Hypoxia Gym

As yesterday was a rest day, we should be full of energy and ready for some more “fun.”

A funny comment heard at the gym this morning, “I only try to hurt people, not help.” Any guesses? Just to be clear, it was said mostly in jest.

Five rounds for time:
10 overhead squats
15 pull ups

Great job to everyone who focused on form today. The overhead squat requires a lot of skill and flexibility to perform correctly. Can’t do a great overhead squat yet? Practice and you will see the benefits of becoming more athletic.

Bring it, guys. Fun right side up and upside down today.

Five rounds for time:
10 diamond push ups
20 second handstand hold
20 American KB swings 53/35

Some of our old folks comprised a team that went to Glenwood Springs CrossFit this past weekend and had a spirited battle with the peeps at High Altitude CrossFit and Bonedale CrossFit. And…we won! We had a great time cheering the other teams on.

We did five team workouts on Sunday and came out on top. That’s right, five workouts in one day. Great job and great team mates. Can’t wait for the next competition.

If you haven’t done a competition yet, get in on the fun. The CrossFit Games sign up begins February 1 and we will have some other fun opportunities with our local friends. Take a chance and get involved in the fun.

Today is a variation on the weekend’s final workout. Thanks to Thad and Makenzie of Glenwood Springs CrossFit for great programming.

AMRAP 20 minutes:
8 Thrusters
8 Burpees
8 Power cleans
8 Pull ups

It left a mark…

We have 5 weeks until the start of the CrossFit Open! Whoo hoo! The first workout will be released on February 22nd. Registration opens February 1st. The format will be similar as last year, with Masters categories of 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 and 60+. Some of us have moved into that category for the first time (yes, this is Faith talking. Got to use the age advantage whenever you can!).

So….let’s make a commitment as a group to work hard these next few weeks in preparation for what lies ahead. Focus on form. Focus on monitoring mid-workout rest periods. Focus on nutrition. I see a nutrition challenge headed our way…. Details coming soon.

Enjoy for time:

100 pull ups
100 push ups