Are you considering joining a CrossFit community but feeling hesitant? You’re not alone! Many people face common barriers when starting their CrossFit journey. Let’s dive into these obstacles and explore simple ways we will help you overcome them at CrossFit Magnitude. Intimidation Factor: Barrier: The perceived intensity and competitive atmosphere of a CrossFit gym can be intimidating for newcomers. Overcoming it: CrossFit Magnitude is anything but intimidating. Our members
Jun 2020
Whether you are trying to run a business, grow your own vegetables, or achieve the body of your dreams, there is always a process involved…Steps you must take that will either prove successful or not over a given period of time. Ask yourself, “How long have I been doing ___, ____, &____ trying to accomplish________, and am still coming up short?”. Albert Einstein is (erroneously) credited with saying, “The
The leanness of your body, the speed in which you can run a mile, your current levels of cholesterol, your body fat percentage, or how much strength you possess all have one thing in common – They are the culmination of all your efforts up to this point in time. I remember way back in the day (24 years ago), while I was warming up for my very
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – Details on how we plan to keep it safe with a phased reopening of CrossFit Magnitude. How Does Covid-19 Spread? The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet). Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of
May 2020
Despite the lockdown, the ocean is still there, the nicer weather is among us, and many of you will be making way out of the house and onto the sand, of course following any and all guidelines set forth by the government. You may be wondering “Will your program at CrossFit Magnitude get me ready for beach season?”. To which I answer, “If there was a better program out
May 2020
I met Dez almost 2.5 years ago when he walked into CrossFit Magnitude with his wonderful wife, Erin. I believe Dez was there more in support of Erin, but once we go to talking, it quickly became apparent he wasn’t about to let Erin get in on all the action alone. Before too long, Dez quickly regained his youthfulness (having lost some of it, as a lot of folks
Apr 2020
How many times per week are you currently working out? 4-5 What kind of equipment do you have at your disposal? DBs, pull-up bar, treadmill, jump rope, one band. I have a set of low rings that hang from a pull-up bar in the garage. New weight vest. Where is your ‘Home-Gym’’ located (garage, living room, front lawn, driveway)? Basement and garage What has been your biggest hurdle working out
Mar 2020
Are you in the Over or Under 40 age group? Under Roughly, how long have you been CrossFitting for? Since Spring 2019 What was the driving force behind your decision to start? Oh, man! My 3rd baby was about to turn a year old and while the scale told me I was back to “pre-baby,” I knew my strength wasn’t where it could/should be. The treadmill at Healthtrax just
Feb 2020
Are you in the Over or Under 40 age group? Over Roughly, how long have you been CrossFitting for? 6 years in February was my first class! But started taking it more seriously about 5 years ago. What was the driving force behind your decision to start? I hit my late 30s and the conventional gym and pushing around weights for 45 minutes was no longer working. I started
Dec 2019
JOIN THE #800g CHALLENGE® WHAT IS IT? This challenge was designed by OptimizeMe Nutrition. Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day. No foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g. Eat the fruits and veggies of your choice. Hit the macros you want. Raw, cooked, canned, frozen; doesn’t matter! If you can weigh it as a standalone and unprocessed
Dec 2019
December 1, 2019 By: Christopher O’Brien 3 Reasons Why You Aren’t Reaching Your Goals She was a maniacal fitness enthusiast who worked out 5-6 days per week for many years, yet she had never achieved her goals. Her workouts were always long, sweat-induced sessions, never leaving a calorie to spare… This could be a great beginning to a fitness mystery novel. The fact is, this is the narrative echoed by
Nov 2019
Do You Even Lift? Since I became a member of the CrossFit Magnitude coaching staff, a number of gym patrons have expressed the fact that, while they own weightlifting shoes, they chose not to wear them for workouts which the shoes would be appropriate for. A commonly cited reason for this sentiment is a sense of inadequacy regarding their own abilities, in other words, they have the shoes, but they
Nov 2019
