New Classes Added!

We’re excited to announce the addition of two new classes to the schedule beginning this week:

Strength Class on Tuesday Nights

Starting January 17th, Tuesday night will have a new feel. The 5:30-6:30 pm CrossFit class will move to 5:00-6:00, and a new Strength class will be added from 6:00-8:00 pm. The longer format will allow time for multiple lifts and adequate recovery between sets, ensure time for some auxiliary lifts to compliment the strength protocol, and provides additional time at the end of class for some focused mobility work.

So why change the format and add additional emphasis to build strength? Let’s hear from our one of our favorite strength coaches, Mark Rippetoe: “Strength means way more than the ability to generate force against a resistance. It has always been the means by which people accomplished things that required them to interact with their environment.”

This class will be focused on foundational lifts: squats (back/front), presses (overhead/bench), and the deadlift. “So, you ask,” says Rippetoe, “why do we squat, press, deadlift? Because they work all the muscles and joints in the body, they simulate normal human movement patters, and they produce strength appropriate to all uses for which the muscles and joints will be put.”

The Strength class will run in 6 week training cycles, but you are welcome to drop in any time.

Track WOD every other Monday night

Every other Monday night at 6-7pm beginning on January 3oth, I (Ryan) will be leading the Track WOD, a structured workout to improve your running speed and efficiency. The hour-long class will include form drills, analysis of biomechanics, and interval training. The Track WOD will be held at the JC track; just meet there by 6 pm to join the class.

Please note that the 5:30 pm and 6:30 pm CrossFit classes will go on as usual at the gym. We’ll post a reminder announcement about this a few days before the first class.

We hope you take advantage of these great new offerings!