Since watching last weekend’s OPENS WOD 13.1 at the studio, Emma has been practicing her burpees EVERY day. Yesterday she came up with her own workout (50 sec handstand hold, 30 burpees, 10 jumping jacks), and afterward wanted to go for a new PR for her 10 burpees for time, here’s her video… ……………………………… If you haven’t done so already make sure to head on over to our CrossFit EXP Facebook Page and LIKE US! ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Skill/Strength: None WOD: [Rover] 400m Run 100′ OH Lunge (45/25lbs) 5 Rounds for time 30min CAP Buy-out: Mobility Post scores to comment box below.  Read more

Happy Friday EXP’rs! Just a few notes here on OPENS guidelines for the next few weeks. — Saturday morning we will be having OPENS/Comp team training from 7:30am-9:00am. — Pre-Game WOD’s: Each week OPENS athletes should complete pre-game WOD posted at studio on Wednesday’s during any class time and on Saturday’s 7:30-9am. — OPEN WOD’s: All OPENS athletes should do their best to make 2 attempts at each week’s WOD. Thursday during any class time or on Sunday morning 9-Noon. Other times before or after classes may be available but should be pre-arranged with a coach/judge in advance. — Due to large class size, Sat. 9:15am is off limits for judging, pre-game or open gym work. — Scores for each WOD are due by 8pm EST on Sunday night each week. Please log-in to your CrossFit Games Account and post your scores early. Scores will be validated daily. That’s all...Read more

Check out our custom EXP Athlete OPENS Leaderboards. (These can also be found in the sidebar to your right). EXP Guys Leaderboard EXP Girls Leaderboard ……………………………… If you haven’t done so already make sure to head on over to our CrossFit EXP Facebook Page and LIKE US! ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Skill/Strength: None WOD: [2013 OPENS WOD 13.2] 5 Shoulder to Overhead (75/115lbs) 10 Deadlifts 15 Box Jumps (20/24″) 10min AMRAP *Score to beat… Annie Thorisdottir (12 Rounds plus 1 rep = 361) Buy-out: None Post scores to comment box below.  Read more

……………………………… If you haven’t done so already make sure to head on over to our CrossFit EXP Facebook Page and LIKE US! ……………………………… WORKOUT Of the DAY: Skill/Strength: None WOD: [20min Team Row Time Trial] With a coed team of 3, complete a max DISTANCE row in 20 minutes. All team members must row 500m rotations and complete 20 Burpees immediately after each row. Buy-out: 20min Mobility Session OPENS ATHLETES: Complete Pre-Game WOD posted at studio. Post scores to comment box below.  Read more

EXP Member Success Story: “I have been a hyperactive, physically adventurous person since I was born, but somewhere along the way, I ruptured a disc in my lower back. Over the last 10 years, out of pain and fear of pain, I let go, one by one, all of the fun, physical activities in my life. I cried at my very last yoga class when I realized that every pose had to be adapted, and I was still in constant pain. For approximately the last two years, I have done NOTHING more physically strenuous than walking the dog. I was resolved to my fate of never sleeping, being forever bloated, tired, crabby, and in pain. I had turned 30 years old in the best shape of my life, but turned 40 in the worst. Losing all my muscle mass had done terrible things to my body and my mind. I...Read more