You’ve finished your first Foundations Sessions and perhaps have attended a few classes by now. You can tell that CrossFit is fun, welcoming, different, and HARD – but what exactly is it? What separates CrossFit from and makes it superior to other forms of fitness? Why do people say, “It’s more than a workout?” What is...Read More

There are some things that we do every single day at Roots – like meeting at the whiteboard to talk through the workout or going through a proper warm-up. While in some ways mundane, it lays the foundation for the environment in which we train and is an integral part of our class vibe. The...Read More

Now that you’re in a routine, here is some important information to make sure you’re getting the most out of your experience at Roots. This might feel a little like preschool orientation, but let’s lay it out there from the start so that we are all on the same page. We’d be willing to bet...Read More

Every day at CrossFit Roots athletes are nervous, fearful, and anxious about the workout (they’re also excited, happy, and motivated). Perhaps the movements are new to them, or the length of the workout seems impossible, or the workout contains a movement that is not their favorite. It came to my attention awhile back that while...Read More

In CrossFit, routine is the enemy. This applies to the type of training we do, but not necessarily the frequency that we train. “How many days a week should I be coming?” is a question we get by almost every single new member at Roots. The answer is – as much as you can!  You...Read More

Class Sign Up Please see below for instructions on class scheduling and sign-up. Zen Planner Zen Planner is the client management system we utilize to manage class attendance and plan workouts. You will use your login/password to access and utilize the online class sign-up system. How To Get Started Download the Zen Planner Member App....Read More

Whether you’re new to Roots or have been a member for a while, here is everything you need to know about managing your reservations at Roots. We provide members access to two different apps, Zen Planner and SugarWOD, and YES, YOU NEED THEM BOTH! Creating and Managing Reservations: ZEN PLANNER APP Create and manage all...Read More

Welcome to the 2023 CrossFit Open! In this blog you’ll find a wealth of information. Please take the time to read through it so you’re in the know and so that you don’t unintentionally screw over your team;).  Haven’t signed up for the Open yet? There’s still time to sign up HERE. TEAMS There are three...Read More

Calling all judges! We’re looking for a stellar team of volunteers to judge The Open workouts. Whether you’re already signed up for The Open and plan to compete or want to get involved in a different way, the judges MAKE The Open a huge success.  Soon, you’ll start to see many CrossFit Judges Course certificates...Read More

And here they are! The workouts for the 2023 Benchmark Series. To learn more about the Benchmark Series and how it is structured, read this blog post. Start planning your week to hit 4-5 of these workouts. Remember – pick the ones you DON’T want to do if you want to test and develop your...Read More