Aug
31

Filthy…2:15?

Take a Filthy 50…lose the 50 reps.3 rds: 1 min, 45 sec, 30 sec, no restWall Ball, Burpee, Double Under, Jump P/U, Box Jump, KB Swing, Walking Lunge, KTE, Push Press, Good Mornings

Aug
31

Monday Did You Know: Cup o’ Joe

It might not just be that ugly vice anymore! Reducing chance of disease from diabetes to cancer to Parkinson’s? More here. Check out a quick video clip here.

Aug
30

Maybe it’s better just to pay full price?!

Back-to-School Half Price Punch Card Day: I gotta do that for a 1/2 price punch-card? Is it hard to understand what’s wrong with those folks who showed up?(915 reps, click on image):Section 1 The Warm Up (50 swing 50 Jumping Jack, 40 Swing 40 Steam Engine, 30 Swing 30 Mountain Climbers, etc)Run 400mSection 2 The… Continue reading »

Aug
29

Fall into CF

Advanced-Beginner transition. Lots of folks out and about today…big classes, critical mass makes a difference in the class energy! Summer slacking is over…let’s amp it up for Fall!4corners: (Run 200m after each corner)8ct/Hip Ext.Step Up/DiveBomberIron Cross/Wall BallB&T Side Jump/Leg Raises

Aug
28

That seems a little one-sided.

Happy Friday!Uni-lateral Day: (alt. 30 sec R/L)Push JerkSwingLadder hopRev. LungeSnatchBand lungeBattling Ropes Good to see that everyone who asked for the 5am start actually showed (“Yeah, definitely, earlier is better for me.”)…oh, wait…well…most everyone…do we need to change someone’s moniker to “Snooze Alarm”?

Aug
27

Thursday Updates

Things to remember starting 8/31:1) Friday AM KB is now back to 5AM!2) Tuesday 9:30AM KB: canceled!3) Thursday 9:30AM: new class (CF Bodyweight: Matt D.) Sunday Special:August 30, 10:00AM, Revenge of Karate’s Revenge and Back-to-School sale. Only our Karate Steve would ignore a little detail like diastolic blood pressure, and put 100 Burpees next to… Continue reading »

Aug
26

Wednesday Form: A good lift

It’s a pretty thing, no….a good lift. Flexibility, strength, and focus! Important to notice, here, look at the angle from hip to shoulder at the bottom…notice how long she holds that angle (ie, flat back)…through all 3 frames…that’s “good lines”!!! But it’s also true that nothing can make you cringe, flinch, and look the other… Continue reading »

Aug
24

Tuesday Attitude: The sun was in my eyes

and other annoying excuses. (Technically, they are called “Attributions” but a CF shirt with “What’s your Attribution” on the back wouldn’t be so cool.) Whether it’s blaming the class, or invoking bad luck, or making excuses about scheduling, or just downright whining about genetics…all these attributions share a quality…denying personal control and responsibility for fitness.… Continue reading »

Aug
24

It was only 99!

Ok, so it was 101 when we started….but 99 when we ended!When it’s under 105 degrees we gotta blow it out, no?! Rope Heaves, Tire Flip, Burpee, KB Swing, Hello Dolly, Lunge, Box Drill, B-buster, Step Ups, PushUps, Monkey Squat, Russian Twist (alt. 30/45 sec. stations) Now, if you’re like me, you might be thinking,… Continue reading »

Aug
24

Monday "Did you know…?"

“Hmmm, another Monday Did-You-Know….fascinating…tell us more!” Alright, alright…let’s stay with the theme for another day? Did you know that love contributes to your health. Indeed, satisfying long-term relationships have been related to outcomes ranging from lower blood pressure to faster healing!Read more… and love it!

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