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...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...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,...Read More
“I’ve been attending FitCamp for over a year now and I have definitely seen great results. I have never had trainers that gave such a hard workout while making it fun until I started FitCamp. Working towards building and maintaining a healthy, well-toned body requires dedication, a proper workout regime and diet. Here you will...Read More
A quick clip of Rob Orlando doing a 300lb Clean & Jerk x 3 at last years Crossfit Northeast Regional event. Just one of many amazing athletes competing at this Saturday’s BEAST of the EAST event in Natick. TUESDAY: 11.2.10 Deadlift 10.10.10.10 (increase weight each set building up to your 10RM. Movin‘ 10...Read More
Back Squat 10.10.10.10.10 “Barbara” 20 Pull-ups 30 Push-ups 40 Sit-Ups 50 Air Squats 5 Rounds for time with 3 min mandatory rest after each round. Score total time with rest. Each round should be an all-out effort. UPCOMING EVENT! Next Saturday, November 6th is the much anticipated “BEAST of the EAST” event at CrossFit New...Read More
There is a right and a wrong way to run. Think back to when you were a kid, or watch your child as they run, do you remember/notice anything? They run the way they are supposed to, no heel strike (when your heel hits the ground first), and they make it look easy. They pull...Read More
Which is better? Slow and Steady vs. Hard and Fast? Before you answer, check out this great article published in the NY Times by Gretchen Reynolds… Can You Get Fit in Six Minutes a Week? The potency of interval training is nothing new. Many athletes have been straining through interval sessions once or twice...Read More
WEDNESDAY – 10.27.10 “2 Min Drills” – 2 minutes of each of the following exercises, 3 rounds total. Row (go for 500m max row test each time) Run (200m, 1 lap or 400m, all out sprint) D-Under (max reps in 2 min) Sit-Up (max reps in 2 min) Wall Ball (20lb/14lb/10lb, go for max...Read More
