Posts in: Coach’s Corner

30 Jan

Celebrating Our Female Athletes

Posted by: Erin

Join us this Wednesday, February 1 at 9:30am as we celebrate our women athletes, National Women in Sports Day, and the 40th anniversary of Title IX. We will join thousands across the nation celebrating this year’s theme, “Title IX at 40: In it for the Long Run.” Started in 1987 to honor Olympic volleyball star Flo [...]

26 Jan

CrossFit Scottsdale Kids Run this Sunday at Scottsdale Stadium

Posted by: Luke

Watch this video on YouTube. As a child I was blessed with a family who could pay for my own baseball equipment. Nike, Mizuno and Easton. I would go to Big 5 every year and pick out all the new models. I got picked up and dropped off with a snack at every practice. I [...]

04 Jan

CrossFit Scottsdale 3rd Annual Run For Kids Race is FREE

Posted by: Luke

Sunday, January 29th, 2012 inside of Scottsdale Stadium @ 11:30am. The 3rd annual CrossFit Scottsdale Run for Kids race is a FREE race for kids. There are three age divisions, 6 & under, 7-10 and 11-12. The course is on the warning track inside Scottsdale Stadium prior to the Molina Fine Jewelers [...]

15 Dec

U.S.A.W United States of America Weightlifting

Posted by: Luke

Last weekend I had the privilege of completing the USAW Olympic Weightlifting Coaches Course at the Yard strength & barbell in my home town of Palm Desert, CA. CrossFit is 33.3333 % Olympic Weightlifting so why not master a piece of the pie. The purpose of the certification is to learn how to teach, Coach and [...]

08 Dec

Coach Luke Kayyem hosts the fundamentals seminar

Posted by: Luke

CrossFit Scottsdale’s Fundamentals Seminar December 17th 12-3pm 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, [...]

06 Dec

Scottsdale Networking Organization

Posted by: Ashley

Get Ready to Network! CrossFit Scottsdale Connections is a monthly networking event where fellow CrossFitters come together to enjoy lunch and learn about each other’s professions, to not only become a better supporter in the gym, but to help grow everyone’s business and network outside these walls. Your first month is FREE and Lunch is [...]

19 Oct

Fatherless to Fatherhood

Posted by: Luke

5 years ago today… My son Kanon Dean Kayyem was born into this world at the same hospital as me 25 years and 10 days later, Cedar Saiani in Los Angeles, CA. We spent the same amount of time in the womb, we were both born healthy and happy and we both had our mommas [...]

16 Oct

Accountability

Posted by: spankynine

Accountability is a Mutha As we approach the middle of my favorite month of the year and the season is changing I have to reflect on the past 3 Octobers and what this month represents for me and my family. When we first moved to Scottsdale in October 2007 my son Kanon turned one and [...]

06 Sep

Practically Paleo Banana Chip Cookies

Posted by: Najla

5 c almond flour 1/2 c vanilla protein powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2/3 c coconut oil 1/2 c honey 1 tsp vanilla 4 large eggs 3 Ripe bananas 1c no sugar added (80% cocoa) dark chocolate 1c Walnuts Combine dry ingredients Combine wet ingredients Beat and add eggs and bananas Fold [...]

30 Aug

Fit For Fall, CrossFit Scottsdale now offers 45 classes a week.

Posted by: Najla

CrossFit Scottsdale’s expanded schedule now offers 45 classes a week. You spoke and we listened. Below are the new classes added to the schedule along with some current schedule adjustments: Monday, September 5th is Labor Day. Bring a friend and join us for a FREE CrossFit and Yoga Workout this holiday at 8am, noon or [...]