This Saturday CrossFit Scottsdale will be hosting a Level 1 Coaching Certification conducted by CrossFit HQ. The top CrossFit trainers from around the country will be here to train and certify the next level of coaches. Therefore class will be moved to Northsight Park, just down the street from the gym.  This will be a FREE class so EVERYONE come on over and join us. It is going to be a lot of fun…and a great workout!

Direction to Northight Park from CrossFit Scottsdale:

~Take a Left on 83^rd Place (South)

~Turn Left on Raintree (East)

~Turn Right on Northsight (South)

~Go 0.2 miles and turn Right after sign that reads: Northsight Park

~Follow driveway to volleyball courts.

Here are the heat assignments for both WOD’s:

WOD 1 “Megan”
21-15-9
Burpees
kettle Bell Swings
(35# Adv. – 25# Inter. – 15# Beg.)
Double Unders (3 to 1 singles for Inter. & Beg.)

WOD 2 “Weight Overhead”
5 minutes of max weight from the ground to overhead.
(It doesn’t matter how you get it there or how much weight is on the bar. Your score is total pounds over your head in 5 minutes.)

We’ve got membership upgrades for the winner in each category so get ready and we’ll see you all at 6:30!!

Come NETWORK! This month’s networking meeting held on Tuesday, January 17th from Noon to 1:00pm will be hosted by CrossFit Scottsdale at the gym, where we will be introducing everyone to the newest member of our team, Dawn Corbin. This month the Connections meeting is FREE to all guests, so bring anyone along who networks and introduce them to fellow Connections members and CrossFit Scottsdale. Lunch will be provided, hope to see you there to help build your business!

Key to Networking Success:
The key to true business networking is the establishment of a mutually beneficial relationship, and that’s an incredibly rare event at the standard shake-hands-and-exchange-your-business-card events that are touted as business networking “opportunities”. The purpose of business networking is to increase business revenue – one way or another. The thickening of the bottom line can be immediately apparent, as in developing a relationship with a new client, or develop over time, as in learning a new business skill. The best business networking groups operate as exchanges of business information, ideas, and support. The most important skill for effective business networking is listening; focusing on how you can help the person you are listening to rather than on how he or she can help you is the first step to establishing a mutually beneficial relationship.

Meet the Host This Month:
Dawn Corbin is the new General Manager of CrossFit Scottsdale. Her education includes a Master of Arts in Organizational Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Dawn has been an avid fitness and nutrition enthusiast for the past 15 years and has trained and been a body building competitor. She is now passionate about CrossFit and the functional, intense variety of fitness that it provides! When asked what brought her to CrossFit Scottsdale, Dawn said, “I love the community atmosphere that CrossFit Scottsdale lives by, and just knew that it was my new home when I walked through the door! I am very excited to be a part of this team!”

Just a reminder that CrossFit Scottsdale will be open from 12pm-4pm on Sunday, New Years Day for you to start the year off right. Come in to set a goal, meet the coaches, or work on a skill. Take advantage of this open gym time, as it rarely ever happens. Members, Friends and Family of all ages are welcome!

CrossFit Scottsdale is different from the typical gym, let us show you how. We would be glad to take you through a free introductory session to show you how to get started, what we do, and have you experience a CrossFit style workout. CrossFit workouts and our gym is something that must be experienced to truly be understood.

Where & What Time?

Our free intro class is held one Saturday a month at 10 am starting January 14 at CrossFit Scottsdale. Don’t forget the intro classes are always free.

What to Expect?

Regardless of your current fitness ability and understanding, expect to learn. Expect to have a challenging, but short workout that might give you a little reality check on your fitness level. Expect to see a lot of friendly smiling faces. Make sure you wear comfortable clothes and athletic shoes. Bringing water is also a good idea.

To us, fitness is a state of mind, a way of being, it makes you a better person at everything you do. It shows up in the way you present yourself, it’s in your attitude and your character. In one way shape or form our community shares the same core values here. We Believe that being physically fit and healthy is inspiring; it feels good, builds confidence, enriches our lives and allows us to live our best by becoming better leaders, parents, children, and people.

At CrossFit Scottsdale its simple: “Show up, Don’t Quit”

To sign up on line click here

CrossFitters of CrossFit Scottsdale will be able to attend a free class if you bring a guest January 10^th – January 12^th, 2012 (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and you will get a free CrossFit Scottsdale t-shirt!

At CrossFit Scottsdale we believe in motivation. Do you have a friend who has been saying “I need to get into shape”, or maybe that special someone who is a little intimidated by the intensity of our workouts? This week at CrossFit Scottsdale we want you to extend that invitation to them to try out a free CrossFit class.  If you bring a friend you train for FREE! And remember…You just might be saving their life!

When your guest signs up for classes, they also will receive a free CrossFit Scottsdale t-shirt!

What a winning combination! You will have a buddy to work out with, stay motivated by each other, and rock a new cool shirt!

Call to reserve your space: 480-922-3253 or email us at info@CrossFitScottsdale.com

Warm Up
8th Day of Christmas
75 dips
100 double unders (or 500 singles)
1 minute w/ legs 6″ off ground
2 minute plank
400 meter run
10 burpees
25 sit ups
50 OH squats w/ PVC
25 push ups

Strength
Back Squat 5×3
IMMEDIATELY following…
Row as hard as possible for distance in 45 sec.

3 minute rest

Workout of the Day
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1
Ring Push Up / Single Arm Kettlebell Row (each side)

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 provided!

December’s meeting will be moved up one week due to the holidays and will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from Noon to 1:00pm. This meeting is hosted by Matt Blanton and will take place at Printing Solutions Office located at:

8281 E. Evans Road, #104, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.

Printing Solutions has been in business since early 2007 and is dedicated to achieving a reputation of excellence in the Phoenix area. Specializing in the common business products such as business cards, letterhead, catalogs, presentation folders, and envelopes, they also cater to the high impact marketing pieces such as postcards, tear cards, posters, stickers, and banners.

See you all on December 13th!