Edward Blanch

With the close of the CrossFit Open, we are back to our dedicated strength cycles. The past 3 weeks gave us a chance to take slight de-load (while maintaining our strength with some high-rep strength days) and we are now ready for our next challenge.

Building strength is not only about lifting weights but also lifting in a fashion that allows us not to stagnate of plateau. If you do the same program over and over, you will not continue to make gains at consistent levels, which is which we follow the philosophical beliefs of using an intelligent variety to help us build fitness (in CrossFit terms – work capacity).

Over the next series of weeks, we are going to be doing a strength routine based on the very popular powerlifting program named Wendler 5-3-1 (named after Jim Wendler who created it).  It is one of my favorite programs as it not only build strength but does efficiently as far as time and reps. To help explain this program, check out the video below. 

FEBRUARY COVE COMMITTED CLUB

Last month we had a record number of members make the committed club (not that odd a thing to see with the start of a New Year) but we are happy to report, willed repeat that record number of members who have decided to make a committed to themselves and the gym. Not had for the shortest month of the year!

If you aren’t aware of the committed club, it is our way to encourage regular attendance at the gym. We know nothing leads to fitness success than consistent attendance to classes. We love having people take classes because the energy of us all working together builds all of us up. The names listed below have made 14 (or more classes this month) and we want to recognize and thank you for committing to the gym. We hope to break that record this year!

To help encourage people to make the committed club, we like to give away a prize to one lucky member. This month Laura Mullis scored $50 of cold hard cash!

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Join us for an opportunity to enhance your Olympic lifting skills! We’re thrilled to announce two exclusive clinics led by Coach John, a certified USA Weightlifting (USAW) Coach, and Coach Chris. There’s no denying the power and complexity of the clean and jerk and snatch, and these clinics are tailored to propel your abilities to new heights.
 
Clinic Focus: Our clinics are designed to give you the foundational knowledge and technique in the Olympic lifts. Drill techniques to refine movement precision
 
• Variations of each lift for comprehensive skill development
• Strength exercises tailored to amplify lifting prowess
• Mobility exercises to optimize flexibility and performance
 
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the mechanics behind these iconic lifts, along with personalized insights into leveraging your strengths and overcoming weaknesses.
 
Clinic Schedule
Mark your calendars
 
Sunday, April 7th: Snatch Clinic 2PM – 3:30
Sunday, April 14th: Clean & Jerk Clinic
 
Cost
 
$50 per session for a single clinic
Both clinics for only $75
 
If interested in signing up, just email us at info@crossfitcove.com (mailto:info@crossfitcove.com)