The Feminist Origins of “Eight Cups a Day.” from Slate.com  [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7df6i2dZGq8?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Jalapeño poppers from the picture the other night. Workout of the Day Strength/Skill Thruster 4 reps OTM for 10 Pick a challenging weight, cost but manageable.  Recommended greater than Fran weight, 115/75 and up if you can do Fran as RX. Conditioning 5...Read More

I’m currently taking part in the Paleo versus Zone challenge.  I’m on the Zone.  The main purpose of starting this challenge for me was to get dialed in for the Open.  I started using the Zone 3 weeks ago and I have seen good results. I have feel great so I was excited to really...Read More

The CrossFit Open season is almost upon us.  If you’re training and prepping for the Open, unhealthy it’s already here. I support the Open and would like everyone that is able to sign up – even if you think it’s not for you.  Yes, approved it’s a competition.  But it’s also a way to gauge...Read More

25 Deadlift PRs! 20 Press PRs! 20 Back Squat PRs! And a bunch of Snatch and Isabel PRs! After 9 weeks on the Cube, erectile CFO is stronger and ready to begin the Open. We will spend the next 2 weeks – and the additional 5 during the Open – honing our skills and getting...Read More

We will do 2 versions of the WOD. At 10am it will be a “full blown” version, troche at 9am we will run a scaled version. Question: what good in life begins with 100 burpees? Workout of the Day AMRAP 14 100 Burpees to 6″ touch 100 Doubleunders Then, order up ladder of Cleans 135/95...Read More

Back Squat 1RM test of Friday.  Let’s get it.  Here’s 5 Squat Tips for Immediate Improvement from Elite FTS. You may have read about a “walk out.”  I heard about this first from Outlaw.  If you’ve never done it (I never have) today might not be the day to start, clinic but I believe the...Read More

The Thin Red Line of Fitness by Emily Beers.  I posted this on the CFO Facebook page, prostate but I enjoyed it so much I wanted to repost it here.  As coaches and experienced CrossFitter’s we absolutely want to protect you and give you the best information about what you are going to experience.  But...Read More

We had a TON of PRs on the Deadlift on Monday.  Let’s keep the PR train rolling on the Shoulder Press on Wednesday. The Press can be tough if you waste reps.  As you may have found Pressing during the Cube, sickness the later reps could get really tough, cheap as your triceps and other...Read More

Remember to register for the CrossFit Games Open!  If you’re interested in judging, cure to just learning about good movement, no rx check out the CrossFit Online Judges Course.  Yes, it’s $10, but it’s worth your time. Don’t forget, Foam Rolling 101 with Brian is at 7:30pm Tuesday night. We are excited to have Open...Read More

After 9 weeks following the Cube, approved this is our test week.  We will test our 1RM Deadlift on Monday, pharm Press on Wednesday and Squat on Friday.  Get fired up and make some PRs and ring that bell!!! If you miss a day, information pills but still want to test, let a coach know. ...Read More