5 rounds: 200m run7 front squat7 push press
Constantly Varied, Functional Movements, Performed at High Intensity
In the shop, we throw around a lot of phrases, such as “functional movements.”  Like “luxury” in condominium advertisements, “functional” is overused in the fitness industry.  So just what do we mean when we say that we do functional movements at CrossFit [...]

How to eat Paleo at Illegal Pete’s. 2009 Games chipper workout.

1 rep-max Snatch or Overhead Squat
Paleo Showdown Winner
The results are in.  The top five finalists in the Paleo Showdown, in no particular order, were:1. Tara2. Andrew3. Brian4. Karen5. Mari
After careful deliberation and judging, we arrived at a clear and obvious winner.
Congratulations to BRIAN!

New York Times article on the benefits of regular exercise. Roots does WOD from the 2009 CrossFit Games in Aromas, CA.

Roots Paleo Wrap up is next Wednesday. Vertical jumps.

3 rounds for time of: 30 Wall Balls 20 lbs 30 Snatches 75 lbs
 
Heavy Lifting State of Mind
Your state of mind plays a tremendous role in your success or failure of an attempted lift.  Negative thoughts can derail a set while positive imagery and thoughts can send you to new heights.  The attitude that you [...]

Tuck jump picture. Workout set-up diagram. Paleo showdown closing.

30-25-20-15-10-5 rep rounds of: Abmat sit-up Knees to elbow 95 pound Stiff legged deadliftModified hero workout Stephen so we could do it at our shop.

Paleo Wrap-up
The Paleo Showdown has come to a close.  Who will be our winner?  Let’s go to the digital camera.  Make sure to have your picture taken today or tomorrow [...]

“Griff”For time:Run 800mRun 400m backwardsRun 800mRun 400m backwards
Thanks to everyone for coming out to last night’s Happy Hour!

Roots Friday happy hour and social.