CrossFit Open – Schedule & Logistics
GeneralHere is the important stuff you need to know about the CrossFit Open:
If you're planning on doing it, go ahead an sign up now so you can be included in our in house intramural teams and the draft that we'll be having in the coming days
The…
The 2018 CrossFit Open is Upon Us
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The 2018 CrossFit Open is exactly one week from today! Not sure what the Open is? The CrossFit Open is simply a 5 week competition that involves the entire world! Cool! There are many different divisions to choose from so that all ability…
To Hook Grip or not to Hook Grip?
GeneralWhen it comes to the Olympic Weightlifting movements (the Snatch and Clean & Jerk) the grip you utilize can seriously affect the amount of weight you are able to lift. For the Snatch and Clean and Jerk most people start of with the normal…
Cell Phone Ergonomics
GeneralWhen I took the Mobility and Movement certification a few years ago, I remember Kelly Starett being a total stickler for how we held our cell phones. He would come around and phyically adjust you if he found you to be in a less than optimal…
Weekly WOD Overview
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Compare similar to: 1/28/14, 1/12/15, 11/8/16
Long grinder here. I made a slight modification in reps and weight for rx'd and adv this time to allow for more rounds and reps along with less standing around time. If you did advanced last…
Welcome Baby Jenson!
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Congrats to Sweat Shoppers Martha and Allen who welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Jenson Kimber Lee, into this world! Jenson was born January 28th and a healthy 8lb 11oz. Mom and Dad are doing well embracing the first couple weeks of parenthood.…
Change of Focus for Sustainability
GeneralJB and Rene both recently wrote great posts about mindful practices that can help you get the most out of your training. JB suggested utilizing self-ratings as a way of seeing if you are able to get the desired intensity out of your workouts.…
Let it go
Fitness, TipsIn the sport of fitness, there is a myriad of exercises and skills to work on and improve. However, trying to increase your 1RM back squat by 30 lbs, while also shaving 30 seconds off your mile time, might be a tough feat. Focusing in on one…
Weekly WOD Insights 2/5/18
General, WorkoutsWith mother nature dealing us some dry and unseasonably warm temperatures, we have more running than normal programmed for this time of year. As always though, if you'd rather bike, row or ski, that's always a perfectly good substitute!
Skill…