An important part of the success of Crossfit is the idea of “constantly varied”. This concept works well with fitness because it provides a continual shock to the system for untrained individuals, it is exciting, playful, and keeps people coming back to find out what crazy workout they’ll be doing next. As a form of exercise this is a fantastic approach because the body is really going to be put through its paces and forced to adapt. People who stick with this model for years

I put on my board-shorts, ripped a coffee, and walked towards the Indian Ocean with 50,000 Rupiah in my pocket, the keys to my hostel dorm room, and nothing else. As I strolled towards the ocean, it felt like I was going to meet a high-school crush. The search for the perfect wave is a new journey for me, but I feel like in some ways this search has been in my blood since before I even tried surfing seven years ago, and on some level has even shaped the path of my life since.