12 Nov

"Got Snatch"

3 hang snatch
5 lateral bar jumps
10x rounds

How’s your snatch? Do you even have one? Is it good? No pun intended, a snatch is one of the most complex Olympic lifts we will do. Training this lift starts today at C.F.S. Here are a few words of wisdom from “The Oly lifting Coach of CrossFit” Mike Burgener who will be here November, 2010 for a two day CrossFit specialty certification, ya I said 2010 that’s how booked out Coach Mike is…

“You don’t drop under the bar! You don’t fall under the bar! You pull yourself under the bar hard and fast!” Mike Burgener says to Jason Khalipa. He isn’t finishing his pulls and is slow to snap underneath the bar. The athlete from CrossFit Santa Clara is strong as an ox and winner of the 2008 Crossfit Games, but he isn’t moving fast enough to snatch big weight. Burgener reminds that strength is worthless in Olympic lifting without speed. “Quit thinking strength, strength, strength,” Burgener demands. “You’ve got to think finesse, finesse, finesse.”

Check out this video by Dutch and his boy Matt Mursky on the snatch. Pretty crazy these guys started out in their garage.

Upcoming Events

Food as Fuel

09/02/2012 7:30 PM
So you’ve starting CrossFit, or maybe you are still thinking about it…but did you know that your workout is only half of what you need to achieve that healthy lifestyle? What we fuel our body with is so important when it comes to making our workouts actually work for us. Do you feel lost when it comes to knowing what you really need to put on your plate and in your body to reach your health and fitness goals? Come to CrossFit Scottsdale on Thursday February 9th at 7:30pm and listen to coach and nutritionist Tiffany Divelbiss explain the ins and outs of healthy eating. She will be covering the basics of the Paleo lifestyle, the importance of fish oil and will be able to answer any of your questions.

This is a FREE class for the students of CrossFit Scottsdale and $25 for non-CrossFit Scottsdale students. Click here to register today!
FREE Intro Class

11/02/2012 - 12/02/2012 11:00 AM
Every second Saturday of the month at 11am, CrossFit Scottsdale will be offering a FREE CLASS to anyone who is interested in trying out CrossFit for the first time. This is a great opportunity to come check out one of the most elite CrossFit gyms in the Valley, meet the coaches and get an awesome workout! It’s time to stop making excuses for your health and come visit CrossFit Scottsdale to start heading in the right direction! To register,CLICK HERE or call the gym at 480.922.3253 or email us at info@CrossFitScottsdale.com.
Sweat with Your Sweetie

14/02/2012 12:00 AM
Love is in the air at CrossFit Scottsdale this Valentine’s Day, so we want you to bring your significant other to the gym for a partner WOD! All day on February 14th, class are FREE for your significant other. It’s a time of fun and competition…because the couple the sweats together, stays together.
Level 2 "Orange Band" Test

16/02/2012 6:00 PM
Come test your fitness skills at the Level II Test on February 16th at 6pm. This test is for students who have earned their Level 1 White Band and are ready to take it to the next level. For information on the Level II Test, check out your success journal and start preparing yourself. If you have your Orange Band or you are not quite ready, come to CrossFit Scottsdale anyway and cheer on your fellow CrossFitters.
Fundamentals Seminar

18/02/2012 12:00 PM
The CrossFit Scottsdale “Fundamentals Seminar ” will consist of the 9x foundational movement’s. Squat/Front Squat/Overhead Squat. Shoulder Press/Push Press/Push Jerk. Dead lift/Sumo DHP/Medicine Ball Clean. Each of these movements are an integral part of your CrossFit training as stand alone exercises as well as parts of more complex movements such as the clean and jerk, thruster, and snatch. Mastering these 9 will improve your technique on all other movements, flexibility, power and intensity making sure you get the most out of each WOD. Cost for the 3 hour seminar is $45. Space is limited. Sign up at the gym or online by clicking here.
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