Justin E. and his pop sacrificed most of their Saturday to build three new plyo boxes for ARCFit!Is that generous or what? These aren’t just any boxes either, they are the multi-functional kind that can be placed at a 20″, 24″ or 30″ height. These things look professionally done and were sorely needed! Our original [...]
Program A: Power Clean: 3-3-3-3-3 Deadlift: 5-5-5 Weighted Pull-Ups: 5-5-5-5-5 Program B: 3 Rounds for Time 50 double-unders (150 singles) 40 sit-ups 30 kb swings (53/35) 20 jumping pull-ups 10 db shoulder press (35/20) The CrossFit For Hope fundraiser is set for Saturday, June 9th. This charity event is designed to raise money to benefit the St. Jude [...]
Like a true ARCFit athlete, Kelly T. was ready to throw down anytime and anywhere. Jeans and flip-flops could not slow her down on the 30 second sprint row for calories at the NorCal Regionals in Santa Clara yesterday. Way to go girl! *********************************************** Today’s Schedule: 9:00, 10:00 am- Regular group classes 11:00 am- Free [...]
The other day in the box Karen was dealing with a pretty bad seasonal allergy attack. Red, puffy eyes, sneezing and a runny nose threatened to cut her workout short. But like a true ARCFitter she persevered, and came up with this handy tissue holder while doing squats! Allergies suck there is no doubt about [...]
Program A: Push Press: 5-5-5-5-5 Front Squat: 5-5-5 Back Squat: 5-5-5 Program B: 2000 m row (recovery) Then: In team’s of 3 AMRAP in 15 minutes 50 m sled pull (75/50) Waiter’s hold (45/25)* Plank hold* *while one teammate is pulling the sled, the other two will be doing a static hold. Grange’s new chef [...]
The Northern California Regionals for the 2012 CrossFit Games start this Friday, May 18th, at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. After participating in the Games for the past three years, team ARCFit will not be competing after falling just outside the top-30 cut-off (too many ladies having babies around here!). Just the same, I would recommend getting [...]
Today if you’re in program B you get to spend time working on a skill or a goal. Make sure to take advantage of this time and apply yourself to whatever it is you’re trying to get better at or accomplish. If you need help on something just ask a coach or one of our [...]
Quiet. Unassuming, Beastly. Three words that describe our May Athlete of the Month, Matt P. Matt jumped into ARCFit with both feet and has been setting new PR’s on a regular basis ever since. He qualified for our novice team for the SacTown Throwdown and kicked some serious ass! He particapted in the CrossFit Open [...]
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the ARCFit moms! You’ve definitely earned today (and many more) as a rest day! Enjoy the day off and we will get after it starting on Monday.
Today’s Schedule: 9:00 & 10:00 am- Regular Group Class 11:00 am- Open Gym Today’s WOD In team’s of two, complete the following: 4 rounds of Run 400 m* 50 squats Then 200 m overhead walking lunges* Then 100 box jumps* (24/20) *For the entire workout your team will be required to carry one bumper plate [...]