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Rest Day Sep 25
“Why do we work percentages?” I have had this question a couple of times this week, so here goes the explanation. The percentages are there for those who know or have an estimated 1 Rep Max. Working percentages will allow you to lift heavy with good form. Meaning you get stronger as well as ingraining [...]
Rest Day Sep 18
Good times during Fight Gone Bad at CrossFit Kapiti yesterday. A good turnout from the MaD Crew. For those who missed out we will look at running this workout again sometime soon, so you can compare and compete. MaD Scores Men Rx Matt 282, Pete 265. Women Rx Anita 234, Donna 199, Rocky 196, Amy [...]
Rest Day Sep 11
Today is 10 years since 9/11/01 a day that has had a profound effect on the world. We ask that you take a moment to think of where you were this time 10 years ago and the changes that have occurred in your life since then. Although it was a tragic event, without it we [...]
Rest Day Sep 4
As Lou leaves us to head overseas for a while, other members have future CrossFitters added to the family. Congratulations to Andy on the birth of his daughter Orlaith Iris McDonagh 7lb 3oz on 1st Sept 2011 . Congratulations also to Will and Rachael on the birth of their son, Jack William Farmer, 7lbs something [...]
Rest Day Aug 28
A busy Saturday in the gym yesterday with great work at the Total, some gymnastics skills explored and some running technique tweaked. A few reminders: Next Saturday, 3 Sept is Open Gym at 10am. We will be running Fight Gone Bad if you want to hit it or bring in your kids to prepare for [...]
Rest Day Aug 21
Good Luck to Lou for the test at her CrossFit Level 1 Cert today and Anita for her Waka race in Hawaii next week. Fight Gone Bad 6 Fight Gone Bad began as a fund-raising event supported by the Crossfit community in America in 2006. The event is now global with thousands of participant’s worldwide [...]
Rest Day Aug 14
A few things to talk about today. Volume Training. How is it going? Do you need to change the movements you are working on? Try some different progressions? Talk to Matt and lets see if we can’t master a few more movements. Metronomes. For those who have attended any of the run technique sessions but [...]
Rest Day Aug 7
We’re Back! or at least we will be in a few hours. It has been a couple of busy weeks in the US. The Games were a great experience, if you can make the trip it is well worth it to see the spectacle live. It was a chance for us to network, catch up [...]
Rest Day Jul 31
REMINDER – NO MORNING CLASSES TOMORROW MONDAY AUGUST 1ST AND NO 6:30PM CLASS WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST. It is CrossFit Games weekend in the US, watch the live stream here Rope climb from the final event last year, what surprises will this year bring?
Rest Day Jul 24
We hope you made the most of your day away from the gym yesterday. We are open the next two Saturdays for a 9am class and then Open Gym at 10am when you can come by to work some technique, get in some volume training or make up a workout you missed during the week. [...]
