2014

Nearly 2 Million Views Can't Be Wrong: The Top 20 Posts from the Moose is Loose

Nearly 2 Million Views Can't Be Wrong: The Top 20 Posts from the Moose is Loose

After  6+ years  of blogging, I've published over  800 articles  read by over  1.5 million people. (That number still blows my mind.)


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Below I've compiled the most popular and most engaged-with articles on  The Moose Is Loose. Since June 2013 the following 20 posts have received nearly 2 million views...






The Top 20 Most Popular Posts


1. No Equipment, No Problem! 92 CrossFit Workouts without Equipment


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Do you travel a lot? No access to equipment? Not sure what to do when tight on time? Here’s 92 CrossFit workouts (good for the home, the gym or while traveling), and no equipment required. [ read on here ]

2. 21 Inspirational Quotes about Never Giving Up


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Here’s 21 of my favorite “inspirational” quotes about “never giving up”… enjoy and be inspired! [ read on here ]

3. 6 Tips so You Don't Ever Fall Out of Love with CrossFit


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You love to CrossFit right? Me too! But sometimes I have to remind myself about these 6 things so I can stay motivated and never fall out of love with CrossFit [ read on here ]

4. Dispelling some Myths: Women in CrossFit (Strong is the new Skinny)


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There has been recent discussion about the athletic look of the CrossFit women. So today, I decided to give you Coach K’s perspective on training and the woman in CrossFit. Please realize this is Raw and Unfiltered today. I am speaking from the heart. I give kudos to all forms of fitness, however it is the fallacies and the myths I am addressing today and talking about specifically why CrossFit Women are amazing. This goes for women of all ages, backgrounds and body types! [ read on here ]

5. What is a CrossFit Chipper Workout (WOD)


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In CrossFit, the word “chipper” doesn't have any reference to one’s mood or well-being. In fact, it typically represents some monumental, grinder of a workout whereby a series of movements are linked together one after another. An example of a chipper would include Filthy-fifty or the “Nutts” hero workouts. Sometimes “chipper” workouts are done in a team or partner format, or sometimes it’s just you against the clock. Either way, it’s all fun and games until someone develops a case of rhabdo — just kidding! So what is a CrossFit Chipper workout? [ read on here ]

6. 25 Injury Insights Every CrossFit Enthusiast Needs to Know


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If there’s one thing that Crossfitters like to bond over, it is our injuries along the road to awesomeness… Dealing with and overcoming injury can be extremely difficult for us. Why? Our sport is all-encompassing. Anyone who has ever stepped into a box – and has come back again the next day – instantly realizes it is a lifestyle. [ read on here ]

7. Top 10 Best Exercises to Keep You Healthy and Fit



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The focus of this article is exercise — the 10 favorite, most effective ones to reach your goals. Obviously, any exercise program depends on the underlying health status of the participant. Be certain that your health is appropriate for exercise before attempting a new program. [ read on here ]


8. Bacon and Eggs or Bagel and Cream Cheese? The Battle of 2 Meals



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If given the choice, which would you presume is the healthier option: Bacon & Eggs OR a Bagel with Cream Cheese? [ read on here ]


9. 10 Awesome Buddha Quotes that will Inspire and Motivate You


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He’s known by many names to many people: Siddhฤrtha Gautama, Gautama Buddha, Fat Buddha, Big Buddha, Laughing Buddha, Agama Buddha, Lord Buddha and Little Buddha to name just a few. But to me, he’s just plain Buddha. With nearly 550 million Buddhists in the world today, Buddhism is considered one of the fastest growing religions. Based on many of Buddha’s teachings, I’ve put together 10 of my favorite quotes... [ read on here ]

