Teamwork is an integral part of life and the only way some of us get through a WOD. With the support and comraderie of your fellow crossfitters and teammates you can push yourself harder and perform better. For our CrossFit Scottsdale Kids, they get introduced to teamwork at an early age. Not only do they learn to work together but they learn to cheer eachother on and support their teamates too. Nothing makes me smile more than when our heroes are giving “hi fives”!
Peyton and Kanon after the Water Day WOD
Today’s CrossFit Scottsdale Kids WOD
Warm Up: Get on the Leaderboard!
It’s my Birthday and I’ll cry if you make me? For my “21st” Birthday I partied in Vegas till 4 in the morning. When I turned “26″ I celebrated by opening a Night Club and at “30″ I celebrated by the Grand Opening of CrossFit Scottsdale. So what does the owner and Coach of a CrossFit want this year? “Hell Week” 5x days of the hardest most physically and mentally challenging training on the planet. SEAL FIT is an integral and functional Mind-Body-Spirit training program developed by former Navy SEAL, competetive athlete and martial artist Mark Divine. Combining training of the mind, body and spirit in the warrior athlete tradition, SEAL FIT is a full-spectrum functional fitness, mental toughness and self awareness training program.
SEAL FIT is popular with CrossFit and competetive athletes, special ops candidates and any professional who seeks to develop serious mental toughness and fortitude, and learn to operate at peak capacity for long periods of time. SEAL FIT emphasizes Strength, Stamina, Work Capacity, Endurance and Durability development. Our primary tools are CrossFit, SEAL-inspired Team and Mental Toughness Training, Austere Tools, Hybrid Programming and the Environment. Here is an example of Seal Fit programming. We will be starting a “Hell Week” style training program in October. 2x workouts a day for 5x days. Participants who accomplish and achieve this honor will be recognized on the Warrior wall of fame and have a limited edition “Hell week” CrossFit Scottsdale t-shirt.
Warm Up: Run 2 miles at a moderate pace. Max rep kipping pull-ups, or minimum of 40.
Strength: Work to 1RM Push Jerk
Stamina: 5 Rounds, not timed: 3 x PJ @ 90% 1 RM, 10 x KTE, Buddy Carry 50 M
Work Capacity: Tabada That - 2 times through of::
8 rounds of (:20) seconds max effort (:10) seconds rest of:
Row, Air Squat, Pull-up, Push-up, Sit-up
Rest 3 minutes
Durability: 50x GHD situps. 50x GHD back extension. Stretch.
We had a blast at Saturday’s CrossFit Scottsdale Kids Water WOD! What is great is that we have a blast at every CrossFit Scottsdale Kids class. CrossFit is FUN! Life should be FUN, and CrossFit makes you better at life! Enjoying and associating exercising with fun makes all the difference in what kind of lifestyle we adopt. Are your kids going to be in front of the T.V.on the couch in their free time or are they going to be out and about seizing whatever opportunity they find to be active and challenged? We are learning functional movements and building skills that are broad, general and inclusive so that you can play any sport, be more alert in school, be healthier and you can do anything that life throws at you. We are building the foundation for our kids to do the impossible! More importantly we are building a lifestyle where exercising is our play time. Now that is FUN!
CrossFit is first and formost a “Strength and Conditioning” program. With equal parts bieng emphasized on both. The challenge to us as athletes is how much time to spend on each without taking away from the other. “Strong people are harder to kill”Coach Rippetoe once said. I do agree but “Fast people are harder to catch”Coach Kayyem. This week we will integrate a piece of strength training behind each conditioning WOD we perform. Squat, press, deadlift, clean/jerk and pull up. For those of you who are level I students and enrolled in “Strength class” and the after school program use the 5/3/1 principal. After each warm up session we will also get comfortable on the GHD starting small 5-15x reps and working on proper technique and safety. *See video below.
