An interesting article posted on EatLocalGrown.com by Dr. Mercola: “Americans are slowly waking up to the sad fact that much of the food sold in the US is far inferior to the same foods sold in other nations. In fact, many of the foods you eat are BANNED in other countries. Here, I’ll review 10 American foods that are banned elsewhere. Seeing how the overall health of Americans is so much lower than other industrialized countries, you can’t help but wonder whether toxic foods such as these might play a role in our skyrocketing disease rates.” Quick Squat ankle test w/Kelly Starret ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Strength: Snatch Complex OTM x 10: Hang Squat Snatch+Squat Snatch (Aim for 85% of 1RM) WOD: [ Triple Press ] 30-20-10 Wall Ball Push Up Pistol 12 min cap Buy-Out: Prowler Pushes 5-7 sets 75’Light, fast & explosive (sub 10 sec) Team Training:...Read more

Do you ever take naps? Ever wonder how long is actually beneficial to our bodies? A clip from Jon Gilson’s article on Scaling for WODS: “The successful implementation of scaling demands a simple recognition: there are an infinite number of weights that can be loaded on a barbell, and every one must be removed from ego and firmly affixed to power. When this mental shift occurs, we’ll get more powerful athletes, guaranteed.” Read the rest of this great article HERE. ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Strength: none. WOD: [ Freeze ] With a partner, complete the following, each as a 6 min AMRAP with a 2 min rest between. Hover/ max Stone to Shoulder Hollow hold/ max Pull-ups Hang-chair/ max Burpees *can only make progress when one person is in static position Buy-Out: Mobility Team Training: 15-30 min light cardio. 3-5 sets of 20 pull-ups unbroken, rest as needed. 30-45...Read more

5 simple ways to mobilize your shoulders- Make these part of your daily routine! ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Strength: Split Jerk 5×1 working up to heavy single WOD: [ 4×4 ] 10 FS (135/95) 10 Push Press 10 Front Rack Lunge Steps 200m Run On 4 min x 4 Rds Buy-Out: Yoke Carry 3-5 sets 100ft Team Training: Buy out: OH carry w/ yoke or 30 sec static OH BB hold 90-110% 1rm (see coach to set up) Post scores to comment box below.  Read more

Since parting ways with its former majority owner McDonald’s, Chipotle has tried even harder to live up to its mission statement of “food with integrity.” Check out their most recent video with a powerful anti-factory-farming message. Well done Chipolte! ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Strength: 3 TNG Snatches (85%) x 5 sets WOD: [ 50 cent ] 50 Pull ups then 3 rounds of: 8 Box J’s (30/24) 10 SDLHP (70/53) 12 TTB 10 min cap Buy-Out: 25 Hollow Rocks/ 25 Arch Bodies x 3 rds. Practice Free standing HS Holds for 5 min Team Training: Start class w/ 1-3 Muscle-ups OTM x10 Post scores to comment box below.  Read more

We have 3 awesome events coming up at CrossFit EXP: 1) CF EXP Internal Throwdown- September 28th 2) CF EXP Barbells for Boobs- October 12th 3) CF EXP Fall 4Some Team Competition- November 2nd ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Strength: None. WOD: [ OPEN GYM ] Open Gym 9:15-10:15am Make up a WOD from the week or come work on a strength or skill! Buy-Out: None. Team Training: Rest Day & Mobility. Post scores to comment box below.  Read more