10. CrossFit Vocabulary, Acronyms and Abbreviations


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The first time I stepped into a box, CrossFit Vancouver, I had no idea about the community I was stepping in to. Here was a box of 4 walls with pull-up apparatuses, ropes, rings and a myriad of other items hanging from the ceilings. I couldn’t believe it, where were the treadmills, bench presses, exercise bikes and the like? (and where were the mirrors? LOL!) Around the space I saw coaches training people with dowels, bands and rollers. “Where am I? What is this place?” kept ringing through my head. [ read on here ]

11. Change Your Posture, Change Your Performance


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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought to yourself, “My posture sucks!”? Or was your mom constantly on you about “sitting up straight!”? Well then this post my friend, is for you. I hope we got to you in time before you became one of the many CrossFit athletes who have shown up at my chiropractic clinic with a shoulder problem due to rounded shoulders. By following the recommendations laid out below you will dramatically reduce your susceptibility to conditions such as rotator cuff tears and impingement syndrome while simultaneously improving your performance at CrossFit. [ read on here ]

12. Cardio versus Conditioning: 15 Differences You Should Know About


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Cardio versus conditioning - there IS a difference! There was no author or claim to who wrote it and after searching on Google I wasn't able to find anything under the title. But it made me laugh pretty hard and I felt a need to share it with everyone. [ read on here ]

13. The Origin of Murph (a CrossFit Hero Workout)


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The Murph is a CrossFit milestone as far as workouts of the day are concerned. This staple workout is one of the toughest and most grueling workouts I’ve had the pleasure of doing in my short tenure at Crossfit. For those of you who may not be familiar with Murph, let me educate you on some of his finer aspects… running, pull-ups, push-ups, squats, and a little more running! Its a timed workout and leaving only yourself to compete with, you’re left to complete the following... [ read on here ]

14. 5 Rules that Changed My Outlook on Fitness Forever


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If I reflect back on my journey of transformation thus far, I can boil it down to five rules that I live by which I will share with you now. 5 rules that changed my outlook on fitness forever are... [ read on here ]

15. Famous Quotes and Sayings about Health, Fitness and Exercise


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I love quotes. All quotes, whether they be sayings, a famous expression, or just a little off-cuff remark caught by some looming reporter. Little inspirational (or not so inspirational) words shared by people from many different molds, which are sometimes just want we need to hear to keep our own momentum moving forward. These are just a few of my favorites which I thought you might find entertaining, inspirational, or just good for a laugh. [ read on here ]

16. The November 300 a Day Challenge


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In the words of Roger Crawford, “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” With that in mind, I ask you, are you up for a challenge? I am, and I’m seeking out people to join me. What’s the #300aDAY challenge? [ read on here ]

17. The Top 101 Jim Rohn Quotes of All Time


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For more than 40 years, Jim Rohn honed his craft like a skilled artist-helping people the world over sculpt life strategies that have expanded their imagination of what is possible. Those who had the privilege of hearing him speak can attest to the elegance and common sense of his material. [ read on here ]

18. Mobility WOD to the Rescue


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As many or you know through reading my blog, Facebook and twitter updates, I've struggled with S.I. problems for much of my adult life. Over the past year I’ve really taken a proactive approach to dealing with the problem at hand and truly remedy it once and for all. I've tried to work on my hip mobility, flexibility and core muscle groups to aid with my postural alignment and spinal function – in particular how it applies to my S.I. joint woes... [ read on here ]

19. Tough Mudder Whistler Obstacles Announced... Hoorah!


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The course has been set and the Tough Mudder 2013 obstacles are up and ready to challenge the expected 20,000 plus Mudders all weekend on the well-planned 18 km course. [ read on here ]

20. 5 Ways Body-weight Training is Superior to Weight Training


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If you have not yet considered body-weight training, it’s time you do so. Many people are quick to gravitate to weight machine or free weight based programs as it’s what they typically think of when it comes to improving muscular strength. However, people who embark on these programs are forgetting the many benefits body-weight training has to offer. Let me walk you through five ways in which body-weight training is superior to weight training. [ read on here ]


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