Posts by Fran

Potluck and Paleo Body Challenge kick-off Saturday

Posted by on Jan 15, 2012 in Blog, Events, Gym news, Nutrition |

Our next Paleo Body Challenge starts January 29! Come to the potluck and nutrition talk on Saturday, January 21, and learn the details. We will explain a bit about why the Paleo diet is so good for you and give you lots of ideas and resources for what to eat (including meal planning). We’ll start setting up the potluck at 11:45 and give the talk around 12:15 or so. Bring your favorite Paleo-friendly dish or beverage. To participate in the Paleo Body Challenge, the rules in a nutshell...

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It’s this Saturday!

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in Blog, Events |

Everyone is invited to our grand reopening party this Saturday, January 14, 10:30 AM until noon. We’re celebrating the new space we’ve gained since our remodel was completed. Anyone who wants to will be able to try (or watch) some favorite CrossFit exercises in a mini workout. Our wonderful trainees will have the opportunity to tell new people about your crazy workouts and how much fun they are. Visitors will receive a free information packet on general fitness, with answers to...

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New! CrossFit Start-up classes

Posted by on Jan 3, 2012 in Blog, Gym news |

Because many of our newer athletes have asked for it, we now offer the CrossFit Start-up course for people new to CrossFit. This six-session series of workouts is designed to build your skill and confidence and get you ready for the regular CrossFit classes. Learn our principles of movement, our exercises, how our workouts work, our terminology, and our coaching cues. Get to know one or more of our trainers. Chat with our experienced CrossFitters coming and going. Meet new people, have fun in...

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Strength and Mobility should go together

Posted by on Dec 23, 2011 in Blog, Technique |

Barbell coach Mark Rippetoe states in the introduction to his book Starting Strength, 2nd edition, that like it or not, strength is the most important thing in life. “Strength, more than any other thing we possess, still determines the quality and quantity of our time here in these bodies.” Being stronger is better. On the other hand, CrossFit coach Scott Hagnas of CrossFit Portland says mobility is the most important physical quality. “How can you tell the age of someone at a...

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CrossFit 206 Grand Reopening

Posted by on Dec 20, 2011 in Blog, Events |

Our clients and the public are invited to our grand reopening on Saturday, January 14, 10:30 AM until noon. In this community fitness education event, which follows the completion of our remodel, anyone who wants to will be able to try (or watch) some favorite CrossFit exercises in a mini workout. Our wonderful trainees will have the opportunity to tell new people about your crazy workouts and how much fun they are. Visitors will receive a free information packet on general fitness, with...

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