The new CrossFit Scottsdale gear is in. EAT SLEEP WOD in both mens black T’s and Women’s black tanks. Also back by popular demand is the CFS original and the ladies favorite Like my rack? Get your new gear before class or order your own at our online store, we ship anywhere in the world.
Save the Date: Join Team CrossFit Scottsdale for our Anniversary Party and Celebration on Friday, August 20th at 6:30pm.
Congratulations to all 19,684 finishers in this years Pat Tillman Run. A special shout out to all of Team CFS. Once again you guys ROCKED the house. “Those guys are crazy” I heard a few times this morning. My Crossfit KIDS Dave & Paxton finished in one hour and my girl Alison finished her 1st race ever!
When we arrived back at the box the 9am class was finishing off the “42″ and gave us a huge welcome that made us feel like Gladiators. So for a few demented individuals who enjoy long runs carrying heavie loads and PAIN we decided to join the 10am class and … “Oorah” The 1st times are todays, the 2nd are last years and the 3rd is todays “42″. Enjoy your weekend and get ready for what’s next… Coach
WARRIORS:
Luke carrying #80 sand bag 52:48/27:45/21:15
Nathan carrying #80 sand bag 1:00:30/ /23:18
Jeremy carrying #40 sand bag 50:27/ /36:55
Aaron carrying #40 sand bag 45:48
Peter wearing #20 vest 37:22
Dwight wearing #20 vest 38:52
Branson wearing #20 vest 41:11/ /28:11
Melissa wearing #10 lb vest 37:36/ /20:01
Matt pushing #200 man in a wealchair 43:08
Sara pushing Charlie in the stroller 47:59
RUNNERS:
Alison Nocks 2:20:10
Kristy Coup 38:15/39:01
Brian Coup 44:25
Bob Hisle 35:54
Chris Hisle 34:13
Erin Harkey 32:52
Scott Harkey 40:56
Sonya Quiz 44:30/39:01
Steve Quiz 31:39/33:04
Ted Sweeney 32:30
Jane Borman38:49
Roar 33:33
Chris Culiver 1:06:43
Hallie Flood Culiver 1:06:43
Lindsay Bartlett 36:27
Jeff Zuhl 58:00/56:25
Ashley Peck 37:29
Dani Maudri 47:00
Patty Negro 46:59
Chris Tousley (Pops) 45:14
David Tousley 1:01:19
Paxton Tousley 1:01:19
Tiffany Divelbiss 39:29/40:19
Skip Divelbiss 45:24
Kaufman 38:52
Paul 29:27
Lisa 42:26
Roger 32:27
Shawna 42:44
Julie 42:52
If I missed anyone please email me your time.
Luke@CrossFitScottsdale.com
While there are many over laps between CrossFit and yoga, one of the most obvious involves inversions (ex: handstands and headstands) and arm balances. In my own yoga practiced prior to CrossFit these “flying” poses were a source of frustration. They were always the most fun to watch others do but I just could not seem to get them myself. It has only been since I began CrossFitting in conjunction with my yoga practice that I have been able to begin to master these poses.
In class I watch fellow students struggle with similar CrossFit gymnastics moves. The CrossFit Journal Article entitled The Russian Gymnastics Warm-up summed it up best.
“Most beginners, (especially ladies) desperately lack the ability to perform pull-ups and dips, while more advanced guys aspire to perform dead-hang muscle-ups, levers, free-standing handstands push-ups and planks.” The article goes on to describe a warm-up that was designed specifically to help athletes develop the body weight competency, flexibility and strength required to perform more advanced gymnastics skills.
One of the movements in the warm-up is the tri-pod. The tri-pod is the first step in yoga required to work towards headstands. With this as inspiration and with my strong desire to make gymnastics movements not only fun to watch but fun to do, Friday’s CrossFit Scottsdale Yoga class will begin to incorporate headstands. CrossFit Scottsdale yoga students will begin to take flight and hopefully see the results and benefits in their gymnastics movements.
