Olivia demonstrating some overhead strength ARTICLES + Foundation CrossFit will be closed Sunday so we can host THE MOVEMENT FIX Seminar with Dr. Ryan DeBell. Ryan and I have known each other for years now and a lot of the subjects he covers in his videos have been used in our programming from warmups to […]
Mark during last year’s CrossFit Games Open Apparently registration for the 2018 CrossFit Games Open opens later this week. It begins in less than 50 days. Who’s ready to build the crew? ARTICLES + The Only Nutrition Article You’ll Ever Need – WODprep CrossFit WOD for Tuesday 1/9 establish a heavy load for each of […]
VERSUS throwdown Just kidding, you’re more or less the same as you were last week! BUT that doesn’t mean you can’t build better training, nutrition, and recovery habits to truly change for the better. Shout out to those practicing better nutrition habits, to those getting more sleep, and to those who are showing up and training […]
Have you found yourself in class partnered up with someone for the WOD and gave them a tip (based on your own experience) as to how to do a movement better? Maybe it was just a cue that has worked for you and you wanted to share it. Did it make you wonder what it […]
Andrea during the Seattle Affiliate League 2014 NEWS & ARTICLES + Your Life Is Not an Endless PR. Stop Treating Your Training That Way – Athlete Daily + Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting programs begin this coming Monday. Registration for the either cycle ends IN ONE WEEK so you have a chance to try out the class […]
Foundation CrossFit NEWS + The next Olympic Weightlifting and Powerlifting cycles begin next week! If you want to participate, you must be registered for the programs beforehand. Hit the link and fill it out! + This Saturday is an EVERYONE-IS-WELCOME Community CrossFit class. Bring your friends/co-workers/loved ones/frenemies/neighbors and try a workout with us. + Our next […]
ARTICLES + Enhancing Low Back Health Through Stabilization Exercise (PDF) – University of Waterloo CrossFit WOD for Wednesday 1/3 establish within 15 minutes each: – snatch 1RM – OHS 1RM – 500m row Let’s establish some numbers for 2018 so we can direct our training purposefully! First we’ll start with these two lifts and follow it […]
Robyn S What’s the difference between “power” and “full”/”squat” versions of the olympic lifts? From Catalyst Athletics: Coaches and athletes sometimes have different definitions of what constitutes a “power” receiving position. Most commonly, anything received with the thighs horizontal or higher is considered a power lift. Others will require the knee to be bent to […]
I loved the feedback from sharing the overview of December’s programming that I thought “HEY! With the 2018 CrossFit Games Open coming up at the end of February, why not share a preview of what’s happening through January?!” So here it is:Now knowing what’s coming you can plan your weeks better, especially if you double […]
Hey Y’all! Register for the upcoming Foundation Barbell programs here: OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING Improve your proficiency, power, and grace in the olympic lifts (snatch, clean & jerk). Prepare for competition or just see what you’re able to accomplish. POWERLIFTING Increase your overall strength and improve weakness in your back squat, bench press, and deadlift. For carryover […]
