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CrossFit Connect is a strength and conditioning facility that embraces the rapidly growing CrossFit movement as its cornerstone methodology. With no machines, no mirrors and no pretence we're a gym unlike what you're used to. Our box is filled with a collection of toys that will get you into the best shape of your life if you are prepared to work hard; pull-up frames, kettlebells, sledges, barbells, ropes and perhaps the odd tyre or two.
We're about functional fitness, natural movements, caveman style nutrition and top quality coaching every session. We're friendly, knowledgeable and have a member spirit like no traditional gym can offer.
We all get to know each other, challenge each other and push each other to become stronger, faster and fitter. Times get set, results get written up, records get broken, goals get achieved.
We may just change the way you think about health, training and fitness. Forever.
No Contracts . Monthly or pay-as-you-go memberships
We aspire to make you want to work out. We want to change the way you think about the gym and we want to change the way you think about yourselves.
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What is CrossFit?
Let's hear it from HQ themselves:- courtesy of CrossFit Inc.:
"CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide"
"Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist."
"The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We've used the same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity; we don't change programmes."
"The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. Our terrorist hunters, skiers, mountain bike riders and housewives have found their best fitness from the same regimen."
"Thousands of athletes worldwide have followed our workouts posted daily on the main site and distinguished themselves in combat, the streets, the ring, stadiums, gyms and homes."
How popular is it?
CrossFit was co-founded in 2002 by Greg Glassman, a former gymnast, and what started as a low key, grass-roots fitness movement exploded with the help of the internet to become a worldwide fitness methodology. The CrossFit main site is a free resource of fitness workouts posted daily for all who are interested to follow. The CrossFit Journal, an example of which can be downloaded to the right hand side below, is one of the best sources of fitness information on the web. What makes CrossFit so special is that through the community of CrossFitters recording and posting their times and results, real-life data is archived, studied and processed to keep refining the principles that produce the best results. You don't need a lot of fancy, expensive equipment to achieve these results and CrossFit has proved this by producing some of the fittest athletes on the planet who now compete yearly in the CrossFit games in the US. (The inaugural UK Games were held in October last year). There are currently over 1800 CrossFit gyms worldwide and now approximately 60 in the UK. It is rapidly gaining exposure over here and this, I believe, is down to two things: the sense of community in the CrossFit world and because it works!
What makes it so different from all the other types of training?
CrossFit uses no miraculous or revolutionary training methods and doesn't claim too. What it does use is traditional, multi-joint, full body movements that have fallen by the wayside with the advent of shiny new weights machines. Exercises like the Deadlift, Snatch, Push Press and Clean and Jerk all make an appearance when the CrossFitter is ready. CrossFit also utilises your bodyweight and engages your natural strength in exercises like press ups, pull ups, box jumps, and air squats. It gets you running, sprinting, jumping and rowing in short, sharp intervals. Oh and we'd better mention how it sometimes combines all three of these elements into one workout to really kick your system into overdrive!
But why is this so good?
In simple terms our body uses three energy systems; let's call them sprint, medium blast and endurance. The body works differently if you are sprinting 50 meters (Sprint), lifting a set of weights for one or two minutes (medium blast) or rowing a 5km distance on the concept 2 rowers (endurance). To ensure your body is capable of anything you throw at it in real life it is beneficial to excel in all three pathways. For example, a bodybuilder will be very strong and powerful in the 'medium blast' system as most weight sets for a bodybuilder will last 60-90 seconds before a rest period. Get these guys and gals on a 5km row and they'll more than likely find it tough. Conversely a marathon runner will excel in the 'endurance' system but ask them to clean a heavy weight overhead and they might struggle. Specializing in one system is obviously necessary and fine (to some degree) if you are a professional athlete. For a regular, everyday person looking to get truly 'fit' however you need to have the broadest range of stimulus as possible in order to see the best results. Enter CrossFit. We work on ten essential areas that will get you stronger, fitter and faster; Cardiovascular Endurance, Stamina, Strength, Speed, Accuracy, Agility, Balance, Coordination, Flexibility and Power.
