MAY 2012
Hey Crew!
Most of you know
by now that I love the heat. The past 2 weeks have made me so happy to be
sweating and feeling the sun’s rays coming down. I am so ready for the temps to
be in the 100’s again. We live in Texas right? The weather should always be
this way as far as I’m concerned. That being said…I cannot stress enough the
importance of hydration! This is especially true for any of you who consume
coffee or alcohol.
Obviously water
is key, but really our bodies need electrolytes often! If you haven’t started
supplementing with electrolytes yet…you are way behind! For me, coconut water
(not from concentrate) and NUUN tablets are both products I use often to keep
my body in a state of hydration that keeps me going. Please make it a point to
do this as well!
Summer training
is much more difficult and we all need to be on point about how we approach
this time of the year!
Big Mike
--
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.sicfitausitn.wordpress.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
6th
Annual Spartan Challenge - THIS Saturday, May 5th
This one-day
event is guaranteed to put your inner warrior to the test. New this year, athletes will complete a
two part series, beginning with the CrossFit Total Max, then taking on the
Spartan 300 WOD. A few spots are
still available – register
here.
Relentless 5K
– May 12th
The second event in the Relentless Event Series is fast approaching – register
now! 50 teams of 2 will take on this challenge at Camp Mabry.
Nutrition
Meetings – Tuesday, May 15th
Meetings at
12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit
Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one
of the times – and if you haven’t been to one in a while, this would be a great
way to kick start your nutrition.
Central’s
Annual Spring Picnic, Friday, May 18th 6pm-9pm – Northwest Park
Come enjoy the spring weather and great company. Friends, family and
children are welcome! We will meet
at Northwest Park (just north of the gym on Burnet Road) for our famous Hoover
Ball and BBQ! **No RSVP necessary.
We will provide meat for the grill including sausage, chicken &
hamburgers. Water will be
provided. Please bring a
Paleo-friendly side dish to share with about 20 people.
Fight For Air
Climb at Frost Tower – May 19th
Each year, too
many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to climb, raise
money and make an impact in their honor. This one of the most unique events in
Austin - more than your same-old 5K! It’s a vertical race to climb 30 floors
and a great way to challenge yourself physically. Our own Megan Parsons of
Relentless Training Systems took 1st place in this event last year
and will be participating along with others from our CC community again this
year. More
information here.
Project Mayhem
– May 19th 6pm-9pm, Undisclosed Location, Downtown Austin
RedBlack Gym
presents, Project Mayhem! Join the
male coaches for a night packed with intensity. This is a one night, Men's Only Challenge. If you are new to CrossFit this event
will be great, if you are a veteran your skills and strength will be
appreciated by your teammates. Bring your A Games, our coaches will bring the
rest. Register
here.
FREE Community
Workouts – Saturday, May 26th
Watch the
CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 21st for more
information and links to sign up.
Athlete of the
Month: Russ
Since coming
into the gym, Russ has continued to exceed himself in every way possible. I
have to give him all the credit in the world, and in many ways I am not even
sure how he is able to do what he does. I see Russ at CrossFit Central and Red
Black Gym often 6 days a week. Training Monday through Saturday is something
not very many people can or should do. All this tells me is this guy is doing
everything else right! Sleep, nutrition, mobilization and probably prayer are
keeping this man going strong daily. Read more on my
blog.
Body Comps
Please schedule
a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90
days – email me to schedule
Fridays –
10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike MichaelGregory@crossfitcentral.com
Personal
Training
I currently have
a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday
mornings. Contact me for more
information.
AdvoCare
Product Spotlight – Rehydrate Gel
NEW - Rehydrate
Gel… I haven’t tried this yet but I am making my first order for it. Rehydrate
is another electrolyte supplement I love and have used in the powder formula
for many summers! I highly recommend the powder for anyone wanting to get on a
quality hydration product.
Contact me with
any questions you have about AdvoCare.
To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID –
02037554. Or Call Me! 512-296-3240
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APRIL 2012
Welcome to April
Gang!
Most of you
(aside for those who just started within the past week or two) got to
experience the 2012 CrossFit Games Open. It is now officially over and CrossFit
Central's coaches are ranked #2 in the South Central Region. Equally as cool, our clients who signed
up for the Open achieved a ranking of 58 out of 135 teams. I am both proud and impressed by this!
