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WOD Friday 9th August ’13

By |2013-08-08T21:53:18+01:00August 8th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day A. Row 500m for time B. max weight yoke carry C. 5-5-5 axle bar deadlift (overhand grip) This weekend there is the Fundamentals being taught, this will not impact on the open gym times but we will be closed by 12 on Sunday. Strongman seminar with Rob Orlando is almost upon us and spaces are few, we have less than 5 spots remaining for the course, the link can be found by clicking here New seminar:  We are pleased to announce we will be hosting Kelly Starrett for a CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer Course on October 6th.  If you hope to improve your movement, flexibility and efficiency then there is nobody better to learn from!  The link to the course can be found here October 5th CrossFit Glasgow will be hosting the World's Strongest Woman U75 and U63 events!  It is free to spectate and some of our athletes will be taking part so come show your support!

WOD Thursday 8th August ’13

By |2013-08-07T19:49:28+01:00August 7th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day 20 RM high bar back squat - this is week 6, if you were successful last week try adding at least 1kg to your weight this week.  If you failed last week then drop the weight a little and try again. There will be assistance work to do after you complete your squats, focus on your form and do these right. There is no mobility on tonight, sorry for any inconvenience.  The WOD will run as normal in it's place. This weekend is the Fundamentals course, if you are a member and want to take part it costs just £20, there will be some refreshment after the Saturday.

WOD Wednesday 7th August ’13

By |2013-08-07T06:26:31+01:00August 7th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day FGB variation Wall balls Kb swings Box jumps Abmat sit ups Kcal row You have a minute at each station to score as high as possible then after each round you rest one minute. Total reps each round should be recorded. Tomorrow there is no mobility. The WOD will be on instead. This weekend we will be doing the Fundamentals, the few remaining spaces are available to members for just £20. This is great value for a chance to work on your basic skills. Kicks off at 13.00 on Saturday. Details can be found on our Fundamentals page.

WOD Friday 2nd August ’13

By |2013-08-01T17:30:02+01:00August 1st, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day Working in small gorups A. Jerry can relay for time B. AMRAP bench press C. AMRAP tyre flip Andy Mac will be doing his run this weekend, please help him by donating to a good cause, link can be found here

WOD Thursday 1st August ’13

By |2013-07-31T19:02:12+01:00July 31st, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day 20RM back squat - Then loads of assistance work to follow! Tonight, 19.15 is mobility with Jonny, costs just £3 and you will leave a mobility master.  Worth every penny.  

WOD Wednesday 31st July ’13

By |2013-07-30T22:15:23+01:00July 30th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day 'chipper burpee thing' in pairs complete the following for time: 2 block runs 75 wall balls 50 abmat sit ups 25 pull ups 1 block run - whilst one works the other does burpees.  For every burpee your team completes it takes time off your workout.  

WOD Tuesday 30th July ’13

By |2013-07-29T22:08:26+01:00July 29th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day JT For time: 21-15-9 Handstand push ups Ring dips Push ups -scale as required, post times to comments. We would like to wish Alison a safe trip back to the US and see you again soon! Tonight there will be no 19.15 WOD, Olympic lifting is on instead. If you struggle with clean, snatches or overhead squats then make this class a priority. Thursday we have mobility in place of the 19.15 WOD. Sessions cost just £3 per head and lasts the full hour. These classes teach you how to identify problem areas and how to take care of them so you can continue to enjoy your fitness progression at CrossFit Glasgow. August 10th and 11th sees the return of the Fundamentals weekend. It will be open to members from the 1st of August. More details to follow shortly. August 31st- return of the CFG 90 day Paleo Challenge! September 21st- Rob Orlando visits Scotland for the first time as we host our first CF seminar! Check CrossFit.com for more details.

WOD Friday 26th July ’13

By |2013-07-25T22:46:19+01:00July 25th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day FROID For time: 9-7-5 thrusters 60/40 bar muscle ups / C2B pull ups B. As a team 10min AMRAP tyre flips emom - 3 box jumps/step ups on tyre

WOD Thursday 25th July ’13

By |2013-07-24T20:11:31+01:00July 24th, 2013|WOD|

Workout of the Day 20 rep max back squat - this has been running for a good number of weeks now (this is the 4th) you should all have a weight to beat.  Remember, just 1kg increase still counts. After the WOD there will be some assistance work written on the board and a coach will show you the technique Tonight, there is no 19.15 WOD, mobility is on instead.  Anyone who is interested is welcome along to this class, it costs just £3 and you do not need to be a member of CFG. The CrossFit Games are under way!  Rich Froning finishes surprisingly far down the leaderboard in event 1 and Sam Briggs is right up the top!  You can follow it all here. We will be showing some events on Friday evening, more details to follow soon. September 21st : Strongman Seminar with Rob Orlando.  We have been told that there are literally just a few spaces left so book up fast if you haven't already!

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