Seven rounds, each for time:
Row 200/180m
2 x Farmers Carry 80/50kg (15m)
15 Box Jump Overs 24/18″
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World Class Fitness in 100 words- In October 2002, Greg Glassman famously defined fitness in exactly 100 words—a definition that laid the cornerstone of CrossFit as we know it today. “World-Class Fitness in 100 Words.” laid out a clear, holistic blueprint embracing what to eat, how to train, and how to live actively and creatively. This foundational message, first published in The CrossFit Journal: simple, eloquent, and all-encompassing, it’s a prescription suited to both novices and advanced athletes alike. What It Teaches Us: This approach isn’t about perfection—it’s about embracing balance, mastering movement, maintaining intensity, and relentlessly cultivating adaptability. Final Words: A Call to Action Let this concise prescription serve as more than guidance—it’s your call to action. Whether you’re just starting your journey or already pushing your limits, remember: Every great journey begins with one thoughtful decision: to show up!!!Follow this prescription, apply it consistently, and watch your fitness—and life—flourish!
Virtuosity in CrossFit
Virtuosity in CrossFit: Mastering the Basics for Lifelong Fitness The term “virtuosity” refers to “performing the common uncommonly well” Greg Glassman. In CrossFit this principle emphasizes the importance of mastering fundamental movements with precision and consistency before advancing to more complex exercises. The ideal squat, push-up, and pull-up are benchmarks we should all strive for. Virtuous movement is unmistakable—it commands attention. The Essence of VirtuosityAt its core, virtuosity in CrossFit is about executing basic movements—such as squats, push-ups, and deadlifts—with impeccable form and control. It’s not about performing flashy or advanced techniques; it’s about doing the everyday movements exceptionally well. This approach leads to greater efficiency, reduced risk of injury, and a solid foundation for tackling more challenging workouts. The Interconnectedness of Movements“Everything is everything” – At first glance, it might seem that perfecting a push-up has little to do with executing a snatch. However, CrossFit teaches that all movements are interconnected. Mastering the push-up, with its emphasis on core stability, shoulder alignment, and body control, lays the groundwork for more complex movements like the snatch. The discipline and attention to detail required in a push-up translate to improved technique and efficiency in advanced lifts. A common pitfall for many athletes is the “novice’s curse”—the tendency to rush past foundational skills in favour of more advanced, impressive movements (e.g. kipping pull-ups before strict pull-ups). While complex exercises like muscle-ups or handstand walks can be exciting, neglecting the basics can lead to poor mechanics and increased injury risk. By focusing on virtuosity, athletes ensure that their foundational movements are robust, making advanced techniques more accessible and sustainable. The Path to MasteryAchieving virtuosity involves a progression and discipline: This progression ensures that athletes build strength and skill safely, leading to long-term success in CrossFit. (Check out article 2 Mechanics – Consistency – Intensity) Virtuosity Beyond the GymThe principles of virtuosity extend beyond CrossFit. Whether it’s playing a musical instrument, cooking, or any other skill, performing common tasks with exceptional skill leads to mastery and satisfaction. Constantly seek virtuosity in the fundamental movements, knowing that excellence in the basics leads to success in all aspects of fitness. So here’s your call to action:Fall in love with the fundamentals. Let mastery begin where most people don’t pay attention—sink into your squats, drive your push-ups, and pull with control. When you commit to this, every action becomes an opportunity for excellence.
Mechanics → Consistency → Intensity
Article 2:Your Choices Make the Athlete: Mechanics → Consistency → Intensity In CrossFit, athletes are shaped not by shortcuts, but by deliberate progression—beginning with mechanics, advancing through consistency, and culminating in intensity. This sequence establishes a foundation for safe, sustainable, and high-performing fitness. Mechanics — Build the Foundation Why it matters:Mechanics refers to movement efficiency and safety—moving correctly, not just moving. Proper technique makes movements easier, safer, and more sustainable. It sets the stage for long-term progress and protects against injury. How to train mechanics effectively: Consistency — Repeat with Discipline What consistency means:Consistency is the ability to perform movements correctly, repeatedly—both within a workout and across sessions. It’s about ingraining muscle memory and ensuring reliable form under varying conditions. Why it matters:Regular repetition of sound mechanics builds resilience and adaptability. It prepares the body to maintain form under stress or fatigue—making progression possible. Intensity — Apply Power Wisely What intensity is:Intensity elevates training through increased speed, load, or complexity—doing more work in less time. It’s the spark that drives adaptation and fitness gains. Why timing matters:Applying intensity too soon leads to breakdowns in form and raises injury risk. Instead, patience ensures gains are built on mastery and consistency. The Real-World Test: Fran Fran—21-15-9 thrusters and pull-ups for time—is a benchmark CrossFit workout that epitomizes this progression. The other athlete, whose knees cave or form collapses under fatigue, struggles and suffers the consequences. Which athlete are you? If you find yourself in the latter category, now is the moment to reset your priorities—focus first on mechanics, then on consistency, and only then let intensity follow. What may feel like a step backward could actually be the springboard that propels you forward. Final Thought The progression—Mechanics → Consistency → Intensity—is more than a guideline; it’s the foundation of sustainable progress in CrossFit. By choosing discipline over shortcuts, you build not just a fitter body, but a better, longer-lasting athlete.Your daily choices define your journey. Happy training!!!
