Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps The Joy of Using Your Kitchen I’m turning 30 in a few weeks.  My brother visited this weekend and asked me if I wanted an All-Clad Master Chef 14-Inch Fry Pan for my birthday.  “What!?” I exclaimed, “That’s not a 30th birthday present, you’re supposed to get me something that says 20-year old to make me feel young and cool and hip, not a pan that makes me feel domestic and homely and…30.”  He was a little upset, I could tell.  In his mind, he knows how much I enjoy cooking and how much time I spend in the kitchen.  He was sure this was something I would both use and enjoy. That night I sat down to read the Atlantic Magazine which had a feature article titled “The Joy of Not Cooking.” The article explained that Americans are spending more on designer kitchens and appliances (both small...Read more

CrossFit Roots prepares to host workout 11.6.Read more

We will do CrossFit Open Workout 11.6 on MONDAY during all group classes and SATURDAY, April 30th. We will not be doing CrossFit Open Workout 11.6 on Thursday as in past weeks. The Saturday event sign-up will be posted Sunday (April 24th).  We will host an event similar to the last weekend Open event complete with workout 11.6 and rotisserie chicken!Read more

Due to the inclement weather, we’re going to save Nancy for another day. Hammer” Five rounds, each for time, of: 135 pound Power clean, 5 reps 135 pound Front squat, 10 reps 135 pound Jerk, 5 reps 20 Pull-ups Rest 90 seconds Post time of each round to comments. 5/3/1 Cycle 2 Sign-up The second cycle of 5/3/1 kicks off this Tuesday.  We have (spots) available for this class.  If you would like to participate in the next 5-week cycle, please post to comments to reserve your space.  First come, first serve. Here are some answers to commonly asked questions: What is 5/3/1?5/3/1 is a linear strength program developed by John Wendler. Why should I do it?There are many benefits of this program.  First, if you want to get stronger, this is your program.  Second, it takes the guess work out of a solid strength program.  3 sets of 5...Read more

Roots does Lynn with a floor press.Read more