The Prep at CrossFit Austin || August 31

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The next cycle of The Prep at CrossFit Austin will start on Monday, August 31st
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THE PREP COURSE

[what]    What we like to call “The Prep” is designed to introduce new clients to the fundamentals and essential movements often seen in our group classes. The Prep is a course that teaches proper movement, recovery, mobility strategies, and a crash course on nutrition & lifestyle. This beginners program ultimately gives our clients the tools to make their time at CrossFit Austin life changing. We’re not just movers and shakers at CrossFit Austin – we’re thinkers, too. Producing athletes that train smart, work hard and also know their stuff is what we’re all about.

Train Smart | We’ll teach you to lift & move proficiently
Dedicated time working on the technique of CrossFit Movements over the course of 12 classes, with technical consistency being a focus. Regular exposure to the movements will adequately prepare each client for success in the group class environment. Quality over quantity in your movement is our goal.

Work Hard | We’ll teach you to recover effectively
The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts. It’s in this time that the body adapts to the stress of exercise and the real training effect takes place. Learning what and how to fill this time outside of the gym is our goal.

Think Well | We’ll teach you to eat efficiently
The individuality and uniqueness of our clients are what makes our community a phenomenal place to thrive in their training. Nutrition can’t be ‘cut and paste’ for each individual – there’s no cookie cutter way to properly eat. Revolutionize the way you view nutrition and eat over the course of 12 classes and learn what works best for your ID.

[structure]    The Prep = 1 Month of CrossFit Austin

If there’s one thing we take seriously, it’s quality over quantity. Yes, we care about each and every person who walks through our doors on a deeper level. You aren’t a dollar sign or a name on a sheet. You’re a member of our family. In our opinion, there’s no way to teach anyone new to CrossFit quality movement and technique in a short amount of time. Thus, our introductory course that isn’t a cram session squeezed into a few day’s time. It’s an investment of a month on both ends. You meet with your coach 3x/week for 4 weeks, learning the ins & outs of what CrossFit and CrossFit Austin is all about.

1 month | 12 Sessions
Just show up; we’ll do the rest. The Prep course you enroll in will meet 3x/week for 4 weeks.  Structured like a CrossFit Class, your Prep course classes will be at the same time each day throughout the course length for 1-hour. Just show up, we’ll do the rest (we mean it!) –  Your coach leads you through the hour class, from welcome, to warm-up, to workout with the learning in between.

1 Coach | 6 athletes
The Prep Course is limited to 6 clients per course to ensure everyone gets quality, semi-private coaching, and our coaches can focus on teaching instead of managing.

With limited space in each course, wait-list opportunities are available.

>>Click here<<  to see a schedule of our upcoming  Prep Courses

Learn more about the CrossFit Austin coaches leading The Prep here.

PRIVATE PREP COURSE

[what]     For those that can’t make our available Prep Course classes  or would prefer a more private introduction to CrossFit, we offer the “Private Prep”. You get all the great resources and coaching we provide in the Prep Course in one-on-one, private training with a coach. Due to the smaller more flexible setting we are able to expedite The Prep process  and get you through the material quicker.

[structure]     The Private Prep = 5 Private Sessions

No different than our regular Prep Course, the Private Prep focuses on quality instruction. Structure is a bit different though – You and your coach will meet for 5 private training sessions based on your scheduling. Each session runs for one-hour.

2 Weeks | 5 Sessions
Just show up; we’ll do the rest. 5 private session over the course of 2 weeks scheduled at your convenience.  Your coach leads you through the hour’s session, from welcome, to warm-up, to workout with the learning in between.

1 Coach | 1 Client
The Private Prep Course is a one-on-one private introduction to CrossFit. Your coach will take you through the Prep Course curriculum in 5 private sessions, and  tailor the program to your individual needs.

