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Constantly Varied

Annie50-40-30-20-10double-underssit-ups then, Back Squat3-3-3-3-3 Constantly Varied CrossFit programming is defined as constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity.  To some, constantly varied appears to be random but in well-planned programming it is anything but.  Lets start by defining some important terms. constant – occurring continuously over a period of time.variation – a change or […]

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South Regionals Review

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:15-foot rope climbs, 2 ascents10 ring dips20 GHD sit-ups South Regionals Review The CrossFit Games are fast approaching!  Check out this video to get a recap on what happened at the South Regional.  (Hint: the female winner goes to Roots.)

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Happy 4th of July!

4th of July WOD Happy 4th of July! Today’s workout STARTS AT 10AM (that means we’ll start warming up at 10am, going over the workout, movements, etc.).  Doors open at 9:30am.  Breakfast after.   Please bring a food item to share.  BYOB too! We’ll see you there!

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1 Day Away!

Complete as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes of:70-lb. dumbbell squat snatches, 10 reps20 box jumps, 24-inch box 1 Day Away Tomorrow is the annual 4th of July WOD and Breakfast!  Please remember to sign-up ahead of time like normal so we know how many to expect.  Visiting athletes please email [email protected] to reserve a […]

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Bring a Friend Day!

5 Rounds with a partner:10 burpees20 wallball (20/14)30 double-undersRun 400m Bring a Friend Day! Today is the day!  The day to bring that person that you’ve been trying to convince to give CrossFit a try into Roots to try out a workout with you.  Click here to read the original post and look below for […]

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And Then There Were Four

Tomorrow, Thursday, is Bring a Friend Day at Roots! DTFive rounds of:155 pound Deadlift, 12 reps155 pound Hang power clean, 9 reps155 pound Push jerk, 6 reps And Then There Were Four Welcome to the world the newest member of the Christensen clan, Campbell Lane Christensen!  You’ve all seen Nicole around the shop working hard […]

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Meet a Root: Megan Casey

Don’t forget that this Thursday is Bring a Friend Day! Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:10 chest-to-bar pull-ups10 handstand push-ups20 hip extensions Meet a Root: Megan Casey 1. Vitals: Megan Casey, joined Roots in November 2014 2. Where were you born/raised?  Littleton, CO 3.  Married, kids, family?  Dating fellow Roots member Nick […]

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Fourth of July Workout and Breakfast Cookout

Death by C2B Pull-UpsWith a continuously running clock do one chest-to-bar pull-up the first minute, two chest-to-bar pull-ups the second minute, three chest-to-bar pull-ups the third minute… continuing as long as you are able. Use as many sets each minute as needed. This is a part of the yearly benchmark series.  Log Your Score. Fourth […]

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Double-Under Sunday

21 power snatch (95/65)84 double-unders15 power snatch 60 double-unders9 power snatch36 double-unders Double-under Sunday Double-unders help improve balance, agility and especially coordination.  These skills carry over to every other movement in CrossFit so the importance of mastering them cannot be overstated.  They also happen to be one of the most frustrating exercises to master.  The […]

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Say Hello to Our Little Friend

Badger3 rounds for time of:30 Squat Clean, 95/65#30 Pull-upsRun 800m This is part of the yearly benchmark series.  Log your score. Say Hello to Our Little Friend Hadley Caroline Norton was born Tuesday, June 23rd.  Her mom, Cara, was in the gym earlier that day working on her push jerk which turns out to be great […]

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