I have been an
athlete all of my life. It all started at 3 and 4 years old with Soccer and
T-Ball. When I got older, Power Lifting and Football wrapped up my high school
years. I was even fortunate enough to play a year of college football before
injuries become too unmanageable.
The desire to
compete never left me, so when I found CrossFit at 23 years old I was all in!
Some of you have similar experiences, but some of you I know do not. Either
way, it isn't relevant. I'm almost
certain none of us will be pro CrossFitters in our near future. We do, however, have the option to
challenge/compete against ourselves.
I heard once
that all that matters is that we aim to be the best version of ourselves. If
that is true...wouldn't you say you might be able to improve just a little bit
today?
Big Mike
--
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.sicfitausitn.wordpress.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
Relentless
Adventure Race, Saturday, March 31st – Thiel Family Ranch, Bertrum,
Texas
Teams of 2 men, women or coed will compete in this approximately 4 mile
race with CrossFit-style challenges and mini-WODs along the way. First event in
the Relentless ATX 2012 Event Series. More information and registration here.
Bettys on Boards
– Women’s Only Outdoor Challenge, Saturday, April 14th
Skill Session,
Sunday, April 1st
Bring out your inner surfer while taking on a CrossFit WOD and Stand-Up
Paddling! Athletes will compete in teams of two and all participants will
complete tasks on land and on water. Register for the event and the skill
session here.
Nutrition
Meetings – Tuesday, April 10th
Meetings at
12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit
Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one
of the times – and if you haven’t been to one in a while, this would be a great
way to kick start your nutrition.
FREE Community
Workouts – Saturday, April 21st
Watch the
CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 16th for more
information and links to sign up.
Annual Spring
Cleaning Week, April 23-26th
This is a time
for our athletes to slow down and learn new ways to care for their bodies. We will not hold regular classes during
Spring Cleaning week but will hold complimentary sessions all week to help you
restore, rejuvenate and replenish your mind and body. Complimentary classes will include Nutrition Counseling,
Pilates, Deep Stretching, Yoga, Mobility and Trigger Point Therapy. A complete class list and registration
coming soon – watch the main site!
CrossFit Games
South Central Regionals, April 27-29th – San Antonio
This event is
too close not to go! Many CrossFitters from all over Texas, Louisiana and
Oklahoma will be there and you shouldn't be the exception. This is the most awesome CrossFit event
we take part in and we should all be there to show support for all the athletes
repping the Double C's! Bonus: All
CrossFit Central athletes who registered for the 2012 Open will receive a free
ticket! Check here for event
details.
Mark Your
Calendar!
6th
Annual Spartan Challenge Coming Saturday, May 5th
This one-day
event is guaranteed to put your inner warrior to the test. New this year, athletes will complete a
two part series, beginning with the CrossFit Total Max, then taking on the
Spartan 300 WOD. Watch the main
site for details.
Athlete of the
Month: Laurie
Laurie's story
represents one of the true essences of CrossFit's ability impact a person's
lifestyle at a deep and meaningful level. Watching her get out of her comfort
zone has been remarkable. I am proud to see this woman take on a program like
CrossFit after spending her whole life prior to it without ever taking on
physical challenges or being an athlete. She has found a new self through the
experience. Seeing how her success has inspired her husband to join us a year later
speaks volumes for how much Laurie is truly a positive model for her family,
friends and anyone else she comes across on a daily basis! Read more on my
blog.
Body Comps
Please schedule
a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90
days – email one of us to schedule
Fridays –
10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike MichaelGregory@crossfitcentral.com
Tuesdays –
6:00pm – 7:00pm with Jeff McKinney JeffMcKinney@crossfitcentral.com
Thursdays –
3:00pm – 4:00pm with Conner Moore connermoore@crossfitcentral.com
Personal
Training
I currently have
a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday
mornings. Contact me for more
information.
AdvoCare
Product Spotlight – ThermoPlus
I don't know
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is ThermoPlus. This stuff is like gold with regard to
burning fat and it definitely amps up my energy at 5am without giving me any
overwhelming jitters. If you
haven't tried this stuff yet and are interested in dropping those unwanted love
handles, this is a must-use supplement as far as I am concerned...Go ahead and
give it a try!
