CrossFit Journal Article 15 CrossFit Journal Article 21 We are going to talk more about this at the Open House and at a following Nutrition seminar, online but we are going to use the Zone Diet on our Nutrition challenge (along with a Paleo Option). There is a ton of information on the Zone, hospital but I recommend starting with the articles I have linked.  Greg Glassman wrote these in 2003-4, information pills years before I started CrossFit and probably 5 years before anyone really started the Paleo craze.  I followed main site programming and the Zone diet for two years (and well into third year) and turned from a fat guy into a very fit guy. If Paleo is focused on the quality of food that you eat, the Zone is focused on the quantity and timing of the food you eat.  On the Zone, you may come to...Read more

I am an idiot and I should not be allowed to have a blog.  There should be some kind of school, symptoms or licensing or accreditation process for bloggers.  Maybe I was sniffing too much paint during the move. The Open House in scheduled for WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 7:30pm, more about not Tuesday.  I’m sorry.  I am blaming Alison, as she is supposed to correct my mistakes. Workout of the Day Strength/Skill Week 6 of the Cube Deadlift 1 set of 8, 75% of 1RM Take at least 10, more like 15 minutes to warm up to this weight.  Use sets of 3 to get there.  Only perform one set of 8 reps – your game weight. Conditioning AMRAP 3 5 Pullups 7 Burpees Rest 3 Perform this cycle 3 total times (it’s a total of 9 minutes of work).  Pick up later rounds where you left off.  If you...Read more

CrossFit Oakdale has moved to unit #10!  We need to thank everyone that pitched in a helped up move (and even paint).  It was truly a community event and – again – we are humbled by your energy and enthusiasm. We got a ton of work done this weekend, pharm and we are moved, prostate but we aren’t done.  Please be patient as we get things situated.  There is a ton of space and we will slowly figure out how to make it fit the workouts.  The pull-up rig is a bit different, as it is now free standing.  We will be extending it 10 feet mid-week when the parts come in from Rogue. Remember, we have the Open House on Wednesday at 7:30pm. Think of the Snatch work today as “Open” practice.  Focus on moving perfectly and efficiently.  We will Deadlift on Tuesday, Press on Wednesday and Squat on...Read more

Body Fat Test Truck will be running tests tomorrow between 8am and noon. There are slots available after 10:30am if you are interested. $49 for the first time and $39 for every time after. Regular Classes tomorrow – 9am and 10am. Don’t put your equipment away after the 10 am class as it will have a new home a few yards away. We have BBQ being delivered at 1pm from Big Vic’s BBQ in Turlock.  Brian has found a workout called “Macho Man” that both classes will be doing. We will all be scaling this to fit our needs.  Last WOD’s at the original CrossFit Oakdale…sniff…sniff..sniff.   “Macho Man” EMOM for as long as possible 3 Power Cleans, buy 185/135 3 Front Squats, 185/135 3 Jerks, 185/135Read more

The CrossFit Games Open has been announced!  Registration begin January 15th and the first WOD is announced February 27th.  That gives us 8 weeks to get prepped.  Guess what?  We’re already on our way.  We’ll discuss this more at the open house and a competition meeting in the coming weeks, website like this but we will continue to work through the Cube, getting in all those heavy reps. I have been very pleased with the Cube.  It has identified some basic strength weaknesses that many of us were able to ‘jump’ or ‘technique’ our way through strength deficiencies in the the fast lifts.  Getting stronger overall has, and will lead, to better overall fitness.  Personally, I have broken through some major barriers, PR’ing my Snatch and hitting a major PR on “D.T.” I attribute these gains to the Cube. We’ll be working those “Open” skills – basic to advanced CrossFit...Read more