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CFG Weekly Update July 13th 2020

By |2020-07-13T07:28:33+01:00July 13th, 2020|Weekly Update|

Hi All,News this week wasn’t what we had all hoped for.  Unfortunately this means another 3 weeks for us to hang on and see what the government has planned for phasing us back in.  There are many businesses also in the same boat, it’s not an ideal situation for any of us but it is necessary to be compliant with the guidance that has been laid out.  What we can do is meet up in small groups within our community as stated in the guidelines: ‘a household can meet up outdoors up to 4 other households at a time - up to 15 people in total.’  So if you need that extra push or are tired of solo training get into the park and meet some friends!  Certainly healthier than meeting up at the pub!We have put in a very large T-shirt order to celebrate coming out of lockdown hopefully soon!  Check out the design below.  We have every colour under the sun from canyon pink, plum, burgundy, black, heather blue and lava grey.  There are tanks and T’s :)  We also have ordered some branded facemasks and towels! Last chance to get your Solidarity Series workouts done this week!  Find a buddy and sign up here: https://competitioncorner.net/events/4032/register   Scores are due in on July 16th.  WOD 2.1:  https://youtu.be/_hxaUl-EUxc WOD 2.2:  https://youtu.be/jaaUIqzlx7o WOD 2.3:  https://youtu.be/uTNYw2BNI4E  WEEKLY SCHEDULE  Tuesday July 14th 17:30 : CFG Healthy Home Cooked Dinners - Mexican Steak and Rice dish with side salad. Instructions below. Zoom ID: 832-6695-7674Friday 17th July [...]

CFG Weekly Newsletter July 6th 2020

By |2020-07-08T06:56:13+01:00July 7th, 2020|Weekly Update|

Hi All, What a week of rain we’ve had and looks like another one to come!  Just in time for kids officially breaking up from homeschool in true Scottish style.  If you find yourself not getting outside as much, tap into the HomeWODs and we will keep you moving indoors. IN-HOUSE COMPETITION There is also still opportunity to sign up to our online paired competition that can be mostly done over Zoom.  (Just WOD 1 you need to meet up in a park!).  All 3 workouts have been released and you can sign up below. Sign up here:  Solidarity Series: Electric Boogaloo Two All three workouts have now been released, the deadline for all workouts is Thursday July 16th. To view the workouts and the descriptions click here SHOWER REFURB - ARCH 1 When we first started CrossFit in days of yore (2008/2009) it was extremely rare that a CrossFit box would have a working toilet. I remember attending my level 1 in London during a cold December and using a portaloo outside the door to the gym. It was dark after the course and the attendees had to leave the door open just to see what they were doing. Back then, that was a part of the appeal - that it was about training not comfort. Nonetheless, the lack of showers represented a major hurdle to getting members into the gym; as one of the peak class times was immediately before work. People look weird enough leaving classes all [...]

CFG Weekly Update June 29th 2020

By |2020-06-29T06:53:03+01:00June 29th, 2020|Weekly Update, WOD|

Hi All, This week brings Crossfit HQ and affiliates the start of new beginnings with the sale of CrossFit to Eric Roza.  It goes without saying that CFG and the larger community of CrossFit are very excited about this. A little about Eric Roza, the new owner and CEO of CrossFit.  He discovered CrossFit 10 years ago and is a box owner in Boulder Colorado. He was previously the chief executive of Datalogix, a data company that was acquired by Oracle in 2015, and is also chairman of TrueCoach, a software company for personal trainers.  His statement on Instagram really defines his aspirations and intentions for the CrossFit brand and affiliates: “As a box owner and athlete, I’ve experienced CrossFit’s transformative power and the shared bond it creates between people of different races, genders, ages, ethnicities, incomes, educations and physical abilities. That magic, created by our affiliate owners, coaches, and athletes in 158 countries around the world, is real. And I believe it makes the world a better place.” “In the past weeks, divisive statements and allegations have left many members of our community struggling to reconcile our transformative experiences in the local box with what we’ve been reading online.” “My view is simple: Racism and sexism are abhorrent and will not be tolerated in CrossFit. We open our arms to everyone, and I will be working hard to rebuild bridges with those whose trust we have lost.” “I come to you with deep [...]

