September 23, 2011 in Events by Turbo

CrossFit Kids October Session Begins

Registration is now open for our October CrossFit Kids session.

We have 3 age groups and time slots available:

Toddlers (3 to 5 years old): Saturdays from 1:00PM to 1:45PM

Kids (6 to 11 years old): Saturdays from 2:00PM to 2:45PM

Teens (12 to 16 years old): Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15PM to 7:15PM (choose once or twice per week)

Prices range from $49 to $99 per month.

Click here to see sessions and to register your kids.

More on CrossFit Kids…

CrossFit Kids is not simply a scaled down version of CrossFit, it is entirely absolutely CrossFit geared and designed for a special population and the specific developmental needs of that population. (neurological, cognitive, motor)

Since Late 2004 CrossFit Kids has been Forging The Future Of Fitness and is currently in over 400 gyms in North America, Australia, Europe, Africa, India, Japan and Panama. CrossFit Kids is a strength and conditioning program that is specifically designed for kids and teenagers and helps them develop a lifelong love of fitness.In a group setting, children and teens participate in fun and engaging workouts that deliver measurable results and prepare them to be well- rounded athletes. With a network of over 2000 CrossFit Kids Trainers, CrossFit Kids is being implemented in preschools to high schools with before-and-after school programs and integration into Physical Education curriculum. CrossFitKids.com contains thousands of archived workouts, video demonstrations and informative articles that provide interested parents or teachers with a foundation for understanding how the CrossFit Kids program can be implemented at home or at school.

CrossFit Kids workouts consist of constantly varied, functional movements that deliver a fitness that is broad, inclusive and general and scaleable for any participant at any level.
What Does this mean ?
This means that, for the most part, no two workouts are the same, so kids and teens never get bored and the novelty of each workout keeps them excited about participating.
The functional movements involve exercises that are fundamental to all things that kids need to do when they play-pull, push,run, throw, climb, lift and jump. All of the movements are taught safely and effectively under the close supervision of thoroughly trained CrossFit Kids Trainers.
When fitness is defined as broad, inclusive and general it means that participants will become well-rounded athletes who will be better at any and every sport that they play because CrossFit Kids doesn’t coach them to be good at just one thing.
Our workouts will increase physical competence in 10 fitness domains: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.
With workouts that are scaleable, CrossFit Kids can equally benefit a person who is less active or an accomplished athlete by tailoring workouts so that each participant is challenged just enough to deliver measurable results and personal athletic progress.

September 21, 2011 in Events by Yvonne

On Ramp #47 starts – SOLD OUT!

On Ramp Session #47 starts Monday, October 24th : Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00PM to 6:00PM for 4 weeks. Our basic On Ramp program is designed for the generally active, injury free individual who wants ultimately to train in one of our ongoing group classes. This 12-hour small group program is an “on-ramp” to the “highway” that is CrossFit. In this class we will expose new members to our movement curriculum in a group format. Classes are limited to 6 athletes per coach. We will emphasize movement techniques, along with a progressive introduction to the intensity levels that are inherent in our group classes. If you are unsure as to whether you are a good candidate for beginning in a class setting, please contact us.

Click here to see when the next On Ramp class starts and to reserve your spot or download the registration form and return with payment to CrossFit Winnipeg via email, fax, or in person.! $150 for 12 hours of group training.

September 19, 2011 in Events by Turbo

FrostFit Games 2012

Save the date!

The second annual FrostFit Games will take place on the weekend of Saturday, January 28th, 2012.  The in house competition will included events for all skill levels and fitness levels and promises to be a good time.  Training starts today…

Click HERE for event details and blog

September 6, 2011 in Blog, Member Profiles by Turbo

August 2011 Member of the Month: Erika Wilzer

Erika at Jeff's Wedding last weekend & before CrossFit

The CFW member of the month for August 2011 is Erika “Wipeout” Wilzer.  Erika has been with us since the River City CrossFit days and she can’t know how much she  means to me and to our little community.  First, she is an amazing role model and spokesperson for how CrossFit can change lives.  We all know people who have struggled with fad diets and trendy exercise plans, never really achieving any level of sustainable fitness or long term health and I think Erika used to be in that predicament.  She is a perfect example of someone who has found real empowerment through physical culture.  Not just physical empowerment, but the kind of confidence you can take with you through all aspects of life.  The words “I can” are very powerful.  If you get the chance to talk to Erika about her journey, don’t hesitate to do so.  She can tell you how she felt when she started CrossFit, how she struggled to get through a 400M run without slowing to a walk, how she went from counting calories and points to almost effortlessly maintaining a size 4.    She can also tell you about how she got her nickname and how far she has come with her box jumps and what a sit-up machine she has become.  She’ll tell you how it doesn’t matter if you’re a mom or even a grandma, you can do things like pullups and snatches.  I’m sure you’ll be inspired by her story too, but even better, you’ll get to know one of the kindest, most thoughtful people I’ve ever known.  Thank you for being you and for helping make CFW the community it is today, Erika!

