Two rounds for time of: Run 800m 30 pull-ups115 pound front squat, 30 reps 30 toes-to-bar 115 pound power clean, 30 reps Swim WOD Saturday! Back by popular demand and for the LAST TIME this season – the one and only Swim WOD.  This Saturday, all classes will be held at the pool! CrossFit is constantly varied, functional movements, at high intensity.  This weekend we explore constant variance with a swim WOD at CU’s Clare Pool.  Join us at 8 or 9 am on Saturday for an hour class complete with instruction, a workout, and some fun.  Athletes do not have to have an extensive swimming background but should be able to navigate across the pool.  Don’t believe us that a swim WOD can be challenging?  Come and decide! Sign-up on MBO.  Directions to Clare Pool are here.Read more

Snatch 1 rep EMOTM for 20 minutes.One attempt per minute.  Failed  Lingo. EMOTM, Tabata, AMRAP, GHD, Metcon, WOD, WTF!? So many movements makes for much lingo and many abbreviations!  In today’s workout, EMOTM means Every Minute on the Minute. Not sure about the rest of those abbreviations?  Check out this resource on the CrossFit mainsite! What abbreviations in the CrossFit world stand out in your mind?  Post to comments.Read more

Looking into the benefits of varying your equipment.Read more

Explanation of why we don't go long ALL the time.Read more

Three rounds for time: 50 squats7 bar muscle-ups135 pound hang power snatch, 10 reps 2013 Winter Oly Club. Come get your Oly on at the Roots Weightlifting Club. There are several changes for this new cycle including: – Third workout per week (optional), programmed for completion at open shop. – Club training sessions are extended to 90 minutes (60 minutes of Oly and 30 minutes of strength work).  The strength component is not mandatory in order to participate in the program, if you can only come for an hour (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.), you can still come! – Coaches Eye emails and feedback sent to athletes Here’s what you need to know: WHEN:  Monday and Thursday 5:30-7:00pm.  Optional third workout per week. COST: $240 members/$300 non-members DATES: Program runs from January 21st through April 4th, 2013 OLY MEET: April 6, 2013 SIGN-UP HERE. See you on the platforms!Read more