The Second Pull Blog — crossfit

Over the past couple of years CrossFit has become much more mainstream and even Hollywood has started to take notice. The results and just plain old fun of doing a WOD has not been lost on celebrities. Check out our list of celebrities who you'd most likely find at your box sweating and suffering next to you while doing Fran. 1) Jessica Biel Known for her many feature films, including The A-Team and Total Recall, Biel has embraced CrossFit and a paleo diet as a means to get herself in the best shape possible for her different roles. Biel is...

Cincinnati is the place to be to catch the Central East Regional competition, happening May 16-18 at Fifth Third Arena. If you're heading to the Queen City to watch some of the best Crossfitters including past champ Graham Holmberg and 3X defending champ Rich Froning throw down, then we have the best list of things to see and do along the way. What to see The American Sign Museum gives a great look at America's past through the artistry of neon and painted signs. You will never look at a billboard or a roadside diner the same way after a...

The North West CrossFit Regionals are taking place May 16-18 in Kent, Washington, just a few miles south of Seattle at the almost brand spanking new ShoWare Center. If you're heading to the beautiful and rugged Pacific Northwest to watch the region's top athletes and teams battle for a spot on the podium and a ticket to the CrossFit Games, then we have all the info you'll need to make your weekend one to remember! Where to eat Kent has a thriving Asian community and the cuisine to prove it. Check out Pacific Ocean Vietnamese Restaurant and their mouthwatering short...

In honor of Mother's Day, we thought we would take the time to feature some great crossfitters who are also great mothers. These badass women remind us that strength can show itself in all sorts of ways. If you know any other great crossfitting moms (maybe your own?) share it in the comments. 1) Annie Sakamoto As one of the original CrossFit "Nasty Girls", Sakamoto hardly needs an introduction. She was one of the first trainers at CrossFit Santa Cruz, and now maintains her own gym at CrossFit Santa Cruz Central. A mother of two, she is a skilled trainer...