Warm 400x Run
50x Wall ball’s
50x Push ups
Strength
Back Squat
3,3,3,3,3
Skill G.H.D (glut, hamstring developer)
WOD
400x run
30x burpees
10x shoulder to overhead #165/95
On Saturday evening we celebrated with our friends and family 2 years of CrossFit Scottsdale. It seems like just yesterday when we moved in to our current location, one year later we are stronger and more focused than ever. Thank you to Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, The North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Calisto Bistro, Cruz Tequilla, lululemon athletica our students, friends, ambassadors, CrossFit Scottsdale Connections members, local business’ and community members that attended our Anniversary Party and Celebration. It was a fun time and a huge success. Through the raffle, we raised close to $300 for Arizona Baseball Charities (6 kids now have equipment to play Little League this season). We also took a few minutes to recognize our students and community. Here is a recap of the awards given:
CrossFit Scottsdale Team Awards (voted on by the student body): Best Attitude: Hallie Flood
Best Teammate: Dwight Peck
Best Dressed: Erica Picard
Best Undressed: Ted Sweeney
Best Burpee: Ilana Fisher
Best Pull-up: Melissa Einbinder
Most Burpee Penalty: Marguerite Robinson
Best Smile: Tia Wise
Best School Spirit: Bob Hisle
Best Form: Nick Rini
Most Intensity: Matt Blanton
Best Legs: Jill Haaser
Sweatiest: Paul Zetah
CrossFit Scottsdale Super Hero Awards (CrossFit Kids): Zachary Schawelson
Amanda Weber
Paxton Tatum
Laura Weiner
Rachel Weiner
Kanon Kayyem
Hanna Vange
Coaches Awards: Show Up Don’t Quit: Jeff Zuhl
Most Improved: Alison Nocks
Student of the Year 2010: Myrna Atha
Most Dedicated: Marc Lutz
Spirit of CrossFit Scottsdale: Don Wong
Most Determined: Dani Moudry
CrossFit Scottsdale Old School: Richard Shields
Students training at the gym for a year or longer. If you weren’t at the party, see a Coach next time you’re in.
Myrna Atha
Brett Bartlett
Stephanie Binch
Matt Blanton
Reed Connally
Skip Divelbiss
Liz Farnlof
Mike Gillis
Natalie Gillis
Bill Gold
Tom Gorman
Brian Gubernick
Bob Hisle
Katie Hunt
Kristen Johnson
Shannon Johnson
Jon Kaufman
Reem Kidess
Raj Kukunoor
Tracey Latham
Marc Lutz
Dani Moudry
Betsy Nagy
Alison Nocks
Erica Picard
Tom Rietz
Marguerite Robinson
Zachary Schawelson
Richard Shields
Chris Tousley
Devra Tousley
David Tousley
Tina Vange
Mark Verhamme
Erin Wellendorf
Mike Wellendorf
Sean Whiteman
Tia Wise
Don Wong
Jeff Zuhl
Ashley Ulinger Says:
August 23rd, 2010 at
1:50 pm
What a great event! THANK YOU to everyone who came out to make the evening and celebration so special!
Thank you so much for those of you who attended this Month’s CrossFit Scottsdale Connections Meeting. We had 19 active CrossFit Members there to enjoy Calistro California Bistro’s amazing Paleo Menu while networking and mingling. Business it up and so is our fitness levels!
A Big thank you to Devin Walsh of Calistro California Bistro for hosting this month’s event!
Details to come for September’s meeting very soon!
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!
Food as Fuel Class at CrossFit Scottsdale
09/13/2010 - 07:00 PM
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
Level 2 Test (The Orange Band) 7:00pm
09/23/2010 - 07:00 PM
Students that want to test for the orange band must have already passed the L1 white band test.
The Freaky 5K Prelims
09/25/2010 - 08:00 AM
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.
CrossFit Scottsdale Kids Open House
09/25/2010 - 10:00 AM
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
Food as Fuel Class at CrossFit Scottsdale
09/27/2010 - 07:00 PM
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
The Freaky 5K Finals
10/30/2010 - 08:00 AM
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.
August 27th, 2010 at 11:08 am love this!