We are looking to post the details on level testing next week. Here is a picture of how awesome the bands turned out.
Level Bands have arrived
September 1st, 2010Olympic Lifting Classes
September 1st, 2010Full Strength is excited to bring in August Schmidt (owner of East Valley CrossFit) and John Alvarado to teach the highly specialized Olympic Lifts. Starting September 13th at 6:15pm, CFS will hold these classes every Monday. These classes are included for FREE to all FS Members. I cannot emphasize enough how awesome these guys are and how much they can help with strength and WODs. Come down to CrossFit Full Strength and check out all of the new classes we are adding to help you become the CrossFitter that you aspire to be!
WOD in the Park
August 28th, 2010Mark your calendars for October 16th! We are taking CrossFit Full Strength to the park to have some friendly competitions. More details to come. Expect the unexpected.
Reminder…
August 26th, 2010There are no classes this Saturday at Full Strength. Instead we are meeting at 6:30am at the gym to go hike Camelback Mt. If you do not want to meet at the gym, we will be at the Echo Canyon parking lot at 7am.
Level Testing
August 21st, 2010FS is putting together the exercises/WODs for each level that members will be able to test through and receive both a certificate and Level Band (CrossFit Full Strength Bracelet).
Level I: White Band
Level II: Yellow Band
Level III: Orange Band
Level IV: Red Band
Level V: (FIREBREATHER) Black Band
Detailed descriptions of the Levels and Tests will be up in a couple weeks. FS is working hard to help you set and achieve your health and fitness goals. We believe that by implementing these tests, all exercises will be held to higher standards.
DU Challenge
August 21st, 2010Make sure you are logging your progress and updating the DU Board at the gym.
Hand Care 101…
August 19th, 2010Hand care seems to be one of the biggest topics in the gym. Taking care of your hands must be made a priority. The amount of time it takes to care for your hands is minimal compared to how long it takes for ripped hands to heal. To be completely honest…”Stop being lazy and take care of your hands!” I am not a fan of gloves in the gym so I make it a point to always shave my calluses. Plus I think chalk feels better than gloves. Take a look at these videos. This is some great information on proper hand care.
New Shirts and Tanks
August 15th, 2010New shirts and tanks are now for sale. Check them out next time you come in!
Friends of Full Strength
August 9th, 2010
East Valley CrossFit
Featured Member: Kim R.
August 8th, 2010Name: Kim Robinson
Age: 41
How long have you been CrossFitting? I started in Dec/Jan and stopped for a couple months but came back in May.
What are you most proud of? Training for 18 months to finish my first Ironman last November.
What is your favorite exercise? Pull-ups. My goal is to be able to do pull ups without using a band so I practice almost every time I come to the gym.
Least favorite exercise? BURPEES!
How has Crossfit changed your life? When I came to Full Strength in May I was just fresh out of a divorce and very broken. I wanted a change, a challenge and a way to to release some personal pain. From the moment I walked in the door Gayle and Jen were rooting for me, wanted to help me, and pushed me past the limitations I put on myself. Even now they continue to push me right up to the edge of what I think I can do. Crossfit has given me confidence and strength in myself. Strength that is not just physical, but mental too. When I start to feel defeated or like I don’t have the strength to get through my day I just remember some of the things I’ve overcome at the gym and remember that YES…I AM strong enough! Crossfit is my way of life now. Without it I don’t feel complete. I feel like I’ve cheated myself out of all that life has to offer me.
What advice would I give a new member? Don’t give up! No matter how intimidating some of the workouts look – don’t stop! Put yourself out there to succeed because you will!