Thrusting Into the New Year

Posted Jan 02 2012 by Ryan Savard

via YouTube Jason Khalipa, a former Games champion, breaks down the thruster. Pay attention to the part where he talks about how keeping the elbows up in the front squat segment translates to more hip drive. This then leads to a more powerful extension of the hips and arms. [...]

Passion

Posted Dec 28 2011 by Ryan Savard

via YouTube Chris Spealler, who stands 5’6″ and weighs all of 135lbs, is the definition of passion. He is the only Games athlete to participate every year since the start. [...]

CrossFit Timeline

Posted Dec 22 2011 by Ryan Savard

From CrossFit Southbay With your fitness, have you hit a dead spot?? Lost your motivation or focus, without knowing why or what you should do next?? Questioning why you push yourself so hard in the gym??  With CrossFit, and fitness in general, people often go through stages of progression with rega[...]

Holiday Hours

Posted Dec 21 2011 by Ryan Savard

We have certainly come a long way! Here is a picture of the first official WOD at the new box. Look a little different? We aren’t done yet… Starting next week there will be some minor construction (or destruction, rather) going on at the gym. Please excuse the mess and help us keep the [...]

Hash It Out

Posted Dec 20 2011 by Ryan Savard

Some of you guys asked for it. So here it is! Sweet Potato Hash Based from the book “The Paleo Solution” Serves 2- 4, depending on how hungry you are. 8 strips of bacon, preferably nitrate free 1 onion chopped 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1 large bell pepper, chopped 1 pound of sweet potato, cut [...]

Rock The House

Posted Dec 19 2011 by Ryan Savard

Our first Christmas Party was a huge success! I want to personally thank each and everyone of you that showed up. It was definitely a great time with good people. It’s amazing to see the community of EDCF grow not just in numbers, but in spirit. If you didn’t get a chance to come, we wi[...]

Party into the night

Posted Dec 16 2011 by Ryan Savard

via YouTube Christmas Potluck Party tonight at 7pm! It will be held at 8931 Redondo Dr. Get ready! Free Saturday morning workout this Saturday at 10am! Come sweat out the Christmas Party! [...]

Find your own path

Posted Dec 14 2011 by Ryan Savard

via YouTube Wait until about 2:10… Great video! Make sure to sign up for whatever dish you feel like bringing to the Christmas Potluck Party happening this Friday at 7pm. [...]