New Year = New Gear: Holiday Deals at CrossFit Austin

The New Year is right around the corner and CrossFit Austin has some great deals to help you Kick Start 2015!

Holiday Swag Sale // New Year = New Gear

{20% off ALL in stock products at CrossFit Austin}
December 22 – January 3

  • Onnit
  • Progenex
  • Stronger Faster Healthier
  • Pure Pharma
  • Reebok Shoes
  • CrossFit Austin T-Shirts

It it’s for sale it’s 20% off!

***Stocking Stuffers???

New Year Membership Deals

{The Prep at CrossFit Austin}
Receive $50 off the Group or Private Prep starting in January
Check out The Prep
Register Here
Use code CFA2015 to receive discount

{New Members}
Receive 20% off the first month of any 3 or 12 month membership when you sign up in January
Expires: 1/31/2015
Membership Options
Register Here
Use code NEW2015 to receive discount

Contact us with any questions!

 

Team CrossFit Austin – The Whole Life Challenge

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You + Whole Life Challenge = Team CrossFit Austin

Challenge = Change // Goals = Gains

{What is it?}

While everyone wants to look and feel better, it can be a challenge to know how or where to start. The Whole Life Challenge focuses you on the key areas of your life that produce real, life long changes. Playing together with your friends and family in a fun and motivating daily game, you’ll create new healthy habits that last long after it ends.

The Whole Life Challenge focuses on 7 daily habits that you will learn and create for yourself as you journey through.

  • Eat by the WLC rules you choose at {the level that is right for you}. Make conscious choices that support your vision for a healthy lifestyle. Earn up to 5 points daily for nutrition.

  • Exercise for at least 10 minutes each day. We recommend 3-5 “workouts” each week. The other days you’ll earn your points by being active. Ride your bike, surf, hike, even take an invigorating walk at sunset. This is your time to move daily. You earn 2 points for exercise.

  • Stretch for at least 10 minutes each day. You earn 2 points for stretching.

  • Water One third of your body weight in oz. of water each day (20 ml per kg). You earn 1 point for water.

  • Supplement with a dietary supplement that would make a difference for your body if you took it every day. You earn one point for your supplement.

  • Live the {WLC weekly lifestyle practice} – things like sleep, meditate, & supporting others. You earn 1 point each day you complete the weekly lifestyle task.

  • Reflect at the end of each day and check in with how it went and how you’re doing. No amount of numbers can paint the whole picture. Your daily reflection helps you see how the challenge is really going. You earn 1 point daily for your reflection.

{How Do I Play?}

The {Challenge} begins with taking your preliminary measurements and completing a scalable workout that will be repeated at the end.

Throughout the 56 day challenge you will post your scores in the 7 categories listed above. The Challenge is designed in a way that we can work as a team to check in with and support each other on a daily basis. CrossFit Austin, in addition to programming, will also be hosting weekly Saturday Educational and Support Seminars to help you along the way. Our {Coaches} are participating on different levels and will be able to help you out as well!

To close out the Whole Life Challenge, you will repeat the preliminary measurements and workout to gauge how far you’ve come! But, it doesn’t end there! The Whole Life Challenge is designed to help you make healthy lifestyle changes that last.

{How Do I Register?}

You can register through the Whole Life Challenge {website}. Once you have registered, you can join Team CrossFit Austin (under the “My Profile” tab) to participate with the community!

Registration from now until December 31, 2014 is only $39.
Registration from January 1, 2015 forward is $49.

Saturday Seminar Dates [times TBA] January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28,
March 7
March 14th – Challenge Close Celebration BBQ

Class Cancelled

The 6:30 pm class and Open Gym  will be cancelled this evening for our Staff Holiday Party. We will return to our regular class schedule tomorrow. Don’t forget to check out our Holiday Schedule and plan accordingly!

Thanksgiving Holiday Hours

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 11/26: Open through the noon class, Closed @ 1:00pm
  • Thursday 11/27: CLOSED – Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Friday 11/28: 9:00am & 10:00am Classes, Closed @ 11:00am
  • Saturday 11/29: Regularly scheduled classes (9:00am & 10:00am)

 

Gymnastics Seminar with Chris Lofland || December 6 @ CFA

Chris Lofland’s Gymnastics Seminar is 3 hours of interactive training that teaches the fundamentals and progressions of gymnastics movements as well as injury prevention and skill transfer to help increase proficiency in gymnastics that is specific to general and competitive fitness.

