Thank you to everyone who made it out to our 7th Anniversary & Holiday Party this past weekend! It meant so much to have everyone come together and celebrate with us. We’d like to take a moment to recognize our new Push Up Man & Woman winners, as well as those who were bestowed with the most prestigious Bitter Burpee Awards đ Congrats you guys!
Push Up Man & Push Up Woman of the Year Jose Gonzalez & Meredith “Mer” O’Brien!
âThe Push-up Man and Woman of the Year exemplify everything that we love about our athletes, our community, and the human spirit. Not only do these people walk through the doors of CFA day in and day out, and work hard to improve themselves; they go out of their way to lift up everyone around them. They make their friends and families a priority over themselves. They lead and encourage by words, actions, and example. They represent the burning spirit of what makes our little South Austin gym unique and special. We at CrossFit Austin can humbly bestow no greater honor and we give our utmost heartfelt thanks that you both have chosen to make our gym, business, family, and lives a better place!â
Bitter Burpee Awards
Iron Throne Award (Most likely to have to use the bathroom during class) Mr. T Golden Shoe Award (Kicks on point!) Isaiah Rosario
Mighty Mouse Award (May be small, but they pack a big punch!) Nicole Seltman & Austin Coover âMr. & Mrs. Liftmasâ (Gym Couple) Thuy Vy Mai & Matt Cecilio
âOld Ballsâ (Veteran Member of the year) +Â âYodaâ (Veteran Mentor Member) Mitch Tabera
The next cycle of The Prep at CrossFit Austin will start on Monday, January 4th REGISTER HERE
THE PREP COURSE
[what]Â Â Â Â What we like to call âThe Prepâ 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. Weâre not just movers and shakers at CrossFit Austin â weâre thinkers, too. Producing athletes that train smart, work hard and also know their stuff is what weâre all about.
Train Smart | Weâll 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 | Weâll teach you to recover effectively The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts. Itâs 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 | Weâll 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 canât be âcut and pasteâ for each individual â thereâs 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] Â Â Â The Prep = 1 Month of CrossFit Austin
If thereâs one thing we take seriously, itâs quality over quantity. Yes, we care about each and every person who walks through our doors on a deeper level. You arenât a dollar sign or a name on a sheet. Youâre a member of our family. In our opinion, thereâs no way to teach anyone new to CrossFit quality movement and technique in a short amount of time. Thus, our introductory course that isnât a cram session squeezed into a few dayâs time. Itâs 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; weâll do the rest. The Prep course you enroll in will meet 3x/week for 4 weeks. Â 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, weâll do the rest (we mean it!) â Â 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
Want to get started right away? Join our Private Prep course! REGISTER HERE Private Prep Option: $250
[what]     For those that canât make our available Prep Course classes  or would prefer a more private introduction to CrossFit, we offer the âPrivate Prepâ. 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] Â Â Â Â 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 â 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; weâll do the rest. 5 private session over the course of 2 weeks scheduled at your convenience. Â Your coach leads you through the hourâs 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<<Â 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: Â $200
Course Times: {6:30 am on M/W/F} or {6:30 pm on M/W/Th} 4 weeks beginning January 4th!
Hey CFA! It’s time to celebrate! 7th Anniversary WOD + Holiday Party + Celebrating with our CFA Family!
Join us on Saturday, December 12th to celebrate CrossFit Austin’s 7th Year down here in South Austin!
Part 1: Anniversary WOD – Regular class times – 9 & 10 am at CrossFit Austin! {Members Old & New – feel free to bring a pal!}
Part 2: Meet us at District Kitchen+Cocktails where the real party starts! We’ll meet at 1:00 pm for drinks + CFA awards {Bitter Burpee awards & Push Up Man and Woman of the Year!}
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, Rxâs 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 December Athlete of the Month is Christina Gustavson! Christina chooses to end her days with us, typically hitting the 6:30 or 7:30 pm classes. She joined CrossFit Austin back in July of 2014 and is definitely one of our #badassbabes. She is full of drive, continuously working toward her goals and taking all the right steps to get there. In addition to all the hard work she puts into class, she’s recently added 1-on-1 sessions with Coach Tim to her training schedule to lock down her goals. She’s an awesome person to hang out with in and outside of the gym. Come hang out with her and youâll see why sheâs our AOM! Congratulations Christina! We are thrilled to have you as this monthâs Athlete of the Month.
