Complete as many rounds in 12 minutes as you can of:185 pound Front squat, 5 reps10 Chest to bar Pull-ups20 Double-unders 4th of July Weekend Schedule CrossFit Roots will be open Saturday July 3rd and Monday July 5th.  Class times for both days are 7:30am, 8:30am, and 9:30am. CrossFit Endurance Can CrossFit help your performance in events such as 10Ks and half marathons?  You betcha!  Come learn how to effectively mix CrossFit with training for your favorite endurance events.  It all goes back to quality, not quantity.  We’ll also discuss CrossFit Endurance class times soon to be offered at the shop. When: Friday, July 9th at 1:00pm (the 12:30 class will be shortened to 1/2 hour on this day)Where: at RootsBring: an open mind  Read more

3 rounds for time:1:00 thrusters (65/45):30 seconds rest1:00 burpees:30 seconds rest1:00 pull-ups:30 seconds rest REMINDER: Saturday classes have moved to 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30.SECOND REMINDER: In observance of the 4th of July holiday, Monday classes will be held at 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 only. Parkour at Roots?…and then at the office. Yesterday we made a post about Parkour and asked if there was any interest in having a weekend workshop at Roots. IF you are interested, PLEASE post to yesterday’s comments so we can gauge interest. There’s also a great video for you to get an idea of what it’s all about. On the flip side, Kaitlin posted to comments this hilarious clip from The Office on Parkour.  It was laugh out loud funny so we had to share.Read more

South Central Regional Event 4 For time:10 Muscle-ups15 Handstand push-ups155 pound Squat clean, 20 repsRun 550 meters (we’ll run 600 meters) Parkour at Roots? Who’s interested in Parkour?  Not sure what is Parkour?  Check out the description below taken from the American Parkour website: Parkour is the physical discipline of training to overcome any obstacle within one’s path by adapting one’s movements to the environment. Parkour requires… consistent, disciplined training with an emphasis on functional strength, physical conditioning, balance, creativity, fluidity, control, precision, spatial awareness, and looking beyond the traditional use of objects. Parkour movements typically include… running, jumping, vaulting, climbing, balancing, and quadrupedal movement. Movements from other physical disciplines are often incorporated, but acrobatics or tricking alone do not constitute parkour. Parkour training focuses on… safety, longevity, personal responsibility, and self-improvement. It discourages reckless behavior, showing off, and dangerous stunts. Parkour practitioners value… community, humility, positive collaboration, sharing of...Read more

Today’s workout comes from Bayou City CrossFit.  Today, it is hosting a fundraiser called 57 Reps for TCH to benefit the Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas.  A few of our members requested that we participate in this event which consists of the team workout posted below. For more information on the cause, the event, and how to contribute, visit the Bayou City CrossFit page. 57 Reps of Each Completed by the Team 1. Box Jumps, 20”2. Push Press, M 95, Coed 75, W 553. Sit ups w/ Dynamex toss, M 20, Coed 16, W 124. Lunges w/ dumbell, M 35, Coed 25, W 205. Push-ups6. KB Swings, M 35, Coed 35, W 307. Squat w/ dumbell M 35, Coed 25, W 208. BURPEES!!!! CrossFit Roots One Year Anniversary and Family Picnic The party of the century is just around the corner.  We hope to see you tomorrow at Harlow...Read more

Three rounds, 21-15- and 9 reps, for time of:135 pound Overhead squatChest to bar pull-ups A big congratulations to Mari and Ted (both Roots athletes) who will say “I do” and tie the knot this Saturday. As Roots gears up for its one year anniversary we’ll take the next 3 days to look at its beginnings.  As a heads up, we’re totally going out of order.  First up, the 8th Street Build-out. CrossFit Roots Build-out Part 2: Oops we need more space from Nicole Gibson on Vimeo.Read more