Let’s do the CrossFit Games Open workouts! beginning Feb. 22
Read about the CrossFit Open and register for it here. It’s $20 to compete. We will arrange for you to do these workouts with a trainer as a judge/referee so that you can upload an official result. The first workout will be announced on the Games site (linked above) on Feb. 22. Sign up and let us know you’re in! I’m in — are you?
Read MoreBig fat report on fats
Here are my notes from reading up on fats and oils for cooking, following lots of discussion at our nutrition talk in the gym yesterday. Industrially produced polyunsaturated fats (“PUFAs”) have been all the rage for cooking in recent decades because they are “vegetable oils” that don’t contain cholesterol. Examples: corn oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, Crisco. Paleo-diet researchers point out that these are undesirable because they contain too much omega-6 fat...
Read MoreResource for the Upcoming Paleo Challenge: Primarily Paleo
Our next Paleo Challenge is around the corner and we want you to have all of the resources you need at your disposal. I mentioned in the nutrition discussion at the gym today, I highly encourage everyone to have a SMART goal for the 6 week challenge. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time Anchored. I am hoping that by having a specific goal in mind it will help guide your decision making, especially when being tempted or confronted with non Paleo foods. A few...
Read MorePotluck and Paleo Body Challenge kick-off Saturday
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...
Read MoreIt’s this Saturday!
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...
Read MoreNew! CrossFit Start-up classes
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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