Product review- STR/KE MVMNT intervals
Last week I had the pleasure of “breaking-in” a new pair of training shoes from STR/KE MVMNT called the interval. The intervals comes in a variety of colors and sizes to fit everyone. If you like to stand out? The burnt lemon and coral are sure to draw attention. One of my favorite features is the “Pleasure pocket”. It’s a simple pocket on top of the shoe tongue, you can tuck in the laces and avoid any tripping during high intensity workouts. These local guys have produced an ultra-lightweight, cross-trainer for running, lifting, skipping and just about anything you can throw at them. After training in the intervals the past few weeks, I am super impressed with the lightweight feel and stability they provide. They are light enough to feel minimalist but stable enough to feel supported during plyo training. Not only have they performed well in the gym,…
CrossFit Gym Tour – Seattle
This weekend we had a family thanks giving trip to Seattle. Between grocery shopping, roasting vegetables and carving turkey we tried to fit in some workouts. While visiting Seattle we had the opportunity to drop in to the first CrossFit affiliate: Level 4, CrossFit Seattle. The gym is a large warehouse space but you never feel lost or over-looked. The skilled coaching made us feel comfortable and safe at all times. CrossFit Seattle runs classes in various formats, THESE GUYS HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! Level 1: General class. Learn fundamental techniques and good form. Level 2: More advanced programming and must pass the level 1 testing from CrossFit Seattle. Basic Barbell: Covers the deadlift, squat and press. Beginners get in-depth help with fundamental techniques and proper form. Experienced lifters will learn and practice advanced techniques. O Lifting: Detailed instruction on the snatch and the clean & jerk. This class…
Super Spartan Squamish 2012
This past weekend we took on the Super Spartan race in Squamish. The course was 8 miles of single track trail running that started at the logger sports arena, through the smoke bluffs, to crumpit woods and back again, with the following obstacles: run a flight of stairs, then blow up a balloon climb over a cargo net mud crawl under barbed wire spear throw rope climb various walls to climb over hill run cinder block pull tire flip wall shimmy The penalty for not completing an obstacle was 25 burpees before continuing the race. YAH BURPEES!!! Overall, this was another good experience.
Fitness is fun
My brother came up for a visit and we had the opportunity to talk about fitness and re visit some old memories. As kids we were always active either with sports, building secret forts in the woods or running around with the neighbour kids . We never worried about getting in a workout because everything we did was functional and fun. As adults we forgot how much fun playing is and how much it will benefit our health and wellness. Next time you get bored with a workout, change things up and get creative: get outside, climb a tree, have a scavenger hunt, swing on the monkey bars, play in a puddle, roll down a hill, don’t even think of acting your age. LOL!