Author Archives: Reis Baron

Athlete Profile: Caley Crawford

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Reis Baron

Being the best at something takes a lot of work. Whether you’re an athlete, fire fighter, desk jockey or even the star of a Broadway show, Crossfit can help you be the absolute best at what you do.  So in … Continue reading →

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2013 Regionals Profile: Sean McArdle

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Reis Baron

Ask the average Crossfitter how long it’s been since their first WOD and you’d be impressed if they said they’ve been doing it for a few years.  Crossfit itself only started in the early 2000s, so it’s scary to contemplate … Continue reading →

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Crossfit NYC Shines at the Meadowlands

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Reis Baron

Last Sunday the Crossfit competition Mayhem in the Meadowlands lived up to its name, as teams from boxes around the region put it all on the line at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ for an all-day, multi-WOD battle.  15 … Continue reading →

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Coaches Kyle & Sully: Gettin’ With The Program

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Reis Baron

With nearly 50 classes to teach between them each week, as well as their own personal training pursuits and lives outside of the gym, you would think coaches Kyle Smith and Mike Sullivan would have a full schedule and little … Continue reading →

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Crossfit Games Athlete Profile: Spencer Hendel (Part I)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Reis Baron

In. the. WORLD. To most of us it’s an exaggeration…a funny concept we tag onto our accomplishments to enhance how ridiculous it sounds.  Somehow the notion of out-ranking or out-performing over 7 billion people is so unreal it’s automatically perceived … Continue reading →

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Athlete Profile: Jana Byron

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Reis Baron

Look around Crossfit NYC on any given morning and there is an array of constants we can always rely on.  Weights, bars and kettlebells are stacked up in the usual spots ready to be picked up and put down.  People … Continue reading →

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Jason Wong – Setting the Standard

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Reis Baron

Leadership.  It’s part of a natural progression in Crossfit…one that evolves as we progress in our training.  As our capacity improves, so does the intensity of our tests.  Fitness evolves into competition.  Competition gives us the confidence and experience to … Continue reading →

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Crossfit NYC Represents at Frostbite 2013

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Reis Baron

Crossfit NYC lit up the leader boards at the recent Frostbite 2013 competition at Crossfit Long Island City.  Along with CFNYC team members Morgan Newman and Bobby Gorvetzian, gym members who also came to throw down in both the RX and … Continue reading →

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