Schedule:
Warm-up + Foundation Skills + Shape Change
Muscle Up Progressions
Swinging + Muscle Up Critique and Corrections
Headstand + Handstand + Handstand Push Up Progressions
Extra Skill Work (per request. eg. Pistol, Quick Kip, Handstand Walk etc.) + Q&A

Space is Limited. Cost is $60 per person.

>>Check It Out<<

Register at: http://nrgxproject.com/gymnastics/

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GRAND {re}Opening: The Jack and Jill Classic

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“The Jack & Jill Classic”

Presented By Fringe Sport / Vaughn Weightlifting & Onnit

Saturday November 22nd
9 AM – Noon @ CrossFit Austin’s GRAND {re}Opening

Registration Opens Wednesday October 29th @ Noon
>>Register Here<<

General Info
The Jack and Jill Classic will feature two team workouts. A strength based workout and an endurance based workout. The top 3 teams in each division will take on one more workout to earn additional bonus points to decide .

Each team will be scored based off of rank in each workout and the team with the lowest overall score will be the champions.

There will be 2 divisions to participate in: Choose Rx – or – Scaled

A portion of the proceed will benefit The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin

Rx Division:

1 Male + 1 Female competitor/team, 15 teams per division

Movements and weights will be representative of what an athlete might  see in the CrossFit Open. Higher skill weightlifting moves like a snatch, and/or clean and jerk may be included. Moderate skill gymnastics movement such as pull-ups, rope climbs, and/or toes to bar maybe included. The RX division will NOT include muscle-ups.

Scaled Division:

1 Male + 1 Female competitor/team, 15 teams per division

Movements will be representative of what an athlete might  see in the CrossFit Open. Lower skill weightlifting movements such as cleans, deadlifts,  and/or front squats  may be included. The  scaled division will NOT include moderate skill gymnastics movement such as pull-ups, rope climbs, and/or toes to bar. The scaled division will NOT include muscle-ups. Weights will 20-30% lighter than what an athlete might see in the CrossFit Open.

Events

Event 1 & 2 – Strength WOD

“Superiority Complex”
Power Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat + Hang Clean (Power or Squat)

8 Bar Ladder

Rx

135, 75
165, 95
185, 115
205, 125
225, 135
253, 154
275, 165
308, 187

Scaled

75, 45
85, 55
95, 65
135, 75
165, 95
187, 110
198, 121
220, 132

*This is a “ladder” style workout each team will have 1:00 minute at each station men and women will lift on at the same time. Each station is worth 8 points, and partial points will be awarded.  If the athlete(s) cannot complete the entire complex they may perform as many DL as possible in the remaining time as a tiebreaker. *

“Superiority Complex”
Power Clean + Hang Squat Clean + Front Squat + Hang Clean (Power or Squat)

8 Bar Ladder

Women’s Rx weights (pounds): 75, 95, 115, 125, 135, 154, 165, 187

Women’s Scaled weight (pounds): 45, 55, 65, 75, 95, 110, 121, 132

Men’s Rx weights (pounds): 135, 165, 185, 205, 225, 253, 275, 308

Men’s Scaled  weights (pounds): 75, 85, 95, 135, 165, 187, 198, 220

Notes

In this event, teams work their way through a series of stations with progressively heavier barbells. There will be a female and a male barbell at each station and male and female athletes will work at the same time. At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the team will have 50 seconds, during which both the male and female must complete the barbell complex. After the 50 seconds are up, they will remain at that station for 10 more seconds until the call of “rotate.”

All of the teammates who successfully completed the lift within the 50 seconds may advance to the next station. If an athlete does not complete the complex in the 50-second window, they will not advance to the next station. Athletes only get one attempt at each station if the athlete fails at any element of the complex the lift is over.  If athlete does not complete the complex they may finish the 50 seconds out with as many deadlifts as possible to serve as a tiebreaker.

The complex repetition must be fully complete within the 50-second window. If the athlete is still moving at the 50-second mark, the repetition does not count.

Scoring

Each athlete has the opportunity score 4 points at each station, 1 point for each element of the complex. If athlete fails to complete the complex they will receive a point total equal to the number of elements of the complex the athlete completes.

Example:
1 Power Clean (PC) completed = 1 pt
1 PC + 1 Hang Squat Clean (HSC) completed = 2 pts
1 PC + 1 HSC + 1 Front Squat (FS) completed = 3 pts
Full complex completed = 4 pts

This will be scored as two separate workouts. Males and females will be ranked separately and the team with the best combined ranking will receive points for their corresponding rank.

