Aug 2012
Heres another great article for you talking this time about EFA’s or essential fatty acids. They are essential because our body cannot make them, yet we cant live without them. Your best place to find it is in foods high in omega’s 3 & 6. To find out more on the many benefits of EFA’s and to become aware of the dangers associated with trans fatty acids click HERE! September 1, 2012
Aug 2012
Why I need the Whole Life Challenge more than I think: Because I haven’t set a PR on anything in a while. Because I am asking myself “what’s a PR?” Because Mocha Frappuccino’s have made their way back into my daily routine. Because I can “pinch an inch” (or much more) on my waistline. Because I’ve been half-assing it. Because I’ve been watching someone else give it 110%, and I’ve
Aug 2012
The start of the WLCWW is just a little more than 2 weeks away. We know how daunting preparing for something like this can be, since it touches and effects so many different parts of your life. To help you in this process, we’ve created a preparation checklist that will help you cover all the areas you need to cover before September 15th. The list is in no particular order.
Aug 2012
Shooting the breeze after class, an incredible food source that I’ve heard about in the past but never quite looked into, was brought to my attention. Like any curious fellow, I went home and did some online research (googling) to learn up on this magnificent natural wonder. It is called the Chia Seed. Many of you have heard or tried this out before. For all of you who have never
Aug 2012
As a healthy human being, we all need to be somewhat insulin sensitive. This means that when we eat carbohydrates, which we all do, whether it be fruit, or veggies, or anything else that raises our blood sugar, we need to have cells in our body, preferably muscle cells, that are sensitive (welcoming) of the goods being delivered via insulin. If we are insulin resistant, we lose our ability
Aug 2012
Another hot week ahead of us all. This is the summer that just won’t quit! I just want to applaud you all for being so enduring through these last few months of hotness at the Box. One more element to add to the hardness factor of what we do here. It is only making us more capable because of it. The cool spring is welcomed by me
Just a quick reminder for those who are signed up already for the Whole Life Challenge, there is a profile page for you to enter some basic information about yourself, a profile pic if you’d like, as well as any non-challenge required health metrics you would like to track over the course of the challenge. You can also post a link on facebook to your profile page and invite
Aug 2012
In the next week or so, we will be announcing a new speciality course concentrating on Strength & Power. It will be headed up by Shawn Diprete – Professional BMX racer who, in his age group, is the guy to beat in these here United States. Shawn has a lengthy background is strength/power training as this has been a big key to his success racing. This course will cover lots of non-traditional
Aug 2012
I stumbled upon a great quote today that was hanging on the wall over a urinal I was using in a public restroom (and I thought these smelly cesspools were good for only one thing). It read “Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyways” -John Wayne. I’m sure you all had a little hesitation upon saddling up and heading into CrossFit Magnitude, maybe a little bird on your
Aug 2012
Here is a great video from the CrossFit.com vault featuring the original ‘Nasty Girls’. I don’t intend on anyone to watch the whole WOD through to the end, although it is recommended, rather I would like you all, especially the ladies, to get an idea of what INTENSITY looks like and to also note that women are just as capable of it as men are. Check the video out courtesy
Aug 2012
I have noticed some of you are having some concerns over what the proper technique is for breathing while lifting heavy objects. Regardless of the weight being lifted, there are a few techniques to keep in mind that will not only keep things safe, but will also help you lift heavier. For starters, take a huge breath of air before any lift. No just any kind of breath, but one
Aug 2012
August 20, 2012 WOD Strength 7×3 Box squat (heavy, but fast) Conditioning: Complete sets of 21-15-9 for time of: BB Squat clean Pull ups Rx – 135/95 Lv2 – DB squat cleans Lv3 – Med ball cleans
Aug 2012
Whole Life Challenge Worldwide The Whole Life Challenge began with the notion that regular training for your lifestyle in the world is as valuable as regular training for your body in the gym. It grew into a game in which your world is the field, your choices are the movements, and your life is the prize.The Whole Life Challenge is not something you win in the way you are used to winning something. The Whole Life
Aug 2012
In families across the country, it is common behavior for brothers and sisters to clash like titans at the homestead. The funny thing is, when they enter a CrossFit box all differences can be settled in a more productive way! Last night was officially the largest class size we have had since our opening in April. We do have a class limitation of 12 people, however, how could I have
Aug 2012
If you are a new member to CrossFit Magnitude or a seasoned (however short it has been so far) vet, chances are, you have probably been grilled at some point about your movement pattern standards, your eagerness to move forward when there is a great need to stay where you currently are, or for your lack of acknowledging a cue by a coach because you believe you have a it
Aug 2012
Do not forget to signup today for the Whole Life Challenge Worldwide. This challenge is, by design, a tool to help you gain a better understanding of your overall pursuit of health and fitness. At the end of this 8 week challenge, everyone should have a much better idea of what their strengths and weaknesses are in some of the most important areas including – mobility, exercise, nutrition and accountability.
Aug 2012
I just want to say that I am more impressed each and every day with the progress EVERYONE is making. People are hitting PR’s left and right. I am starting to see noticeable changes in your appearance. Confidence levels are raising to new limits every day. If you haven’t noticed by now, this stuff really does work! Hats off to everyone who hit a new PR today in the dead
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
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