Fran21-15-9thrusters (95/65)pull-ups This is part of the Yearly Benchmark Series.  Log Your Score. 2015 CrossFit Games Recap The 2015 CrossFit Games came to an end Sunday night and a new male and female stood atop the podium.  After 4 days and 13 events, Ben Smith and Katrin Davidsdottir are the 2015 CrossFit Games Champions. Events...Read More

5 rounds of: 3 minutes of rowing 3 minutes of rest Post total distance rowed. Strengths, Weaknesses, and Just Checking the Box Last week we talked about hitting WOD’s with all-out intensity vs. pacing and how both methods have a place and should be a part of every athletes toolbox.  Today I want to discuss...Read More

5 rounds for time of:Run 800 meters30 GHD sit-ups30 hip extensions Regularly Learn and Play New Sports What new sport are you trying today?   Post to comments.Read More

Front Squat 10-5-3-1-1-1-3-5-10 Last Chance Roots Apparel Order Don’t miss out on all the sweet new Roots’ apparel.  Tomorrow, Sunday, is your last chance to pre-order your new 6th Year Anniversary tee, tank, hoodie, or all of the above! You can either order at the Roots’ front desk or online through the Square Store. Shirts are...Read More

Chipper 221 parallette handstand push-ups15 snatches (165/105)9 muscle-ups Round 2 For those who came yesterday this workout may look familiar.  Same rep scheme but with two new movements.  Muscle-ups are still on the menu, but don’t worry we have an entirely different way to scale than yesterday that will help you on your quest for...Read More

For time:21 one-legged squats with a 65-lb. dumbbell185-lb. clean and jerks, 15 reps9 muscle-ups Throwback Thursday With our 6th year anniversary approaching I couldn’t help taking a trip down memory lane in the CrossFit Roots Flickr account.  Here’s a throwback to Roots’ early days in the old space.  Still the same shenanigans and a lot of...Read More

Watch Teens and Masters Day 2 or go to ESPN3 or come to the shop to see Day 1 of Individuals.   Christine3 Rounds For TimeRow 500m1x BW Deadlifts, 12 reps20″/24″ boxjumps, 21 reps Paleo Sloppy-Joe Need something new on the family dinner menu?  Sloppy-Joe’s are always fun!  We tried this recipe last week and...Read More

Push Jerk3-3-3-3-3 The 2015 CrossFit Games Begin! Today is the start of the 2015 CrossFit Games in Carson, California.  The Teen and Masters divisions kick it off starting at 9am this morning.  For the full schedule of today’s events GO HERE. Check out the video above to see what some of the top male athletes...Read More

42-30-18 reps for time of:20-lb. wall-ball shots75-lb. sumo deadlift high pulls20-inch box jumps75-lb. push pressesRow (calories) Intensity Strategery Often times when I approach a WOD I find myself thinking about the best way to execute so that I can get the best score possible.  And in the directions of most WODs we encourage this.  AS...Read More

Marco3 rounds for time of:21 Pull-ups15 Hand Stand Push-Ups9 Thrusters, 135 lbs You Write the Caption Here’s a pic from the archives of Coach Ryan and Coach Tracie, and to have a little fun with it we want you to write the caption!  Submit your best caption to comments!  Read More