Here is a run down of frequently asked questions at the gym. Reading and re-reading this should give you an understanding of all the who, what, and why we are doing what we are doing at the gym. This FAQ material comes from James (OPT) Fitzgerald’s former site. http://optfaq.blogspot.com/. I am involved in James’ OPT [...]
Monday morning brings us our old favorit wod, the “Bear Complex” , which is a series of movements involving lifting a barbel up into a front squat, pressing it overhead into a back squat and overhead again. This movement series is repeated seven times consecutively. Each round the athlete adds a little weight to the barbell during [...]
This weekend (1/14/2012) CrossFit Rochester hosted the first in three CrossFit challenges in the WNY area (Buffalo and DeWitt are the other two future challenge sites). CrossFit 585 athletes should be proud of their performances this weekend, because we, your trainers, are! You saw the challenge and stepped out of the “safe” team mode and [...]
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Train For Life At CrossFit 585 BJJ, we believe in training for life; which means we prepare for the unknown and unknowable, so that you are ready for any challenge, anytime, anywhere. Jumping, climbing, lifting, and throwing are just a few activities that CrossFit translates to real life. CrossFit 585 BJJ fosters a supportive community [...]
Reminder: BJJ Class is canceled Saturday… aka: Tomorrow What are you going to do then? Well, 6 people who train out of 585 Jiu Jitsu are scheduled to compete at the Submission Only Tournament in Webster starting at 11am. Spectators are free so be sure to come out and cheer your teammates on and see [...]
There will be a 9 AM CrossFit class on Labor Day, Monday, Sept 5, all other classes (BJJ & CrossFit) are canceled. If you are planning on attending class, please make sure you sign up via mindbody or by contacting a Jess via crossfit585bjj@gmail.com.
You’re a weekend warrior, better yet a WEEK warrior, you’re an endorphin hunter and will catch your high no matter how tough the challenge! You’d come to the gym 10 times a week if your schedule allowed. Maybe you’ve come in and have been told, “No WORK OUT FOR YOU”. You’re a paying customer, you [...]
July 9, 2011 On July 9, 2011, six members of 585 (Team 5 ate 5: Amanda K, Frank C, Matt P, Jess H; Matt Gough: Strengh; Adam C in all three WODS) entered the 2011 CrossFit Rochester games, a fundraiser for Bill Pontius’ trip to compete in the CrossFit Games. A beautiful day + [...]
