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Foundations is an introductory course for new members that teaches the simplest movements they need to know to begin training in group classes at Chikara.
They learn how to squat, lift from the floor and press overhead with a barbell.
Simple Gymnastics movements like push ups, pull ups, dips and box jumps are introduced, as well as running and skipping technique. Equipment commonly used in training, particularly the rower and air bike are also introduced.
Over six individual sessions with one of our knowledgable coaches, each beginner will learn and practice correct…
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We have gotten a lot of questions about the Open. Here are the answers.
1.) The Open is for everyone!
2.) There are 5 workouts spanning 5 weeks
3.) Workouts are released on Friday mornings in Japan and the deadline for score submission is the following Tuesday morning
4.) Scaled and Rx versions of each workout are available
5.) Choosing to do scaled on one work out does not mean you have to do scaled on all workouts (and vice versa)
6.) If you do not hope to log every score, you do not have to complete every workout (or complete every workout as…
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It's almost here! The CrossFit Games Open starts 11 October!
This is an exciting time of year where we can celebrate our fitness and hard work we have put into training.
If you haven't yet registered make sure to do so by going to https://open.crossfit.com/
Be sure to select Chikara CrossFit as your affiliate!
Saturday Events
This year we will be running events similar to the past years. We will have competition-style events on Saturdays in place of the…
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CrossFit Pregnancy
Chikara has had a few members go through pregnancy while continuing to CrossFit.
Here are some tips for scaling courtesy Nicole Christensen from the CrossFit Journal with an attached modification and scaling guide available for download.
What Is Stroke Rate
Faster stroke rate doesn't necessarily mean faster rowing. Try rowing at different stroke rates while staying connected and driving away with force to get the best speed.
The 4 Basic Positions of Rowing
The 4 positions are:
- Catch
- Drive
- Release
- Recovery
Check out this video to learn more about the 4 Basic Positions of Rowing.