CrossFit Portland

Although we have nice official t-shirts and hoodies, Tani, Sarah and Alicia (the headband crew) decided to apply CrossFit’s DIY ethic to their clothing.

These three CrossFitters have been working out with us for about two months and are super stoked. They’ve been hitting it HARD. Their enthusiasm is evidenced not only by their shirts but also the progress they’ve been making.

Thanks to these three, and all of the new faces that continue to make CrossFit Portland a great community.

Last Saturday was a beautiful day for farmers walks with nice and heavy dumbbells around the block. Spring is definitely in the air. What surprises await for this Saturday? Scott and I are cooking up something fun for sure.

Looks like this is a piece of cake for Hannah!

This is definitely a self-congratulatory post but I am so excited I have to share. When I started CrossFit 8 months ago, I was pretty strong but absolutely immobile in my spine. My back arch had about as much curve as the Hawthorne bridge. After working with Scott on mobility exercises, foam rolling, and general CrossFit strengthening, my bridge actually has some mathematical curve to it! Getting stronger is great but having more mobility to apply that strength is just pure gold.

Look at me now!

Michele, Cory, and Tim were challenged Friday morning with a “supply and demand” workout. Descending number of DB snatches coupled with increasing number of sit ups. Instead of a cup of coffee, we learned rope climbs.

Cory showing off the one arm, no feet rope climb.

At the 11 am class today, Helen was in the house. “Helen” is an original CrossFit workout – 3 Rounds of 400 M Run, 21 KB swings, 12 Pull Ups. Simple, sweet, and challenging.

Toni and Katie rocking the swings and pull ups!

We’re certainly not going to ignore it from here on out, but shoulder flexibility month is over. Think about how your shoulders felt when doing PVC pipe overhead squats at the start of the month. Have you achieved a narrower grip? A little birdie told me that the Elements class tonight at 6:00pm will put some of that shoulder flexibility to work!