Blog

Stay in the Know

Learn about our gym's training methodology, community events, and more!
Search:
Roots athletes Jonathan and Andrea debut Mobility on Demand.
Read more
Free Class this Saturday at 11:00am!  Come learn what CrossFit is all about and how to get started at Roots in the New Year.   Extra Kids and Teens Classes on Saturday, December 13th – Kids at 9:15am, Teens at 10am 4 rounds:21 pullups 15 slamballs (20/30) 9 box jumps (20/24) What if It’s All Too Much? In the ever heightened competitiveness of childhood, there are youth coaches who force their athletes into one sport, year round. “More is better” has ruled youth athletic thinking for some time. But should a seven year-old have to choose between baseball and soccer? A coach might argue that a chance at future success is at stake, but new research and a dose of common sense are gaining ground in defending multi-sport youth. Safety and a chance to be a kid might be on the line. Read all about here:  The Race to Nowhere in Youth Sports. ...
Read more
Free Class this Saturday at 11:00am!  Come learn what CrossFit is all about and how to get started at Roots in the New Year. Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:95-lb. squat cleans, 10 reps10 dips The 2014 Roots Holiday Party! – RSVP TODAY. Are you ready to party? The 2014 Roots Holiday Party is just around the corner!  PLEASE RSVP to the Evite by today so we can be sure to have dinner for all. When: Saturday, December 13thWhere: CrossFit RootsWho: Roots athletes, spouses/significant other, and childrenWhat: Dinner and dancing and…fun.How: Bring your other half, bring the kids, and join us for dinner and dancing.  We’ll provide dinner, please bring a drink. HOLIDAY RAFFLE: And back for its fourth year, we’ll be doing the annual holiday raffle!  We’ll raffle off free membership months, apparel, and other fun prizes from local Boulder businesses.  If you’d like to contribute...
Read more
Deadlift 3-3-3-3-3thenSkills Test: 50 wallball for timeBOTH of these workouts are a part of the Planned Benchmarks for the year.  Record your results! Oly Foundations Begins January 5th Did you do Isabelle last week and curse snatches? Did you see oly class going on in the corner and wish you could be a part of it? If so, you’re in luck! One of two yearly Oly Foundations is coming in January. This is the prerequisite to taking oly class (which is included as part of your Roots monthly membership) and a great way to improve your skills on the platform and in class. We will cover snatch and clean and jerk in depth through 4 classes. We will meet on Jan. 5, 8, 12, 15 from 5:30-6:30. Cost is $100 and sign up is limited to 10 people. Sign up now and get your oly on! SIGN UP HERE.
Read more
Reminder!  Class today is at 9:30 at North Boulder Park.  Open Shop this evening from 6-8pm. 10 rounds:15 walking overhead plate lunge (45/25)5 buprees100m sprint– rest 1:00 – Sprint. Meet at 9:30am at North Boulder Park for a sprint workout sure to make you say, “was that really a minute of rest already?” Meet at the Southwest corner of the park (the usual spot). North Boulder Park location.  
Read more
1 249 250 251 252 253 635