We invite you to join EC Synkowski for a free talk on Tuesday, September 17th at 6p on aging – and why it’s so difficult to maintain your weight as you get older. This talk is free and open to current Roots members. Sign-up here. The Talk The bad news is metabolism does slow with age and hormonal shifts aren’t in our favor, but the good news is you don’t have to gain weight. You just have to change your strategies. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not by adding more cardio to your workouts. EC will talk about the factors that go into weight control and why this changes with age, how the hormonal changes add fuel to the fire, what are the factors you can control, and most importantly, why diet and exercise are so central to the equation. Most of us WILL gain weight if we continue to...Read more

One of the coolest parts about Roots is how things come together – connections, partnerships, jobs, people, you name it. That’s why we’re pumped to host a happy hour and social with the folks at Kettle and Spoke on Thursday, September 26th from 5-7pm. Eric and I met the guys at Kettle and Spoke while getting our bike tuned up next door at Front Range Cargo Bikes. We got to talking about all the Roots members who ride their bikes to the shop. And so the idea was born – people, happy hour, bikes…and art, can’t forget the art. Our good friends at Boulder Creative Collective are located just on the other side of Kettle and Spoke. Throughout the event, Boulder Creative Collective will have its doors open for a preview of its upcoming exhibition the officially opens on Saturday, September 28th. So hop on your bike and ride down...Read more

We are pleased to welcome a few new faces to the front desk team this fall! Our new faces will join James in helping keep the gym organized and clean, answering questions, greeting you with a smile, and dishing out high fives and fist bumps all day long. First up – Kelley Laxton! Kelley is no stranger to Roots and has been a member here since she was a senior in high school. See below to learn a little bit more about Kelley. How many years have you been CrossFitting? I have been CrossFitting for 3 years. Where were you born and raised? I was born in Oklahoma City and raised in Longmont, Colorado. What’s your life story in four sentences? Ok, you’re still in college, how about two sentences?🙂 I was a competitive dancer growing up and decided to start CrossFit moving into College to keep up with my...Read more

As many of you know, our beloved Ali Vermeil has decided to move on from her position at Roots to pursue a career in the tech space. After taking the month of September to travel and play, Ali will attend a 7-month coding program in Denver and hopes to land a job back in the Boulder area next spring. While you won’t see Ali in a coaching capacity, you will still see her at the shop, taking class. She’ll aim to work out as much as she can with school and hopefully more when her program is complete. A few members have organized a farewell get together for Ali at 5 pm (until whenever) on Wednesday, August 21st at the Rayback Collective. All are welcome to attend and we hope you can join the festivities!Read more

We now offer Open Shop at (almost) every hour in which the gym is open.Read more