This week we have 2 wods! WOD 1 - PRESCRIBED (Qualifying divisions) 9 Minute AMRAP +3 Hang Power Snatches (75, 55lb) +3 Overhead Squats (75, 55lb) 30 Double Unders -Add 3 repetitions to each of the barbell movements (3/3/30, 6/6/30, 9/9/30, 12/12/30... etc..) at the conclusion of each round. WOD 2 - PRESCRIBED (Qualifying divisions) … Continue reading 2 wods for Wodapalooza
The Ghost
I was thinking of changing my birthday WOD to one of my other favourites... you know share the love and what not. But why rock the boat! Then I thought that we could do the entire week of my favourite wods... This is what it would look like: Ghost Adam Brown Barbaric Painstorm Filthy Fifty … Continue reading The Ghost
Effect of a four-week ketogenic diet on exercise metabolism in CrossFit-trained athletes
An interesting read for those of you who really like science. I think age has to be considered as well. More on that later... Background The ketogenic diet is becoming a popular nutritional model among athletes. However, the relationship between its use and metabolism during exercise seems to have not been fully investigated. Methods … Continue reading Effect of a four-week ketogenic diet on exercise metabolism in CrossFit-trained athletes
Exercise as a Treatment for Depression
I have listened to many Podcasts from Found My Fitness. Dr. Rhonda Patrick has interviewed some incredible scientists over the years. Some of my favourites are Dr. Longo and Dr. Panda. Check out her website here (Not a substitute for clinical treatment While emerging research continues to stack up, it's important to note that the … Continue reading Exercise as a Treatment for Depression
WODAPALOOZA Qualifier!
Workout 1 of the WZAOC is dropping TONIGHT! Join us at 7pm ET on Facebook for the live announcement... Have you registered? MPORTANT DATES: INDY CHALLENGE: Week 1 Begins: August 21st Registration Closes: August 26th TEAMS OF 4 (MMFF) CHALLENGE: Workouts Released: December 6th Registration Closes: December 16th
Brock Road Closure
Not sure if it affects us as it's South of Dillingham but just in case... Region of Durham Notice of Temporary Closure on Brock Road from 28m South of Dillingham Road to Clements Road Purpose: 12th Annual Show & Shine Car Show for Sick Kids Duration: August 11, 2019 from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm … Continue reading Brock Road Closure
Crossfit Trainer Loses Nutritional Speech Suit
This blows my mind!!!! Changing how people eat for the better is under scrutiny in Florida. This trainer helped her athletes become healthier and was penalized for it. The stupidity of this lawsuit makes me so angry. Thank goodness CrossFit HQ is taking this seriously and supporting the affiliate in fighting back. This is … Continue reading Crossfit Trainer Loses Nutritional Speech Suit
Long weekend schedule
Can you believe it's already AUGUST!!! Saturday - Regular schedule - Including KIDS AND TEENS - No gymnastics Sunday - CLOSED Monday - 9 am and Noon only. OPEN GYM from From 10 to 11 am. GYMNASTICS Saturday August 10 - noon Sunday August 18 - noon Saturday August 24 - noon Labour Day Weekend … Continue reading Long weekend schedule
CrossFit Games start this weekend!
Are you going to watch? When we first started 11 years, Crossfit did not have the OPEN , Regionals or the Games. The first Games were held at the "Ranch" in California, I believe I still have the DVD if anyone would like to borrow. Maybe they're streaming it somewhere? The Sport has come … Continue reading CrossFit Games start this weekend!
Are you getting enough vegetables?
Are you eating 7 to 9 Cups of Vegetables per day? Maybe it's about time you did! So much research is now pointing to the importance of a variety of vegetables for our Micro nutrients and general health. The part that I love is that it's not about meeting Macros per-say , it's about your health and that is … Continue reading Are you getting enough vegetables?
