Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.38 (585 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0385348894 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 368 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic rewards of ending up on the floor feeling as though you're about to die. The story traces CrossFit’s rise, from a single underground gym in Santa Cruz to its adoption as the workout of choice for elite special forces, firefighters and cops, to its popularity as the go-to fitness routine for regular Joes and Janes. The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon. One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, Learning to Breathe Fire
Herz is a Harvard-educated former New York Times columnist as well as a former rock critic and tech writer for Rolling Stone and Wired. A two-time author and technology entrepreneur, she started doing CrossFit in a gym where white-collar professionals and new moms cranked through pull-ups and Olympic lifts next to active duty mi
Come for the CrossFit, stay for the writing Christopher M. Astonishingly well written. There is the history of Crossfit, yes, and the inspirational stories of its early practitioners. But then pages on on far flung topics topics touching on anthropology, religion, Greek mythology, the 150 year history of the fitness industry, laundry service in Baghdad, and my personal favorite, the process of knurling a barbell. The author is intensely curious about everything Crossfit, and her enthusiasm for the sport is infectious. These books tend to be formulaic; this one was authentic and idiosyncratic in the very best ways. I can't believe I am saying this, but (i) I couldn't put it down and (. Kris said Great insight. Great insight. Helped me realize things I never thought about during a WOD, such as getting used to being uncomfortable.. Five Stars Great book! Learned a lot about how CrossFit became popular and why it is so effective. Loved it!!!
Ironically, some of the greatest personal achievements don’t involve winning but simply completing the workout and using every bit of emotional and physical effort. Herz intertwines the narrative with passionate descriptions of workouts that push participants to the brink of exhaustion, highlighting men and women who have reached the pinnacle of CrossFit competition. From Booklist More of a life philosophy than an exercise regime, CrossFit has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade. Although this book will appeal to the CrossFit faithful, general readers will find interest in Glassman’s libertarian views on franchising and his scathing opinions of globo-gyms and machine-based fitness. Herz takes readers on a journey through CrossFit history, beginning with founder and