the CF USA family grows by 3...
This morning we welcomed another first responder,his wife and their friend into the CrossFit USA family. Greg,Kat and Donna all got their first taste of CrossFit this morning and I'm sure it's a flavor they won't soon forget. I'm also sure it's one they will be looking to get another bite out of asap! Welcome to our house of misfits!
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Bouchard family wod day!!
The Bouchard family all train together and the family that trains together stays together! We had a ton of fun letting mom and older brother Tyler get in on the action today. After a warm up and skills practice that inclduded butterfly squats and press ups we went outside. We have everyone move a pile of plates from one end of Pukie Field to the other...and then back again! Simple,effective,....fun!
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Department of Correction S.O.G Team
This morning was an outstanding day at CrossFit USA. After the 6 am class hit a grueling wod the consisted of OHS,sit ups and burpees we had a special group of visitors from the Department of Corrections S.O.G team ( Special Operations Group). They are preparing for the Ct S.W.A.T challenge in August and wanted to give a CrossFit workout a try. We ran 12 guys in teams of 2 through a tough wod made up of Thrusters,burpees,kettle bell swings and buddy carry's. For a group of guys who don't CrossFit they did pretty well and held their own. I'm looking forward to working with them again and help them prepare for the challenge. Nice work S.O.G!
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bringing the Beast to life
For three weeks now I have been very busy doing the grunt work to bring the Beast to life. Progress is moving very fast. A lot of the key pieces and people are in place to breathe life into the beast. There is one final detail to be completed and then the Beast shall roar with all of it's magnificent ferocity. Until then arm yourselves, keep the doors locked and hide the women and children .Stay vigilant and beware the coming of the beast!
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the efficacy of CrossFit is proven again..and again....and..
By now most have you have seen the postings we have done featuring Brenda Glidden. Her achievements here at CrossFit have been nothing short of spectacular. She has been such a model CrossFitter and inspired so many that all of her immediate family and most of her extended family are currently being coached here. She is not the only person in her family to inspire and amaze us. Her sister,Renee Cortland has lost over 20lbs and is a size 2! Her husband Greg Glidden has lost over 40lbs! All of this doesn't even begin to touch on the athletic progress they have all made. So Today I want to share with you Brenda's lastest affirmation of CrossFit Relentless and our program. Here it is....
Hi Merle!
Today I had a general physical and my doctor was stunned at my transformation! The last time I had a physical was 5 years ago in my early 30s. My doctor was amazed to see how much weight I lost...that is already public knowledge, 70 lbs. She wanted to know what I had been up to so, I described Crossfit and how much fun I was having and how hard I worked on my diet.
Superficially, the weight loss is great and going down six sizes is a joy when shopping! However, I had not giving much thought to the less apparent health benefits of Crossfit. I have a family history of high cholesterol and heart disease so my cholesterol ratio and levels are monitored periodically by my physician, to ensure that I am in a healthy range. My doctor informed me today, that my cholesterol level improved by 35 points, which removes me from the borderline range I was in, in years past, which places me within a very healthy range! Most people go in the opposite direction at my age, she explained.
While there are many aspects of my health that are genetically predetermined or a matter of chance, I feel so empowered that I have worked hard with your help, to reverse the direction my health was headed toward. I cannot say enough good things about everything you do as trainers and the stellar gym you run! Crossfit has drastically altered my long term health in 9 months; what more could I ask for in a fitness program?
Brenda :)
Today I had a general physical and my doctor was stunned at my transformation! The last time I had a physical was 5 years ago in my early 30s. My doctor was amazed to see how much weight I lost...that is already public knowledge, 70 lbs. She wanted to know what I had been up to so, I described Crossfit and how much fun I was having and how hard I worked on my diet.
Superficially, the weight loss is great and going down six sizes is a joy when shopping! However, I had not giving much thought to the less apparent health benefits of Crossfit. I have a family history of high cholesterol and heart disease so my cholesterol ratio and levels are monitored periodically by my physician, to ensure that I am in a healthy range. My doctor informed me today, that my cholesterol level improved by 35 points, which removes me from the borderline range I was in, in years past, which places me within a very healthy range! Most people go in the opposite direction at my age, she explained.
While there are many aspects of my health that are genetically predetermined or a matter of chance, I feel so empowered that I have worked hard with your help, to reverse the direction my health was headed toward. I cannot say enough good things about everything you do as trainers and the stellar gym you run! Crossfit has drastically altered my long term health in 9 months; what more could I ask for in a fitness program?
Brenda :)
Thank you Brenda for all that you and your family do to inspire us all!
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