Aug 2012
There have been whispers. There have been rumors. Ladies and gentlemen, I’m here to tell you — they’re all true! The Whole Life Challenge is finally here!, The WLC started at CrossFit LA a year and a half ago, and has now morphed into this worldwide challenge . To throw a number at you, you’ll be playing with 10,000-20,000 people form affiliates around the world! Your hard work and commitment
Aug 2012
* The class schedule for the days we will be short staffed (8/15-8/21) has been set. Make sure to check the schedule and note the new (temporary) changes. I know this summer is still upon us, but I wanted to give a heads up to all of the spinners out there that we will be running a special for the month of September. Our prices for spin cards will be:
Aug 2012
For the past… oh as long as I can recall, we have all been lead to believe that when we injure some part of our body or have created some kind of inflammation that the proper thing to do is take some sort of anti-inflammatory and ICE. In the world of sports medicine we have actually been told to do R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation). I have always had a funny
Aug 2012
If you read yesterdays article, one of the things covered was injuries. Guess what – it happens to the best of us. It is an inevitable occurrence. As human beings, we like to push ourselves – sometimes past our own limitations. But maybe you don’t. Maybe you are the type who stops just at the right time, at your exact limit. Will this keep you from getting injured? Maybe. That
Aug 2012
I am constantly scanning the net, magazines, books, and journals to get some perspective on what others are doing, what their different approaches are to the same thing, as well as their logic for do so. I came across an article tonight which speaks to ‘new weightlifters’. When I speak of weightlifting (one word) as this article does, I/we are speaking of people engaging in Olympic lifting. Do not take
Aug 2012
I want to give a big thanks to Bay Side Runner and INOV8 for coming out tonight to let us get down and dirty with their awesome footwear! I had to throw a pair on myself and WOD it up with everyone so I could give my honest feedback as a potential consumer as well as a coach. I must say that these are a one up from my latest
Aug 2012
Have you wondered what it would be like to engage in CrossFit wearing sport specific footwear? Take a night off from those unstable, performance draining sneakers you have been wearing for too long and hop into a pair of INOV8’s. You will be wishing you discovered these things a long time ago! TONIGHT WE WILL BE DEMOING INOV8 FOOTWEAR DURING OUR 6PM & 7:15PM WOD’S. ALL SIZES WILL BE AVAILABLE
Aug 2012
It’s not to often that I bite into something and immediately start throwing fits of joy from the inside out. This happened to me the other day! It was unreal. So unreal that I have to share it with each and every one of you. It just so happens that this amazing piece of goodness is really really good for you! Health benefits galore. So much I will not try
Aug 2012
Ok, so heres the deal -over the last few months we have been open, I have been programming a few different ways in order to get a feel of what works and what doesn’t. This is a natural phase any new business will usually go through when attempting a format untested before. In this short time I have discovered many ups and downs to all of the approaches used thus
Aug 2012
So I ran into this girl the other day at the health food store ( I hope she is reading this) who asked me about the whole Paleo thing after noticing the word printed on the back of my shirt. For some apparent reason, she thought it was some crazy diet based on the latest breakthroughs in science. I reassured her that in fact there was no crazy science involved
I want to start by saying ” Way to go Steve Mulligan!!!” He killed it today setting a new box record in the 500m Row with a time of 1:23! That is a huge milestone for Steve. It also raises the bar super high for everyone seeking that #1 spot on our ‘Wall of Fame’. A few things to look forward to in the next few weeks: 1) The Whole
Jul 2012
August is a time when lots of families hit the road for that last summer adventure. This is often a time when most people also take a vacation from making healthy choices. If you are planning on hitting the road in the next few weeks, read this great article courtesy of Marksdailyapple.com. It gives great ideas to help keep you moving in the right direction, even while you put your normal routine
Jul 2012
Just a quick reminder if you haven’t already noticed, we extended the Open Gym hours until 5pm Mon-Thur. Also, we added an open gym period on Sunday from 9am-12 noon. Don’t hesitate to come in and work on that missed WOD or maybe spend a little time working on mobilizing some of those tight areas that are effecting the quality of your movement. Attention all NEW members – Make
Jul 2012
A few reminders – We now have workout journals, wrist supports, shin sleeves (protectors), coconut water, and a bunch of other goodies now in stock in our pro-shop. Tee-shirts with our new logo will be on sale this Tuesday- these ones are super soft! We will be updating our pro-shop weekly with new products and gear. Feel free to make suggestions of items you would like to see readily available
Jul 2012
I just want to touch on spotting at our box for a brief second. Don’t do it! The weights we are using are meant to be dropped and based on some of the things I have laid witness to already, I think it is safe to say that we will all be far better off if we just stand clear while someone is lifting a really heavy weight. I am
Jul 2012
Just a quick heads up, the kiosk card scanner at the front desk is now up and running. For everyone who has been given a card already, please scan it on your way in. This is now taking place of signing the sign up sheet. For everyone else who has not yet recieved a card, please see me after class and I’ll make one up for you on the spot.