State your Name and/or Nickname please: Christina (I’m too cool for a nickname) đ
Words to live by? “Be stubborn about your goals, but flexible about your methods.”
What is your fitness background? I played high school sports, floundered at globo gyms for many years, found CrossFit, and haven’t looked back since.
How long have you been CrossFitting? 3-ish years.
Take us back to your first day of CrossFit⊠How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today? Murph was my first CrossFit workout. I felt nothing because I died.
I love looking back to that day because I can clearly see the progress I’ve made. I thought the athletes who did Murph unscaled were super-human. I’m not yet strapping on a 20lb vest, but the journey to doing unscaled, high-volume pull ups and push ups has been both challenging and glorious.
Whatâs your favorite part of CrossFit Austin? CFA has a good balance of fun, and serious but sustainable programming. (The people are pretty awesome, too).
Current Training Goals/PRs? To get a damn muscle-up.
What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit? Look to other athletes for inspiration, but not comparison. Your journey is your own. Leave your ego at home and celebrate the small victories.
What is your cheat meal go to? Pizza. All day.
Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout. Probably the first workout with pull ups where I didn’t have to use a band
If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be? I love the most hated movements.Â
Synonymously, I would call it The B*tch:
25 min AMRAP 200m run 15 Wall balls 15 Thrusters 15 Burpees 15 double unders
What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?
I don’t discriminate and enjoy doing just about anything physically or mentally active.
Tell us something we donât know about you… I can teach you a lot of profane phrases in Vietnamese. đ
Longhorns or Aggies? **crickets**
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words… It’s a slow process. Don’t make it slower by quitting.
[what]Â Â Â Â What we like to call âThe Prepâ 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. Weâre not just movers and shakers at CrossFit Austin â weâre thinkers, too. Producing athletes that train smart, work hard and also know their stuff is what weâre all about.
Train Smart | Weâll 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 | Weâll teach you to recover effectively The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts. Itâs 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 | Weâll 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 canât be âcut and pasteâ for each individual â thereâs 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] Â Â Â The Prep = 1 Month of CrossFit Austin
If thereâs one thing we take seriously, itâs quality over quantity. Yes, we care about each and every person who walks through our doors on a deeper level. You arenât a dollar sign or a name on a sheet. Youâre a member of our family. In our opinion, thereâs no way to teach anyone new to CrossFit quality movement and technique in a short amount of time. Thus, our introductory course that isnât a cram session squeezed into a few dayâs time. Itâs 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; weâll do the rest. The Prep course you enroll in will meet 3x/week for 4 weeks. Â 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, weâll do the rest (we mean it!) â Â 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
Want to get started right away? Join our Private Prep course! REGISTER HERE Private Prep Option: $250
[what]     For those that canât make our available Prep Course classes  or would prefer a more private introduction to CrossFit, we offer the âPrivate Prepâ. 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] Â Â Â Â 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 â 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; weâll do the rest. 5 private session over the course of 2 weeks scheduled at your convenience. Â Your coach leads you through the hourâs 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<<Â to enroll in a Private Prep Course and we will contact you within in 24 hours to schedule your sessions with your coach
The Holidays are upon us! We will be having some changes to the regular class schedule to reflect the upcoming Holidays. Stay tuned for our December schedule.
Holiday Hours for the week of Thanksgiving will be:
Wednesday 11/25: Open through the noon class, Closed @ 1:00pm
Thursday 11/26: CLOSED â Happy Thanksgiving! (Stay tuned for an at home WOD)
