[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pl1B8VjpQsw&feature=youtu.be] 1.  In general what is your background? I played high school sports (basketball, golf) and recently started running a 10K a year. 2.  Age/Occupation: 39, Cardiac Sonographer (Mayo) 3.  How did you get to know about CrossFit, how did you start? I was introduced to CrossFit by Annalissa Johnson dog trainer extraordinaire and CrossFit Athlete. I had never heard of CrossFit prior to meeting Annalissa. I took the Fundamentals class at CFP. 4.  How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, and level of fitness? CrossFit has given me more confidence and less fear. I am more aware of wanting to do more physical activity everyday than prior to joining CFP…CrossFit is a bit of an addiction I really don’t like to miss classes and I schedule my social plans around the workouts – the workouts are my priority (I’m such a bad friend). Now I am the most fit...Read more

A.  Perform the following for total time:  1000M Row or 800M Run  Rest 3 minutes   4 Rounds AFAP  15 x Burpees  20 x Russian Swings 2/1.5 poood  Rest 3 minutes 60 x Wallballs 20lb/14lb  Rest 3 minutes  4 x <-> Sprint 30 sec rest 3 x <-> Sprint  30 sec rest  2 x <-> Sprint  30 sec rest  1 x <-> Sprint  -Post results under comments      Read more

-CFP will be hosting a 1 day competition March 31st from 9am – 6pm.  There will be no classes that day, if you would like to volunteer or compete please follow this link to sign up.  Survival of the Fittest  A.  Back Squat – 4 x 3 w/2 min Rest  B1.  Pistols – 2 x 10-12 w/30 sec Rest  B2.  Romanian Deadlifts – 2 x 8-10 Med Weight w/60 sec Rest   C.  In teams of 3-4 complete:  200 x Pull-ups  200 x Toes through Rings   200 x Air squats  200 x Double unders /3:1 singles to double unders   Complete all 200 reps of each movement before moving on, reps maybe partition anyway between teammates.   -Post results under comments  Read more

A.  Push Jerks – 4 x 3 w/2 minute Rest  B1.  Kettlebell Presses – 3 x 10-12 w/30 sec Rest  B2.  Knees to Elbows – 3 x 10-12 w/30 sec Rest  C.  5 Rounds AFAP:  9 x Thrusters @ 95lb/65lb  200M Row/Run  60 sec rest between rounds  -Post results under comments  Read more

-CFP is a proud sponsor for “Race for Research” which is being held this Saturday at Soldiers Field Park at 9am.  Each year the Physical Therapy Students from Mayo Clinic joins a nation wide effort to raise money geared towards raising money for research in the field of physical therapy.  This year, the Mayo School of Health Sciences Program in Physical Therapy students will again take part in this challenge by putting on the Race for Research. The Race includes a 5k walk, a 5K run, and a 10K run through the Rochester city trails. You can demonstrate your commitment to the physical therapy profession by participating in this exciting event. So, bring your friends, bring your family and come on out to participate in the 2012 Race for Research!   Please register here for this great cause:  Rochesterraceforresarch -Starting this week CFP will be offering an advance class at...Read more