Mercer Island CrossFit

What makes CrossFit different? Why would one CrossFit rather that "bootcamp?" There is nothing anything wrong with "bootcamps", per se, but here are 5 reasons you might consider CrossFit rather than the alternative.1. CrossFit is no joke! You must work hard, it is physiologically impossible to obtain significant weight loss,…

2010 01 14

51 and getting younger

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Paul Manfre writes about what happened to his experience of aging when he started CrossFit.Getting old sucks. I’m only 51, not ancient by any means, but I can see the future, and it ain’t pretty. I’m fatter than I used to be, less buffed than I used to be, even…

2010 01 13

The Truth About CrossFit

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I came across this article and felt it was a perfect summary of what CrossFit is and how it works:The Truth About CrossFitby Chris ShugartCrossFit is not a specialized fitness program, but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of 10 recognized fitness domains," says founder Greg Glassman…

2010 01 12

CrossFit Seniors

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NEW 5pm M/W Class! M/W 6am,11am,5pm,6pmFriday 6am, 11am, 4pm---Senior and Kidsby Gregg GlassmanWe get email asking about the appropriateness of our program for your kids but even more concerning your parents and grandparents – our seniors. Let’s start with them. The needs of the elderly and professional athletes vary by degree,…

2010 01 11

What you can expect

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This is a great video from our brothers over at StoneWay CrossFit. This is exactly the kind of workouts you can expect as Mercer Island CrossFit gets everyone up to speed!!!Keep in mind, every movement we do is able to be regressed for ALL fitness levels. ---Sunday 1/10/10Rest Day

2010 01 10

Free CrossFit Classes

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For the next week Mercer Island CrossFit is totally FREE!January 11th to 15th we will be going over foundational movements of the CrossFit program. Learning 9 basic fundamental movements: (squat, overhead squat, front squat, shoulder press, push press, push jerk, medicine ball cleans, dead lift, sumo deadlift high pull) will…

2010 01 08

Increased Work Capacity

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Work capacity has two components: work and time. This is real work as measured by the accomplishment of some observable task. But fitness is not just about work per se. Increased fitness means having the ability both to get more work done in less time and to sustain high levels…

2010 01 08

Understanding CrossFit

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Source: CrossFit Journal By: Greg Glassman (CrossFit founder)The CrossFit prescription is “constantly varied, high- intensity, functional movement.” No aspect of functional movements is more important than their capacity to move large loads over long distances, and to do so quickly."... capacity to move large loads over long distances, and do…

2010 01 06

What is CrossFit Part II

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Part I, review here.---Part II - Why CrossFitCrossFit is a "broad, general and inclusive" fitness program. It welcomes all levels, beginner to professional. The CrossFit program utilizes various methods and styles in an effort to improve 10 aspects of fitness. Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, gymnastics, are a few of these methods.…

2010 01 05

First Classes – Jan 4th

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Monday Jan. 4th - Mercer Island CrossFit will kick off workouts at 6am, 11am and 6pm.Why Squat?The squat is essential to your well-being. The squat can both greatly improve your athleticism and keep your hips, back, and knees sound and functioning in your senior years.Not only is the squat not…

2010 01 03

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