Today’s Workout:   Strength:  (Building strength: week 6 of 6, re-testing week) Front Squat 5x1RM (1.1.1.1.1)   Workout:  (CrossFit.com mainsite WOD 3.22.11) 70 Burpees 60 Sit-ups 50 KBS (53/35) 40 Pull-ups 30 HSPU’s 1 round for time.   Upcoming Events: CrossFit Games Open – WOD #2 Announcement – 3/29/11, 8pm APRIL 2011 Athlete of the Month! Due...Read More

Today’s Workout:   Strength:  (Building strength: week 5 of 6) A). Power Clean 5x3RM (3.3.3.3.3) or B). Overhead Squat 5x3RM (3.3.3.3.3)   Workout:  A). “Elizabeth” Power Clean (135/95) Ring Dip (sub Chest to Floor Push-ups if unable to do ring dip, no bands) 21-15-9   or   B). Option 2 Overhead Squat (95/65) Pull-ups 21-15-9     Member...Read More

  Today’s Workout: Strength:  (Building strength: week 3 of 6) Power Clean 5x3Rm (3.3.3.3.3) Workout:  “Leominster Chipper” 50 Sumo-Deadlift High Pulls (SDHP) (65/95lbs) 45 Burpees 40 KBS (70/53lb) 35 Lateral Box Jumps 30 Dips 1 Round for time. Sat, Mar 12th, 10:30-11:30pm: Pull-up/Double Under Workshop Learn what it takes to get your 1st or 30th pull-up and...Read More

Are you ready for spring? There are a few races and events that have been buzzing around the studio that many members are setting as upcoming Spring goals. One  race is called the “Tough Mudder” on May 8th, and the other is a half marathon called the “Run to Remember” on May 29th. If you are looking...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...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...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...Read More

Today’s Workout: Build Up: (after warm-up) For today’s workout there are four exercises that you will need to build up your weight for. Set-up an area with four stations (sit-ups: anchored w/DB, KB Swings, DB Push-Press, Front Squat).  Do 5 reps of each exercise with a light load, then 3 reps of each with a moderate...Read More

Today’s Workout: Strength:  1Rm Squat Clean 5.3.1.1.1.1 WOD 1:  “Karen” 150 Wall Balls for time 10 ft. target, men 20lb ball, women 14lb ball WOD 2: “Flight Simulator” For time… 5 unbroken double unders 10 unbroken double unders 15 unbroken double unders 20 unbroken double unders 25 unbroken double unders 30 unbroken double unders 35 unbroken double unders 40...Read More

The perfect “post workout” meal or breakfast = Paleo Pancakes! YUM! I am hooked on these- I have tried many different recipes and altered them along the way to find a recipe that is simple for me and protein packed.  It serves as a great breakfast paired with fruit sliced up as a topping or...Read More