Contact me with
any questions you have about AdvoCare.
To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID –
02037554. Or Call Me! 512-296-3240
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MARCH 2012
Results are earned not given.
I constantly remind myself of this because sometimes I just don’t feel like doing the work necessary to get myself to the next level. This is true in my life and in my work. I view this state of mind as a switch to turn on or off.
After talking David Deleon into doing sprints with me a couple days ago down Burnet Road, I said something to him afterward that expresses the way I hope to always approach life: “Going hard every day in life...What else is there?”
You see…we expect more out of ourselves than anyone else can expect from us. I find that being diligent about the effort you give in life is the only thing that can bring you reward and true satisfaction. I’ve achieved so many things I set out for and I continue to set new goals for myself.
I think it is in all of us to see more positive life-impacting changes occur for ourselves and those around us by our willingness to aim higher and work fearlessly. I am convinced that this world needs inspiration for change. I choose to live my life in a way that represents the change I hope to see in the world!
I want to say Mahatma Gandhi said that once…Wow! I got some work to do.
Big Mike
--
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.sicfitausitn.wordpress.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
I AM CROSSFIT Civil War Finale, Saturday, March 3rd – 8 a.m.
Over 100 athletes from CrossFit Central, RedBlack Gym, Central ATX & CrossFit Trigger Point will battle it out for top honors in the finale to this 8-week challenge.
Master Mind Mom Meet Up with Carey Kepler – Saturday, March 3rd – 11 a.m.
Join Carey and moms from the CrossFit Central community this Saturday – kids welcome!
Kettlebell Underground Challenge – Saturday, March 10th – 8-11 a.m.
Now is your chance to showoff your kettlebell skills! RedBlack Gym and Kettlebell Underground present the 2nd annual Kettlebell Underground Challenge. This event will have 3 workouts including Kettlebell, CrossFit and Strongman methods – the WODs will be challenging yet scalable. Registration is capped at 50 athletes and there are only a few spots left – all levels welcome. Handpainted Kettlebell trophy for the top Male & Female completing all WODs as Rx. Register here.
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, March 13th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one of the times – and if you haven’t been to one in a while, this would be a great way to kick start your nutrition.
FREE Community Workouts – Saturday, March 24th
Watch the CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 19th for more information and links to sign up.
2 NEW Run Fast Classes
The CFE Run Fast class is an on-going run program for those who want more training, are training for a race and/or want to improve their running as a skill – it’s the perfect add-on for all athletes! Tues/Thurs 6:15 pm at Austin High School Track and Wed/Fri 6:15 pm at Lamar Middle School Track. More information here.
CrossFit Games 2012 Open
It's CrossFit Games season - and you all are taking on the CrossFit Open WODs with us! Each week, starting February 22nd and continuing until March 31st, we will be programming the Open workouts into your regular Thursday and Friday indoor classes. Get more information about The Open, Regionals, and The Games here. And all athletes who have officially registered for The Open on The Games website can buy a red “Athletes” shirt for just $10!
Athlete of the Month: Dru
This month I picked a client who makes me proud to train him. Everything I have to teach is something Dru craves as a client. He is an achiever and he seeks out mentors/coaches to get him where he wants to go. If there is something you know that he doesn't, he will find you and get you to teach it to him. I haven't seen many people excel to the level that Dru has in a shorter amount of time. Ambitious, Hungry and Humble are rare qualities but this guy has them. Read more on my blog.
Recent Blog Post: Being Uncomfortable is a Must!
Day in, day out...life goes on. The world keeps turning every day, and we all have the ability to choose what our role is going to be in it. We typically choose to do the things we are most adapted to. We almost never pick something that is completely outside of the ordinary. Overall, we tend to stay inside of our comfort zones each day. As much as it may seem like the natural thing to do, I am here to say that this is truly unacceptable. Read more here.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days – email one of us to schedule
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike MichaelGregory@crossfitcentral.com
Tuesdays – 6:00pm – 7:00pm with Jeff McKinney JeffMcKinney@crossfitcentral.com
Thursdays – 3:00pm – 4:00pm with Conner Moore connermoore@crossfitcentral.com
Personal Training
I currently have a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Contact me for more information.