Congratulations Team CrossFit Scottsdale. Another amazing athlete performance and support crew.
Official Times-
Kerri. 2:12:57
Jill. 2:00:22
Max. 1:52:45
Luke. 1:46:18
BK. 1:52:46
Jen. 2:06:49
Tia. 2:15:26
Steve Q. 1:56:21
Sonya Q. 2:09
Kristy Coup. 2:09
Brady.1:47:17
Last but not least the beast of the crew. Ted 3:57: (26 miles). Another great turnout.
Congratulations to you and thank you to all of the fans who came out to support us on a Sunday. Special shoutout to the Lululemon crew who always supports and inspires us.
~Coach
I don’t know what it is or whats in the water but every Canadian women that has ever stepped foot in CrossFitScottsdale is a BAD ASS and they always “Rock” lululemon. Today was no different. Chelsie, Tara and Lisa from CrossFit Edmonton are in town visiting folks and never miss dropping in at CrossFit Scottsdale. Here they are below showing off their new CFS shirts. Whats that say? Like my…
CrossFit Scottsdale will now be offering a weekly CrossFit Yoga class on Friday’s at 4pm
There are those who would argue that yoga is the antithesis of CrossFit. After all, it is a practice, not a work out. In yoga the ultimate goal is deeper meditation through movement linked with breath, not the ability to move large loads, long distances quickly…And there is definitely no room for competition in traditional yoga practice. So how then could anyone support the marriage of yoga and CrossFit? The answer lies in balance. Where as CrossFit emphasizes strength, speed, agility and endurance which require a mind body connection, flexibility and focus; yoga emphasizes a mind body connection, flexibility and focus which require strength, speed and agility.
“Yoga has been a part of my life for the last five years and thanks to my husband in the last six months I have been blessed with the opportunity to join yoga and CrossFit in my own life. I credit yoga with helping me to survive my first CrossFit workout. I firmly believe that my yoga practice makes me a better CrossFitter. The flexibility that I derive from yoga has enabled me to avoid injury and recover faster. Thru yoga, I have developed a mind body connection that makes it easier for me to tweak and adjust my form in CrossFit. And I know for a fact that CrossFit has improved my yoga practice. In the last six months I have made gains in my arm balances and other poses that are a direct result of the WODs I do weekly. In my own physical fitness and athleticism I am beginning to achieve a balancethat I did not know was possible and I would not trade the results for anything. CrossFit challenges an athlete to be prepared for anything even a practice whose values on the surface may seem to be counter to those of CrossFit”.
-Katie Kunitzer
CrossFit Scottsdale Student (Level I Certified & Yoga Instructor)
We challenge those of you who have never taken a yoga class to take on this new challenge, and see if you find greater balance and ultimately better results in your WOD’s (Workout of the Day). Each class will consist of stretching, body movement, body awarenance, balance, and flexibility exercises along with a 10 minute AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible) of body weight exercises only. See you on Friday’s at 4pm.
So, why an all women’s class?
-CrossFit WODs are quick. Finding time to exercise can be especially challenging for busy women and moms. Compare a CrossFit WOD to the typical hour or more of cardio or aerobics and then low intensity weight training.
-CrossFit is functional. Functionality is a missing component to many workout routines that women engage in. Ask any mother of young children though, how many times a day they lift loads from the floor or a low position (kids, car seats or laundry baskets). The dead lift and related lifts are training for this type of movement. How many times does a mother squat down during a typical day? Again, the point is that performing functional movements such as squats will only increase the ability to function more efficiently in day-to-day life.
-Women all over the world are finding that CrossFit, the fitness system that involves constantly varied intense training, is just what they have been looking for when it comes to toning and building lean muscle mass.
- You get results! It works, it’s empowering…and it helps that it makes you look and feel beter naked.
- Kids can come and you won’t feel uncomfortable if they cry or scream.
Come join Coach Luke this Saturday, August 8th from 10-11am at lululemon athletica on the Borgata. We will be teaching a free class inside the new lulu location at 6166 N.Scottsdale Rd. Suite 408.
