Jul 2012
Just wanted to speak to a personal experience I encountered today after an 8 day hiatus from weight training. I decided I would go heavy and not being as loose as I should have after that much time off, my back knotted right up and took the breath right out of me. My session was over before it began. Heres what I learned. If you are coming back from
Jun 2012
A few things I learned while in Jamaica. First, if your driving down the road and decided to pass someone going a lot slower than you, it is not uncommon to get passed while you are passing someone yourself. This equals DANGER! Second, the people here love to sell you things – anything – for any amount – make sure you know the art of Bartering before you come. Third,
Jun 2012
In observance of Independence Day, we will be closed for the 4th of July! Aslo, don’t forget about July 15, we will be holding a special fundraiser WOD from 7:30-9:00am. DJ Mike will be present mixing the hotest selections of tunes. Food will also be present so bring your appetites! All proceeds will go towards the PKD foundation and their efforts to find a cure. June 29, 2012 WOD Strength/Skill:
Jun 2012
I just read an article on natural blood thinners I thought I would pass along to any of you currently on medication and were looking for a healthy alternative. As you know, I am not a Doctor, and do not promote these alternatives as a cure all, but they are worth a look as anything found in a nature is in many ways better than their synthetic counterpart. Natural Blood
Jun 2012
As a CrossFitter, your hands are one of your most important tools. Some of the stuff we do here will put even some of the most burley of hands to the test! It is not a matter of withstanding the beating on them hoping they will just stop getting torn up, you need to take necessary precautions. Tape can be used to reduce contact with certain rough surfaces. Moisturizers and other products
Jun 2012
Hey guys – just a quick hello from Jamaica! No trouble trying to eat paleo here as the fruit trees are plentiful as much as the ocean is full of good fish! Who says you have to sacrifice all your good habits every time you go away? Its never too hard when nature provides an abundance of goodness all around you. June 25, 2012 WOD Strength/Skill: Front squat 5-5-5-5-5
Jun 2012
Great job everyone beating the heat! No heat casualties here. Looks like it’s going to cool off for a few good days. Just another reminder, we will be short staffed this coming week as I have to attend to best friend duties as best man in Jamaican style wedding – Not trying to rub it in – I mean, who really want’s to leave beautiful New England in the
Jun 2012
A lot of you are probably wondering when the class changes will stop – they won’t – ever! We are under going a rapid expansion of members DAILY. This means a few things. A bigger, better community for one! A more diverse coaching staff. And the addition of a few specialty classes. We were thinking of possibly adding a power lifting class, which will use different aids such as
Jun 2012
Wow it was a hot one today! Well we sure got a chance to test out the newly installed ceiling fans, and while they were not a total cure from the scorching heat, they sure did make a world of difference. I plan on installing about 5 more through out the box to make sure we get plenty of circulation. The great thing is, we do have AC in
Jun 2012
Today we kicked off the first “Teen CrossFit Class” for the summer months. Our intentions offering this class to teenage kids is to offer a ‘Broad, General, and Inclusive’ program to help them gain efficiency and competency in weight lifting, gymnastics, and metabolic condition. Does this ring a bell older members? This is what you are doing as well. We understand that 99% of the general population are not going
Jun 2012
Just a reminder, next week – June 25- June 30 – there will be a reduced schedule due to a limited staff. As a result of this reduced schedule, we will be allowing a higher capacity for all classes. There will still be a class limit so make sure to sign up for your classes far enough in advance to secure a spot. Also, during this time period there
Jun 2012
Saturday The Patriot Half Triathlon was held at Cathedral Camp in East Freetown, MA. 2012 marks the sixth year of the Patriot which features a 1.2 mile swim in Long Pond, the largest fresh water body of water in Masssachusetts, a 2-loop bike course offering 56 miles of beautiful, flat roads with a few rolling hills and a 13.1 mile run along country roads, farms and lakes. Congratulations to Michele Brokmeier (finishing time of
Jun 2012
We are toying with the idea of having a free class on the weekend (Saturday) for all those who are interested in CrossFit, have not yet experienced a CrossFit style workout, and have uncertainties about what we do here at CrossFit Magnitude. If you know someone who wants to try it out for FREE for the first time, let them know that a class is being put together just for