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Night Time Recovery
Obviously you all know by now I’ve loved AdvoCare for going on 15 years now. I strongly believe that using these products and distributing for this company were the best decisions I’ve ever made. I believe you all need to find good nutritional products that work for you. Let me help you figure out which products can help you lose weight, lift heavier, or live life fully energized!
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554. Or Call Me! 512-296-3240
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FEBRUARY 2012
Hey there young’ns:
It is always hard to believe how fast a month can go by on you, isn’t it? January always starts off on such a high note. My hope is that all of you are continuing to ride that note daily!
Obviously I understand that sometimes life may not always be going the way you would like. This is when I really like to remind myself of my purpose. Most of you know I am a believer in the Christian Faith, and it is through my church that I seek out peace of mind and humility. This helps me get very clear about why I’m here, what I would like to do, and who am I doing this with.
I believe every religion has a belief about what a soul is, what our soul actually does while we are living, and what happens to it when we pass. After a Google search of “What is Soul” there are countless directions we could go to the point of no end. I did however find this layman’s description that I really enjoyed:
“With the introduction of the soul, the body acquires life, sight and hearing, thought and speech, intelligence and emotions, will and desire, personality and identity.” – ChaBad.org
When I wake up every morning my soul moves me before my mind thinks. This is a connection to my Creator and it is what continues to allow me to see life in a brand new light each and every day!
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.redblackgym.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
I AM CROSSFIT: Skills Session, Saturday, February 11th
8:00-9:30am OR 9:30-11:00am
I Am CrossFit Challenge athletes – meet at CrossFit Central with you teams for this mandatory skills workshop. You should have received an email with your assigned time – be sure to check in 15 minutes early to get your I Am CrossFit t-shirt!
The HELEN Challenge – February 11th – March 10th
Ladies: Learn to think like a competitor in 4-weeks! This Challenge will allow you to learn the basic mental practices necessary for you to have success in a workout, while in a competitive environment, to achieve the results you want. The Challenge is open to all women who are current clients at Central, ATX and Trigger Point and scaled to all levels of fitness. More information & register here.
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, February 14th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one of the times – and if you haven’t been to one in a while, this would be a great way to kick start your nutrition for the new year!
FREE Community Workouts - Saturday, February 25th
Watch the CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 20th for more information and links to sign up.
Mark Your Calendar: I Am CrossFit: CIVIL WAR Finale WOD – Saturday, March 3rd
Come cheer on over 100 athletes from CrossFit Central, RedBlack Gym, Central ATX & CrossFit Trigger Point as they battle it out for top honors in the finale to this 8-week challenge.
Youth In Motion Coaches Needed!
Any current CrossFit athlete interested in teaching middle school kids about CrossFit and healthy lifestyle should contact Carey Kepler at careykepler@crossfitcentral.com. This program does NOT require an L1 Cert.
CrossFit Games 2012 Open
It's CrossFit Games season - and you all will be taking on the CrossFit Open WODs with us! Each week, starting February 22nd and continuing until March 31st, we will be programming the Open workouts into your regular indoor classes. This is designed to expose you to the "Sport of CrossFit." Some of you may decide that you want to actually compete in the Open which would be awesome! If that's the case, keep an eye out for more information coming your way either by email or on the CrossFit Central website. For those of you who have no desire to compete - no worries. You'll just get to knock out another killer WOD.
Athlete of the Month: Matt
When deciding who to highlight, I choose a person I have pure respect for. This is especially true of Matt! His lifestyle is one I aspire to live myself. When I see Matt at CrossFit Central and RedBlack Gym throughout the week, I always get the sense that he is a truly humble person. I have never seen a speck of ego creep out since the time he started with us. Read his story on my blog.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days – email one of us to schedule
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike MichaelGregory@crossfitcentral.com
Tuesdays – 6:00pm – 7:00pm with Jeff McKinney JeffMcKinney@crossfitcentral.com
Thursdays – 3:00pm – 4:00pm with Conner Moore connermoore@crossfitcentral.com
Personal Training
I currently have a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Contact me for more information.
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Muscle Gain
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
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JANUARY 2012
Back on the Grind!