CrossFit Scottsdale will be having its 2nd Annual Here's to the Hereos WOD event on Saturday September 11th in honor of our Heroes from 9/11. Come train for FREE alongside soldiers from Luke Air Force base, National Guard, Scottsdale police and Fire fighters. Classes will be at 8am, 9am, 10am and 12pm. Be sure to RSVP now as space is limited!
new students....or those that just want to brush up and get back on track with their eating habits. Learn what to eat, when to eat and how to do it for optimum results. We will be reviewing the ins and outs of the zone and paleo diet. Plus tips and tricks to make eating optimally a lot easier.
Come network with your fellow CrossFit Scottsdale students and learn their professions and see how we can all help each other with business. September CrossFit Scottsdale Connections Luncheon will be hosted by Perry Chrisler of Concierge Communications. The meeting will take place at National Headquarters of Hosted VIP provider Telesphere 9237 E. Via De Ventura, Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ 85258. If you are interested in joining, please rsvp to Ashley; ashley@crossfitscottsdale.com
Students that want to test for the orange band must have already passed the L1 white band test.
How do you feel about running? Do you love running and want to keep getting better and faster? Do you hate running and find it frustrating? In either case, the only way to improve is to KEEP RUNNING. Nobody gets better at anything by NOT doing it. Every great athlete at one point was the new guy, learning, fumbling and failing just like the rest of us. People who have achieved "mastery" don't ever stop the work, though. They exercise their "show up, don't quit" attitude over and over. A great way to make the "work" interesting is to put some "skin in the game" and to do it with a group of like-minded people. Which leads me to...the CrossFit Scottsdale 5K Challenge. Are you in?? Cost is $25.00 per participant. Sign up by emailing infor@CrossFitScottsdale.com or signing up at the gym.
Parents- bring your kids and watch our fitness demos, Kids-play fitness games and do a workout Exercise your mind too as Mad Science will be doing fun fitness and nutrition related science activites and demos. Keep your kids as healthy as they can be with ChiroKids. North Scottsdale Family Chiropractic and Dr. Tuzzolino will be doing backpack checks and scans to ensure your child’s safety and health. Think outside the Lunch Box with fun/easy healthy snacks and ideas. CrossFit Scottsdale Kids gives the next generations a foundation in health and fitness that lasts a lifetime. We are a program that empowers kids to be the best versions of themselves, challenging them in new and different ways and relating to them on topics of their own diet and exercise. CrossFit Scottsdale Kids Builds: Confidence, Focus, Strength, Manners, Discipline, Fitness,Goal Setting,Teamwork, Leadership Skills, Sportsmanship and Better Grades Come see what it’s all about! RSVP to Tiffany at Tiffany@CrossFitScottdale.com
new students....or those that just want to brush up and get back on track with their eating habits. Learn what to eat, when to eat and how to do it for optimum results. We will be reviewing the ins and outs of the zone and paleo diet. Plus tips and tricks to make eating optimally a lot easier.
Come network with your fellow CrossFit Scottsdale students and learn their professions and see how we can all help each other with business. October CrossFit Scottsdale Connections Luncheon will be hosted by The Tousley Team. The meeting will take place at Toll Brothers brand new model homes in Wingate Ranch located at 18570 N. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ 85255. If you are interested in joining, please rsvp to Ashley; ashley@crossfitscottsdale.com
How do you feel about running? Do you love running and want to keep getting better and faster? Do you hate running and find it frustrating? In either case, the only way to improve is to KEEP RUNNING. Nobody gets better at anything by NOT doing it. Every great athlete at one point was the new guy, learning, fumbling and failing just like the rest of us. People who have achieved "mastery" don't ever stop the work, though. They exercise their "show up, don't quit" attitude over and over. A great way to make the "work" interesting is to put some "skin in the game" and to do it with a group of like-minded people.
Without ever running more than 6 miles in a lifetime. I ran my 1st 1/2 marathon today (13.1) With no ...