There is a distinct difference between training and testing. In the world of CrossFit, or all exercise, training is designed to make you fitter – faster, stronger, more endurance, etc. Testing is designed to see how fit you are. If you talk to high level athletes, they’ll tell you that TESTING takes a major toll.Continue reading “Training vs. Testing”
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Updates and Athlete Spotlight
Brooke and Sarah K will be starting a clean and jerk and squat program soon. If you are interested, Brooke can help you personalize your program. Lifting can be done during class, and will help you improve your form and increase your weights! This week’s athlete spotlight is… Sara Fischer! Sara is a great athleteContinue reading “Updates and Athlete Spotlight”
Zzzz… Zzzz… Zzzz…
Sleep. You’re not getting enough of it. You know that’s true, but you always have an excuse for it. Work. Kids. The new season of Handmaid’s Tale on Hulu. It’s tough to get it all done, and sleep usually loses that battle. We wear it on our sleeves like a badge of honor. “I onlyContinue reading “Zzzz… Zzzz… Zzzz…”
Week of 9/18
As we continue our journey to find the optimal damper setting, I wanted to give you a little more info to chew on. Here is an article from Concept 2, the manufacturer of our lovely rowers. They don’t talk about what kind of athlete should use what damper setting, but I do like one lineContinue reading “Week of 9/18”
Week of 9/11
Since 2009, September 11 has been designated as a national day of service. This effort first established the inspiring tradition of engaging in charitable service on 9/11 as an annual and forward-looking tribute to the 9/11 victims, survivors, and those who rose up in service in response to the attacks. – From Serve.gov To findContinue reading “Week of 9/11”
Week of 9/4
Don’t forget that we will be collecting donations for Hurricane Harvey relief during Monday’s workout at 9 am. You can also donate online via this link. It would be AWESOME if we could reach our goal of raising $500 to help folks out. Hope you can all make it to the workout! Click here forContinue reading “Week of 9/4”
Week of 8/28
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone that made our Bring a Friend Day event so successful!! Thanks to all of you who brought friends and came to workout. Thanks to all of our awesome trainers who helped lead the chaos. And thanks to all of our new friends who stepped out of their comfort zoneContinue reading “Week of 8/28”
Week of 8/21
We have a busy week ahead of us! There is a super fun workout tomorrow. Something about the sun and the moon is going on, too, but don’t let that *eclipse* your excitement about the workout. Saturday is Bring a Friend Day! A bunch of people have already mentioned that they are bringing folks. AContinue reading “Week of 8/21”
Week of 8/7
Bring A Friend Day!! CrossFit is fun, but it’s even more fun with your friends! If you have a friend or several friends who are interested in CrossFit, bring them to class on August 26th. Brooke will lead a fun workout, scaleable to athletes of ANY age or fitness level. We’ll start at 8 andContinue reading “Week of 8/7”
Week of 7/17
We are 1 week away from the start of Whole 30!! If you’re ready to clean up your diet and see some real results, get ready! If you haven’t already, ready the rules of the program. Here are the highlights: Eat meats, vegetables, some fruit, some nuts and seeds. Don’t eat grains, dairy, legumes, alcohol,Continue reading “Week of 7/17”
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