Is it hard?
In a word, yes. We definitely won't claim the workouts are easy...because they are not. However, the important thing to remember is that everything is scalable. If you are new to CrossFit you can still complete the same workout as someone that has been doing it for years. You won't be lifting the same amount of weight, completing the same number of rounds or jumping onto the same height box. This is where the coaching element comes into it. Every session is supervised by at least one experienced coach who will advise you on how to scale it to suit your fitness levels. You are never left on your own. It's like personal training every single session. And let's be honest, you don't often achieve anything without hard work. If you are happy on the x-trainer watching the TV or reading a book (yes, I've seen it happen!) then that's fine. Just don't expect to get the results you are after. Instead, if you are committed to training hard and putting the work in we want to see you! And remember; your hard work and someone else's hard work is going to differ. All we ask is that you push your own boundaries and what you once thought impossible will soon become possible.
But I'm not fit!
That's perfectly okay. Don't imagine our box to be filled with elite athletes with rippling muscles. It's not. Our members come from all walks of life, young, old, men, women, fit and unfit. It's the spirit of CrossFit that is so important and something that all our members understand. It's not just about the individual with CrossFit. No matter how hard anyone has just worked during a WOD (thats 'workout of the day', don't worry you'll get to know these terms) you will still see the people that finished first encouraging the others that are still going. That's the beauty of it. How many times in your regular gym has someone come up to you and encouraged you to lift one more rep or run another 500m? Probably none huh?
How Long Does It Take?
The traditional CrossFit class is called the Workout of the Day, or WOD for short. Our WOD classes last one hour. On most occasions this is divided into the following sections:
Warm up and mobilisation
Strength and skill work
Main 'Workout of the Day'
Cool down and stretch
We also run specific skill classes to encourage members to hone their skills in a certain area. See the Membership and Class page for more details.
How is the membership set up?
This is one of the most important and personal areas to me with regards to running our box. I have worked in commercial big chain gyms and seen first-hand how it is all about membership sales first and foremost. If they satisfy their sales targets each month everyone is happy. But what about those who are members already? "Sorry, what was that? I'm busy....next signature please!" Big chain gyms are in the business of selling memberships they are not in the business of fitness, as silly as this may sound. In fact, once you join up they don't actually want you to go! If everyone who joined up regularly used the facilities the place would be packed. Nope, they are happy to take your money for 12 months and hope you don't actually ever use the place as this means less wear and tear. That is just not right. And that is not how we do things at CrossFit Connect. Yes, it's got to be run as a business but I base it on my own beliefs. How much would I pay to use the gym? What do I consider a fair price for the service we provide? What would I like out of the gym membership? When you join up with us we actually want you to come. The more the better. And we care about your development. Everything is noted down, analysed and structured so that you improve, get better, get stronger, get faster and get to where you want to be. No Contracts, No Hidden Fees, No Gimmicks. Simple monthly and pay-as-you-go memberships . See our membership page for more details.
World Class Fitness in 100 Words:
"Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat. Practice and train major lifts: Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, C&J and snatch. Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climbs, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, pirouettes, flips splits and holds. Bike, run, swim, row, etc hard and fast. Five or six days per week. Mix these elements in as many combinations and patterns as creativity will allow. Routine is the enemy. Keep workouts short and intense. Regularly learn and play new sports."
Greg Glassman - CrossFit Co-Founder
Let us introduce ourselves
David Draper, BSc, Dip PT
(Head Coach - Owner
Barnaby Gehlcken,
(Coach - Paleo nutritionist - Chef
Holly Gehlcken, BSc, Dip PT
(Head Coach - Owner)
Barney is our in house Paleo guru and 3 AA Rosette winning chef! He has been a CrossFit trainer since 2009 and is also Co-founder of Caveman Snacks and Monkey Bar gym qualified. When he finds time out from his hectic day job as head chef in a luxury Sussex hotel he likes to smash a WOD with the best of 'em!
