CrossFit Open 12.1 Complete as many reps as possible in 7 minutes of: Burpees This workout begins from a standing position. The Athlete will move from flat on the ground to touching an object with both hands that is 6 inches above their max reach. Score is total reps completed. Additional Notes The height of the target must be no less than 6 inches above the Athlete’s fingertips when they are standing, feet together, with a straight line through their wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip and knees. The Athlete should be shrugging their shoulders and reaching as high as possible, while the measurement is being made. If the Athlete touches with just one hand or misses, they may re-jump to complete the rep without dropping back to the ground. The use of a springy floor is not allowed. We are excited to announce a new product that we’ll have on-hand at...Read more

Open Tally: 47 athletes signed up! For time: 15 jerks 45 pull-ups 12 jerks 36 pull-ups 9 jerks 27 pull-ups Use the same load for the jerks that you used for the cleans on Tuesday’s WOD. The CrossFit Open has come a long way since it first debuted in 2011. Here’s a fun little trivia. Post your guesses to comments. Workout reporting via the Games site experienced some technical difficulties in 2011. By how many days was the submission time extended for 11.1? How many workouts were in the Open in 2011 and 2012? In what year did the Games move from Aromas to The Home Depot Center? How much was it to compete in the 2011 Open, how much does it cost now? How many workouts have been repeated over the course of The Open years?Read more

Open Tally: 39 athletes signed up! 3 rounds for time of: Row 500 meters 25 GHD sit-ups 25 hip extensions Before I had kids, I swore that my kids would be Paleo. A corn chip would never touch their lips, they would never have sugar, and they would be raised on grassfed meat varieties only. Well, that didn’t happen. Now I’m not saying that we eat Cheerios for breakfast, have brownies for snack, and hit McDonald’s every night for dinner – we’re still 90% Paleo – but we have found a balance.  For the most part, our house remains a temple for good food choices. Sure, during the holidays we let it slide a tad, but we’re quick to get back on the wagon. Staples in the weekly rotation that are not Paleo include rice a few times a week and gluten-free waffles (every) Saturday morning. Over the holidays I...Read more

Establish your 1-rep-max deadlift Then, with a barbell loaded to 50 percent of your max deadlift: 15 cleans for time 12 cleans for time 9 cleans for time Rest as needed between each set. Quick reminder for parents! Children are not allowed on the shop floor or any of the training space at any time during or around class hours and Open Shop. Ensuring a safe environment is our priority. We understand that the shop can look like a big playground for a child, but please make sure they stay in the couch area while you are in class or doing any accessory work or mobility on the shop floor. This includes during Open Shop. I’m really good at yelling at other people’s children so if your kid simply doesn’t want to hear you out on this matter and you don’t feel like dealing with it, feel free to send...Read more

7pm WOD added to Tuesday nights through the winter months. Starts tomorrow! The Open Tally: 27 athletes “Nancy” Five rounds for time of: 400 meter run 95 pound Overhead squat, 15 reps Nancy is part of the Yearly Benchmark Series. Log your score! As February approaches, it can mean only one thing – The Open is BACK. The Open is a yearly online CrossFit competition consisting of five workouts over the course of five weeks. The top athletes in every region move on to the Regional competitions in the spring and then, if they qualify, move on to The CrossFit Games in July. But for us mortals, The Open is a yearly celebration of fitness and CrossFit. It’s a time to test our fitness, gauge the progress we’ve made over the course of a year, and set new goals for the following year. It’s also just a really freakin’ good...Read more