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Why We Got Fatter During the Fat Free Food Boom

Weighted Pull-ups 5-5-3-3-3-1-1-1-1 i Why We Got Fatter During the Fat Free Food Boom In 1976 Congress first took a look at the relationship between diet and disease.    The resulting dietary recommendations kicked off decades of health decline amongst Americans. Listen here to this NPR podcast to learn more!

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The 2014 Spring Olympic Weightlifting Meet at CrossFit Roots

Reminders!  Classes at 7:30 and 8:30am this morning!  Stay to watch the Roots Spring Oly Meet!   AND don’t forget!  Roots welcomes Diane Sanfillipo, author of Practical Paleo, to Roots on Sunday for a presentation and book signing!  Details and RSVP info HERE.  We hope you can join us! In teams of three, complete the following:Run […]

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One Rep Max Snatch

Snatch 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 reps One Rep Max Snatch The snatch can be a finicky lift.  Some days you expect to do well, and don’t, and others you completely surprise yourself with a PR. Come on in today and take reps.  If your form is good and you’re feeling it, go up!

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Packed Weekend!

3 rounds for time:15 push jerk (135/95)30 Abmat sit-upsRun 400m Packed Weekend! Hey Crew! We’re got a PACKED weekend for you at Roots.  Check out all that’s going down this weekend! SaturdayGroup Classes – Come join Nicole at the shop at 7:30 or 8:30 am for a workout sure to help you kick off the […]

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Go Long at the Park

Workout at North Boulder Park!  Meet at the Southwest corner. 4 rounds for time:run 400m20 ball slams25 air squats30 lunges on the 400m route Go Long at the Park Join us at the park for this fun and straightforward workout. We’ll see you at the Southwest corner of the North Boulder Park!  

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