The following is one of those phrases that people model there life after: “Either everything can destroy you, or it can make you stronger”. This is not only a quote but a mentality that can change your training sessions, and how you handle situations in everyday life. Not every workout is going to be perfect, not every work day is going to be awesome, the only thing I can guarantee you is that things in your life will go wrong. You have two choices, either you can be destroyed by these imperfect moments, or you can absorb the blow and become a stronger person who can handle all that life has to throw at them. Hopefully you have chosen the latter. It’s not always easy, most days it would be far easier to stay curled up in your bed waiting for your problems to dissolve. Instead let’s think about a...Read more

Jets Gym open gymnastics When – Tuesday night Aug.13, from 7-9pm. Cost – $10 per person. Where – 2440 Clare Ln. NE, Rochester, MN 55906. How – Please post on the Crossfit page if planning on going so I can call ahead with a head count. They want to have enough Coaches on staff to help assist and teach movements. This an open gym time so other people may be attending. Also, I will not be able to be at Jets gym til 7:30-7:45 due to Crossfit Kids Class. Should be a really fun time!!! – Coach JuliRead more

Cycle 1 – Week 5 – Recovery – Session 2 Programming – 80% A.) Snatch drops – 5×2 (different from snatch balance as there is no “dip and drive”) B.) 3 POS snatch ladder – 9 reps (weight will be added each rep) 3 POS Clean and Jerk Ladder – 7 reps (new rep structure we haven’t performed yet in Oly class) Front Squats – work up to a heavy single with a 3 second pause C.)  RDL’s – 5×5 upside down Kettle bell press – 4×5 each arm Leg raises – 50 Mobility – 10 minutes minimum   Link of the Day – http://www.allthingsgym.com/cj-cummings-101kg-snatch-at-2013-u-s-nationals/Read more

Crawling basics: head up, contra-lateral movement, have fun 6:00 PM KB CLASS A.  10 RDS -10 2 Hand Swing -10 Push-ups B.  5 RDS -TGU L/R -5 R/L Clean -5 R/L Squat  Read more

THE WHOLE LIFE CHALLENGE IS BACK!!! Unique Community Discount Code (UCDC): WLCRYGBsbPoc Unique Community Discount Link (UCDL): https://www.wholelifechallenge.com/wlcfall2013/partners/cfp Both our CODE and our LINK will do two things: Give you a $5 discount on registration Register you with OUR Community PRICING Regular price of the Challenge $49 Early registration price $44 Player discount applies to both regular and early registration price IMPORTANT DATES Early registration August 1 – August 7 General registration August 8 – Sept 6 SIGN-UP STARTS August 1st!  Fitness – Performance A1.  Close Grip Bench Press – 3 x 8  A2.  Ring Rows – 3 x ME  B.  Tabata Intervals – 20 Sec on/10 Sec off – 8 Sets of Each:   Calorie Row  Sit-ups  Calorie Row  Hollow Rocks  Sport  A.  30 Min Recovery Row  B.  Mobility  -Post results under comments  Read more