Wine Country CrossFit

Today is about the Press then Plyometrics. We are going from an extremely controlled static pure strength movement into an all out assault on your entire being. Use today's Press work to tap into core stability and efficiency of movement, then translate that focus into completing the second half of the workout--our…

2015 03 17

Clean Up That Clean

By: Beth Rypins 0

Muscle Development. Explosive Power. Burn Body Fat. Bone-Shattering Grip Strength. A Full Body Workout. Great for Athletes and Trainees, these are all things you will get when you work on your Power Cleans. This Olympic lifting exercise requires the coordination of every muscle group in the body. In time, the exercise adds muscle…

2015 03 16

Do-Gooder in Our Midst, 15.3

By: Beth Rypins 0

We talk a lot about health and strength and fitness and Paleo in the Napa Valley on this blog. We also talk about our upcoming events like the Paleo Potluck on March 27th and the Gymnastics Seminar on April 11th. But today we branch out: Most of us go to…

2015 03 15

Snatch & Pistol WOD

By: Beth Rypins 0

Doing squats with heavy weights may look and feel more impressive, but one legged strength is far more applicable to sports in which changes of direction and explosive action occur from one leg. The stabilizing muscles in the leg are much more active in controlling the movement of a lunge…

2015 03 12

The Horizon Line, Clean Complex & Double Unders

By: Beth Rypins 0

We have many exciting events on our Horizon Line here at Wine Country CrossFit. Please take note and mark your calendars! -Sunday March 8, Open Gym, 4.30-6PM. Eric Javar will be here to help you clean up your clean. FREE! -Friday March 27, last Open WOD with Paleo Potluck directly…

2015 03 11

Back Squats & Hammer Gone Bad

By: Beth Rypins 0

It's Hammer time! Sledgehammer training can and will develop strength in the core, muscular endurance, explosiveness, coordination, and will help you develop killer grip strength. Hammer Gone Bad. Make sure to bring your flannel. How are your back squats coming along? Hopefully, if you've been following along these past few weeks,…

2015 03 10

Gymnastics & 20 Min AMRAP

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======================================================= Tuesday's WOD Gymnastics Skill: Press to headstand / handstand AMRAP 20 minutes 5 Shoulder touches 10 Kettlebell swings (73/44) 15 Slam Balls (50/25) 20 Kettlebell Snatches (73/44) 10/side 200 meter run

2015 03 09

Pull-up Challenge, MobilityWOD Mini Seminar, 15.2

By: Beth Rypins 0

Remember the 20 pull-up challenge we did a year or two ago? Well the time has come again to give your pull-ups some concentrated focus. When you come in the gym on Monday or Tuesday please warm up those shoulders and see how many pull-ups you can do. Write your…

2015 03 08

Back Squats and for Dessert?

By: Beth Rypins 0

With 15.1 put to bed and 15.2 here, I'm curious, How are you doing? During this 5 week period, it is particularly important to pay attention to your diet. Your mood and energy levels are obviously directly affected by the dietary choices you make. Paying attention to ALL of your macro-nutrient intake…

2015 03 05

News & Events, Weighted Supinated Pull-ups

By: Beth Rypins 0

Lots of News & Events coming at you this week! Oh yeah, and a few pulling exercises Events Our very own Don Muhammed will fight again on March 21st in SF. It will be at Kezar, and you can get tickets by sending a text directly to Don at 707…

2015 03 04

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