Jul 2012
GMO’s or genetically modified organisms are created when scientists force genes from one species, such as bacteria, viruses, animals, or humans, into DNA of a food crop or animal to introduce new traits to that organism. When you eat foods that have been genetically modified, you are succeptible to a host of health risks that include but are not limited to infertility, immune dysfunction, accelerated aging, faulty insulin regulation,
Jul 2012
How many of you know what weight you left off with in the last few weeks in the squat, press, deadlift, etc…If your scratching your head right now, chances are, you have no idea. Training the CrossFit way, or any way in general, we are constantly striving to make improvements in one way or another. One of the ways we measure improvements, especially in strength, is to gauge our increases
Jul 2012
Heres a few shots of the Marsh Madness that just took place this past weekend. Great job to those of you who gave it your all (and came out faster than last time)! July 23, 2012 WOD Skill: Kipping pull ups Level 1 7×2 Clean & jerk (heaviest possible) Conditioning: Complete sets of 21-15-9 for time of: power clean ring dips pull ups Level 2 Strength: 1a) 5×2 Front squat
Jul 2012
It looks like, due to popular demand, several classes will be added to the menu real soon. We are thinking a second CrossFit class on saturday around 10:30, followed by an open gym period for all eligible members as well as a Sunday open gym period. A Friday afternoon open gym period, followed by an evening CrossFit class. Make sure in the mean time to reserve class times
Jul 2012
Here is an interesting article I came across discussing possible causes and side effects of a condition known as hypothyroidism. Understanding a conditioning first is always the best first step in knowing how to deal with it. This article is courtesy of Mike Adams, The Health Ranger. Heal Your Thyroid July 20, 2012 WOD Level 1 BB Acrobatics: Hang snatch 5×3 -(heaviest possible) Rest 60 seconds Strength: Overhead squat 4×4
Jul 2012
As some of you are noticing, classes are starting to fill up. This is obviously a great thing and also a sign that we are quickly establishing ourselves as a premier CrossFit Box. This also means we need more classes to spread you guys out a little bit. I am very excited to announce that we will be bringing on a great coach at the end of the month. We
Jul 2012
On August 6 in during the evening class times, representatives of INOV8 shoes will be coming to our Box with over 150 pairs of their premier CrossFit shoes to let everyone test them out during that nights WOD. These shoes were amongst the first CrossFit specific shoes on the market, specifically made for CrossFitters. They will be offering great discounts that night to everyone looking to up there CrossFit experience
Jul 2012
On a daily basis, I am constantly running into people outside the Box (no pun intended) who have heard of this thing called CrossFit but are not really sure what it is. One thing they all have in common is this preconceived notion that what we do here at CrossFit Magnitude and every other CrossFit box around the world is some form of extreme exercise that is only for
Jul 2012
A big thanks to everyone who came out on Sunday to support a great cause, the PKD Foundation. All your generosity will be felt by those who need it most. This week ahead we will be getting into some new skill work that you wont want to miss out on. I may stretch it out over a few days for those of you who are on a once a week
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