Warm-Up. Two Sets: Kettlebell Halos x 5 each direction Single-Leg Deadlifts x 5 each side Followed by… Two Sets: Kettlebell Windmills x 5 reps (left) Single-Arm Kettlebell Push Press (left) x 5 Waiter Carry (left) x 20-30 yards Kettlebell Windmills x 5 reps (right) Single-Arm Kettlebell Push Press (right) x 6-8 Waiter Carry (right) x 20-30 yards Followed by… Two Sets: Kettlebell Snatch (left) x 5 Overhead Alternating Reverse Lunges
Nov 2019
Warm-Up. Two Sets: Kettlebell Halos x 5 each direction Single-Leg Deadlifts x 5 each side Followed by… Two Sets: Kettlebell Windmills x 5 reps (left) Single-Arm Kettlebell Push Press (left) x 5 Waiter Carry (left) x 20-30 yards Kettlebell Windmills x 5 reps (right) Single-Arm Kettlebell Push Press (right) x 6-8 Waiter Carry (right) x 20-30 yards Followed by… Two Sets: Kettlebell Snatch (left) x 5 Overhead Alternating Reverse Lunges
Nov 2019
Warm-Up. Couch Stretch x 60-90 seconds per side Wall Slides x 5-10 sloooooow reps Calf Stretch x 60-90 seconds per side Followed by… Take 10-12 minutes to work on handstand and pistol drills or progressions. Followed by… Air Squats x 15 100 Meter Warm-Up Run Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog-like) x 20 steps forward Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog-like) x 20 steps backward 100 Meter Warm-Up Run Air Squats x 15 Then…
Nov 2019
Warm-Up. Couch Stretch x 60-90 seconds per side Wall Slides x 5-10 sloooooow reps Calf Stretch x 60-90 seconds per side Followed by… Take 10-12 minutes to work on handstand and pistol drills or progressions. Followed by… Air Squats x 15 100 Meter Warm-Up Run Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog-like) x 20 steps forward Bear Crawl (Robotic Dog-like) x 20 steps backward 100 Meter Warm-Up Run Air Squats x 15 Then…
Nov 2019
A. Five sets of: Front Squat x 3 reps @ 85-90% Rest 2-3 minutes B. Three sets for max reps of: 60 seconds of Dumbbell Box Step-Overs (55/35 lb DBs; 24″/20″) 60 seconds of Strict Handstand Push-Ups 60 seconds of Toes to Bar 60 seconds of Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg) Rest 60 seconds
Nov 2019
A. Every minute, on the minute, for 20 minutes (4 sets): Minute 1 – 45-Second Wall Sit Minute 2 – 25 Jumping Lunges Minute 3 – 30-Second L-Sit Minute 4 – Glute Bridge off Box x 15 reps @ 2011 Minute 5 – 10 Supine Ring Rows @ 21X0 B. Three sets for max reps of: 60 seconds of Dumbbell Box Step-Overs 60 seconds of Hand-release Push-Ups 60 seconds of
Nov 2019
Every 4 minutes, for 3 rounds: Ski 21/16 Calories Romanian Deadlift x 8-10 reps @ 2021 Transition 2:00 Every 4 minutes, for 3 rounds: Row 21/16 Calories Close Grip Bench Press x 10-12 reps Transition 2:00 Every 4 minutes, for 3 rounds: Bike 21/16 Calories DB Swing to Press X 8-10 reps/arm
Nov 2019
Every 4 minutes, for 3 rounds: Ski 21/16 Calories Power Snatch x 5 @ 70-80% of 1-RM Snatch, increase across rounds. Transition 2:00 Every 4 minutes, for 3 rounds: Row 21/16 Calories Close Grip Bench Press x 10-12 reps Transition 2:00 Every 4 minutes, for 3 rounds: Bike 21/16 Calories Dual KB Clean & Jerk X 10 reps
“Clydesdale” 10 rounds for time of: 24 Double-Unders 12 Single-arm KB Turkish Sit-ups (switch arms at 6 reps) 6 DB Thrusters (50/35)
Oct 2019
Today is R.E.D. Friday Wear a red shirt, in remembrance of everyone deployed Every 5 minutes, for 20 minutes (4 total sets): 1 – Dual KB Sumo Deadlift x 10 reps @ 21X1 2 – DB Floor Press x 15 reps @ 21X1 3 – Barbell Bent-over Row x 10 reps @ 2010 4 – Barbell Roll-out x 15 reps @ 2121
Oct 2019
Today is R.E.D. Friday Wear a red shirt, in remembrance of everyone deployed CrossFit Open Workout 20.4 For time: 30 box jumps 15 clean and jerks, 65 | 95 lb. 30 box jumps 15 clean and jerks, 85 | 135 lb. 30 box jumps 10 clean and jerks, 115 | 185 lb. 30 single-leg squats 10 clean and jerks, 145 | 225 lb. 30 single-leg squats 5 clean and jerks, 175 |
Oct 2019
Are you in the Over or Under 40 age group? The “Well over 40” Age Group, 54 coming up soon. Yes, just a number, but I am more aware than ever that Rx “minus” fits me best Roughly, how long have you been CrossFitting for? 4yrs, joining CrossFit Magnitude was 1st in Oct 2015. Aside from a couple multi-week pauses for healing, CFM has been a welcomed and consistent commitment to
Oct 2019
Postpartum Athleticism By: Sarah Cavalear It has taken nine long months to grow the little human that now takes up most of the hours in your day. As you tend to the needs of this new tiny human whom you know nothing about, you may find yourself wondering when you’ll start to feel like yourself again. It’s not easy to look into a mirror and not recognize the shell of
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