Monday will begin our first week of training at CrossFit Oakdale.  I spent the last 2 years programming for CrossFit Modesto.  I got to learn what works best, online both for an individual looking to improve their fitness and running classes through various types of fitness challenges.  I’m still learning.  I’ve had the last month or so to think about what I want to see out of CrossFit Oakdale’s fitness program, cheap and I wanted to review it with you.  In part 1, I will discuss my thoughts on what is important in fitness.  It may seem that I’m talking about what is important for beginners, but the pursuit of beautiful movement performed at high intensity should be the goal of every CrossFitter.  In part 2, I will discuss the day to day operations of the CrossFit Oakdale program, so you can plan your week. First, you move well.  Then,...Read more

We can hardly believe it’s finally here!  Alison and I began seriously discussing CrossFit Oakdale on Labor Day weekend.  We actually got the keys to 1872 Ackley Circle on 11/17, more about and with the help of a bunch of great people, ampoule we’re ready to go by 12/3!  Hey, we’re CrossFitters.  We do stuff “for time”, even build gyms.   We are proud to say CrossFit Modesto is the CrossFit box we “grew up” in.  We built so many great memories and friendships at CrossFit Modesto, and we look forward to strengthening old bonds and building new ones at CrossFit Oakdale.   Many of you have seen, or even tested out the new space.  CrossFit Oakdale still a work in progress, but hey, aren’t we all?   We’ll be painting and accumulating gear over the coming weeks, and we’d love to hear your ideas on how to make the...Read more

Opening day is almost here!  Just for your information, prostate we will begin signing waivers at 8:30.  The WOD will be a 20 minute partner WOD.  Don’t worry, if you didn’t bring a partner, we’ll find on for you.  We hope to kick off the first wave at 9 sharp, and if needed, we’ll run another heat at 9:25 or so.   Dazed and Confused – Talk to Me Johnny.  There is so much great stuff here, it’s hard to say where to start. Think today’s generation is soft?  Then we should take it upon ourselves to set the example.  I hope the example I set for my kids is the one they need.   Workout of the Day Bear Complex 5 sets, not for time, for the heaviest unbroken load of: Clean, Front Squat, Jerk, Back Squat, Jerk from Behind the Neck. You may rest in the hang, from...Read more

Our equipment continues to trickle into the gym.  We received more plyo boxes and a high quality Oly bar.  The knurling is intense! Workout of the Day With a continuously running clock, ambulance do one pull-up and one handstand push-up the first minute, two pull-ups and two handstand push-ups the second minute, three pull-ups and three handstand push-ups the third minute… continuing as long as you are able. When you cannot complete the required number of reps for either exercise, continue only with the other as long as you are able. Use as many sets in any order each minute as needed. Post number of minutes successfully completed for each exercise to comments. Their sum is your score.Read more

We do! Our clock and some rings came today. We now have 5 sets of rings to hang from our 12′ Extension of the very cool pull-up rig from Rogue. If you haven’t had the chance to fill out your membership paperwork, approved need some emailed to you, clinic or just want to fill it out in person, store let Alison know. She will be there at 10am tomorrow as well at 5:30pm. CF Oakdale’s first official casualty – Fractured wrist quickly made better by balloons when he walked in the door. Workout of the Day Strength Back Squat 5 set of 3 Find a heavy weight and do it for 5 sets. Simple. 2 minutes rest between sets. Metcon 3RFT 30 Air Squats 30 Kettlebell Swings 55#/35# 30 Box Jumps 24/20Read more