So if you wanted to be Batman, how would you train? A few more lateral raises, crunches, tricep extensions or bicep curls? Another hour per day on the elliptical trainer or stationary bike? Ha! I think not! Functional strength, skills, athleticism, balance, coordination, agility, gymnastics, power, speed, endurance... Sound like something you've heard before? I certainly hope so. So next time someone asks you what you do for your workouts, you can tell them that you're training to be Batman... and it wouldn't be far from the truth! Click here to read what Scientific American has to say on the subject.


Andy & Bruce get some air in jumping Slam Ball.

Today's Workout
3 x 1200m sprints for time
- take rest equal to the time of your previous interval

6 x L-sit - max duration on each

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Awesome! Synchronized slam ball!

I am SO happy (really!) to see that we have new slam balls. After the demise of the yellow ones, the idea of not having any bummed me out. There are just too many Crossfit options in my "hate it" column to lose one that I actually like!

that is a beautiful slam ball! really illustrates the jumping!

nice action photo... I love the summary of training, and the pic to go with it... But the WOD scares the $h1t outta me!!!!!!!!!

I loved the Batman article. That means we can lay claim to the Spartans from 300, Batman . . . and Toby from the office. Am I missing anyone?

I think that deserves at least one t-shirt. Here are some ideas:

Petranek fitness: training superheroes since 2004
Petranek fitness: I'm Batman.
Petranek fitness: Able to take on 1 million persians.
Petranek fitness: secretly in love with Jenna Fischer

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