Firebreather Heather working on her 1-arm skills with a great “active” shoulder position Balance is a neurological adaptation that should be practiced often, and suspending objects overhead is a great way to develop it. There is a big craze in the fitness world with the use of Bosu balls and […]
Rick and Luis deeply contemplating if they should turn the WOD into a 2 round version. Morning WOD Monday, June 295-5-5 Back Squat For time:500m Row30 Burpees10 Should to Overhead (165#) Watch Chris Spealler tackle this one … [wmv] [mov]post time and loads to comments ….oh and maybe some favorite […]
Thursday, July 2: We will be having a going away party for Gwen at 8 PM. I will supply some meat and utensils. Please sign up at the gym to bring something. Friday, July 3: I am not sure how many people will be coming in Friday, so I am […]
Synchronized pullups…for time! Consider taking some cues from the Zone diet and fueling your performance this summer. Check these articles from the CrossFit Journal and talk to your trainer about how you can tune your diet to get more results from all the hard work and suffering you do, and […]
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Luis and Gwen having some morning fun! As CrossFit extension monsters, we often forget about flexion strength. Practice your Knees to Elbows, L-Sits, L-Pullups, D-Ball Slams, etc. and keep those extensors in check. Morning WOD Wednesday, June 241 x 5 Heavy Deadlift For time:50m Overhead Walk (135#)15-12-9Knees to ElbowsKettlebell Swing […]
Amy G. has been working hard for the last month on dipping and pulling strength and this morning it paid off. Congratulations on your 1st muscle up and cheers to many more!!! Training Tips: Remember to train your pressing strength out of the very bottom of the dip (bar or […]
Two weeks in and Tom H. is pulling hard! I want to thank all the new diehards for making 6 and 7am such blast!! I was reading the newest CrossFit Journal article “Forty Years in the Fitness Desert,” and wanted to share a few words from it: In a word: […]
Sorry I have taken an extended leave of absence from posting to the blog. I hope to remedy that situation starting this week. What’s up with all the squats? We are going through a squat cycle for the next two weeks. They don’t call it the King of Exercises for […]
The Games are going to be really big this year. If you are attending and you haven’t bought your parking pass yet, you should consider taking the shuttle. Please contact me for a free parking pass and shuttle ride.