>>Click Here<< to enroll in a Private Prep Course and we will contact you within in 24 hours to schedule your sessions with your coach

Pricing:
Group Prep Option:  $200
Private Prep Option: $250

Course Times:
{6:30 am on M/W/F} or {6:30 pm on M/W/Th}
August 31 – September 25

WOD 8/11

A. 10-15 minutes of Wall Ball  practice

B. 40-30-20
Wall Balls @ 20 /14
Power Clean @ 75 / 55
Push Press @ 75 / 55
Step-ups (total) @ 24 / 20

 

“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.” –Arnold Schwarzenegger

WOD 8/10

A. 15-20 minutes of DU practice

B. 4 Rounds
Run 400 Meters
50 Double-Unders
25 Kettlebell Swings @ 24K, 16
*time recorded

“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.” –Bo Jackson

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WOD 8/8

3 Person Teams
75 Back Squats @  135 / 95
50 Burpees
25 STO @ 135 / 95
75 Front  Squats @  95 / 65
50 Burpees
25 STO @ 95 / 65
75 OVHD Squats @  65 / 45
50 Burpees
25 STO @ 135 / 95
*Team Time recorded

Scaled

4+ Person Teams
Mens Weights: 95/65/45
Women’s Weights: 65/45/35

10:00 am – Free Community WOD!

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WOD 8/6

A. 3 Rounds
7 Bar Muscle-ups
7 Squat Clean and Jerk @ 145 / 100 lbs

– C&J weight should be appx 65-70% of 1 RM
– athletes should be confident they can complete all seven reps in under 1:00
– the listed weight will be considered Rx
– Athlete’s can use  heavier weight if confident reps can be completed in under 1:00 / round
– If athlete’s scale up (see above) it will be denoted as “Rx+”

Scaled

3 Rounds
4 CTB Pull-ups
4 Ring Push-ups or Banded Dips
7 Squat Clean and Jerks

– C&J weight should be appx 65-70% of 1 RM, athlete should be confident they can complete all seven reps in under 1:00 /round

Pre-Test Scores >>> Click Here

Folks! Saturday, August 8 @ 10:00 am || Free Community WOD || Bring your friends!

{Come Join Us}

 

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WOD 8/5

A. In 10:00
1 RM Power Clean to Strict Press
*weight recorded

B. In 20:00
2 RM Back Squat
*weight recorded

C. Skils Challenge
Max Handstand Walk
Max L-Sit Hang
Max Double Unders
*3 attempts are allowed for each movement
*Distance, Time, Reps Recorded

 

Scaling
B. Box Squats

C. – Lateral Walks or holds
– Knee Tuck hold
– Singles unders

Pre-Test Scores >>> Click Here

“Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.” Buddha

WOD 8/4

Active Recovery / Make up Day   

A1. 1/2 Single Arm KB Press x3/arm
A2. RDL x10x3 @ 65-135 lb

B. 3 Rounds for quallty
10 Lateral Band Step-overs
10 Step-ups / leg
10 Double Unders
100 Ft/arm 1 Arm Farmers Carry @ 32K/20K (2 laps around rig = 100 ft)

“Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.” –Laurence Sterne

Congratulations to July Competitors & PRs!

It is so exciting for us to see so many of our folks getting out into the community to compete! Great job on all your accomplishments CFA! Keep up the great work!

We had a huge crew of folks come out to join us for Murph Day 2015 – Congrats to everyone who participated!

Good Luck to August Competitors!

Leah Alter has qualified for the Masters World Cup of Weightlifting and will be competing on August 12th!

Congratulations to these PRs!

Leah Alter: 49K (108 lb) Snatch
Jose Gonzalez: 110 lb Snatch
Leigh LeGare: 255 lb Front Squat
Emily Keisler: 190 lb 2 RM Back Squat
Bianca Moncada: 195 lb 1 RM Back Squat
Alex Janss-Garza: 130 lb Snatch
Matt Milldrum: 300 lb Front Squat
Chandan Singh: Up 10 lbs on his Front Squat and 20 lbs on both his Back Squat & Clean

Amazing work team. If you are interested in setting up a consultation to discuss your goals and make a plan to reach them, contact Coach Tim and we’ll get you scheduled! Tim@crossfitaustin.com

If we missed anyone please be sure to shoot us a message. If you have an event coming up in August, let us know!

Contact info@crossfitaustin.com with your competition details!

August Athlete of The Month: JoAnna Brand!

Each month we spotlight a different CFA athlete who stands out and shows just how awesome they are. What is it that makes up an Athlete of the Month? It may not be the person that finishes the fastest, Rx’s every WOD, or gets a PR every time they walk in the gym. Although we love and celebrate when those things happen, the Athlete of the Month is made up of much more than physical ability. This person shows up, gives their best every time, and then gives a little more. They are hungry to learn and always ready to do the work. They support their fellow classmates and encourage them to reach their goals. This athlete embodies what we believe the CrossFit Austin Community should be about.

