Author: crossfitpickering

Each of us will relate to this article. Hell, we could write a very similar story of the past 15 months. From Morning Chalk up: Last week, we reported on a new study based out of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario that illustrated how a lack of access to gyms due to COVID-19 closures has … Continue reading A Closed Gym, A Lost Community, and the Toll it Has Taken on Karen Armstrong’s Health

The combination of Hazelnut and Chocolate is so delicious! these bars are decadent but without sugar. A little square will totally satisfy your dessert longings. 😉 The recipe here

 9 am today - Virtually with Coach Mark!  Please join us for this special workout! "Murph" For time:1 mile Run100 Pull-ups200 Push-ups300 Squats1 mile Run Lots of ways to scale this workout!  In memory of Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy, 29, of Patchogue, NY, who was killed in Afghanistan June 28, 2005. A U.S. Navy … Continue reading Murphy

Thank you Lily for sharing this with me. Lily is 17 years old. Read her beautifully written words. With Mental health being affected by the 3 lockdowns, we need to weigh the consequences. At this stage with 60% of Ontario being vaccinated - our closure makes no sense! We can keep our community safe in … Continue reading The effects of Lockdowns on teen Mental health – by Lily Shaw

Check out our new recipe of the week here: the CHILI!

When Emily Beers reached out to see if we had a story of transformation, I knew just to the person that would fit that description. I'm so glad that Emily decided to feature our Lori. We are all so proud of you Lori! You've always been the kindest most generous athlete and friend and now … Continue reading Our very own Lori Brozovich is FAMOUS!!!

I hope we can try some of these out when we are allowed to open again in person. Soon I hope! Masters for the Crossfit Games are athletes over 35. Movements/weights change for those 55 and over. These look like fun! In the meantime, check these out: 5 rounds for time: 15 handstand push-ups15 dumbbell … Continue reading Masters Online Qualifiers are on!

I can't believe we have to do a second Cinco de Mayo at home!  This is a post from Mark from a few years ago, that I wanted to share with you again. Like we really need a reason to celebrate... Well as our own Sarah Zee would say..."reason, I don't need no stinkin' reason" … Continue reading Let’s celebrate Cinco De Mayo

This is not a surprise to any of us. We have been fighting to stay open and reopen since last March. We kept our community safe when we were open, with small classes in a very large space. We need to reopen gyms and ideally have the same percent based class sizes that have been … Continue reading Fitness: COVID study another indication that exercise is medicine

Pancakes redefined! Who wants boring sugary pancakes when you can have pancakes with tons of good fats and Protein! check them out on our recipe blog!