Programming Overview: July 25-30

Posted Jul 25 2016 by Ryan Savard

We are testing the box squat, weighted pull-up, and front squat this week. Overall, we are going to be focusing more on strength with both the big lifts and the accessory movements due to the heat. The intention is to give you a good yet tolerable workload every class to keep you coming 4+ times p[...]

Are You Hydrating Enough?

Posted Jul 20 2016 by Ryan Savard

We all know it is important to drink water, it’s a given that if you stop you will die. Proper hydration is about more than just surviving or getting by. It’s about making sure your body has enough fluids to function at its maximum potential. Your body uses water for numerous essential function[...]

Programming Overview: July 18-23

Posted Jul 18 2016 by Ryan Savard

WOOHOO! Tomorrow kicks off the 2016 CrossFit Games week! You will be able to watch the masters and teens compete during the week (Tues – Thurs) on the games website HERE. Starting on Friday you can watch the individuals and teams compete on ESPN 3 located HERE. Keep up with the entire Games [...]

July Athlete Of The Month: Thomas Kincaid

Posted Jul 11 2016 by Ryan Savard

Thomas is the first priest to become a member at EDCF and I’ll admit that for a while I was afraid to slip out a swear word in his presence. After grabbing a beer with him after class one day, it took me no time to realize that he was a regular dude looking to be coached up while jump starting hi[...]

Programming Overview: July 11-16

Posted Jul 11 2016 by Ryan Savard

The Body Fat Testing truck is going to be at the gym tomorrow evening. If you are wanting to test your body composition (both fat and lean mass percentage) then go ahead and sign up for a time or find out more information by clicking HERE. If you are retesting then use the promo code “RETEST&[...]

Programming Overview: July 4 – 9

Posted Jul 05 2016 by Ryan Savard

Since I don’t believe in cluttering up our Facebook group or gym page with a bunch of article links, I am going to start posting 1-2 relevant articles/videos to these weekly programming overview blog posts. Check out this video on proper mechanics of the bench press since we are building heav[...]

Programming Overview: June 27 – July 2

Posted Jun 28 2016 by Ryan Savard

Holiday Weekend Schedule: Saturday – 8am – Masters CrossFit 9am – Regular CrossFit 10am – Barbell 11am – Free Intro to CrossFit   Sunday –  8am Endurance   Monday – 9am Hero WOD (only class of the day) ——————[...]

June Athlete Of The Month: Matt Kessler

Posted Jun 21 2016 by Ryan Savard

Matt has recently stepped his game up at the gym and was a unanimous decision for Athlete Of The Month. While being a bodyweight movement ninja, he has really taken to the weightlifting side of CrossFit and strives to be better every day. He is part of the foundation of our 5:30am class and always [...]