Learning to Breathe Fire: The Rise of CrossFit and the Primal Future of Fitness
Description
<p><b>The absorbing, definitive account of CrossFit's origins, its explosive grassroots growth, and its emergence as a global phenomenon.</b><br /> <br />One of the most illuminating books ever on a sports subculture, <i>Learning to Breathe Fire </i>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. <br /> <br />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. <br /> <br />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. </p>
Story Behind The Book
When I was the Pastor of a small church I noticed that the children in our youth group knew very little about 'life skill.' I decided that the Proverbs was the answer.
Often people would seek my advice on relationships, finances, career choices, problems at work, etc. I decided that a good foundation in the Proverbs was key to their success.
Reviews
Dr. Candace House - <span style="font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">The Wisdom that has been granted to Pastor Bobby is mind blowing! God has granted him insight into the mind of Christ. The scriptures come alive and are practical to everyday situations. <br /><br />Pastor Bobby of Christian Success Institute has made it His life's work to make the Word of God understood in a simplistic fashion that even a child can partake of the riches of God's Word. <br /><br />His desire is for you to be fruitful in every good work and that you live the Abundant life that Christ has provided. This work shows you step by step how to realize your potential and purpose through the study of Proverbs. With this book you will have all of the tooks needed to get stated on your journey of discovering how to live a victorious life.</span>