Scoring

In the case of two athletes that have the same point total the tie will be broken by the number of deadlifts that athlete completed. If there is still a tie the athletes will share the ranking.

Movement Standards

Complex

After the barbell is initially power cleaned it may not touch the floor again throughout the remainder of the complex.

Power Clean

In the Power Clean, the barbell goes directly from the ground to the front rack position in one motion without passing through a front squat. This can be a muscle clean, a power clean,  or a split clean. Once the bar starts its upward motion it must continue in an upward motion. The rep will be counted once the Athlete clearly shows control with the barbell on the shoulders, the bar directly over the heels, and the feet together. The hip crease must remain above the top of the knee, Athlete’s that drop below “parallel” into a squat clean will receive a no rep.

Front Squats

The barbell must be racked on the front of the shoulders. At the top, the hips and knees must be fully extended. Any grip is permitted as long as the bar is in the front-rack position.

At the bottom the hip crease must be below the top of the knee. A full squat clean is permitted, but not required, to start the movement if standard depth is achieved.

Hang Squat Clean:

The athlete may not lower the bar past the knees in the lift.  The barbell must be received in the front squat position. A power clean followed by a front squat will not be permitted. Once the bar starts its upward motion it must continue in an upward motion. Each repetition finishes with the bar racked on the shoulders and the elbows clearly in front of the bar with the hips and knees fully extended.

Hang Clean (any variation) :

The athlete may not lower the bar past the knees in the lift. This can be a muscle clean, a power clean, squat clean, or a split clean. Once the bar starts its upward motion it must continue in an upward motion. Each repetition finishes with the bar racked on the shoulders and the elbows clearly in front of the bar with the hips and knees fully extended.

Event 3 – Endurance WOD

“Ballsagna” {‘balls-an-ya’ – like ‘lasagna’}

Rx

150 Wall Balls (2 balls 20/14, 10’/9’,  one partner works at a time, )
200 M Run
100 Slam Balls  (1 ball, 1 person works at a time)
200 M Run
75 Toes to Bar (Both Partners must remain hanging while reps are being done)
200 M Run
15:00 cap

Scaled

120 Wall Balls (2 balls 14/10, 10’/8’,  one partner works at a time)
200 M Run
80 Slam Balls  (1 ball, 1 person works at a time)
200 M Run
40 Burpees
200 M Run
15:00 cap

Notes

This event begins with teams begin at the Wall ball station.  At the call of “3-2-1 … Go!” the teams begin the wall ball station working one person at a time. Once the teams complete all 150 wall balls the pair run 200 m. Team may not begin the slamball station until both teammates are at the station.

For the slam balls, partners alternate as they see fit; complete 100 slamballs. Once the team completes all 100 slam balls the pair run 200 m. Team may not begin the toes-to-bar station until both teammates are at the station.

Partners can alternate as they see fit at the toes-to-bars station until they’ve completed 75 reps. Both athletes must hang from the bar (no contact with the ground) for the toes-to-bar reps to count. Once the team completes all 75 toes-to-bar, team runs their final 200 m. The teams total time will be recorded once the final athlete passes the finish line.

Time cap will be 17:00. If athletes do not finish under the time cap they will be scored on total reps completed. Completed 200 m runs will count as 1 rep.

Scoring

The team’s score is its total time. Time cap will be 15:00. If athletes do not finish under the time cap they will be scored on total reps completed. Completed 200 m runs will count as 1 rep.

Movement Standards

Wall Ball

The medicine ball must be taken from the bottom of a squat, hip crease below the knee, and thrown to hit the specified target. The ball must make contact with the front-face of the target. If the ball hits the bottom or top edge of the target or does not hit the target at all, it is a no rep. The rep is counted when the ball makes contact with the target.

Slam Balls

Slam ball must start on the ground and moves from the ground to full lockout overhead  (full lockout overhead: the hips, knees and arms fully extended, and the ball directly over the body). The ball must remain in the hands until it passes the knees, and must be fully released from the hand before it can be picked up again for the next repetition.

Toes-to-bar

In the toes-to-bar, the athlete must go from a full hang with the heels behind the vertical plane of the pull-up bar, to having the toes touch the pull-up bar. Both feet must be in contact with the bar at the same time, inside the hands. The arms and hips must be fully extended at the bottom and the feet must be brought back behind the bar and behind the body. One athlete must hang from the bar with both hands in contact with the bar while the partner performs repetitions in order for repetitions to count. .