After over 16 years in the CrossFit community, we’ve found that returning to the fundamentals is often the most effective way to reignite inspiration and realign our focus. In this series, we’ll delve into the foundational principles that have sustained our journey and continue to drive our progress. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or just beginning, revisiting these core concepts can provide clarity and motivation. Join us as we explore the essence of CrossFit and uncover how these timeless principles can enhance your fitness journey. Enjoy the journey ahead… Series 1: CrossFit’s Theoretical Hierarchy of Athletic Development When progress stalls in the gym the instinct is often to complicate the approach. However, CrossFit offers a straightforward blueprint that returns to the fundamentals. By focusing on the foundational elements, athletes can unlock new levels of performance. This hierarchy serves as a practical guide, emphasizing the importance of mastering each layer to build a robust and sustainable fitness journey. CrossFit Hierarchy of Development CrossFit’s model frames fitness development as a five-tiered pyramid, progressing from foundational essentials to athletic application. Recognizing the importance of what lies beneath and identifying your own weaknesses enables you to make meaningful improvements and advance in your athletic journey. Progress in one layer fuels improvement in the layers above it. Let’s explore the pyramid: 1. Nutrition – The Foundation The phrase “the foundation of all fitness” aligns with CrossFit’s emphasis that nutrition underpins every other component of athletic development.Nutrition underpins every other layer: it fuels your workouts, aids recovery, and supports muscle, bone, and nerve health.Think of nutrition as the soil in which a garden grows. If the soil (nutrition) is poor, no matter how well you water (train), your plants (performance) won’t flourish. 2. Metabolic Conditioning – The Engine Enhances cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency, forming the “engine” that powers sustained effort. Fatigue will limit strength and skill gains without this foundation Without cardiovascular and respiratory endurance, you’ll tire out before you can effectively build strength or skill. 3. Gymnastics – Body Control Gymnastics develops essential physical skills such as spatial awareness, coordination, flexibility, balance, and body control. Mastery of one’s own body is crucial before progressing to the control of external objects. This foundational level encompasses strict movements such as pull-ups, push-ups, L-sits, and muscle-ups, which establish a base of strength and control. As proficiency in these movements increases, athletes advance to dynamic movements, including kipping variations, which further enhance coordination and body control. 4. Weightlifting & Throwing – Object Mastery This level emphasizes the ability to move external loads—such as barbells, kettlebells, or medicine balls—through powerful, functional movements. Building upon the foundations of metabolic conditioning and gymnastics, it teaches athletes to transfer force efficiently from the core to the extremities, enhancing strength and motor control. Mastery of this stage enables individuals to handle external objects with precision and power, laying the groundwork for athletic performance in various sports. 5. Sport – Putting It All Together Engaging in sport allows us to apply the foundational elements of fitness—nutrition, conditioning, gymnastics, and weightlifting—to real-world scenarios. Whether trained specifically for the sport or not, it provides the opportunity to test our abilities, adapt, and grow. Mastery of these foundational components instills the confidence and capability to perform, demonstrating the effectiveness of our training and preparation. With a solid base, there are no limits to what can be achieved in sport. Final Takeaway: The CrossFit Hierarchy of Athletic Development serves as a structured blueprint for building fitness. By consistently strengthening each foundational layer—from nutrition to sport—you pave the way for continuous improvement. Embrace this approach, and you’ll uncover the full potential of your athletic journey. I recommend you assess where you sit for each of the layers. Working from the base up will provide greatest rewards. Identify your weaknesses and take sustainable steps in the right direction. Remember we are here to help on step at a time…
WINTER ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE Fight off the WINTER blues and stay on track through the colder months! Staying consistent now sets you up to feel strong, lean, and energised as we head into the warmer months. Training through winter builds not just physical fitness, but mental toughness – and your summer self will thank you for it! CHALLENGE DATES: 11 July – 31 August 3 sessions per week = You’re in the game! 5 sessions per week = 100% Attendance & bragging rights! We’ll be tracking weekly (be sure to book in via Mindbody), keeping it fun and motivating – and yes, there’ll be some awesome prizes up for grabs along the way Let’s lift the energy and keep the fire burning this winter. Who’s in?! Grab a motivation buddy and let’s keep each other moving forward — together we rise!