We aren't talking coffee folks...This year is straight up getting back to the hustler spirit you forgot you once had! Think back to yourself as a young soul...can't you remember how bad you wanted something? Remember before things were just so convenient and at your fingertips how badly you would've worked to achieve something you couldn't have at that moment?
A young man's mentality is what I want to get back for myself. One thing I noticed in my 2011 year, even though it was so great for me, was that I was becoming so complacent. I no longer challenged myself like I did when I was 23 to 27 years old. I became Successful! Work became too easy and I didn't give it the attention I once did.
When CrossFit Central was a baby, all I wanted to do was Train, Blog, Email, Research, Travel, and Inspire. I wanted to prove CrossFit's value and CrossFit Central's ability to uplift everybody who was introduced to us. I was willing to do everything I possibly could to bring value to others and our company. Since then, I stopped putting others first and let my own wants and selfish unfulfilling desires consume me.
At CrossFit Central we had our company meeting for the new year was last Friday. We were asked to come back with our 2012 Motto. Over the Christmas break, my mind kept going to this thought and "Whatever it Takes!" came from my days as a High School football player. This has a strong and driving-forward meaning to me. I lost it for a while. Now I have it back. You all will experience this from me first-hand and I will ask it from you this year!
If you see this hashtag #WIT on Twitter and Facebook you will know what I'm talking about!
I want to share with you all my Core Values...You have the right to make sure I am staying accountable to them:
1) With God's guidance there is nothing I can't do!
2) Be for others in all that I do!
3) Be open to changing my mind when it is needed
4) Be true at heart
5) Maintain integrity
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.redblackgym.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
I AM CROSSFIT: CIVIL WAR Kick Off, Saturday, January 7th - 7:30-11:00am
This Challenge is SOLD OUT!! Over 100 athletes from CrossFit Central, RedBlack Gym, Central ATX & CrossFit Trigger Point will battle it out for 8 weeks and, at the end of the challenge, the team with highest success rate will be deemed Champions! Volunteers are still needed for this weekend’s kick off – contact IngridKantola@crossfitcentral.com if you can help!
Fuel 21 with Crystal Nelson, January 4th – January 25th
Fuel 21 is a program for anyone that wants to change their dietary habits and do it in a focused, supportive, group environment. This is for anyone who has struggled with eating habits and has been unsuccessful in the past with "sticking with it," or for those who are just starting out. This 21-day program will change your life if you make the commitment by keeping you focused on your motivations behind changing the way you eat and get you REAL RESULTS while also staying balanced after the program ends on day 22 and after. More Details & Register.
Champion Mindset with Carey Kepler, January 13th - March 23rd
Are you ready to create and live the life of a champion? This is a 10-week program designed for ALL women who are current clients. Through this program you will become a woman with the GRIT {goals, results, inspiration & tactics} needed to conquer your goals and get the results you desire in all aspects of your life! For more information and to register, follow this link.
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, January 17th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one of the times – and if you haven’t been to one in a while, this would be a great way to kick start your nutrition for the new year!
The Fittest Games – Saturday, January 21st
Austin – Location TBA
The 5th Edition of the Fittest Games will be the final tune up before the 2012 Open Sectionals! Half of the 2011 Regional competitors will be competing, as well as up-and-coming competitors. Go to http://thefittestgames.com/ for updates, to register as a volunteer or judge, or to purchase spectator tickets. Follow @TheFittestGames on Twitter for the latest updates. Volunteers are needed for this event! Email MichaelWinchester@crossfitcentral.com if you can help!
FREE Community Workouts - Saturday, January 28th
Watch the CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 23rd for more information and links to sign up.
Client of the Month: Cici
This woman intends to be the best every time she steps on the gym floor. If you ever met somebody who is competitive down to the deepest root of their being, it is her. She will watch somebody do something then replicate it. She is a fast learner, and waiting for somebody to teach her how is not an option. Read her story on my blog.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days – email one of us to schedule
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike MichaelGregory@crossfitcentral.com
Tuesdays – 6:00pm – 7:00pm with Jeff McKinney JeffMcKinney@crossfitcentral.com
Thursdays – 3:00pm – 4:00pm with Conner Moore conner@activeatx.com
Personal Training
I currently have a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Contact me for more information.
