The Snatch Balance movement is part of the Burgener Warm-Up we do each time the are Snatch movements. The key to a Snatch is to drive the weight off of the ground through a triple extension of the ankles, knees and hips and then dropping at the peak height of the bar pulling yourself directly [...]
So everyone is coming to the end of week 2! Your sugar withdrawal symptoms should be long gone or at least sitting on the curb waiting for their cab. So let’s keep on rolling in the right direction. Here is another great multi-meal recipe for you enjoy. A couple tips on this one. If you [...]
CrossFit is not just for the muscles. Today it’s for the mind as there was a tons of scaling options and variations of exercises for the CF WOD. The KBellers took their class outside but there was the risk if cracking the cement should they loss the KB in mid swing during their 1/2 rotation [...]
Olympic lifts for the KBellers. Methodical movements for the greatest efficiency. The CFitters had an 8 minute metcon right after their skill strength. Believe it or not, that 8 minute metcon was as Rx right from CF HQ (we did not shorten it). Can you imagine having to do it longer than 8 minutes? When [...]
Your leaders for week one of The Paleo Challenge are Ben Prosser and Karen Levin…maybe. Points were due yesterday and still over half of our participants have not reported to Tori (tweitzel@arenalfitness.com). If you want to be in the running for the AWESOME bevy of prizes that have been stockpiled, you need to be on [...]
Pretty challenging WODs for both our CFitters and KBellers today. Have you ever tried an olympic lift/lunge combination? Imagine it!! Lots of coordination and balance to make each rep smooth and stable. Our CFitters just did the finale of the burpee challenge during their WOD today. Nothin’ like CFitters to just go right for the [...]
Congratulations to Marty and Sam on their graduation from CrossFit Basics. What a way to start their week!!! Great job to both of you. Can’t wait to have you in classes. Share on Facebook
This past weekend there were a lot of Arenal Fitness family members “Erupting Into Activity”. Here are some photos of a few of them who got out of the Box and put their CrossFit Training to the test. We are very proud of each and everyone of you for all you do both in the [...]
Doesn’t necessarily need to be a holiday in the United States in order for the gang are Arenal Fitness to pay their respects with an honorary WOD!! CF Class WOD: “Cinco de Mayo” 5 rounds for time of: 5 Chest to Bar Pull-Ups 5 Inverted Burpees 5 Russian Swings, 55/35lbs 5 Cleans (Hang Power), 95/65lbs [...]
Hope everyone is getting over their sugar withdrawal and the lethargy is wearing off. Here is a pretty simple one for a quick and easy to reheat breakfast to help keep you all on track. Mini Egg Pizzas I would suggest swapping out the pepperoni for bacon or sausage. Share on Facebook
