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5 rounds: 200m run7 front squat7 push press Constantly Varied, Functional Movements, Performed at High Intensity In the shop, we throw around a lot of phrases, such as “functional movements.”  Like “luxury” in condominium advertisements, “functional” is overused in the fitness industry.  So just what do we mean when we say that we do functional movements at CrossFit Roots? Functional movements are ones that no one person has invented.  If you pick up your child, you are not doing the Nisha Alden Child Lift, you’re simply doing a deadlift – a movement necessary for everyday life.  Functional movements are essential for independent living now and in our elderly years.  The movements are elemental, they can not be broken down further and achieve the same affect.  The idea that the human body can train in isolation the major muscle groups and then neurologically reprogram the information to allow the body to work...
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How to eat Paleo at Illegal Pete's. 2009 Games chipper workout.
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1 rep-max Snatch or Overhead Squat Paleo Showdown Winner The results are in.  The top five finalists in the Paleo Showdown, in no particular order, were:1. Tara2. Andrew3. Brian4. Karen5. Mari After careful deliberation and judging, we arrived at a clear and obvious winner. Congratulations to BRIAN!
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New York Times article on the benefits of regular exercise. Roots does WOD from the 2009 CrossFit Games in Aromas, CA.
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Roots Paleo Wrap up is next Wednesday. Vertical jumps.
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