Salmon and Baked Potatoes

By |2020-06-03T10:34:54+01:00June 3rd, 2020|Cooking|

INGREDIENTS: 4 baking potatoes 4 salmon fillets (I use two in video cause kids don’t like salmon 🙄) 1/2 Lemon if you have one Super sweet sweet corn frozen Cherry tomatoes Broccoli 1 head INSTRUCTIONS:Set oven to 200C. Wash, dry and stab potatoes. Cut 4 pieces of tinfoil, drizzle each potato with olive oil and season (I use Montreal steak seasoning). Wrap individually and place on baking tray in hot oven for 60-90min.Prep salmon. Lay on a sheet of tinfoil and lay sliced lemon on top of salmon, season with dill. Wrap foil around all fillets to make a parcel. Bake at 180C for 20min (15 min if fillets are smaller). Put in oven when potatoes are 20min from being done. Prep vegetables. Wash and cut broccoli and put in pot with lid and water. Corn into pot with lid and water. Wash tomatoes. Start vegetables when salmon is 10min from done. Place cherry tomatoes around salmon to cook for 10 min. Serve potatoes with a little butter or cheese and enjoy your meal!

Egg Muffins

By |2020-06-03T10:22:50+01:00June 3rd, 2020|Cooking|

INGREDIENTS: 12 eggs mixed 1 diced red or white onion Salt & Pepper to taste Tomato, Mozzarella and Chive 8 cherry tomatoes chopped 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese a few chopped chives Smoked Salmon & Asparagus 1/4 cup smoked salmon chopped 1/4 cup asparagus chopped Bacon & Cheddar 1/4 cup cooked bacon (I bake mine for 10min) 1/4 cup cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS:Prep: 10-15min Cooking Time: 20min @ 180C. You can make these ahead for the week and refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container or wrap and freeze for up to 5 months. These make a great breakfast or lunch with salad and can also be used as a post workout snack. Makes 12 muffins. Be sure to grease your muffin tin! Let rest 10 min before removing to cool on wire rack for a further 5 min. I have done 3 varieties in this video to give an idea of what you can do.

June 1st CFG Weekly Update

By |2020-06-03T08:28:02+01:00June 2nd, 2020|Weekly Update|

take survey Hi All, This past week we hopefully have managed to enjoy the theme of burpees in the programming out in the beautiful sunshine - long may it last (except the burpees, they can go!). We also have added to our Members Store a selection of Barebells bars, 5 for £10 and Barebells Shakes, 3 for £6. Also available is Nocoo, FitAid, Mobility Equipment, CFG patches and Puori Supplements. We have 2 convenient pickup locations for our products, one Southside and the other Westend. Purchases can be made at our store through our Members Home area, password #wearecfg. Nutrition Seminar with Sarah Allan Those of you who are keen to sort your nutrition during this stint at home without it being too complicated and to suit your family needs then check in to Sarah’s ‘Build Your Plate’ short nutrition seminar. This will take place Thursday 4th June at 19:30-20:00. Zoom ID 546-883-5393 Guest WOD The training team reviewed all submissions and the choice was hard! There were some great and very creative workouts but our favourite goes to Laura McClousky with Michael Canning as runner up! Look out for her ‘Quarter of a Century’ WOD coming up in the program. This week’s schedule: Tuesday June 2nd 13:30 : The Great Glasgow Bake Off - this week we are making Biscotti Cheesecake! Viv Henry is taking this session, come and hang out, bake, chat all that fun stuff. This [...]

Lockdown Program Week4

By |2020-05-17T14:18:09+01:00May 17th, 2020|Accessories|

The following content is kindly offered to you, free of charge, from RS Gymnastics.Show your appreciation by checking out their website, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and tag them showing them your progress. Session 13 - FULL PROGRAM Session 14 - FULL PROGRAM Session 15 - FULL PROGRAM Session 16 - FULL PROGRAM

Lockdown Program Week3

By |2020-05-17T14:04:16+01:00May 17th, 2020|Accessories|

The following content is kindly offered to you, free of charge, from RS Gymnastics.Show your appreciation by checking out their website, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and tag them showing them your progress. Session 9 - FULL PROGRAM Session 10 - FULL PROGRAM Session 11 - FULL PROGRAM Session 12 - FULL PROGRAM

Lockdown Program Week2

By |2020-05-17T14:10:27+01:00May 17th, 2020|Accessories|

The following content is kindly offered to you, free of charge, from RS Gymnastics.Show your appreciation by checking out their website, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and tag them showing them your progress. Session 5 - FULL PROGRAM Session 6 - FULL PROGRAM Session 7 - FULL PROGRAM Session 8 - FULL PROGRAM

Lockdown Program Week1

By |2020-05-17T14:10:51+01:00May 17th, 2020|Accessories|

The following content is kindly offered to you, free of charge, from RS Gymnastics. Show your appreciation by checking out their website, follow them on Instagram and Facebook and tag them showing them your progress. Session 1 - FULL PROGRAM Session 2 - FULL PROGRAM Session 3 - FULL PROGRAM Session 4 - FULL PROGRAM

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