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Herbal Cleanse
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare or starting a cleanse. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
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DECEMBER 2011
The End is Near
Only the end of the year! I’ve been talking about the fact that we have only 4 weeks remaining until Christmas Break. Holidays are great – Fact! Family, friends and food are a must. I challenge you to also keep your health a priority. Balance is key to our lives. It would be great to put off all focus and goals until January and do whatever we want during the holiday season. The problem with this philosophy is that it flat out doesn’t work!
Colds and flu exist more during this time of year primarily for one reason…the excessive amounts of food (especially sweets) and alcohol we put in our bodies typically forces them into a state that is more susceptible to viruses creeping in! In a sense, we choose to let our bodies receive these types of funk.
Remember: Greens are still a priority! They help keep the body alkalized, which means less acidic. Disease and viruses cannot survive very well in non-toxic environments!
Read this for more insight into why you want to stay alkaline over acidic pH balance
http://www.shapefit.com/body-acidity-problems.html
Happy Holidays!
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.redblackgym.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
DECEMBER PROGRAMS start Monday, November 21st
You should have received your enrollment confirmation already. Please make sure your payment information is up-to-date and on file with the front desk.
NO CLASSES Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th
If you haven’t already made up the class you will miss this week for the Thanksgiving holiday, please get that scheduled ASAP. Email me with the day/time you want for your make-up class so I can confirm with that coach that there is space available.
CFC Turkey Day 5k – Thursday, November 24th
9:00 am @ Burnet Road location
We can all use a little activity on Thanksgiving morning! Join us for a CrossFit-style warm-up that may just include burpees and kettlebell swings, followed by an easy 5k through the neighborhood around CrossFit Central. Open to members, family and friends. Participants must bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food bank
YOUTH IN MOTION Christmas Fundraiser November 28th - December 16th
YOUTH IN MOTION Paleo Bake Sale & Silent Auction – Wednesday, Dec. 7th
Watch the main page for details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!
CFC Women’s Only Christmas Party – Friday, December 2nd
CFC Client Christmas Party – Friday, December 16th
Details coming soon!!
FREE Community Workouts – Saturday, December 17th
Watch the CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 12th for more information and links to sign up.
Client of the Month: Michael L.
Michael is one of those guys that literally surprised the hell out of me. I am always inspired by clients who start up and show rapid progress. Michael is one of those fire breathers! Read his story on my blog.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days – email me or Jeff to schedule
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike
Tuesdays – 6:00pm – 7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
Personal Training Opportunities:
Weekly Private Training
I currently do private training on Tuesday and Saturday mornings. Currently about 12 clients are adding one of these days in addition to classes they take at the gym. I have seen exponential improvements from the clients who are doing this in strength and skill, speed and power over clients who do not! Most of them have been highlighted on my blog because of their results in gaining lean muscle mass and cutting body fat.
Holiday Private Training
I have opened my schedule for pre- and post-Christmas private training as well. You can commit to 1 session or multiple sessions all at the cost of small group training rates! This is a great option for anyone wanting private focus and instruction minus the more expensive rates of 1 on 1 training!
Please email Chris Gaussiran at chris.gaussiran@gmail.com for scheduling and rate options if you are interested in either weekly or holiday private training!
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Arginine Extreme
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
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NOVEMBER 2011
Wow!
What a month it has been…My life has never been about traveling much, but October called for a change of pace in my life with trips to Connecticut and New Jersey! I even went and spent a day in the Big Apple! I remember thinking not too long ago that trips like that were things I would probably never do. That just goes to show that any preconceived notions you set on yourself will always hold you back from doing things that you could be up to!
I am opening the doors to possibility in my life! I want to see that if I believe something out there is for me in my mind, then it should also be for me in my reality! I believe this has something to do with the law of intention. If you can see it, you can believe it, and if you believe it, you can do it!
People in my life constantly remind me of the 1 percent! Not everyone embraces this philosophy that all things are possible, and I am the first to admit to being a person who keeps limitations set on myself. What I do know is that when I am willing to unscrew the lid off to open myself up, I end up being places and doing things that were once “Not Possible.”
Next week I am traveling to Los Angeles to see one of my favorite life coaches for a 4 day seminar! I have been learning from Tony Robbins for a few years now. He has helped me greatly along my path and this trip will be nothing short of Life Changing!
