Is the Rebound Box Jump Suitable for Everyone? from Breaking Muscle. I sometimes enjoy/sometimes hate Breaking Muscle.  I imagine CrossFitters are the number one reader of this online magazine, mind yet they appear to troll weekly, articles that are highly critical of CrossFit, without, in my opinion, moving the argument forward.  Sometimes, I think they are just trolling for page views. Box jumps are one of the movements in CrossFit that internet trolls love to attack.  Busted up shins are regular occurrences and the much scarier Achilles injury is always looming, at least in if you read the internet. I liked this article, as it explained jumping exercises, why we do them, rules to live by and jumping in the sport of CrossFit. But in the end, if you are looking to compete in the sport of CrossFit, you will want to be pretty familiar with box jumps.  They ARE...Read more

I spoke about this at Sunday’s seminar, malady but Greg Everett at Catalyst Athletics has created a movie, website American Weightlifting: The Documentary. The film will premier on November 16th, and will be available for online purchase for $15.  Coach Jim Schmitz will be featured as well as Coach Burgener. I love weightlifting.  I love CrossFit more, but I love the purity of the effort and the fact that so many have toiled in relative obscurity in the pursuit of greatness.  CrossFit has created a huge interest in weightlifting, and I hope the union continues to grow. I am thinking of setting up a screening of the movie – either at the gym or my house.  Please let me know in the comments if you’d be interested.  [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SxkAQccHlQ&w=420&h=315] “Weightlifting is not a formula…it’s fighting for every kilo on that bar.”  YES! Workout of the Day 4 Rounds, for reps Deadlift,...Read more

Update: Due to an influx of concerned questions and caring statements, more about we have managed to curb Brian’s khaki pant wearing at CrossFit Oakdale. It will not happen again and we are truly sorry for upsetting you. We didn’t understand the implication of Brian wearing “regular” clothes to the gym. He is not injured, buy ill or indisposed. He was going to take Jack to wrestling. No worries – he will be back in Lululemon tomorrow. Thank you for your concern. And now on to more important things…like the CFO Christmas Party! We will be celebrating this years holidays at Suzy Belen’s on Saturday December 7th at 5pm. Yes,  it is the same day as the Franniversary, so rest up and be ready to continue the festivities. Tickets will be $15 for adults, $12 for kids. This will include entree, salad, chips & salsa and soft drinks. Ticket go...Read more

Athlete of the Month by Coach Tricia   D-E –T- E- R –M- I –N- E -D is most certainly an accurate word to describe Alexis B. HEY! Did you know that just the other day, ailment November 6, try Alexis got her first “legit bar muscle up”!! OH YEAH!!! She was persistent and most definitively DETERMINED. She had to be!  Her first muscle up is not too far off in the near future. Oh and watching her bust out a boat load of butterfly pull-ups at the recent Barbell for Boobs at CrossFit Excel was, healing in my opinion, the highlight of the evening. Way to go Alexis! Next time you see her give her a knuckle or high five. Here’s a bit more about Alexis…. How were you introduced to Crossfit Oakdale? I was introduced to CrossFit Oakdale when I found out there was going to be a...Read more

Depending on attendance, malady we will be picking a WOD from a list of Hero WODs. If you have a chance, you might want to check them out. Here is the list of ALL Named WOD’s. You will notice that there is a lot of Hero WOD’s. Please understand that each WOD is named specifically for a brave man or woman who gave up their life in the call of duty. CrossFit honors soldiers, sailors, Marines,  and Airmen, but also law enforcement, firefighters, first responders – those that gave their life for the greater good. We remember them and honor them as well. I have picked 9 WOD’s that we may use tomorrow. They are all hard. “Loredo” “Johnson” “Adrian” “J.J.” “Klepto” “Zimmerman” “Bradshaw” “Morrison” “Hammer” Any of these could come up. I will post what we do on Facebook.Read more