2 Min Max Double Under Test 2 Min Max Sit-up Test “Pull-in” 800m Run 30 Snatches (75/115) 800m Run 1 Round for time. Hollow Rock/Superman Combo 4 Sets (60/50/40/30) Post scores and times to comments. .Read more

A HUGE congratulations to Jayne, Carlo, Jared, Nick, Tiffany AND Tristan! for competing in Saturday’s Beast of the East competition down at CFNE in Natick.  This day marked the first ever external competition for our studio and all 6 of our athletes did incredibly well against a stacked field of 150+ competitors from all over the North East.  Thank you to all the FitCamp members, friends and family who came down to watch the events, cheer on our competitors and share in the experience.  A special thanks to Ben and Heather (owners of CFNE), all CFNE members, competitors and volunteers, without your passion, time and support none of us would have been able to enjoy such an amazing day. MONDAY – 11.8.10 Max Pull-ups on 3m x 3 (score highest reps and cummulative reps after 3 max pull-up attempts). “Contra” Push Press (115/95/65) Front Squat 200m Run 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 *Post scores and times...Read more

You may have heard the world “Paleo” buzzing around the studio lately and wondered what the heck is everyone talking about.  Is this just another fad diet or the latest craze for rapid weight loss and shredded abs.  Or is Paleo nutrition actually the real deal.  Is simplifying the way we eat and getting back to the basics the solution to our societies obesity epidemic and increasing health issues.  Will eating Paleo be the answer for you to finally get a handle on your diet, end cravings, improve energy and health and start seeing the physical results so many people are experiencing from this way of eating.  Over the next few weeks we will be answering these questions and more during two “Paleo Nutrition 101” seminars hosted at the studio.  These seminars will be free to all members (past and present) as well as all friends, family and anyone else who wants to...Read more

Question of the day: Why do you think we sometimes lift heavy weights in FitCamp? Do you know why?  Can you take a guess?  Let’s hear your answer by posting a comment below. Stay Strong, Coach Nick   THURSDAY – 11.4.10 Wod 1 – “Death by Front Squats” (95/65/45) -With a 1 minute timer, do 1 Front squat the first minute, 2 the second minute, 3 the third minute……until you can no longer complete required repetitions during that 1 minute interval. Wod 2 – “10 Minute KB Snatch Test“ (24kg/16kg/12kg) -How many KB snatches can you do in 10 minutes? Alternate arms whenever you want.  Score equals total reps in 10 minutes. .Read more

Buying local is getting easier and cheaper all the time. I see farmer’s market stands all over the place.  Not only produce is being sold either, you can find eggs and even grass fed beef right in our area. My Dad is an organic farmer and grows for a market in his area (Ellwood Thompson’s, Richmond VA). I went to their website to get the basics on how important it is to buy local. The main reasons include: it tastes better, it’s better for you, it is not genetically modified, it supports local farm families, it supports community, it keeps your taxes in check and it helps the environment. Right now apples are in season big time.  I know that one highlight of our Team ThrowDown was Tiff’s apple crisp. So check out the recipe below and go out and buy some local apples, there are lots to choose from!...Read more