Crossfit Zone Victoria BC, Vancouver Island

The practice of squatting to a ball is quite often used in Crossfit training programs.  Other training systems often use boxes for the same purpose but we usually have an ample supply of easily portable medballs available so they are the de facto choice.  Squatting to a ball can be a very useful learning tool however past [...]

Excerpts taken from an article by John Sifferman, found at http://physicalliving.com/

Ah, the endless debate continues… which is better, the kipping pullup or the strict, deadhang pullup?  The strict, deadhang pullup is a bodybuilding-style pullup in which the purpose is to maximally contract the muscles of the back and arms - mostly the lats, biceps, and [...]

Saturday was Spidey and T-Bops’ last workout at the Zone.  We made a special WOD for them, called “Moving Day”.  There were 3 teams that had to lift an accumulated total of 80,000 lbs from ground to overhead.  However, only 2 team members could lift at the same time!  They were allowed to do any [...]

Sunday, February 21st - 9:00am - 12:00pm
Come learn the Elements of CrossFit!
This seminar will deliver a comprehensive understanding of the CrossFit program and can be seen as CrossFit 101. We offer a seamless integration into a group class where the concentration becomes more refinement of technique and development of athletic capacities.
1. Back Squat
2. Front Squat
3. [...]

Just a reminder to everyone that the Foundation Seminar is this Sunday, January 24th starting at 9:00am. We have 5 spaces left, so if you are interested please email Admin@crossfitzone.ca or post a comment to this post.
There will be no OPEN GYM this Sunday!
Thanks,
Angry Kitten