One of the hallmarks of a great coach is that they can simplify the teaching of complex movements. In that regard, Jeff Martone is a master. His teaching style and his progressions unravel complex kettlebell movements and make them simple and attainable. After leaving coach Martone’s seminar, I could not wait to try to teach kettlebell snatches and turkish get-ups to my athletes using the progressions he showed. After a weekend with coach Martone, I went from liking kettlebells to loving them.
Coaching a class of athletes requires not only that you educate them and entertain them, but that you ultimately get them to move and to move better than they would without your coaching. Seeing faults in your athletes’ movements is part of what is called the “coach’s eye.” However, bridging the gap between seeing those faults and fixing those faults and training your athletes to move better is both an art and a science.
The following classes will be cancelled this Thursday, January 19, 2012 due to a private event:
7am
12:30pm
4:30pm Lab hour.
The gym will reopen at 5:30pm for regularly scheduled evening classes.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
A question we get a lot of at the gym is, “Should I buy a pair of weightlifting shoes?” Let us help you answer this question.
ART is most commonly used to treat conditions related to adhesions or scar tissue in overused muscles. According to ART practitioners, as adhesions build up, muscles become shorter and weaker, the motion of muscles and joints are altered, and nerves can be compressed. As a result, tissues suffer from decreased blood supply, pain, and poor mobility.
2012 is fast approaching. That means the 2012 Reebok CrossFit Games are around the corner. There are also going to be a lot of other competitions along the way. We must prepare!
After giving it a great deal of thought, we’ve decided that starting October 1, we will post only one Workout Of the Day (“WOD”) that will be done in all classes.
As CrossFitters we know that every second counts. Learning self-massage with Yoga Tune Up Therapy Balls is the fastest way to improve your performance. Free up the range of motion in your shoulders, hamstrings and hips. Learn to help yourself and your clients relieve pain and increase mobility.
July 29, 30 & 31 we will be watching the webcast of the games from the comfort of our own gym projected on our Sam-made 3D, HD, IMAX system. Please feel free to bring some cold beverages and some snacks and join us for the weekend.
We are very excited to have two new Reverse Hyper machines at the gym. These machines are unique in their ability to strengthen and stretch the back. They are great for warmups, cool downs and rehabilitation.