A message from Irene: “Good Morning Patrick and Nick, Just finished the “Anger Management” class and was riding home thinking Wow! I can’t believe I finished that class. Two years ago I would not have finished it at all. I would still be doing the pull ups as we speak, and a year ago...Read More
Yesterday I received an e-mail from Chris N. from the 6:30am class that was very disturbing. It was a link to an article published by USA Today. The title, “USA is Fattest of 33 Countries”. After reading the article I sat back for a moment and felt two emotions, one was disgust and the other…pride. I felt disgusted...Read More
I came across this video yesterday and it made me think about all the excuses people make for not being able to fit in exercise, eat a clean diet or keep their health in check. The reality is that health is the most important thing in each of our lives. Without your health you have nothing and yet...Read More
THURSDAY: 9.16.10 Power Clean 5RM x 5 “Triple Trouble” Power Clean (135/95) Burpee Toes to Bar 21, 18, 15, 12, 9, 6, 3 *Post times and feedback to comments. .Read More
Jared – After “Double Pyramid Helen” workout last Thursday TUESDAY: 9/14/10 Front Squat 5RM x 5 on 2Min “AirForce“ 20 Thrusters (95/65 Rx) 20 SDHP 20 Push-Jerks 20 OHS 20 Front Squats *Complete all 5 exercises above in order stopping for 4 Burpees on the minute every minute until all reps finished. .Read More
There are only 12 days left before our Fall Throwdown on Saturday, September 25th. Will you be there? MONDAY: 9/13/10 L-sits 4 x 30sec. “Barbara” 20 Pull-ups 30 Push-ups 40 Sit-ups 50 Air Squats 5 rounds for time with a mandatory 3 minute rest after each round. Patrick’s Tips: To get the most out of...Read More
Are you having a hard time mastering the double under? We use this exercise frequently enough in class that it’s one you will want to learn how to do. Here is a quick video of Buddy Lee demonstrating his jump rope skills and talking about the “power jump” which will help you in getting your...Read More
I met with Nick yesterday for our weekly programming meeting. We started talking about expectations in FitCamp and the importance of prescribed (Rx) weights for workouts. We also discussed who should be using Rx and who should be using non-Rx and how to properly determine the scaling (making easier/harder) for each member in class. One thing we realized...Read More
I was sitting at my desk yesterday afternoon at 3:45pm when I heard that familiar FitCamp door chime. Seconds later the hot red tank-top and blonde hair of Cathy Natale pops into my peripheral vision. I give my traditional FitCamp hello and Cathy smiles. After a quick double-take I notice something amazingly different with Cathy. She is not...Read More
Save this date: November 6th, 2010. CrossFit New England down in Natick MA will be hosting their “Beast of the East” competition. So far Nick, Jared, Tiffany and Tristan will be going down to represent FitCamp and see how they stack up against the fittest in the Northeast. They just re-opened registration and will be uping...Read More
