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One of the important aspects of continued progress is routine work on basic skills and bodyweight movements, with built in progression. We’ve worked up a structured way to approach this through the RVA Weakness Warm-Up. This is also something that can be readily employed by all of our group class members quickly before the warm-up, though keep in mind that …
Oliver started Crossfit RVA in February and has been a consistent member ever since. His willingness to learn makes him an easy athlete to coach. Interview Questions: Favorite Lift: Favorite WOD: Accomplishment I’m most proud of since starting CrossFit: I have always wanted to: Outside of the gym I like to: Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised …
Rob has been a great member of CrossFit RVA from the start! He comes early, stays late, and is always working on a new skill. He’s quickly made himself an indispensable part of our community, and we’re lucky to have him.
Tomorrow begins a new batch of programming, our first cycle after the end of the Open. Every year, we continue to gain insight from our programming, and strive to improve it so that every member, regardless of skill level and experience, can continue to make progress through our group classes. This past year has been no different, and we’ve seen …
As you all know, we love to post pictures off chalk explosions and loaded bars that have been left out after class. While we may do it because we firmly believe in public shaming, there’s a larger point that is often missed with such posts. There’s something to be said for proper etiquette in daily life and in the gym. …
Popular-Shmopular. Paleo. It’s a word that might have been foreign to you not so long ago. Suddenly it’s popular — endless paleo cookbooks, blogs and even a paleo section at Wholefoods (if you’d like to spare $10 for a handful of seeds and nuts). Yet, popularity doesn’t translate into ease. Crossfit is more popular now than ever, but it won’t …
Tune Up Your Body With Sports Massage Therapy You are vigilant about your training and meticulous in your diet and fueling practices. Why then, are you not committed to receiving the bodywork that should be a regular element of your training? CrossFit RVA offers Sports Massage through River City Massage. Get scheduled online! “It’s amazing how many athletes don’t even …
As you all know, the CrossFit Open is over! It’s been a great ride, but now it’s time to get back to the drawing board. The past couple of months, we’ve tapered our focus on strength, and during the Open, really put all of our energy into the Open workout of the week. Without the unknown Open workout each week, …
Our gym has plenty of students and young professionals, and unfortunately, many of them eventually move away! When this happens, we’re usually asked for some help in choosing the best CrossFit gym in the area they’ll be moving to. When we first got started, there were only about 150 CrossFit gyms in existence. Around most major cities, and certainly in …
In just over a week, we’ll be starting the Performance Nutrition Challenge V. Again, we’re going to make things a little more interesting; you’ll all do this in two person teams! Our next Performance Nutrition Challenge will begin September 17th (testing week), with the good eating starting that week as well. It will run for 8 weeks, and will be …
