CrossFit Total-Update

March 11, 2010

This Saturday we’ll be completing the CrossFit Total at the 9:30am workout.  For those of you who participated 8 weeks ago, prepare for a slightly different format.  Instead of working up toward your max, you’ll have 3 attempts for each lift (Squat, Shoulder Press, Deadlift).  We’ll have a couple of warm-up racks and two competition [...]

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Yes, It’s Hard. But You Can Do It.

March 10, 2010

Getting over the “intimidation factor” is probably the biggest leap anyone has to take when starting CrossFit.  I had my own bout with intimidation when I finally decided to drive over the hill and give it a try.  It actually took me a few months to muster the guts to even try.  I couldn’t convince [...]

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CrossFit Total

March 9, 2010

It’s been eight weeks since our last CrossFit Total and it’s once again time to see how much you can back squat, shoulder press and deadlift.  We’ll perform the CrossFit Total during our 9:30am class this Saturday.  Everyone at CrossFit Genesis is encouraged to attend.
Planning to take part in the CrossFit Total this Saturday?  How [...]

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Crush Your Weakness

March 8, 2010

When a workout has a number of ring dips, pushups, or any other kind of pushing, you can bet I’ll be pacing carefully.  It’s one of the biggest things I need to focus on improving.  Instead, I often end up pacing too conservatively and not performing the pushing movements as hard as I do everything [...]

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2010 Affiliate Cup Team

March 7, 2010

We’re proud to announce the 2010 CrossFit Genesis Affiliate Cup Team: Jen, Sophia, Heather, Rick, Darren, and yours truly.
On Saturday, a brave crew of athletes arrived early in the morning to face the challenges Phil laid out for us.  Shortly thereafter and throughout the event, others from the CrossFit Genesis family came to watch and [...]

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