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Why I train Kids – Chastity

May 22, 2013 2 Comments by

Our kids are always watching. Hopefully we’re giving them something good to remember. “Growth spiritually, physically, and growth emotionally,” Chastity says describing Practice CrossFit Kids and what it means to her. As trainers, we’re going to challenge every child we’re fortunate enough to train. Practice CrossFit Kids trainers like Chastity are part of a program [...]

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5/22/13

May 21, 2013 No Comments by

Event 1 Daily programming. Event 2 Snatch deadlift 4×4@90% Behind the neck Push jerk 1×4@60% 1×4@65% 2×4@70%

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Battle of the Ages – Who can play?

May 21, 2013 15 Comments

CrossFit has always been inclusive and welcoming to athletes of all levels. Our fitness challenge on June 22, is no different. Teen, individual and Master competitors are encouraged to sign-up regardless of skill or ability. Battle of the Ages is a single day Event that will challenge veterans and motivate newbies. Sign-up now and join [...]

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5/21/13

May 20, 2013 No Comments

Event 1 Daily programming. -then- Back extensions 5×10 Glute ham sit-up 5×10 Event 2 200m-Row every 90 seconds 10-Rounds *Upon the last round, row 1000m, but begin with the 200m sprint and settle in for the rest of the piece.

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Welcome to life

May 20, 2013 21 Comments

There wasn’t a gavel that signaled “dismissed” when the hearing was over, just a few directives that seemed more common sense than anything. Basically the judge said stop doing what got you handcuffed in the first place, stop breaking the same laws, and from now on: CrossFit three times a week. Several months ago we [...]

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Weakness workouts 5/20-5/26

May 20, 2013 No Comments

Typically the athlete chooses one domain as a weakness. Throughout the week the athlete will perform all three workouts in that category, usually separated by a day or so. The format reads: -Strength -Weightlifting -Gymnastic -Endurance FSQ: 5×5 Tempo 5, 2, 1, 1 HAP SN From Blocks @ (P1) 10×3 Ring Pull Up 10×3 Tempo [...]

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Shoots and ladders

May 19, 2013 24 Comments

My second grade class loved that 10-foot-tall slide on the playground. Until I fell off it. Our elementary playground was split up into thirds the way countries are today. Our thought process wasn’t quite up to the United Nations or anything, but looking back we acted like America and the slide was our homeland and [...]

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5/19/13

May 18, 2013 No Comments

Strength: Front Squat 1×6@60%, 1×6@65% 6×2@70% For score: 400m-Run 1-Rope climb 5-Jerks 120/185 20-Air Squats AMRAP 15 Minutes Auxiliary: Push-press 2×3@65% 2×2@70% Snatch pull 4×3@80% (don’t bend the elbows

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Name chosen for class sparks outrage at Brooklyn gym – from CBS

May 18, 2013 No Comments

Recently CBS did a report on CrossFit South Brooklyn. It wasn’t your usual CrossFit in the news stories we’ve seen in the past. It was about a specific word used to name a class for women only. Interestingly enough, the class wasn’t only attended by women, it was named by them. If you’re easily objectified [...]

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5/18/13

May 17, 2013 No Comments

For time: “Angie” 100-Pull-ups 100-Push-ups 100-Sit-ups 100-Squats Strength: Power clean 2-2-2-2-2@90% Auxiliary: 10-Wall ball EMOTM for 10 minutes

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