Age: 47

Height: 5 feet

Weight: 130

What is your favourite exercise or workout?  Deadlifts – they make me feel strong.

What is your least favourite exercise or workout?  Anyone who knows me there knows I hate rowing!

Tell us something interesting or surprising about yourself?  I was overweight as a child, was never athletic and hated sports

What is your favourite hobby, pastime or sport?  I love to read.

What were you doing before CrossFit?  I did exercise videos (aerobics), we have a bowflex that I used, and I went to Curves

How did you find out about CrossFit Winnipeg?  I took a course on Healthy Living taught by the Bohemiers and Brendan taught the exercise portion of the course.  After the course was done, he invited anyone who was interested to come and check out his gym, which was River City Crossfit at the time,  so I took him up on the offer with a little fear and trembling but have never looked back.

What changes have you seen in yourself or your life since joining CrossFit Winnipeg?  Where do I begin?  I am healthier than I have ever been.  I am stronger and more flexible.  I think the biggest thing that Crossfit has taught me is “I can”.   I would never have pictured myself doing the things we do here.  I remember when I started I would come in and look at the wod on the board and think “I can’t do that”.  Now I come in and look at the wod and think “ok, here we go!”

Do you have any special memorable CrossFit Winnipeg moments?  Getting my first pullup – that was very empowering.   I just love the feeling after a particularly intense wod, when you’re laying on the ground trying to force air into your lungs and you think – I did it!

What advice would you give to a newbie or someone just joining CrossFit Winnipeg?  Keep coming in and giving it your all.  Whatever goals you want to accomplish – you will.  There is no “can’t”  there might be “can’t right now”  but eventually you can.

What is your biggest accomplishment at CrossFit Winnipeg?  I think my biggest accomplishment here isn’t so much physical as it is mental.  I used to be ruled by the number on the scale.  I lived or died by that number.  When I first joined Crossfit, it was about losing weight.  Somewhere it changed to becoming stronger.  It was a huge milestone for me when I saw the magazines in January that always promote the latest “lose the holiday weight” routine and I didn’t feel compelled to buy them and try it.  When I started Crossfit I was a size 10 and I weighed 147 lbs.  I have only lost 17 pounds but I am a size 4.  The numbers on the scale don’t rule me anymore and that is so freeing.  For that I can truly say Thank you Crossfit and thanks to all the incredible coaches who make this all possible.

September 3, 2011 in Events by Turbo

Labour Day Team Workout

The gym will be closed for Labour Day, except for a Team Workout at 9AM.  This is going to be a fun one!

August 16, 2011 in Events by Turbo

Team Workout

CFW is hosting Jeff Tucker for a CrossFit Gymnastics Certification this weekend!

This is a great way for us to improve on our coach’s skills but unfortunately, this will be taking up a lot of space and staff.

We’ve opted to replace our regular classes with a team workout at 7:30AM so that you’ll still get an opportunity to get a workout in.

August 16, 2011 in Events by Turbo

Team Workout

CFW is hosting Jeff Tucker for a CrossFit Gymnastics Certification this weekend!

This is a great way for us to improve on our coach’s skills but unfortunately, this will be taking up a lot of space and staff.

We’ve opted to replace our regular classes with a team workout at 7:30AM so that you’ll still get an opportunity to get a workout in.

August 16, 2011 in Events by Turbo

CrossFit Gymnastics Certification

Looks like Jeff Tucker and his crew are making a trip to Winnipeg to do a gymnastics cert. I have a few little details to confirm and then it will be up on the CrossFit.com site.

CrossFit Winnipeg members are entitled to a discount for this certification. Please email Tania@crossfitwinnipeg.com to get a registration code for the discount.

Register here.

August 16, 2011 in Events by Turbo

Fall Schedule Starts in September!

Our 8AM classes are back, along with Saturday afternoon classes and Saturday Oly and Mobility classes.

Our Saturday Drop In class is now scheduled at noon and is called “Level 1″ and is open to the general public as well as our members.

We’ve also added another “Level 1″ class Monday evenings. Members can attend these classes just like regular classes, or if you bring a friend, we’ll make it a “freebie”.

We are moving toward a 3 tier class system, with Level 1 being open to the general public, Level 2 being our regular classes and Level 3 being the Advanced classes.  We’ll be implementing this more completely starting in October, with a 3 days on 1 off, 2 on 1 off schedule for the Advanced classes.  More on that soon…

August 12, 2011 in Events by Turbo

CrossFit Kids Classes Are Back – REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

After a hugely successful pilot program in July and a short hiatus in August, our Kids classes are back, starting September 6th, running Tuesday and Thursday evenings between 6pm and 8pm for the kids and teens and on Fridays  from 6pm to 6:30 pm for the toddlers (3 to 5yrs).

Click HERE to register online!