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The Cult of CrossFit

CrossFit gyms in Canada are getting in the media!  Check out the article in the new issue of  “Get Out There”.

“CrossFit enjoys near cult-like status among followers, and CrossFit athletes and trainers see themselves of part of an insurgent movement that openly questions conventional fitness wisdom and practices.   Many CrossFitters will visit other gyms while on vacation, and are generally welcomed into the “universal” fellowship of CrossFitters.

New converts to CrossFit are enthusiastic and passionate about their involvement. Significantly, CrossFitters we spoke to were adamant about the positive physical changes CrossFit had had on their bodies.”

Read more….

Today’s Workout:

Buy In – 4 x 1 snatch balance, 1 hang squat snatch, 1 squat snatch – Use bar or bar plus a light weight.  Take a break in between each round.

WOD – “Chasing Isabel”

“Isabel” is a classic Crossfit named workout that involves 30 snatches (ground to overhead in one smooth motion).  This version takes a bit longer and involves running, thus creating more fun.  Enjoy,

Turts

*Compare your times to the myfrantime.com leaderboard – we did this for the first time on March 2!*

Elite:  5 rounds of 6 snatches (95/135) and 200m run

Zone 4:  scale snatches to 75/115 

Zone 3: scale snatches to 55/95

Zone 2:  scale snatches to 35/65

Zone 1: scale snatches as needed, 3-5 rounds

Cash Out – FTL Stretches

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