first CrossFit Kids on profit orphanage was started in India and how many children's lives are being positively affected by this new edition in their village. Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Hot Potatoes Kelly Brown of CrossFit Kids Agoge, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Duncan Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring Chappelle of CFK Bellvue. Back Cover: Hope on the front page of the now available CrossFit Kids Pre School Lesson Plans. 2009-10-21T22:19:28+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_45_september_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_45_september_2009/#When:23:50:23Z Child Abuse Prevention Todd Rakos of CrossFit Brand X This article details sexual abuse indicators, physical abuse indicators and what one should do if a student shows the above signs. Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class First Contact Jeff Tucker of GSX Athletics Jeff writes a compelling article about the influence coaches have on their athletes Footie Workout Mark Beck & Karl Steadman of CrossFit Manchester Includes a workout named 'Vermaelen" and "Aquilani" Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Topsy Turvy Randy", which includes flippin burpees! Includes a video link. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland MMmm Good Meals - Healthy Child Friendly Recipes Michele Vieux of CrossFit Invictus It is Fall and Michele has provided a recipe for Chicken Chili and Grilled Chicken Parmesan. School Programs CJ Martin of CrossFit Invictus An interview with CJ on how he was able to successfully implement CrossFit Kids into a local Charter School for grades 7 - 10 The Vestibular System - Part 1 Cyndi Rodi of CrossFit Kids HQ An explanation on what the vestibular system is and why we should care about it Three CFK Vestibular WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Triathlete Training and CrossFit Kids Boris Robinson of T3MultiSports How CrossFit Kids has complimented his athletes sports specific training Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Hot Potatoes Dan Strametz of CrossFit Kids Brand X and Relays from Dan Cerrillo of CrossFit Kids Bellevue, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Basic Dot Drill Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring Heather and Michelle of CFK New England with some of their great ideas. Back Cover: A demonstration of the press at the CrossFit Kids Certification 2009-10-14T23:50:23+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_45_august_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_45_august_2009/#When:21:17:09Z A Story of Brain Injury and Progress Corrie Dunkin of CrossFit Grants Pass A truly remarkable story written by the mother of an incredible young girl, Casen, who suffers from a brain injury. She has made phenomenal progress through applying CrossFit Kids and serves as a motivator for all who read her story. Brain Breaks for Academic Success Cyndi Rodi of CrossFit Kids HQ Cyndi explains some of the research behind the claims that classroom success increases when children and teens are physically active with intense exercise sessions appearking to produce the most striking differences Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Footie Workout Mark Beck & Karl Steadman of CrossFit Manchester Includes a workout named "Santa Cruz" after Santa Cruz Beach soccer Indoor Rowing - The Perfect CrossFit Connection for Kids by Terry Smythe Concept 2 Master Trainer An article dedicated to improving your rowing and tips on how to incorporate more rowing games with you kids Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Agile Elizabeth", which includes frosome feet work on the agility ladder Includes a video link. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland Including a Kettlebell version of the Filthy Fifty MMmm Good Meals - Healthy Child Friendly Recipes Michele Vieux of CrossFit Invictus Mini meat loaves and a snack that will have you begging for more The Death of the Three Sport Athlete - Part 2 Dr. Darrel White A continuation from the July Magazine with a more in depth discussion on the death of three sport athletes in college sports Three CFK Summer WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Zig Zag Ball Drill, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Max 15' rope climbs in 3 minutesMikki Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring Mitch of CFK Fairfax. Back Cover: Dave Leys of CrossFit Santa Cruz in Nambia, Africa where he and a team built a playground for an orphanage. 2009-08-21T21:17:09+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_44_july_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_44_july_2009/#When:02:41:17Z Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Dry Land Training and Swim Results Brian Nabeta of CrossFit Kids Arden Hills Swim A follow up article from the CrossFit Kids Magazine October 2008 Issue, including the results from the high school swim team with 7 swimmers attaining All-American status. Footie Workout Mark Beck & Karl Steadman of CrossFit Manchester Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing "Rolling Randy", which includes front flips and/or forward rolls. Includes a video link. Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland Marketing Junk Food to Kids: What every parent should know Cyndi Rodi of CrossFit Kids HQ Marketing to kids is highly effective and lucrative for corporations. Kids are targets for marketers as many corporations use mascots, athletes and celebrities as spokespersons as well as efficiently build brand name loyalty, create cartoon commercials and use product placement to sell their products. Becoming familiar and aware of these tactics will help families counteract the barrage of marketing targeted toward children. MMmm Good Meals - Healthy Child Friendly Recipes Michele Vieux of CrossFit Invictus Get cozy in the kitchen as Michele provides three delicious Zone recipes for you and your family to make. The Death of the Three Sport Athlete Dr. Darrel White Dr. White answers the question 'where are the Three-Sport athletes of today and why aren't they playing three sports?' An in depth look as to the evolution of the "back in the day" three sport athletes and the coaches of today who insist that "their" athletes devote all of their efforts to that one and only sport. Three CFK Summer WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ To Smoothie or Not to Smoothie Skip Chase of Mt Baker CrossFit A common notion is that smoothies, along with other products, are labeled healthy because they include the terms 'all natural' or '5 servings of fruit' in its marketing. Learn the truth about these clever marketing tricks that companies run in order to get consumers to buy their high sugared, high carbohydrate product. Also Featuring: Game of the Month/Plank Wars by Sean McCue of Fremont High School and Deal or No Deal by Kent and Melissa Wilson of CFK Corona, Rowing Workouts Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Max Rep Back Squat with 65# Mikki Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring Cami who won the School Age Nationals in Olympic Lifting and David of CFK Scottsdale. Back Cover: Follow up to last months "Breakfast of Champions" article and a link to delicious Paleo Treats - Rations for the Driven. 2009-07-16T02:41:17+00:00 http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazine/issue_43_june_2009/ http://www.crossfitkids.com/index.php/Magazineindex/issue_43_june_2009/#When:00:08:34Z A Kids Kettlebell Workout Davie Easton of CrossFit Central Scotland Featuring Home Gym CrossFit Kids "Breakfast of Champions" Dock Daniel of Madison County School District/Mississippi Dock Daniel writes an inspiring and motivating article about how he has implemented CrossFit Kids into his PE program. Dock writes about how he had to not only change the program but an entire mindset of teachers, parents and administrators. The students fitness statistics are incorporated in this article. Read about how the students were able to increase their fitness through the implementation of CrossFit Kids and a new rewards program called "Breakfast of Champions." Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Advanced Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Advanced/Teen Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids Class Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids Class Building Blocks: A CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Coach Jeff Martin & Debbie Rakos of CrossFit Kids HQ A template for a CrossFit Kids PreSchool Class Footie Workout Mark Beck & Karl Steadman of CrossFit Manchester "Millar" a WOD including max rep thrusters Girls & Heroes CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens perform Benchmark Workouts. This month we feature CrossFit Teens completing a scaled version of Grace with some added jumping. Includes a video link. MRSA Dr. Kathy Weesner who is an active Pediatric Anesthesiologist. Dr. Weesner gives us an in depth article on the background of MRSA (Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus), how MRSA is transmitted, treatment for MRSA, and how to prevent transmission of MRSA through individual hygiene and Affiliate/Facility Considerations. Sugar Part 4 - The Cancer Connection Cyndi Rodi of CrossFit Kids HQ Three CFK WOD's Coach Jeff Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ Also Featuring: Game of the Month/The Hopscotch Race by Belinda Platts, Rowing Workouts/tip from Terry Smythe Chris Kemp of CrossFit North East England, Teen Challenge/Max Height Single Box Jump Mikki Martin of CrossFit Kids HQ, CrossFit Kids Community featuring Max G. of CFK Fairfax, Jane of CFK Monrovia and Dylan of CFK Flagstaff. Back Cover: CrossFit Kids Marina flip a tire. 2009-07-06T00:08:34+00:00