Wine Country CrossFit | The End of Overeating, Clean & Jerk

I was recently given The End of Overeating, and I can't put it down. Written by the former director of the FDA, it reads like prose while it is chocked full of scientific fact. It describes in detail how just the right combination of fat sugar and salt creates the…

2013 08 15

Creatine, HBBS and Double Tabata

By: Beth Rypins 0

When I was on the US Women's Whitewater Team I took creatine during training and racing cycles, and I always found is to be a great support for building strength. But when I started a family and stopped racing I forgot about it. It recently resurfaced on my radar screen…

2013 08 14

More New Classes, Mobility, Muscle-Ups and EMOM Shuttle-runs

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New AM Level II class starts on Friday August 23 at 7AM. This two hour class is for those who want to work more deeply with the Olympic Lifts while increasing their work volume and intensity. For Level II criterion please read to the bottom of this blog post. …

2013 08 13

Social Calendar and Snatch Practice

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Social Calendar and Calendar Change Reminders I thought it might be fun to schedule a semi-regular group run or group hike. One of my favorite spots is Westwood Hills Park, since it's such an easy way to do some interval work. Anyone interested in getting together to test out our…

2013 08 12

Jackie and Rowing Form

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Did anyone see Jason Khalipa's amazing performance on the 2k and Half-Marathon rows during the CrossFit Games? If not, then click on this link to hear how it went AND to see his amazing form. Does your rowing form look like that? Probably not. We as coaches are always trying…

2013 08 11

Pilates & Jerks

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Don't forget to come to the gym at 4PM on Friday to get your Pilates on. You don't have to practice being a jerk. You just have to show up with your willingness to try something new. It will REALLY help you feel good for the 4.30 class, and no…

2013 08 08

Pregnancy and CrossFit, Jerks

By: Beth Rypins 1 Comment

People often think that CrossFit and pregnancy can't go together, but in the last year we have had five pregnant athletes working out in our gym, and they had only good things to report. Dr. Mary Cooke did CrossFit three days a week during her pregnancy, and she felt strong…

2013 08 08

Cleans & Coach Emilie

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Coach Emilie has been working on her muscle-ups for 3 years, and early last week she got up through the transition. Just so you know, she accomplished this after a morning of Heavy Back Squats, working on a 3 rep max snatch, 3 rep max clean and jerk, and running…

2013 08 07

High Bar Back Squat & Mobility WOD

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Mobility WOD classes are on Wednesdays at 5PM, and we encourage ALL to attend. The 30 minute session is designed to teach you new ways to get into those tight spots. Please arrive early so that you have time to row or run and warm up your body prior to…

2013 08 06

Gymnastics & Kettlebells

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Social Calendar and Calendar Change Reminders Just a reminder for those of wanting to attend Red Wine and Carnage until you had the promo code, it is "bacon." Enjoy! Plans are moving along for our first Clothing Swap to be held on Friday, August 23rd. This event will be a great opportunity for everyone…

2013 08 05

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