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CrossFit Open “Intramurals” Details!
The 2014 CrossFit Open is fast approaching! This will be the gym’s 3rd year participating – And we’re hoping to make it our best year yet! This year, we’ve borrowed a fun little idea from our friends over at Catalyst in the Sault! We’re going to host an intramural competition for those participating in the…
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Getting more Bang for your Buck
Good bar path, hips forward, elbows up, elbows back, knees out, knees back, stay tight, big breath, finish the pull, keep the bar close, beat the bar down, hook grip, stripper butt, “LIGHTWEIGHT RONNIE”, and don’t forget… prison butt. These are a few of the queues you may have heard while training at the gym.…
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CrossFitter of the Month – January 2014
Hey Folks! This month we recognize dedication and will power. This months Crossfitter of the month is someone you may not know well, but who’s name you see on the whiteboard pretty much every day! Always willing to put in his best effort and try to push his limits while respecting the need for perfect…
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CrossFitter of the Month – October 2013
Hey Folks! This month we acknowledge someone who you’d expect to win every month. This person adds so much to our gym atmosphere that it makes me sad to think about the gym without them. They’re constantly making people laugh, making people push a little harder, and keeping people honest about reaching and working toward…
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American Weightlifting Documentary – A Review
Hey Folks! Being one of the lucky ones to catch a glimpse at an early release of “American Weightlifting”, I find myself with an expanded passion toward establishing and growing our own Weightlifting Club. If I had to choose an ultimate message behind the film, it would be get out there, lift something heavy, and…
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CrossFitter of the Month – August 2013
Hey Folks! Another month is through which means we had to choose another great person to recognize for their hard-work, great attitude and achievements! This month was difficult as usual, but the hum among the coaches kept bringing up someone who was consistently in the gym over the month, working on weaknesses, achieving goals and…
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CrossFitter of the Month – July 2013
Hey Folks! Soooo, this month we recognize someone who I’m sure you All have been thinking has been in the running for this award for a long time. Someone who had we been offering this award since day one back on Queens athletic field would have been in the running. This person is always working…
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CrossFitter of the Month – May 2013
Hey Folks! So this months CrossFitter is someone who has been giving it their all in pretty much everything they do at the gym. He is constantly helping people tidy up, providing advice on diet, recipes and new queues on lifting technique that he’s picked up. Constantly a great role model in the gym for…
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CrossFitter of the Month – April 2013
Hey Folks! We finally caught up! And what a great way to do it – It was actually kind of nice being behind since we got to hear from so many awesome members in such a short time, but, I’ll be trying my best to be on time going forward (Kristin will ensure I am…
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CrossFitter of the Month – March 2013
Hey Folks! This month we recognize someone regularly seen in the “after work” crowd. This person is constantly one of the first to introduce himself and go out of his way to make those new to the gym, or new to him a new friend. His calm demeanour and positive attitude going into every lift…