Clash on the Coast
Clash on the Coast Recap. Thank you to everyone that was involved in making the Clash on the Coast 2014 – The Combine a success. We were really happy with the day and it was great to get the wider CrossFit community together for a day of competition offering something a little different. If you have feedback please let us know. We always aim to make each year better and offer something a little different. If you have any inspiration stories or photos please share with Coastal CrossFit on Facebook. We hope you enjoyed your day and look forward to seeing you again in 2015. ATHLETES– Congratulations to everyone that competed. The attitudes and support was great even when we announced that the 400m Run was being changed to Max Burpee Broad jumps in 2 mins (due to weather conditions). We saw new PR’s being set and witnessed that great CrossFit community with athletes from rival teams cheering one another on. VOLUNTEERS – A huge thank you to our awesome friends and family from our CrossFit/BOOTCAMP community that volunteered their day/days to assist in the set up, counting/judging and pack-up. This day couldn’t happen without you. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such a wonderful community. Thank you, thank you, thank you. FOOD – Thanks to my beautiful sister Ang & Heather, for jumping in and keeping our volunteers and athletes fed after a last minute drop out from our food vendor. As always your food was unreal. Thanks also to Matt & Laura from Howzya week for their delicious CrossFit friendly food (be sure to book these guys for your next CrossFit event). SPONSORS– Thanks to all of the business that supported us with equipment (Gym & Fitness) supplied prize packs for winners & gifts for our volunteers. The format: – Teams of 3 (same gender), completed 15 tests of fitness throughout the day, distributed as they wanted throughout their teams. We saw individuals being able to maximise their strengths by selecting events which best suited them, giving credit to their team with an optional individual result as well. The test: Teams started on various events, but the order of flow will be the same with approx. 15 mins between events. Teams chose which athlete did each event allowing them to optimise the strengths of the team. Hang Clean – Max unbroken Reps 80/50kg Chest to Bar Pull-ups – Max reps in 90 seconds Box Jumps – Max reps in 90 seconds Shoulder to Overhead – Max unbroken reps 70/45kg Handstand Walk – Max distance in 2mins Row – 500m for time Front Squat – Max unbroken reps 100/60kg Toes to Bar – Max reps in 90 seconds Burpee Broad jump – Max distance in 2mins Farmers Carry – max distance unbroken 2x 32kg/24kg KB’s Bar Muscle-ups – Max reps in 2 mins Double-unders – Max reps in 90 seconds Deadlift – Max reps in 90sec 100/70kg Shuttle run – Max 20m shuttles in 2 mins Couplet – AMRAP: 7 minutes of 10 Thrusters 40/30kg, 10 Lateral Burpees Results: Congratulations to our winners: Female Teams: 1st place – Wanted: Dead or Alive (CrossFit Alive) tied 2nd place – Let’s Bounce! (CrossFit Bounce) tied 2nd place – Wiser 1 Girls (Wiser 1 CrossFit) Male Teams: 1st place – Crossfit PB Ninjas (Crossfit Personal Best) 2nd place – 6pm Stallions (Coastal CrossFit) 3rd place – #YOLOSWAG (Crossfit Switchback) Individuals: Female: 1st – Lauren Henry (Urban CrossFit) 2nd – Emily Cleary (CrossFit Bounce) tied 3rd – Chelsea Jennings (CrossFit Dauntless) tied 3rd – Bridget Miller (CrossFit Bounce) Male: 1st – Teina Nahi (CrossFit Explosive) 2nd – Shane Delamont (CrossFit Noosa) 3rd – Brendan Dales (CrossFit Explosive) A couple of mistakes were identified in the first posting of individual scores. These have since been corrected and have changed the standing of the individual positions. Please note the Top Winners remained the same. Many apologies for the confusion and inconvenience. SPIRIT of the GAMES: REBEL Sport (Maroochydore) kindly donated 3 x $150 gift vouchers towards individuals that we recognised as displaying the CrossFit spirit. Our judges and other athletes voted the following athletes to receive these awards: Nikki Civitarese (Coastal CrossFit), Steve Stockley (CrossFit Logic) & Sam Laxton (CrossFit Verge). Click below For FEMALE TEAM PLACINGS. Female Team Scores and placing1 Click below For MALE TEAM PLACINGS. Male Team Scores and placing1 Click below For INDIVIDUAL PLACINGS. Individual Scores and placings