Today’s Workout:  Strength:  Push-Jerk 5.5.5.5.5 Workout:    “Chelsea” – Perform one round of 5 pull-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 air squats on the minute, every minute for 30 minutes. Your score is equal to the last minute at which you can maintain pace without exceeding the minute alloted for each round. Level 1: (women) N/A (men) N/A Level 2:  “Cindy” 30 min AMRAP, scale as needed for pull-ups/push-ups Level 3:  “Chelsea” as Rx’d (if you lose pace then continue AMRAP until time expires).   Sat, Mar 12th, 11:30-12:30pm: Pull-up/Double Under Workshop Learn what it takes to get your 1st or 30th pull-up and the tips and tricks to conquering consecutive double unders during this 1 hour workshop with Nick and Tiffany. $20 pre-registration by signing up at the studio before March 9th or $25 at the door.  Space is limited to 20 people max.  See event flier…  (or FitCamp members can e-mail us to save a spot) (ONLY 9 Spots Left!)  ...Read more

  Today’s Workout:  Strength:  Deadlift 5.5.5.5.5 Workout:    “Randy” 75 Power Snatches for time 12 min CAP Partnered Sprints 30:30 x 8 Level 1: (women) N/A (men) N/A Level 2:  (women) 45lbs (men) 65lbs Level 3:  (women) 55lbs (men) 75lbs   Sat, Mar 12th, 11:30-12:30pm: Pull-up/Double Under Workshop Learn what it takes to get your 1st or 30th pull-up and the tips and tricks to conquering consecutive double unders during this 1 hour workshop with Nick and Tiffany. $20 pre-registration by signing up at the studio before March 9th or $25 at the door.  Space is limited to 20 people max.  See event flier…  (or FitCamp members can e-mail us to save a spot)   Paleo Challenge:  Day 44 …Read more

I was reading the comments back and forth about frustration with movements such as double unders and a dozen people popped into my mind that have all voiced similar frustrations about particular movements.  There are a few stories off the top of my head that I wanted to share with everyone that have really stood out to since I started coaching.     My first, and still current  personal training client was Deb F.  She came to me asking if I would be able to train her in addition to her FitCamp classes so that she could be stronger for the workouts.  She had two set goals in mind; toe push ups and body weight pullups.  We set up a plan to get her stronger at these two movements and continued to work on them each time we met for training.  When Deb  “tested out” with me on her first session she could get 4...Read more

Today’s Workout: Strength:  Power Clean 10.5.3.1.1.1 Workout:   “S.V.K.” 1 Clean & Jerk 1 Round of “Cindy” 2 Clean & Jerks 1 Round of “Cindy”… 3 Clean & Jerks 1 Round of “Cindy” …4…5…6…7…8…9…10 Level 1: (women) 65lbs (men) 95lbs Level 2:  (women) 95lbs (men) 135lbs Level 3:  (women) 105lbs (men) 155lbs     Friday 2/25/11:  FitCamp SOCK Day! This Friday, February 25th wear your most colorful and creative socks to class.   Saturday 2/26/11:  Come Listen to Lydia Sing! Lydia and her band East of Shirley will be doing a gig this saturday starting at 8pm at The Java Room in Chelmsford.  If you’ve never been to the Java Room, they serve some amazing desserts, coffee and cocktails and provide a wonderfully warm and inviting atmosphere. And if you have never heard Lydia sing she has an amazing voice so come join your fellow FitCamp friends for a great night out.  Hope you can...Read more

As FitCamp/CrossFit coaches Nick, Tiff and I (as well as our new coaches in training Brian and Jared) see the amazing accomplishments and share in the inspiring experiences of our members each and every day.  We see the moments when a member unknowingly becomes a motivator and leader by cheering on a fellow classmate as they tough through the end of their workout or when they take the time to teach a new member proper form or technique after class. We see when the desire to learn and master a certain exercise becomes such a driving force that arriving early, staying late, watching video and asking questions becomes part of a member’s daily routine. We see when the movements and workouts really start to “click” for a member and they start to excel in class due to their positive attitude and strong work ethic they bring with them to the studio each and every day. We see when a member starts to take control...Read more