The Healthy Living Challenge starts this week.  Alison has prepared notebooks for everyone and we have a Google doc (actually Google Sheets – but what evs).  We will use the docs to track our food intake and other aspects of the HLC, like working out, hydration, mobility and more. I’ll share a bit of my healthy eating experience.  I started CrossFit in 2006 and I was heading to overweight.  I was basically eating and drinking lots of carbs.  I started the Zone in about late 2006 and stayed with the program until 2010.  I lost weight, became lean, and saw my performance go from very good to elite.  From 2010 to about 2012, I went between an athletes Zone (more fat) and Paleo.  During this time, I was heavy into competitive CrossFit.  I didn’t drink a beer or eat a piece of birthday cake for 6 years.  I’m not kidding....Read more

Monday Labor Day – NO CLASSES Tuesday – regular class schedule resumes. *We have sent out the link to the Google Document where the Healthy Living Challengers will be documenting their points. Let Alison know if you cannot access it through the link. While we may not be having classes on Labor Day, we will be having an active recovery day on the river. Meet up around 10:30am at the Horseshoe Recreational Area with water craft and life jacket and what ever food and drink will hold you over for the afternoon. We will be paddling down to the Valley Oak Recreational Area. Looking to leave Horseshoe at 11am. Text Alison at 209-345-4380 if you are coming. Instructions for Sunday’s CrossFit Day at the Oakland A’s Game: AKA the day we watch Damon, Austin T, Victoria and Amie kick some booty! Entrance into the ballpark: 8:30-9am: Teams will enter the...Read more

Join CrossFit HQ and the CrossFit Foundation on September 1, 2018 to help build the life-saving culture of CrossFit for Kids in our schools, our parks, our neighborhoods, our communities. With your help, we can put the kids who need it most on a path to life-long health. That’s what Saved by the Barbell is all about. Proceeds from the workout will support the development and growth of CrossFit programs for kids in schools, recreation centers, and communities everywhere. Your efforts will fund training for teachers, put new equipment in schools, and support the health and fitness of thousands of children. CrossFit For Kids: Saved by the Barbell brings together the affiliate community in the generous spirit of the CrossFit for Hope, Hotshots19, and Fight Gone Bad fundraiser workouts. To join us, register below and do the workout on September 1, or host an event at your affiliate by emailing...Read more

There are still spots available tomorrow for the body fat testing. Make sure you wear a swimsuit or short/shorts & sports bra. Bring a towel. B Sign up HERE. Saturday will be our Saved By the Barbell! WOD   Monday we will be doing some active recovery on the river! If you are joining us, meet up at Horseshoe Recreational Area around 10:30am. Planning to leave at 11am. Don’t forget your life jacket with your craft! Workout of the Day Conditioning AMRAP 8 1 Single Dumbbell Front Squat 1 Clean and Jerk Left Arm 1 Clean and Jerk Right Arm 2 Single Dumbbell Front Squat 2 Clean and Jerk Left Arm 2 Clean and Jerk Right Arm 3 Single Dumbbell Front Squat 3 Clean and Jerk Left Arm 3 Clean and Jerk Right Arm …4…5…6….. POST CONDITIONING Alternating EMOM 20 10 Calorie Row 15 Situps or 30 Sec Plank Hold  Read more

So, I basically used a bunch of mental energy to make a 65 team bracket.  Our play-in game was Will Farrell in Blades of Glory versus Will Farrell in Kicking and Screaming.  Quick confession – Will Farrell was the one of the best SNL cast members ever.  But his movies, especially his sports, ones, meh, not a fan.  Kicking and Screaming moves on because of Ditka.  As a reward, you get to face Rocky. Measurements and weigh ins can be done at any time this week. We will be doing our baseline workout during the class on Friday. If you did not receive an email regarding the challenge and you would like to participate, please let Alison know. Text your name to 209-345-4380. Workout of the Day 100 yard walking Lunge (12 passes of the 25 foot area) 100 Pushups 100 Medicine Ball Cleans 20/14 100 Pullups 100 yard walking...Read more