Enjoy his message! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Af4QLc2vhs
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.redblackgym.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
GODAI Elements Competiton – Saturday, November 5th – Texas Ski Ranch
This is the first and only multi-terrain CrossFit event in Texas. It is open to Elite-Level Competitors and will include 175 individual competitors and 35 teams of two. This one-day event will feature tests of constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity across broad time and modal domains using the elements of the Godai and the 10 General Physical Preparedness Skills. Information, registration & volunteering.
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, November 6th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one of the times.
Lean Turkey Challenge Finale – Saturday, November 19th
This 6-week challenge will be capped off with the Lean Turkey teams battling it out in the Lean Turkey WOD on November 19th. Come cheer them on and celebrate their successes in getting lean and fit for the holidays!
NO FREE COMMUNITY WORKOUTS this month – BUT join us for the
THANKSGIVING DAY TURKEY 5K – Thursday, November 24th at 9am
CrossFit Central Endurance is hosting a Thanksgiving 5K-CrossFit style. Join us for a short WOD and a 5K run through the neighborhood. Participants must bring a non-perishable food item to donate to a local food bank. Bring your family and friends and get in a fun workout before you enjoy a full day of great food and football!
NO CLASSES Thursday & Friday, November 24th & 25th
Clients should make up these missed classes during the week or two before Thanksgiving or the week after. Email me with the day/time you want for your make-up class to get approval from that coach.
FREE Crossfit Endurance Workout
EVERY Tuesday at 6:15 pm with at the Austin High School track near the pull-up bars. Open to existing clients only.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days – email me or Jeff to schedule
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike
Tuesdays – 6:00pm – 7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
New Blog Post
“Once Upon a Time: I trained to be strong! I mean Really Strong!” Check out my new blog post about my weekend in New Jersey, Underground Strength Training, and How to Become a Stronger Man.
Personal Training
I currently have a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Contact me for more information.
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Probiotic Restore
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
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OCTOBER 2011
October is here… Boom!
You’ve probably heard me say that October is the best month of the year. I mean, it’s my birthday month y’know. This year it is especially great because I will be 30 (yes, I fully believe the new 20) and primed to be the best year of my life!
I feel like they just keep getting better and honestly believe it should be the same for you! Obviously, we are not kids anymore, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have more fun. If anything is holding you back from having this mindset, all I have to say is this… get out of your head!
Life cannot always be so serious because, if it is, it would be impossible to have fun. I don’t believe any of you are too uptight, but I know that you can all find ways to have more fun! Get on your bike, leave work early and go jump in Barton Springs, call up your classmate on a Friday night and go drink a Tequila shot! I don’t have all the answers for you, but trust me on this one…Life IS Short!
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.redblackgym.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CrossFit Lakeway Presents Colin’s CrossFit Challenge
THIS Saturday, October 1st – 8:00 – 10:00 am – BACKWOODS @ Hill Country Galleria
This is a community event benefiting Colin’s Hope (http://www.colinshope.org/), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that aid in preventing children from drowning. The CrossFit challenge is open to all fitness levels. The $30 ticket buys you a spot to participate in the event, an event t-shirt and a great opportunity to support an awesome group who are making a difference. For Information & Registration
Lean Turkey Challenge Kick Off – Tuesday, October 6th
The Lean Turkey Challenge is SOLD OUT! Best of luck to all who are taking on this 6-week challenge. Each team of 8 athletes and 2 coaches will food log, complete extra WODs and hold one another accountable until the finale on November 19th, when each team will flaunt their success by battling it out in the Lean Turkey WOD. Stay tuned for the updates as CrossFit Central athlete get lean and strong for the holidays!
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, October 11th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one of the times.
Amazing Grace 2011 – Barbells for Boobs
Saturday, October 15th at CrossFit CenTex in Belton
CrossFit CenTex will be hosting the Barbells for Boobs Amazing “Grace” 2011 fundraiser on October 15th. The event raises money for Mammograms in Action, which helps to provide funding for qualified women and men in our community who need screening and/or diagnostic procedures for the prevention of breast cancer. Please join us on October 15th at 9:00 am at CrossFit CenTex for Amazing Grace! Get more information & register here.
FREE Community Workouts - Saturday, October 22nd
Watch the CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 17th for more information and links to sign up.