Our August Athlete of the Month is JoAnna Brand! JoAnna is typically an evening gal, mixing it up between 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 6:30 pm.  She joined us a little over a year ago and has established herself as one of the #badassbabes of CFA. She comes in with the goal to always better herself and learn something new every day. She’s always got a fun community shindig happening whether it’s a group trail run or tailgating in the CFA parking lot. Come hang out with her and you’ll see why she’s our AOM! Congratulations JoAnna! We are thrilled to have you as this month’s Athlete of the Month.


State your Name and/or Nickname please:

JoAnna, but will answer to Jo, JoJo, and Jody (Dad gave me the nickname, no idea how/why he came up with it, but OK)jo1

Words to live by?
The cure for anything is salt water- sweat, tears, or the sea.  ~Isak Dinesen

What is your fitness background?
I’ve always been an outside kid.  Climbing trees, hiking, biking… later, volleyball, softball, eventually running and rollerblading.  Got into trail running in late 2007/early 2008, never looked back. CrossFit became part of my routine in 2009.

How long have you been CrossFitting?
Since ’09

Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?
Like I was home.  But with lots of work to do!!  I’m stronger now, but still have LOTS of work to do…

What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
That’s an easy one: the people, first off, and the programming, secondly.  Both are key.  I really felt like I was home when I came to this box.

Current Training Goals/PRs? To master the snatch, in form (weight is less important to me), increase my clean PR, 300# deadlift (50# to go!!), get more comfortable in my heavy back squats, and heavier… and yes, to someday get a muscle up.

If you could pick a Pandora station to always play, what would it be?
I like so many different kinds of music, that would be hard to narrow down.  Would have to include Foo Fighters, LZ, Rage Against the Machine, Willie, Waylon, & The Boys (including Johnny Cash, George Jones, Don Williams) with some of the Girls (Patsy Cline, Tammy Wynette, Dolly, etc), Metallica, Hank Williams, Sr., Third Eye Blind, Matchbox Twenty, Kid Rock…  Weezer…  Louis Armstrong… Billie Holiday… Jimmy Reed, Wilson Pickett, John Lee Hooker… KISS.  Shit.  Music is one of my FAVORITE things.  Pandora would explode if I tried to plug in all the music that is essential to my mental well-being.  I could go on and on…  Really.

Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.
I don’t know.  Any time I do multiple pull ups or T2B and don’t rip my hands…?  I also felt pretty proud to finish Murph the last two years Rx and feel OK the next day on both occasions.

If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?
A chipper, for sure… some compilation of Cindy/Angie/Murph/Grace.  Have to have pull ups, push ups, overhead squats, and some heavier power cleans…  NO DOUBLE UNDERS or pistols.  😉  So many options…joanna

You’ve started a little Thursday evening tradition. Tell us a little about how Tailgate Thursday came to be and what it’s about!
I think it will just be a warm-weather tradition, when the days are long, but… I usually (during the long days, not after time change) run on Wednesdays after CF, with my other tribe (of trail runners), and my cooler is usually stocked with cold beer for post-run…  too much trouble to clean it out b/t Wed and Thursday, and with the (wonderful) heat we’ve been having, and fun WODs on Thursdays, the call of the Yeti could not be ignored!  It was a spontaneous event one week, and then Tim cemented the event the following week…  Any excuse to enjoy a frosty recovery beverage with quality folks, I’m IN.  Great opportunity for everybody to get to know one another on a different level.

What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?
Besides trail running and climbing trees, I am a voracious reader.  And enjoy spending time with my folks and family and friends who are like family.  Eating good food and drinking good wine/beer also a top priority. 

Tell us something we don’t know about you…
Hmm.  I’m adopted.  And kind of won the parent lottery, if you ask me. Could also have any number of my friends vouch for that… 

Longhorns or Aggies?
Cowboys. 😉  (and the Longhorns)

Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…
Life is short, no one gets out of here alive, so treat every day as a gift, and remember that every time you see a friend or family member might be the LAST time, so try to leave on a positive note.  Make sure you take time to LIVE. Oh, and laughter really IS the best medicine.