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Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of Crossfit and the Primal Future of FitnessThe 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 combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J. C. Herz explains the science of maximum effort, why the modern gym fails an obese society, and the psychic
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 combines vivid sports writing with a thoughtful meditation on what it means to be human. In the book, veteran journalist J.C. 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. Especially riveting is Herz's description of The CrossFit Games, which begin as an informal throw-down on a California ranch and evolve into a televised global proving ground for the fittest men and women on Earth, as well as hundreds of thousands of lesser mortals. In her portrayal of the sport's star athletes, its passionate coaches and its "chief armorer," Rogue Fitness, Herz powerfully evokes the uniqueness of a fitness culture that cultivates primal fierceness in average people. And in the shared ordeal of an all-consuming workout, she unearths the ritual intensity that's been with us since humans invented sports, showing us how, on a deep level, we're all tribal hunters and first responders, waiting for the signal to go all-out.Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Harmony
Published: 06/02/2015
ISBN: 9780385348898
Pages: 368
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.20w x 0.80d
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Color: Oak, Size: 22.5"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs, Color: Oak, Size: 22.5"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs
So easy to install. It was my first time using drywall anchors and it was a breeze. Only the middle screw is in a stud and two other screws in anchors. They are very sturdy. Very pleased with this purchase. I bought a second set for our second bathroom too.
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Color: Black, Size: 24"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs
I initially had brought these and had to return them, because I brought the wrong size. I returned them and got the correct size. I love them, they are very sturdy and well made. They are easy to install, looks great and the size was perfect too. They are great and are worth every penny. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND THEM and will be getting another pair.
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Decent enough, but needs better anchors
Color: Rustic Brown, Size: 27.5"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs
The included wall anchors are brittle. One out of 8 would shatter just on screwing them into drywall. All of them shatter and strip from driving the screw in.
That said, the bracket holds, and the shelves
are nice for dry locations. Thin fiberboard with thin vinyl veneer, tilted very slightly towards the wall.
Each kit comes with a magnetic level, and each shelf comes with an extra screw, anchor, and securing screw.
Easy to intuit how to install, but includes easy instructions for those who do best with visual examples.
I got 8 shelves and am content with them.
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Amazing shelves! Exactly what I wanted to find
Color: Oak, Size: 48"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs
I hung these myself and typically struggle big time! LOVE this purchase!
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Color: White, Size: 27.5"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs, Color: White, Size: 27.5"W x 6.5"D, 2Packs
Absolutely beautiful, very easy to mount, looks amazing, very sturdy
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