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75 Burpees for time

I think Christy looks radiant. She has just finished her 75 burpees. This is an interesting workout. Pretty dull on paper. Lackluster on the whiteboard. But the effect…

As Dave explained it, it is possible to do burpees until you pass out. You really don’t exactly reach muscular failure. You can’t possibly fail technically. You aren’t [...]

Self Improvement

Andres’ class has a certain responsibility. Usually it is your trainer’s job to help you keep on track with your goals and help you with accountability. But Andres has set himself an impressive goal of cleaning up the sailor language. The thing is, everyone loves a sailor, but this will be helpful for those of [...]

Rowing Lesson March 13

I know you all live in the desert. Some of you are even from the desert, so it is absolutely legitimate that rowing might not be your best skill. But, now, you have to row sometimes and I promise IT GETS MUCH EASIER IF YOU DO IT PROPERLY!! Flailing around on the rower at high [...]

Climb for a Cure at A Mountain

A crew of us, Carl, Matt T, Janice, Andres, Dave and Kate headed out to get the Climb for a Cure started off right on Saturday. We teamed up with Simply Dinners owner, and 9am CrossFitter, Maureen to send the Climbers off warmed up and looking for handmade chocolates. Carl was undoubtedly the best at [...]

The Wheelbarrow, Hoover Ball, Partner Carry and other questionable undertakings

We here at CrossFit Works like to see what you are made of every now and then. What happens when you are asked to do something unusual with the potential to make you look silly, fall down or gasp!…lose? Without getting too philosophical, CrossFit done properly with a team/group component can strengthen you for life [...]

What do you think of that?!?!

Check out the 6pm class as they listen to Dave explain “Fran”. Hilarious. I believe we should hold a contest for the best cartoon captions for each class member. Remember, for lots of these folks this is their first “Fran” experience.

And-Andres’ 5:30pm class got a little surprise check on their progress in the Women’s Get-Some [...]

Strength and Body Type-The Ladies

Congratulations on “Fran” yesterday everyone. Two standouts were the always lovely Mike G. who did his in 5:35! A significant personal best. And…drumroll, maybe? Midori S. took SEVEN MINUTES off her previous time with the same version of the workout!!! Sometimes, measuring and timing things is fabulously rewarding.

How are all you [...]

Work this system like it is meant to be worked

Good rainy Sunday evening all.

Paleo soup on the stove right now. I’ll get it on my blogspot soon and check out Kate’s most recent post!! Fantastic. Playing restaurant with Paleo options. Remember you can find links to our individual blogs if you look above on the “Trainer” option.

Thumbs up to the rock [...]

Who is ready for a Level II nutrition talk?

Mmmmm, lunch. Half a bag of Trader Joe’s mache (or by its non-Yuppie, weed name, lamb’s quarters), 1/2 box of Trader Joe’s microgreens, 4oz leftover grilled steak, a little olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. What does it mean to be ready for a Level II nutrition talk? It means you have committed to [...]

Alma Rules

I would like to highlight Alma U. today for 2 BIG reasons. First of all, Alma is showing a little of that “I really want to get this figured out spirit!” which we love. After her 1RM power snatch last week during class she knew she could get it a little better with more practice, [...]