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Ring Dip Tip

3 rounds for time:12 ring dips14 dumbbell step ups Ring Dip Tip Proper range of motion for the ring dip means that the shoulders dip below the elbows and that your hips move the same distance as your shoulders. It’s easy to just drop your chest and do upright crunches. Those aren’t real dips and […]

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Tough Mudder

3 rounds for time: 40 double-unders30 abmat sit-ups20 dumbbell thrusters (35/25)10 pull-ups Tough Mudder The Tough Mudder is this weekend in Avon, Colorado.  Many folks at Roots are headed up to do the challenge or cheer on a friend.  Are you signed up?  Is it your first time, third time?  Post to comments.

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Run and Squat in Perfect Harmony.

10 x 2:00 minute intervals of:Run 200m3 front squats Run and Squat in Perfect Harmony. Some folks love to squat, while others would gladly run.  This workout combines both.  Which part are you looking forward to?  Which part do you dread?  How will you push yourself through the part you don’t like?  How will you […]

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Back to the Start

21-15-9wall ball (20/14)burpee pull-ups Back to the Start Thanks to Fraser for sharing this video.  Paleo, primal, warrior, non-processed, and the many varieties of a more natural diet have led many folks at the shop to change their purchasing habits.  From buying whole grass-fed/grass-finished cows to joining farm shares folks at Roots are certainly going […]

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And the Winners Are…

Five rounds for time of:75 pound Push press, 25 reps50 Double-unders And the Winners Are… Congratulations to the 2012 Look Good Naked Challenge CHAMPIONS: Bryce and Lori (Killer)! Runners up: Chris R., Jake, Melanie, and Cassie The winner’s took home a free month of membership at Roots, a $100 giftcard to Whole Foods, and money […]

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CrossFit Kids Sign-up and Details!

COOL CRUEL SUMMER SERIES KICKS OFF TONIGHT FROM 4-7PM!  WORKOUT, WINGS, DRINKS, FUN.  COOL CRUEL SUMMER WORKOUT 1 ANNOUNCED AT 4PM AT THE SHOP AND ON THE WEBSITE COMMENT BOARD. Front squat / toes-to-bar Ladder.Do 1 front squat and 1 toes to bar in the 1st minute, 2 of each in the 2nd minute, 3 […]

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Final Stretch for the Look Good Naked Challengers!

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:5 Chest to bar Pull-ups5 Ring dips15 Squats Final Stretch for the Look Good Naked Challenge Tomorrow is the LAST day of the Look Good Naked Challenge and the scores are CLOSE.  Just a few points separate a number of folks at the top spots. Thursday […]

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