Overhead Squat Mobility: Part 2 of 5 (Hips)

Posted Jan 11 2016 by Ryan Savard

The next link in the overhead squat mobility chain is the hips. If there is restriction around the join of the hip there can be a lack of flexion of the hip (closing motion) and the femurs will not be able to angle out correctly to enable knees to track over or outside of the toes. Really this mean[...]

Overhead Squat Mobility: Part 1 of 5 (Ankles)

Posted Jan 06 2016 by Ryan Savard

I often refer to having tight ankles as having a bad foundation under your house. It doesn’t matter how nice your house is,  if you’ve got foundation issues then you have major problems from the ground up. Similarly, if your ankles are tight your hips won’t sit right and your tor[...]

Programming Overview: Jan 4-9

Posted Jan 04 2016 by Ryan Savard

Welcome Back! Fall off the wagon a little these past few weeks? That’s okay and we don’t blame you. However, we will blame you if you don’t make the effort to fix it! Make coming to classes part of your daily routine again starting today. See you at the gym. ———&[...]

Programming Overview: Dec. 28 – Jan. 2

Posted Dec 28 2015 by Ryan Savard

No video post this week. Make sure you are aware of the changes to this week’s schedule due to the New Year’s holiday… Thursday 12/31 – Last class is 5:30pm (no 6:30 or 7:30pm) Friday 1/1 – 10am class only Saturday 1/2 – Regular schedule ———R[...]

Programming Overview: Dec. 21-26

Posted Dec 21 2015 by Ryan Savard

Holiday Schedule: Thursday 12/24 – 9am Masters, 10am CrossFit Friday 12/25 – Gym closed Saturday 12/26 – Regular schedule Thursday 12/31 – No 6:30 or 7:30pm classes Friday 1/1 – 10am only Saturday 1/2 – Regular schedule ——————[...]

Dropping In While Traveling: Dos and Don’ts

Posted Dec 21 2015 by Ryan Savard

With the holidays a few days away, some of you will be traveling and looking for a CrossFit gym to “drop in” to. Those of you who are staying here will probably see some new faces of out-of-towner drop ins at EDCF. Dropping into a gym while you are visiting from out of town is a fun way to see [...]

Programming Overview: Dec. 14-19

Posted Dec 15 2015 by Ryan Savard

No video this week :(. Weekly Schedule Thursday 12/17 – Mobility with RJ @ 6:00pm Saturday 12/18 – Level 2/Barbell @ 10:00am. Need extra help on the olympic lifts? Come in this (and every) Saturday at 10am. ——————– Monday 12/14 A) Every 90 sec[...]

Programming Overview: Dec. 7-12

Posted Dec 07 2015 by Ryan Savard

Check out the December Newsletter if you didn’t see it in your email >HERE<. Lot’s of important info! Weekly Schedule – Thursday 12/10: Mobility with RJ moving to an all new time at 6:00pm! – Saturday 12/12: EDCF Christmas Party at Goodfriend! ———R[...]