Burpees

Each burpee must be performed perpendicular to and facing the slam ball. The head cannot be over the slamball and the chest and thighs touch the ground at the bottom. The athlete must jump over the slam ball from both feet and land on both feet. One-footed jumping or stepping over is not permitted. The next rep will then begin on the opposite side facing the slamball.

Tiebreakers

In the case of a final tie in the top 5 head to head in workout 3 will be the tiebreaker. In the case of a final tie in the top 3, head to head in the final workout will be the tiebreaker.

Cost:
$100.00 per Male + Female Team {includes entry + t-shirt}

Registration:
opens Wednesday, October 27th @ 12:00 PM

Prizes:

Vaughn Weightlifting // Fringesport  Oly Bars (15kg. & 20kg.)

Onnit Primal Bell Kettlebells (various kgs)

Progenex More Muscle

Peeler Farms Gift Certificate

CrossFit Austin T-Shirts

Onnit Fit Pull Up Bar

more to come!

Important Dates
Wednesday, October 27th @ 12:00
PM Registration opens – We anticipate this event to sell out quickly – Mark your calendar.

Monday, November 3rd
Both the Strength + Endurance WODs will be released. May the WODs be ever in your favor!

Saturday, November 22nd
9 AM – Noon – GAMEDAY!

The Prep at CrossFit Austin || October 27th

The Prep at CrossFit Austin – Starting October 27th

REGISTER HERE

What is it?
The Prep at CrossFit Austin will start on Monday, October 27th. Designed to introduce those new to CrossFit to the fundamentals and essential movements often seen in many of our group classes, The Prep will be a multifaceted course that teaches proper movement, recovery & mobility technique, nutrition & lifestyle guidelines; training that ultimately gives our clients the true {life changing} sense of the power of the CrossFit methodology. 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 shit is what we’re all about.

What’s in it for you?
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 mastery being a focus. Consistent exposure to the movements will adequately prepare each 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 a ‘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.

What you get:
1 month | 12 Sessions
Just show up; we’ll do the rest. 3x/week for 4 weeks

1 Coach | 6-8 attendees
The Prep Course will be limited to 6-8 attendees per time slot  to ensure everyone gets quality, semi-private coaching

Prep Guide | Setting you up for Success
The Prep Guide will include all the nutritional, lifestyle, and training  lessons that we cover in class. The Prep Guide will serve as a reference and a tool for you throughout your time at CrossFit Austin.

Extra  Credit | Fitness beyond the gym
The Prep Course will also  include specific training and recovery techniques to be utilized outside the walls of the gym. We’ve found that many of our athletes want to go the extra mile and this is our way to ensure they do it safely and effectively.

When is it?
There are two course times available, beginning on Monday October 27th.
Morning | Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 6:30 am
Evening | Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6:30 pm
**Can’t find a time that fits your schedule? Contact us and we will set you up for our Private Prep Course

Pricing
Group Prep Option:  $200
Private Prep Option: $300

REGISTER HERE

 

September Progenex Day @ CFA

Progenex Day @ CFA!

Tuesday, September 30

Whether you need that extra surge of energy from FORCE, overcome fatigue and restore performance with RECOVERY, get deep, restorative and reparative sleep from Cocoon, or lift more, build more and burn more with MORE MUSCLE, CFA has all your PROGENEX needs covered!

Our Progenex Representative Ike will be on site with tons of products and give-aways!  Have all your supplement questions answered and sample some goods. We will have all your favorite products and flavors available for sale starting at 5:30 am!

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September Saturday Skills Class – Handstands

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Who
Coaches Lindsey Guelde & Genevieve Schmidt
When
September 20th @ 11:00 am
Skill
Handstands – Handstand Walks – Handstand Push ups
Prerequisites
30 second handstand hold against the wall
A serious love of being upside down
Join Lindsey and Gen on Saturday September 20th for some handstand action! Come work on technical steps toward achieving your open floor handstand, handstand walk, and handstand push ups! Reservation reserved for athletes who meet the prerequisites, please.

REGISTER HERE

September Free Community WOD

Work hard | Sweat hard | Play hard

Come join us on Saturday September 13th @ 9:00 am for a free workout with the CrossFit Austin community  

Community workouts are open to everyone and a great way to find out what CrossFit is all about.

All skill levels welcome.

Current members: Bring a friend

First timers: Meet a friend

REGISTER HERE

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