Jun 2012
I would like to share another interesting article with you today regarding a common food we love to enjoy in the hot summer months – Hamburgers. This is not for the faint of heart, but important to recognize as there are few things in life more significant than the food and drink we feed on daily. By Christopher J. Petherick Wheres the Beef in your Ground Beef? Summertime is the
Jun 2012
I have always been a coffee drinker. It taste good. It makes me feel good. Therefore it must be good. Right? Well according to some studies, depending on who you are and how much you drink, maybe not. Here is an article expressing some concern about coffee. Coffee Promotes Cortisol Production and Weight Gain I have also read many studies about the benefits of drinking coffee. This is the case
Jun 2012
Just read an article that grabbed at me in a way. The topic was about going the distance with an exercise and getting past the hardest part, which wasn’t muscular fatigue. It was more the mental aspect of it. He said “If what was lacking was endurance, then I would have to become more enduring”. What he was speaking to was the fact that he couldn’t reach a set number,
Jun 2012
Just a reminder, one of our members – Mike Delaney, will be participating in a Charity bike ride this weekend, June 10, from Newburyport, MA to Newcastle, NH to support the PKD (Polycystic Kidney Disease) Foundation. His long time partner Arla, also a member at CrossFit Magnitude, unfortunately has PKD. This is a genetic disease with no current cure. The only treatment options are dialysis and or transplant. The
Jun 2012
Just want to touch briefly on one of the most important times of the day – your recovery and adaptation period – aka sleepy time. A lot of you have been spending 1/3 of your life on an undesirable sleeping surface in a wretched position, that is either to soft or to hard for you. As a CrossFit athlete, most of you spend tons of time in an extended spinal
Jun 2012
A new addition to the schedule, CrossFit Girls Teen program, is starting 6/19 from 5:30-6:30 pm. on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Ages 12-16 are welcome. Email info@crossfitmagnitude.com or call (781)-319-7154 for more info! I just watched a great video at MobilityWOD.com about performance. Here is the context that goes with the video. This is Kelly Starrett’s very own words: “I’ve long maintained that you are an infinite healing machine,
May 2012
Nutrition is something that we obsess over in the CrossFit community. After all, it is the foundation of our Hierarchy of Fitness. It essentially drives everything we do both in and outside the ‘Box’. I came across a great article that gives some valid information about how to use carbohydrates to your advantage in an attempt to get stronger while staying lean. Take your time with this and enjoy. As
May 2012
Summer is quickly approaching us, which means it is time to wipe that dust of the old bathing suit and start hitting the WOD’s every day with a vengeance. As the younger crowd gets out of school the need for additional classes is becoming more apparent. As we have already surpassed our 1 year member goal in the first two weeks and are steadily growing, we want to make sure
May 2012
Can’t ask for a better Memorial Day weekend than that! Hope everyone got plenty of vitamin D – I got a little extra if you didn’t happen to get any. Hats off to everyone who came in on Saturday for our very first Hero WOD. I told you it wasn’t going to be easy! Just remember, with every hard effort you put yourself through, comes great reward. Just had
May 2012
As Memorial Day weekend is among us here at CrossFit Magnitude, we would like to give recognition to the men and women who sacrificed themselves for us and our freedom, both here at home and from around the world. We will honor these brave men and women through our own suffering by doing a classic Heroes WOD. The Heroes WOD ‘s are (when done as prescribed) extremely challenging, but
May 2012
Going to pick up more Tees tomorrow, so if you are a new member who has not received one yet come get one after class. Stay tuned in for the release of our latest line coming real soon. Just a quick “Shout out” to Tessa for turning up the heat (pun intended) the other day during our ‘learn how to cook paleo’ session. Who would have known eating like
May 2012
Have you asked yourself lately, how well is my ROM (range of motion)? Have you noticed increased inflammation around joints post workout? Do you feel a burning sensation at an end range of motion while performing a movement pattern? Are there movements that you cant even force yourself to do? I know I revisit this topic frequently, but it is always worth another mention. Motor control is an element
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