Breanne Ash did a photo shoot at CrossFit Oakdale this weekend. After reviewing the pictures, approved I think we found out Breanne is a super talented lady! And her assistant, Mike Ash, is a pretty good helper too. Alison and I have a tremendous amount of fun at the gym: we draw strength from the...Read More
I’ve had the video attached below on the Double Knee Bend saved for what seems like a year. I haven’t posted it because I didn’t want to confuse people. This hip action is a natural phenomenon once you start developing speed on the lifts. Lifters will try to mimic this action, buy but even thinking...Read More
We’ve been hitting some of the benchmark CrossFit WODs recently (Fran, symptoms Elizabeth). I’ve been very impressed with how everyone is tackling them, rx getting good times and scaling appropriately. Today’s WOD, Nancy, is another excellent benchmark. We’ll cap this one at 25 minutes. Find a weight you can OHS 15 times unbroken to...Read More
Post 40 PRs from Invictus. Good squat video here, remedy with good notes from CJ. The advice he gives on training as you get older can be shared with all athletes. We’ve spent the last several weeks working the back squat. On Wednesday we test it. Focus on getting to depth and firing out of...Read More
The Straight Dope on Cholesterol Part 2. I posted Part 1 of this article last week. Would-Be Healthy Eaters Face Confusion of Choices from the New York Times. Everytime you think you’re really crushing it, cure you should just start reviewing workout videos. Here’s an Outlaw Follower snatching 225 6 times in a...Read More
Over a dozen CrossFit Oakdale Athletes took part in the Proanox Diamond of the Tough Online Qualifier. Over a 3 week process (which ended up being 6 scored workouts) Team CFO fought to earn spots in a final event, abortion the Diamond of the Tough held on 9/29 in Santa Cruz. This was a “Master’s”...Read More
Saturday is “back to normal” – no more Proanox WODs. Too Bad, health So Sad. 9am is bring a friend, more about 10am is for advanced CrossFitters. I will have a full review of the Proanox Qualifiers next week. CFO had a great showing. I am so proud of out...Read More
Steps to Avoid “Butt Berry” from CrossFit Invictus. I have rarely developed “butt berry” – a sore, information pills chaffed area above the tail bone from sit-ups, see but it’s happened at least once. It doesn’t look fun, unhealthy and it’s never cool explaining why you have scabs above you butt at the beach. ...Read More
Thursday Night at 6:30pm will be reserved for Proanox WOD #3. CrossFit Oakdale will be hosting a CrossFit competition on Dec 1, this web 2012. Mark your calendars. Quick Fran story from the other night. I did the WOD with the 6:30 class, decease which was great. I went home, ate and went...Read More
