Balance

Posted Sep 03 2013 by Ryan Savard

NPE’s The American Dream – OPT from OptimumPerformanceTraining on Vimeo. I got to spend the weekend with James “OPT” FitzGerald, winner of the first CrossFit Games, in Scottsdale, Arizona a few weeks back. This video on one’s balance is thought provoking to say the lea[...]

WOD For A Cure

Posted Aug 28 2013 by Ryan Savard

Have you been busting your butt at EDCF and would like to test your fitness against others? Never done a competition style workout and would like to give it a try? Our friends at CrossFit Underworld are hosting WOD For A Cure on Saturday, September 7th. This is a small AMRAP style competition with [...]

Saturday Movement Assessments

Posted Aug 26 2013 by Ryan Savard

In order to complete the Assessment and Program Design portion of the Level One OPT CCP certification, coach Ryan is looking for volunteers who are willing to partake in movement assessments this Saturday at the times of 11am or 2pm. How will this benefit you? You will learn your biomechanical move[...]

EDCF Turns 2!

Posted Aug 19 2013 by Ryan Savard

Mark your calendars… EDCF is turning 2 years old! On Saturday, September 14th, we will host a workout and BBQ at Lindsley Park (located about 3 blocks west of the gym). Instead of our regular Saturday workout, a workout in the park will be set up for everyone and their friends and family to p[...]

How To Read Our Programming

Posted Aug 12 2013 by Ryan Savard

Dennis testing aerobic capacity through a 60 min row. What does A1, A2, B1, B2, mean?  How do I follow the sets?  What does the rest portion mean?  What do some common abbreviations mean? We will use a typical multi-movement resistance training workout that could be prescribed for class: A1. Hi[...]

Support CrossFit Walter Reed

Posted Aug 05 2013 by Ryan Savard

CrossFit Walter Reed is a non-profit, military CrossFit affiliate. They exclusively train wounded service members, veterans, their families, and care givers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in taking wounded veterans and applying CrossFit in[...]

2013 Reebok CrossFit Games Watching Party

Posted Jul 22 2013 by Ryan Savard

The 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games start this week so get excited! This is your chance to see the best of the best of our sport compete at an international level. The action starts this Friday through Sunday for both men, women, and teams. You can view them live on ESPN3. A schedule of each event is po[...]

HG Sply Co.: Hunting And Gathering Made Deliciously Easy

Posted Jul 16 2013 by Ryan Savard

Trying to figure out where to go out to eat this weekend? Well I definitely recommend trying out HG Sply Co., lower Greenville Ave.’s latest lunch and dinner spot. I actually went twice this last week. With a menu influenced heavily by the Paleo Diet, it’s not hard to find healthy optio[...]