2 rounds for time of: 50 L pull-ups 50 AbMat sit-ups We’re on Day 3 of the CFR Spirit Week and now we’re getting to the good stuff!  Today, we bake!  Get on with your baking self! Bring a Paleo baked good to share with your class.  Please post to comments when you’ll be bringing your baked goods so we don’t have pileup of deliciousness around the couches! Speaking of delicious, have you tried any of Paleo Nicks recipes?!  I couldn’t resist trying this one and it did not disappoint!  Enjoy!Read more

CrossFit Open Athlete Tally: 72 athletes are IN! “Nutts” 10 Handstand push-ups 250 pound Deadlift, 15 reps 25 Box jumps, 30 inch box 50 Pull-ups 100 Wallball shots, 20 pounds, 10′ 200 Double-unders Run 400 meters with a 45lb plate This is part of your yearly benchmark series.  Log your score! Day 2 of Spirit Week at CrossFit Roots is Twin Tuesday!  Coordinate with a friend in class and come dressed as twins for the workout. OR dress up like your favorite athlete or Coach – CrossFit, MLB, NFL – anything goes. We will wrap up the week with a very fun workout using the Superbowl as the theme.  Don’t worry, football won’t be the WOD, but it will certainly be the flavor!  Stay tuned for more details.  Read more

21-15-9 reps for time of: 275-lb. deadlifts Strict ring dips It’s Day 1 of Spirit Week (what’s Spirit Week?) and that means Pajama Day!  That’s right. Put your lulu tights back in the drawer and your Reebok Nanos back in the closet. It’s pajama day at Roots. The 5:30am coaches are particularly excited about this…  This WOD was specifically designed for pajama wear of all varieties.  Read more

Deadlift 2-2-2-2-2 This workout is part of the Yearly Benchmark Series. Log your workout! Spirit Week starts tomorrow! Check it out here so you know what to do starting Monday.  Read more

CrossFit Open Athlete Tally: 70 athletes are IN! “Nate” Complete as many rounds in twenty minutes as you can of: 2 Muscle-ups 4 Handstand Push-ups 8 2-Pood Kettlebell swings Nate is part of the Yearly Benchmark Series. Log your score! Remember Homecoming week in High School? That’s ok, we don’t either. BUT we do know that in just seven short days the Broncos will square off against the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50! So, we proudly present to you SPIRIT WEEK AT CROSSFIT ROOTS. Spirit Week starts Monday! Get on it! Monday: Pajama Day! That’s right. Put your lulu tights back in the drawer and your Reebok Nanos back in the closet. It’s pajama day at Roots. The 5:30am coaches are particularly excited about this… Tuesday: Twins. Coordinate with a friend in class and come dressed as twins for the workout. OR dress up like your favorite athlete – CrossFit,...Read more