Challenges

This week is going to be full of opportunities to test benchmarks.  They are listed below if you want to make sure you get a particular one in.  Competitors – make sure you test as many of the extra credit offerings as you can. Monday – Grace Tuesday – Helen Wednesday – Fran Thursday – […]

Make sure that you test your plank this week, and don’t forget to make sure it is recorded. Check out the pointers in the picture and don’t forget to take advantage of every opportunity to practice and get ready to make a big improvment at the end of the month

The Whole Life Challenge is one of many opportunities out there to step up to the challenge of making positive changes in your life and/or lifestyle.  This idea is part of a 40 day Mind – Body – Spirit Project, and seems like it could fit into the Whole Life concept. Whether you are doing

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With the Whole Life Challenge right around the corner, and competitions in the offing now is a good time to consider the statement above.  It is so easy to get stuck in the mentality of “just this once” or “just for today” and slide down the slippery slope of too much rest, too many cheats,

While we calculate who the winner of last months Broad jumps challenge is lets get started with this months new Skill.   2 Kilometer row! after a certain point your 500m row time can only reduce so much. The 2K row was chosen to help work more of that oxidative pathway. Remember while your testing

There have been whispers. There have been rumors. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to tell you — they’re all true! The Whole Life Challenge is back, and it’s bigger and better than before! The WLC started right at CrossFit LA two years ago, and you’ll be playing with 10,000-20,000 people from affiliates around the world!

Alright Ladies and Gentlemen, We have only  two more days to test that broad jump to determine who will be bringing home the cup! There were some pretty impressive score at the start, and from some of the retesting done so far there have been some big improvements. Few last minute tips: Try and use

Photo credit – b Lots of huge improvements on deadlifts this past month, not only in weight but also in technique.  Way to go Zoners! Downtown: Most improved Female – Nicola by 45lbs Most improved Male – Brendon by 70lbs Most weight lifted Female – Nicci with 285lbs Most weight lifter Male – Sean and