It’s a Glute-Ham Developer, or GHD for short. The GHD is an incredibly effective core training tool. Some excercises that can be performed on a GHD are; GHD sit-ups, back extensions, hip extensions, hip-back extensions, russian twists, med-ball throw sit-ups, various isometric holds and so on and so forth. The GHD is potent medicine and…
The above graphic was developed by CrossFit founder Greg Glassman. The three components sandwiched in the middle are interchangeable based upon a person’s goals/abilities. The graphic does however portray the importance of nutrition in the development of a person’s fitness. The importance of having a solid nutritional base can never be overstated. crap in =…
You know their faces. It’s Leah and Majid! And if you didn’t already know, they’re intern coaches and are student-teaching On Ramps, Private Sessions, and regular classes. We’re thrilled to welcome them to the staff of CrossFit Santa Rosa. Leah Simmons-Davis holds a Level I CrossFit certification, fell in love with the engineering of the…
Happy Anniversary to Carolyn, Eric, Josh, Tom and Kathy, TC, and Adriana, who have been training with us for one year! CrossFit Sebastopol at West County Play Station officially opened its door for business on March 31st, 2009. Carolyn was training behind the closed roll up door before we were even open. In April, Josh…
Robb Wolf, one of the more famous purveyors and researchers of The Paleo Diet, has a podcast. Robb is also engrained in the exercise community which makes him particularly interesting to listen to, as he often relates the diet info he gives to increased athletic performance as well as all-around health. The podcasts are about…
Welcome to our latest On Ramp graduates: Anthony, Danny, Erin, Lauren, and Ryan. Looking forward to seeing you all in our regular classes!
This is a revised repost from our old blog. Running shoes seem to be the default shoe for all general athletic activities. Going to get some exercise? Put on your running shoes. But as many of you have noticed, running shoes may be your poorest choice for the weightlifting we do at CrossFit. Let’s examine…
If your going to watch videos of weightlifting on youtube, be smart about it. What you engrain in your head as “good technique” will play a role in the gym. If you can already discern good from bad form when watching youtube, then you probably have some idea of what you should and should not…
