“It’s Just Exercise” Core values so often feel like stuffy corporate-speak. Vague and meaningless words and phrases meant to give a faint impression of an organization with a little meaning behind it. Years ago, when we were putting together ours, I wanted our core values to be both reflective of who we are, and how we will proceed in the …
A few years from now
Imagine for a moment, it’s a couple of years down the road. Most of us have some image of what we’d like to “work on” in our lives. Frustrations, both big and small. We feel like there MUST be an answer to some of those challenges. And inevitably, we can picture a life where those challenges are in some way …
How to pick the right gym in Richmond, VA?
There are SO many choices out there when it comes to group fitness training now. When we first started in 2007, it wasn’t that way. Frankly, we opened our doors because there were so few places to get quality group training. I love seeing how much the fitness landscape has grown and changed since those days. CrossFit, F45, Burn Bootcamp, …
Imagine if…
It’s been a few months (or years). You felt better when you woke up in the morning. You weren’t exhausted by mid-afternoon. Not only did you have a few less aches and pains, you felt strong, capable, confident. Maybe you were just more active then. Before you were investing more and more time into your career, or starting a family …
Women’s Month Sneak Peak
Coming up in March we have a month of activities for women in our community! Non-members are 100% welcome and encouraged to come. Every Wednesday at 6:30pm we’ll be hosting a women-only class with a different theme/focus for each one. Each week will have a sign-up (posted soon!) so you can reserve your spot. Stay tuned for more info coming …
Thanks for 10 Years
It’s hard to illustrate how special our gym is, without knowing a little bit about the unlikely history of how we came to be where we are today. This wasn’t meant to be a business. Even in the midst of starting the gym, it was never really the plan for it to be mine or anyone else’s job. On top …
The CrossFit Open at RVA Performance Training
The season is upon us! This year we are changing things up in a big way. If you have never done the Open, prepare for 5 weeks of challenging workouts, community outings, and very exciting Saturday mornings here at the gym! Here is a short blurb on the details of the Open: The Open is the first stage …
Muscle Up Skill Sessions
Looking to either gain the skill or improve on your muscle ups? Jaci will be holding both bar and ring muscle up skill sessions every Tuesday until the Open starts! Dates: 1/23 – 6:30pm 1/30 – 6:30pm 2/6 – 6:30pm 2/13 – 6:30pm These sessions will last approximately 30 minutes and will include individual homework to work on …
Holiday Schedule 2017
Tentative holiday schedule for the rest of the year: Christmas Saturday December 23rd 12 days of Christmas workout 8:30/10am classes December 25th Closed Tuesday December 26th 9/10am classes only Wednesday December 27th 6am/5:30pm/6:30pm/7:30pm ONLY New years Monday January 1st Closed
Fall Skills Challenge
Next week starts our 6 week skills challenge featuring pull ups! There are a few different ways to win this challenge, either based on volume or weight. We will also be featuring those that achieve their first unassisted pull up. Supplemental work will be provided on Mondays and Fridays outside of class. We will be dedicating Tuesday’s strength work to …