The Way of The Blockbuster.  I guess this is why every movie seems like a big budget sequel or comic book movie and every video game is a Call Of Duty clone.  I hope we get cool, medicine weird, purchase movies like Dog Day Afternoon or Big Trouble in Little China that are big budget...Read More

It’s President’s Day – there will be no 5:30am class. I have some tough conditioning WODs planned for this week.  Wednesday is a great one – maybe not as Open prep, health but it’s gnarly – by Alison’s request: Jonesworthy. Workout of the Day Strength/Skill Squat Clean and Jerk 1 OTM for 7 minutes This...Read More

Open Prep WOD on Saturday.  At 10am, recipe we’ll have some more surprises lined up.  I heard a rumor there is soccer at TL Davis tomorrow – so beware crazy, parking soccer moms.  And dads. Workout of the Day AMRAP 12 12 Shoulder to Overhead 115/75 12 Toes to Bar 40 DoubleundersRead More

 Last night we had three takers for the first Intro to Functional Movement. We worked on the air squat as well as back and overhead squats. All work was done with a dowel. If you are a new member or are just looking for a bit more insight into the movements then these 30 minutes sessions...Read More

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