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
Technical difficulties with internet service tonight. Make sure to check back tomorrow for some updates pertaining to upcoming events and schedule changes. June 28, 2012 WOD Strength/Skill: Heaving snatch balance – 3-3-3-3-3 -3-3 Video Demo Conditioning: In 12 minutes, complete as many reps as possible using this progression- 3-6-9-12-15-18-21 etc…. Thruster 95/65# Pull ups
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
Keeping it short tonight so you can read and digest this entire article. This is the first CrossFit article I ever read, and probably the most influential towards my decision to make CrossFit my weapon of choice. This should be common knowledge to every as this was all discussed during your intro session and I believe I have posted this on here before, however, sometimes it is good to go
Jun 2012
June 15, 2012 WOD Over the past few months I have been keeping an eye out for trending patterns concerning members ratio of work:rest days. Guess what, there really has been no pattern. Everyone is taking a different approach. But is there really a best approach? In my opinion, the best approach is listening to yourself. Just like we do not set a routine of – Chest and tri’s on
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
Many of you new to CrossFit are also new to some of the unusual things we do to ourselves daily in an attempt to keep progressing. One the things we like to do, before and after training, is foam rolling. This serves a multitude of purposes: 1) Restores muscle sliding surfaces, giving you greater application of power 2) Helps alleviate trigger points, thus (refer to next) 3) Leads to better
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
I am still noticing a lot of bent backs during our daily strength sessions. This is telling me a few things. People are still not ‘FEELING’ the movement. The weight being used is to ‘HEAVY’ for you. You are still ‘UNSURE’ how to do the lift. The first and the last go hand in hand. If you are having trouble feeling the lift or are still unsure about
Jun 2012
If you don’t know me by now, I have never been one to use supplements as an aid to my performance gains. I am not saying I have not tried them during my 16 year period of weight training, I have just never relied on them for any long period of time. Their use has typically been to gather first hand knowledge of what the product is claiming in order
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,
Jun 2012
I know that a lot of you new to the CrossFit experience are also hopping on board the Paleo express as well. This is a very good thing! As you know nutrition drives everything you do. What you have to realize is that even if you are eating a ‘Paleo’ style diet, with wholesome fresh foods, this in no way gives you a free pass to eat as much of
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