Want to know what to buy with your Amazon vouchers or maybe you are expecting a last minute gift purchase? This is my list of CrossFit essentials:
CrossFit Shoes
Want something to help with your lifting by adding a small heel lift and more stability, more traction on your rope climbs with the added bonus of looking the part. The first step to going full CrossFit is some shoes. Nanos, MetCons, NoBullFit. All good choices!
Weightlifting Shoes
Yup, just like my fiancé says ‘one pair is not enough!’ . You need weightlifting shoes if you want to get the most efficient movement in your Olympic lifts, squats, deadlifts etc. Innov8, Reebok, Nike are all good bets.
Skipping Rope
Fed up adjusting the box ropes, plus want something that suits you? Get yourself a good speed rope!
Gymnastic grips
Unless you have hands worn out by years of bashing golf balls it’s likely that using bars and rings is going to mess with your delicate digits. Get some gymnastic grips! Now!!
Wrist straps
Yep, you can go and and push through the pain, but why not give your little wristies some support with these.
CrossFit Socks
I know, socks!? Well anyone who has scraped their shins on a box jump or Oly lift knows that a bit of shin protection can help keep you silky smooth. Oh and they help with rope burn too!
Thermal Layers
It gets cold in the box!!
Gloves
These can help with your barbell work and also for some strict bar work. Not necessary for all but can help.
Lacrosse Ball
Work out those knots in the glutes and scapula with one of these!
Foam Roller
For the bigger areas these bad boys roll you good.
Water Bottle
Pretty much the most important ingredient for training is being hydrated. Get one so you can forget it and leave it in the box for me to tidy up!
Tupperware
If you want to get better then your nutrition needs to be better. Start prepping food and snacks and storing in these beauties. Don’t moan at mean when you can’t find a matching lid and box though!!
Sexy CrossFit Gear
Rogue t-shirts, Froning apparel, headbands. You cannot transcend to full CrossFit without this!
Spare underwear
Accidents happen! Double unders, Deep squats etc. You know what I mean!
So get shopping guys. January sales start soon!!