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Holly is CrossFit Connects Olympic Lifting champion having won the Southern, British and World Masters titles in 2010. Qualifying as a personal trainer in 2007 and a CrossFit coach in 2008 Holly lives and breathes the CrossFit lifestyle also co-founding Caveman Snacks with her husband Barney.
David has been training for the last 15 years and working as a personal trainer for the last 7. He has researched and tested many different training methods but as soon as he experienced CrossFit he knew it was a powerful combination that could transform peoples lives.
David Draper, BSc, DipPT
David qualified as a personal trainer and sports therapist in 2004 having gained a degree in Biology specializing in Human Physiology. He has always been a keen sportsman and has participated in many diverse sports such as gymnastics, football, surfing, snowboarding and American football and has been involved in fitness training and athletic performance for over 15 years. He has worked for two leading health clubs as a personal trainer and health and fitness manager and has also taught extreme sports in Cornwall.
During 2008 David had a rethink about his training methods and started reading up on anything and everything to do with gymnastic bodyweight training. Having been a gymnast in his early life he appreciated how strong, supple and co-ordinated gymnasts are and started out on an exclusive bodyweight training plan to see what results could be achieved. After only 3 months the benefits he felt were amazing. He became functionally fit with his own bodyweight as opposed to being bigger and bulkier and slower and stiffer.
He started incorporating these ideas into a new set of training methods that he used with his clients. Complimenting this gymnastic programming was interval training and the big, fundamental weight movements like the Deadlift and Clean.
Then he discovered CrossFit. Or rather, CrossFit discovered him. A New Year was being spent in Bath when his friend suggested they go along to a new 'box' he had been training out of lately - CrossFit Bath. The spirit of the place, the back-to-basics approach and the friendliness of the coaches really made an impact (thanks guys!). He went away and read up on what this CrossFit thing was all about. As fate would have it CrossFit was enthusing about and being driven forward by the success of combining gymnastics, interval training and olympic weightlifting. It was already huge in America and growing in stature over the rest of the world.
Thinking himself in fairly good shape already he went off and tried one of CrossFit's benchmark workouts - 'Fran'. (The benchmark workouts are named after girls, a little like the naming of hurricanes!) This consisted of Thrusters (a front squat, press overhead combo) and pull-ups done in 3 rounds of 21 reps, 15 reps and 9 reps. As quickly as possible. Now, Fran has become famous amongst CrossFitters for a reason.....it hurts! It pounds your muscular strength and endurance and max's out your cardio capabilities. Twenty minutes after finishing the last rep he was still lying on his back recovering. This, he realised, was a potent formula!
David knew that this was what he had been looking for in his training. He spent the next year following the CrossFit WOD's, getting his Level 1 CrossFit Certification and getting his instructors certificate in the Olympic Lifts.
As with a lot of things in life when you are on the right path things quickly gather pace and oppurtunities occur. He found a growing CrossFit scene in Brighton after moving down from London and felt a growing change in peoples perception of fitness and what they wanted out of a gym.The time was right to open CrossFit Connect.
* Degree in Biology
* CrossFit Level 1 Coach
* Olympic Weightlifting Instructor
* Diploma in Personal Training
* Diploma in Sports Therapy
* Kinetic Chain Assessment Specialist
* Certificate in Sports Nutrition
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Holly Gehlcken, BAHons, DipPT
Holly has had a passion for fitness and exercise from school age and she specialized her studies in dance early on in her career. Upon leaving school she took a degree at Brighton University in Sport Science and then went on to study with the YMCA for her Level 3 Personal Training diploma, qualifying in 2007. Holly went on to work with various groups of differing ages and fitness levels in local gyms.
In 2008 Holly was introduced to the CrossFit method by a friend. The first WOD she completed was ‘'Cindy'’ (the benchmark workouts are named after girls, a little like the naming of hurricanes!). This involves completing as many rounds as possible of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups and 15 squats in 20 minutes. She says it was the longest twenty minutes of her life! Realising that the method was functional and effective she continued practicing it for 5 months and after seeing fantastic results, travelled to the USA to take the Level 1 Certification in style in California.
