The 300 Challenge: Scaling Options

Posted May 08 2012 by Ryan Savard

So some of you guys were asking about the scaling for the 300 challenge in order to make a decision about signing up. Well here ya go! All will have a 20 min cut-off. Advanced Men – 25 Pull-ups – 50 Deadlifts 135# – 50 Box Jumps 24″ – 50 Push-ups – 50 Floor WI[...]

300 Challenge Soles 4 Souls Shoe Drive Details

Posted May 04 2012 by Ryan Savard

  via YouTube by soles4souls As part of the 300 Challenge, we’ve teamed up with Soles 4 Souls charity and will be hosting a shoe drive for the remainder of May. Soles 4 Souls is a great organization that has helped raise over 17 million pairs of shoes [...]

Chef Chuck: Cooking Off The Fat

Posted May 04 2012 by Ryan Savard

Charles came to the first workout we ever had at the gym. Back when there was no electricity and it was 105 degrees outside. In the past year, since starting paleo and being introduced to the CrossFit methodology, Charles has dropped about 20lbs and around 10″. A Chef at Company Cafe and Two [...]

The 300 Challenge Is Upon Us

Posted May 02 2012 by Ryan Savard

You might have noticed something a little different about the top of the page… What  The 300 Challenge is a workout designed to test stamina, strength, power, and heart. The workout was designed by the trainers of the actors in the movie 300 and used as a cap-off to an intense 10 week trainin[...]

Muscle Soreness: Prevention and Relief

Posted Apr 27 2012 by Ryan Savard

So “Nicole” came and went on Monday. It’s safe to say that many of you are still feeling some residual soreness from all of the pull-ups. Let’s talk about soreness for a minute. Soreness is cause by micro-trauma, or small tears, in the muscles due to constant stimulation. A[...]

Feel It All Around

Posted Apr 26 2012 by Ryan Savard

A little look into the 3 position snatch drill performed yesterday… via YouTube via YouTube Is there anything that you see that these two athletes can do differently? —————- FREE Saturday morning WOD @10am South Central Regionals this weekend in San [...]

Fitness Defined: Part II

Posted Apr 25 2012 by Ryan Savard

Sam conquering the 3 position snatch drill. “An evolving journey and exploration of the connection between spirit, mind and body WHILE attempting to discover physical potential WHILE leading to discovering purpose and producing longevity of oneself.” – James Fitzgerald Part I of t[...]

Hand Care 101

Posted Apr 23 2012 by Ryan Savard

Rips. If you’ve ‘hung’ around the gym enough, you’re sure to come into contact with a ripped callus at least once. Rips are well known around the world of CrossFit mostly due to the amount of emphasis we put the gymnastic and barbell movements. Anything that will twist the s[...]