For those about to rock (or WOD), we SALOOT you!

Yesterday was a HUGE day for ShopGym.  We officially ended our very first Intro class and it was awesome!  We had 13 people sign up for the evening class and 3 or 4 for the early morning class.  We covered everything from flatulence to flat abs.  (I love you mom!  I'm sorry John!)

One of the things that struck me most was how open and receptive people are to learn new things.  Every single one of our newbies (box) jumped in with both feet ;) and succeeded!  Who knew you could all do a pullup?!  Modified or not, it's still a pullup!

About half way through our Intro Class sessions one of our ladies had a horrific loss happen to her family yet she persevered and continued to come.  I cannot imagine how hard it was for her to do that.  I want to personally take this opportunity to thank her for allowing us to share that evening with her, through tears and sweat, I believe our bond just got that much stronger.  ShopGym prayers will continue to go out to you and your family.

As all good things must come to an end, I hope that we will WOD together again in the near future my ShopGym newbies!

Remember peeps:  Eat Clean, Train Mean, Get Lean!

B

Nothing screams summer like burning triceps

June 21, 2012 WOD

5 RDS for Time

5 Snatch
5 Ring Dips

I personally find the snatch a difficult and complex movement and was actually happy to find that I wasn't the only one.  Today's nooner was tough in a different sort of way.  A technique kinda way.  So like I do many times before or after I WOD I immediately grab my protein smoothie and log into youtube.  Chris Spealler and EvaClaireSynkowski do an awesome job breaking down the snatch and because I'm a huge fan of Chris, I choose this video to watch.

Check it out if you're looking to improve your snatch!

And remember "every accomplishment starts with the decision to try" ~ author unknown

Rock it out my fellow ShopGym peeps!

B

*title copyrighted from my niece's fb page ;)

We're Back...

As you can see from the last post, it's been awhile.  So just a quick update as to what we've been up to.  In May of this year John sold his farm and ShopGym officially became a resident of Niverville.  Although the space is a lot smaller that John's shop, we are making it our own and adjusting quite well.

June 5th was the start of our first official Intro to ShopGym class and the interest has been phenomenal.  We had 13 people signed up and a lot of additional inquiries as to what our crossfit style workouts are all about. Our 13 newbies are doing so well!  I'm encouraged and inspired by their dedication and courage and i hope that some, if not all, will stick around once the 4 weeks is up, which brings me to:  what's next?!

Due to the overwhelming interest, we have decided to run another Intro to ShopGym class.  It will consist of 4 sessions in a span of 2 weeks.  July 3, 5, 10 and 12th from 6-7 p.m.  Cost is $30 and we will be limiting the class to 8 people max. in order to coach more one on one with people.  ShopGym IS all about community.  It's very important to us to build that relationship with our workout buddies and small class size will allow us to do that.  So sign up quick!

We will be updating this blog on a regular basis so please feel free to comment.  We would LOVE your feedback!

Head Up, Heart Strong, Spirit Unbreakable  ~ Julie Foucher

Rock it out today my friends!

B