Holly combines her extensive knowledge of the CrossFit method to create workouts that suit her wide variety of clients from serious athletes to clients with disabilities like Multiple Sclerosis and has seen great improvements in all of them.
Another major area that Holly is passionate about is nutrition. She says “"With the lifestyles that most of us now lead and the vast choice of food we have available to us, it is very easy to become lost in the world of convenience foods”. “Food is fuel for your body, feed it with the wrong food and it won’t respond well!"
In 2010 Holly co-founded Caveman Snacks with fellow coach and husband Barnaby. Their aim is to provide top quality paleo-based snacks to sportsmen and women who are looking to fuel their bodies with the right balance of proteins, carbs and fats. Having sponsored the inaugural UK CrossFit games the company is going from strength to strength and helps CrossFit Connect members towards their goals.
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As a mother of two wonderful, active boys, she is very aware of the busy lives that mums and dads lead but also the necessity to stay fit and healthy so that they are able to keep up with the demands of the job!
Holly’s sports passion is Olympic weightlifting, having won the title of Southern Masters, British Masters and World Masters Champion in 2010 and Southern Masters so far in 2011. The sport is demanding and so focus and dedication are essential. This experience has given her a great understanding of the demands on a top-flight athlete or anyone dedicated to their sport.
* Degree in Sports Science
Barnaby Gehlcken
Coach - Paleo nutritionist - Chef
Barnaby is our in-house Paleo guru and 3 AA Rosette winning Chef. He has been a
professional chef for over 15 years, the last 3 of which being focused on Paleo foods
and cooking having discovered this healthy way of eating through CrossFit.
He set up Caveman Snacks (click on the logo) with Holly to bring healthy balanced nutrition to everyone on the go and is also about to launch PlanP.co.uk. This lifestyle devolution system, when combined with our training methods, will have astonishing results. Not only will your physique improve but your general well-being and outlook too! This is not just a diet system but a positive step to permenent good health and living.
Having always had a keen interest in outdoor activities from wakeboarding and surfing to rock climbing, Barnaby was first introduced to CrossFit by Holly. Having been converted by the method he attended the Level 1 CrossFit Cert in London and shortly afterwards went to Austin, Texas to study under Jon Hinds of The Monkey Bar Gym on his Level 1 Natural Trainer cert.
When not swinging on the bars, climbing up walls or walking around on his hands you will find him cooking up a storm that really tastes too good to be good for you!
Barney is also the owner of Yoshi, the CrossFit Connect dog who can been seen regularly loitering under the pull-up bars!
* Monkey Bar Gym Level 1 Coach
* 3 AA Rosette Winning Chef
* Owner of Caveman Snacks & Plan P
The membership side of things is very important to us and we feel we offer a range of options so that everyone can participate. We provide a top quality coaching programme and what is essentially personal training every time you come to the box. There are never more than eight people in any one class and more often than not two coaches to provide instruction, advice, technical guidance and motivation. We want to be completely transparent in our pricing and offer rates that we ourselves would be prepared to pay.
Membership Type Monthly Cost
Monthly Membership (all classes) £55
Student Membership £45
Drop-in Class £8
Open Gym £5
Intro Course:
Intro course (2-3hrs) £80
Services (Police, Fire, Ambulance) 10% discount on monthly prices
The Intro course for CrossFit is very important. It is here that you will learn the nine foundational CrossFit movements but also gain a greater understanding of the CrossFit principals. Ideally we like to get all of our members booked onto one of the Sunday courses that run on the second Sunday of every month. This runs from 12pm - 3pm where we will fill you with all the knowledge you need to start CrossFitting with us.
Once the Intro course is completed you then sign up for a one month membership and attend the three (A,B & C) element classes to cement what you learnt during the Intro and try your hand at your first Workouts Of The Day (WODs). At the end of the Intro course and the three element classes you will have a good understanding of the terms we use during a Workout Of The Day class and what we are looking for in your technique. It takes time to learn all there is to know about CrossFit and all the movements but this is built up gradually as you begin to attend the regular WOD classes.
