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By |2014-04-28T08:12:23+01:00April 28th, 2014|Information|

Tuesday nights CFG hosts a weightlifting class with Ray and Colette.  This class runs in place of the 19.15 WOD and will focus on Olympic lifting and developing your technique.  We are very lucky to have such a high profile club (Team Cavanagh) come along and teach this class so if you struggle with the snatch of clean and jerk you should not be missing this opportunity.  You do not need to be a member of the gym to join in, you do not need to be good at weightlifting to attend and it costs just £3 per person.  No booking is required.   Thursday night our resident physio Jonny Kilpatrick will be having a mobility class on in place of the 19.15 WOD.  This is a great chance to learn how to increase your range of motion, highlight areas requiring particular attention and give you specific mobilisations you can use in every warm up to help you get the most out of your workouts.  You do not need to be a member to attend this class and costs just £3.  No booking is required.   Saturday 11AM will be Girls WOD.  This class is just for the ladies, class will vary in content and usually lasts an hour.  This is for members only.  Visitors are welcome upon request.   Fundamentals Weekend:  Due to a hectic May schedule we are forced to have the Fundamentals weekend this coming weekend.  If you know anyone that wants to sign up please have [...]

WOD Friday 25th April ’14

By |2014-04-24T20:13:15+01:00April 24th, 2014|WOD|

Workout of the Day 5x5 back squat or 20RM. This is the 3rd week so keep increasing the weight, even if it's only a 1kg increment.  This is a perfect class for those new to CrossFit and squatting, we will work on your technique and develop your strength.

WOD Wednesday 23rd April ’14

By |2014-04-22T21:47:26+01:00April 22nd, 2014|WOD|

Workout of the Day 15min AMRAP 7 thrusters 7 pull ups 7 burpees Well done to all who took part in last night's WODs, it was a fantastic atmosphere and you gave your all! Saturday - 11am - Girls WOD.  This is a free class, gents please have your workouts finished in arch 1 by this time.

WOD Tuesday 22nd April ’14

By |2014-04-21T19:13:44+01:00April 21st, 2014|WOD|

Workout of the Day For time: 21-15-9 Deadlifts Box jumps Tonight - 19.15 there is Olympic lifting on in place of the WOD.  You do not need to be a member to attend these sessions and they are taught by Ray and Colette of Team Cavanagh, one of the top weightlifting clubs in Scotland.  If you need to work on your technique then this class is a must for everyone.  £3 per person. CrossFit Endurance - We are hosting the first ever CrossFit Endurance Seminar in Scotland!  This is a full weekend covering not only running technique but also training methodologies, nutrition and body maintenance to prepare for and during events of differing distances.  Although a large focus is on running it will also include swimming and cycling.  To read more and sign up visit this link.  Please note, this will be the only Endurance seminar in Scotland this year.  We do not plan on hosting any more until at least next summer!  Spaces are limited. On behalf of all the staff at CFG I would like to thank you all for your amazing efforts during Friday's Team Linda event in effort to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.  We were blown away by the support and generosity that is becoming indicative of a CrossFit Glasgow member.  Keep up the good work.

WOD Monday 21st April ’14

By |2014-04-20T22:29:57+01:00April 20th, 2014|WOD|

Workout of the Day In teams: 2mins max kcal row 20s rest 2mins sled drag 20s rest 2mins max abmat sit ups 20s rest -21mins or 3 rounds. Record team kcals and abmat sit ups. Today we are open limited hours.  WODs at 06.15, 07.15, 08.15, 12.15 and 13.15 will run as normal.  We will close at 14.15. Tuesday we will resume regular working hours.  Olympic lifting will be on in place of the 19,15 class.

WOD Thursday 17th April ’14

By |2014-04-16T20:31:48+01:00April 16th, 2014|WOD|

Workout of the Day 1RM clean and jerk 1RM jerk - This is a perfect opportunity to work on your technique, you will not be required to reach your 1RM if you are new to this skill. Friday : We are operating limited opening hours due to the Easter weekend.  Gym will open and run classes as normal at 06:15. 07:15 & 08.15 and will then stay open till 14.00 to run Team Linda. Monday: Limited opening hours will continue and only the morning and lunchtime classes will operate on this day. Saturday and Sunday will run as normal.

WOD Tuesday 15th April ’14

By |2014-04-14T23:12:37+01:00April 14th, 2014|WOD|

Workout of the Day Yoke carry Tonight: 19.15 - Olympic lifting is on instead of the WOD.  This class costs just £3 and is taught by Ray and Colette of Team Cavanagh.  You do not need to be a member to attend and it is for anyone of any standard. Thursday: 19.15 - Mobility is on instead of the WOD.  This class costs just £3 and is taught by resident physio Jonny Kilpatrick.  You do not need to be a member to attend. Due to the Easter weekend we will be operating on limited working hours. Friday: 06.15, 07.15 & 08.15 classes will run as normal.  From 12.30 we will run Team Linda and aim to be closed by 14.30. Monday: 06.15, 07.15, 08.15, 12.15 & 13.15 classes will run as normal.  We will close after this WOD. Tuesday we will resume regular working hours. Team Linda:  To help support John Colquhoun's heroic act of completing the Marathon Des Sables we will be having a team event starting 12.30 on Friday.  If you want to take part please consider a minimum donation of £5 per head and you do not need to have a team prepared.  Teams will consist of 3 people and the workout is 'Linda' 10-9-8...3-2-1 reps of deadlift, bench press and power clean.  Your support would be greatly appreciated for what is sure to be a fun afternoon!

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