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Written by Tracy Nour   
Tuesday, 27 April 2010 07:55
If you're looking for a new way to get fit, there's a workout style that's attracting more and more Tucsonans.

"Crossfit is a fitness training program where we take functional movements and we do them at intensity," said Jennifer Lawrence, the owner and coach at Crossfit Northwest Tucson.

Crossfit trainers believe that people who specialize their exercises end up suffering in other areas. The cross-training method builds strength needed for running, biking or skiing, but also makes bodies better for daily living.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 May 2010 20:31
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Tucson's Junior Roller Derby League PDF Print E-mail
Written by Cathy McCarthy   
Wednesday, 21 April 2010 19:14
If you thought that the rough and tumble sport of roller derby was only for adults, you were wrong. Tucson is home to the Derby Brats, the world's first youth fast track roller derby league.

The Derby Brats was founded seven years ago when the Tucson Roller Derby began, however it has grown in size over the past few years.

"I think that the Derby Brats is a great thing. I think that it gets a lot of girls involved at a much younger age and gets them interested and just helps move them up as they get older, " said Sugar Smacks, Vice Squad Skater for the Tucson Roller Derby.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 May 2010 04:56
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