At the end of your first month if you then want to swap to a pay-as-you-go membership you can. The reason we ask for a first month commitment is that regularly attending classes during your first month will not only cement your knowledge but will also give you a real insight into what CrossFit is, what it can do for you and how great our community is down at the box.
If for any reason you cant attend one of our Sunday courses we may be able to arrange a private course with one of our coaches at a time that suits you better. Send us an email or give us a call to discuss your needs.
We want to see our athletes as many times a week as possible and encourage everyone to try and manage at least three classes a week. This number will produce significant changes in your aerobic capabilities, your skill and strength levels and your body composition over a period of ten to twelve weeks. Less than this and you will still start feeling fitter and stronger but it will just take more time.
Class Types
There are several different types of classes on offer at CrossFit Connect.
A class timetable is available to pick up from the box.
Workout of the Day - WOD) - The regular CrossFit class. A blend of strength, cardio and gymnastic elements in a never ending mix of patterns for time, reps or rounds.
Skills - A class that looks at and practices the harder skill elements of CrossFit including the Olympic lifts and gymnastics.
Ladies - A ladies only class.
Rolling WOD - The 'rolling' WOD classes on Thursdays allow you to come down at any point between 5.00 and 8.00pm and complete the WOD. We still warm you up, train you and time you but you have the flexibility to start when you want.
Open Gym - This is a chance for advanced athletes to come down and practice lifts and skills at their own pace. A coach will still be present to advise.
Elements 'A, B & C' - These classes focus on the 9 foundational movements you learn on your Intro Course and also allow you to try your hand at a scaled benchmark WOD. These classes allow us to further assess your movement abilities and also get you usd to the intensity that CrossFit requires. You can also attend these classes if you feel you would like more time to get used to CrossFit before jumping into one of the regular WOD classes.
See timetable for class schedule.
Be sure to book in with us first to reserve your space in a class. We are strict with numbers to allow each athlete to receive valuable individual attention so you need to ensure you are booked in with us via our online booking system (see tab above) no later than 10pm on the previous day. We also ask for notice if you cant make a class you are booked in for.
As CrossFit Connect grows so will your options of classes and class times. If you feel you would like a class on at a certain time or day dont hesitate to tell us and we'll try to accomodate your wishes.
Personal Training
We also provide personal training at CrossFit Connect. The times depend on trainer availabilty so give us a call to discuss your options. A one-hour PT session is £30 with discounts available for block bookings.
New Class Timetable Feb 2012.docx
New Class Timetable Feb 2012.pdf
Okay, let's give this thing a go!
Fantastic! What you need to do now is either give us a call or send us an email and tell us you'd like to come along. We'll then arrange a time for you to come down to the box and check the place out. If you decide that it's for you we'll get you booked in for either one of our free taster classes or straight onto one of our Intro courses that happen on the second Sunday of each month (see Membership page for more details). To make things simple we've got a 4-step guide to start you on your CrossFit journey:
1) Give us a call or drop us an email to say you'd like to come down to the box and check things out.
2) We'll get you booked in for a free taster class to give you an idea of what CrossFit is all about (or straight onto our Intro course if you just want to get started!). Don't worry we keep things nice and simple to start with.
3) If you are hooked on the idea after the taster class we ask all of our athletes to complete an Intro course at the cost of £80. These are small group courses and are held on the second Sunday of each month and run from 12pm - 3pm. This is so that we can teach you the 9 foundational movements that CrossFit require for the majority of the Workouts of the Day (WODs). By getting these foundational movements learnt and practiced you will get so much more out of the classes and the classes will run on a much smoother basis as everyone will know what is what. Don't be put off by having to learn these 9 foundational movements. Even these can be scaled depending on your ability. It just means if we know everyone has had the same level of instruction we don't take anything for granted regarding your knowledge. If you cant make the Sundays for either the taster class or the Intro course then dont worry, we can arrange another time during the week that suits you better. Just give us a call.
