IGX

syaigh wrote:I am lucky in that I have attained crabby old eccentric guru status in my area. I lecture them all at the outset as to why they are wrong and their lack of success is directly related to their lack of judgment. And then I do a lot of casual name dropping, talk about how my nine year old son has a twice body weight deadlift, and then look off into the distance as if having deep thoughts about the future. This gets me the respect I need to remold their thinking. :)

Thank you all for the overwhelming support for my last post. I can't tell you how much it means to me. The new project is coming together at lightning speed (even surprising me how fast it's moving!). Here are a few details.

As I said before, I'm launching a production company (Stalwart Sports & Entertainment, Inc.) whose mission is to produce mainstream content in the functional fitness space. Our first project is a massive one: The National Pro Fitness League.

We're converting team competitions into a mainstream sporting event that is fan, TV, and sponsor friendly. Picture two 8-person teams (4 men, 4 women, with one of each being over 40 years old) going head to head in matches throughout a season that is not unlike an abbreviated NFL season. Two-hour matches with fixed rules that are flexible and designed to force teams to strategize. A very smart team that executes flawlessly could outwit a fitter team any given match. There will be substitutions on the fly, consistent structure for each match, and all events known ahead of time.

The teams (like in the NBA, NFL, etc) will be privately owned, for-profit franchises. They will sign and pay the athletes. They will be based in a particular city, so Boston will play New York, etc., but like other pro sports, anyone could be hired onto any team as long as the contract is legit. There will be league revenue sharing on top of local events and merchandise, so they could end up being quite profitable entities.

The league matches will start in mid/late August 2014, and be aired live in the US on a national sports network (we'll also work international rights deals, but don't know when that will start). The first year will be an abbreviated season, and 2015 will start the full schedule. Of course, we'll also have a robust website that will produce quality content year-round using the athletes, teams and coaches from the league as the primary focus.

All told, this combination will provide sponsors with the most consistent, comprehensive, and integrated exposure to the functional fitness community.

lasalle wrote:Surprised there's not a non-compete clause in Budding's employment agreement or separation package.

joeyk wrote:http://www.kennykane.com/tony-budding-o ... ss-league/

Old Mother wrote:

joeyk wrote:http://www.kennykane.com/tony-budding-o ... ss-league/

I never really paid any attention to a lot of the personalities in the CF world, but I got through about 10 minutes of that interview. That's the kind of inane nonsense conversation I would have with someone while splitting an 8 ball. It's like he was just making it up on the spot. Also, that podcast interviewer and his fake laugh was really getting on my nerves. I'd hate myself if I had to sit there and entertain that bullshit.

Kazuya Mishima wrote:Crossfit cult is tired of being ridiculed, so they're going to try and take a shot at the imaginary bros.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuXl4jfv-O4[/youtube]

Batboy2/75 wrote:

Kazuya Mishima wrote:Crossfit cult is tired of being ridiculed, so they're going to try and take a shot at the imaginary bros.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuXl4jfv-O4[/youtube]

LOL, the average gym body builder type (that only works his arms and chest) would ass rape the average @fitter.

syaigh wrote:Kipping triceps extensions?

The Upper East Side’s EVF Performance announced earlier this fall that they’d be opening a second, swankier CrossFit box near Columbus Circle. Now, they’ve revealed that the new space will also include Row House, a studio dedicated to rowing-based group fitness classes.

“I’ve been noticing the rowing trend build as CrossFit has been building,” says EVF owner Eric Von Frohlich, who’s opening the space with his wife, Debra. “There are people who want the benefits of CrossFit but are a little intimidated by the barbells and the skill set required. Rowing really hits a much larger section of the population, and it’s safe, efficient, and effective.”

Others would agree with him. New York’s seen the launch of three new rowing-based fitness brands in the past year—Brooklyn Crew, Throwback Fitness, and CityRow. EVF’s Row House will be the fourth. While the CrossFit floor at EVF is expected to open around January 1, Debra says Row House will most likely debut the weekend of January 12 or 19, with free demo classes.

The three types of Row House classes will include lots of intervals on the rowing machine. In Row House Cardio, you’ll also do cardio-based calisthentics like burpees and jumping rope; in Row House Core, expect planks galore; and for Row House Full Body you’ll encounter weights like kettlebells and resistance training like squats and push-ups. Classes will be capped at 10–15 people and have the motivating music and exciting vibe of a boutique class, say the Von Frohlichs.