4) After the Intro course you will attend the 3 elements classes (A,B & C) in order to cement your knowledge and try your first WODs. It is important that we ramp up the intensity of your workouts slowly as CrossFit can be pretty demanding. The elements classes allow us to do this and record your fitness levels at the same time.
5) You are then free to join the regular WOD classes for the rest of your first month. Once your first month membership runs out you can then rejoin or come along on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Please note: If you are a higher level athlete already with experience of the Olympic lifts then this is of course taken into consideration. You may not need to do the elements classes after the Intro course. Please get in touch and we can discuss your experience.
The link above will take you to our MindBody online booking system.
How to book in online:
1) Create a username and password for the site. Confirm your name when it appears by clicking on 'This Is Me' .
2) Log in and browse to the WOD Class or Open Gym you would like to book using the tabs at the top of the page.
3) Click on the 'Sign Up Now' button next to the class you would like to book.
4) If you are a Monthly member click on 'Single Reservation ' or 'Recurring Reservation' depending on your choice.
(You can book up to 14 days in advance)
5) If you are a Drop-In member click on 'Register as Unpaid' to pay when you arrive.
6) A confirmation page will appear.
7) You can also confirm your schedule, attendance history and account settings under the 'My Info' tab.
Please Note:
* Class sizes are limited to 10 people.
* The cut off time for booking into day/evening classes is 30 minutes prior to the start of the class and 10pm the previous evening for 7am classes.
* If you do wish to book in after these times please text David & Holly to ensure space is available.
* Please remember to cancel your booking if you no longer wish to attend the class as this will free up space for others.
* Only members of CrossFit Connect can book in online. If you would like to become a member or book a taster class with us then please get in
touch using the 'Contact Us' tab at the top of the page or give us a call.
* Our retail shop and online membership payment options are in development and are coming soon.
* You can also book classes via our Facebook page which can be reached by the link at the bottom of the page.
Find Us At
Unit 9, Hove Enterprise Centre
Basin Road North
Hove
East Sussex
BN41-1UY
By car: Bear left at the lights on Kingsway by Hove Lagoon. Go past the lagoon and straight over the mini roundabout. Keep going past the Magnet showroom and turn left into HEC after about 400m. Turn left again and we are the last unit on the left.
On foot: Walk along Kingsway. About 100m past Woodies Diner and Ocean Sports there is a set of stairs into HEC on your left hand side. Go down these and into HEC. Turn left and we are the last unit on the left.
The 700 bus runs from Brighton straight along the seafront to Ocean Sports.
Contact Us
If you would like to come down to the box and meet us then either send us an email using the form to the right or give us a call on the numbers below.
We look forward to hearing from you.
David - 07791-474780
Holly - 07850-139401
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Our Plan P Paleo diet 30 day plans will be shipped within 2 working days.
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Within the UK you can expect delivery within 10-12 working days for apparel items (see above) and within 5-7 days for other items. International orders may take longer. Please contact us for shipping prices to overseas at info_crossfitconnect.co.uk
IMPORTANT:
Customs and Duty: Please note that all shipments to Non EU destinations may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once a shipment reaches your country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; you may want to contact your local customs office for further information.
Refunds:& Returns
Due to the custom nature of our apparel we do not offer refunds. Please ensure you order the correct size item using the size charts on the item page.
Lost or Damaged Goods:
In the event that any goods are lost or damaged in transit please contact us immediately either via email at info_crossfitconnect.co.uk or by phone +447791474780. In the case of non-delivery please wait 7 working days from the date of ‘your 'despatched’ confirmation' email in case it has been delayed. In case of goods received damaged or faulty please retain the goods and contact us within 7 days of receipt, whereupon we will arrange for the damaged or faulty goods to be exchanged.
If you received the wrong product:
If you feel that you have received the wrong product, please contact info_crossfitconnect.co.uk within 72 hours of receiving the product and we will gladly exchange for the correct item.
Cancellation
If cancellation of an order is necessary, it must be done no later than 24-hours after the order placement.
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