FREE Crossfit Endurance Workout
EVERY Tuesday at 6:15 pm with at the Austin High School track near the pull-up bars. Open to existing clients only.
GODAI Elements Competiton – Saturday, November 5th – Texas Ski Ranch
This is the first and only multi-terrain CrossFit event in Texas. It is open to Elite-Level Competitors and will include 175 individual competitors and 35 teams of two. This one-day event will feature tests of constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity across broad time and modal domains using the elements of the Godai and the 10 General Physical Preparedness Skills. Information & registration.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike
Tuesdays – 6:00pm –7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
Client of the Month: Kelly
Kelly has been a fun-to-have client. She has proved her work ethic to be nothing short of outstanding and has proven herself to be somebody who represents the definition of a true CrossFitter! Read her story on my blog.
Personal Training
I currently have a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Contact me for more information.
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Catalyst
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
BACK ISSUES OF MY NEWSLETTER NOW POSTED ON MY BLOG
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SEPTEMBER 2011
We all start somewhere and keep getting to where we’re going!
Could you seriously imagine for a second if you were to all of a sudden today just stop challenging yourself to achieve anything from here on out? You would settle with the fact that everything is just the way it is. Whether you want more from your life or you’re pretty content with the way it is, nothing else would ever change for the remainder of your time.
Now imagine that happened 10 years ago. Could you say now that if life was the way it was at that time that you would be satisfied with it? All about your life that wasn’t there then would still not be there now.
Luckily for us, we have to ability to create our lives with expectations, desires and dreams. There is nothing you can’t overcome! There is nothing you can’t achieve!
In CrossFit, things early on can seem impossible. But the reality is that when you practice enough, get coached more so you can understand how…miracles can occur. We all remember things we once didn’t have or could not do that we have since achieved. How about when a new challenge presents itself, instead feeling self-doubt, why not remember how you’ve conquered the impossible before and that those things you have not yet done are merely a feat that you are soon to conquer?!
Think about it…Is there anything you would like to achieve that still exists as something you cannot have? I challenge you to make that a thing of your past!
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.redblackgym.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Zilker Relays – TODAY – September 2nd – 6pm @ Zilker Park
The Zilker Relays are a fun and friendly event for athletes of all levels. Each participant will complete a 2.5 mile run. The atmosphere is light, community focused and accompanied by beer and Tacodeli tacos. Come cheer on the relay teams competing from CrossFit Central! Details & Register.
REMEMBER – NO CLASS on Monday, September 5th – Labor Day Holiday
MWF classes will need to make up this class during the week of Sept. 6th or Sept. 12th. Let me know what class you want to go to for your make-up so that we can confirm with that coach.
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, September 6th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd. All new clients should plan to attend one of the times.
Fight Gone Bad 6 – September 17th – 8:00-11:00am – Location TBD
This is the biggest and most important event of the year! CrossFit Central has hosted FGB every year – we are one of maybe 50 worldwide affiliates to do so! The causes it supports are always amazing and this year’s I believe are outstanding: Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Camp Patriot and CrossFit Kids. Also, this year Fight Gone Bad has pledged to fund college scholarships for ALL of the children who lost a father in the recent helicopter crash in Afghanistan. The workout is scaled to all levels and includes a Kid's Division. Join the community on September 17th and get in a good workout for a great cause! More Information & Register.
FREE Community Workouts - Saturday, September 24th
Watch the CrossFit Central main page during the week of the 19th for more information and links to sign up.
FREE Crossfit Endurance Workout
EVERY Tuesday at 6:15 pm with at the Austin High School track near the pull-up bars. Open to existing clients only.
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike
Tuesdays – 6:00pm –7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
Client of the Month: Dale
Dale is a Big Time player when it comes to living Life! I am honored to know this man and rewarded to be his CrossFit coach! Read his story on my blog.
Personal Training
I currently have a few spots available for Personal Training on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings. Contact me for more information.
Mark Your Calendars: CrossFit Lakeway Presents Colin’s CrossFit Challenge
Saturday, October 1st – 8:00 – 10:00 am – BACKWOODS @ Hill Country Galleria
This is a community event benefiting Colin’s Hope (http://www.colinshope.org/), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that creates and supports programs that aid in preventing children from drowning. The CrossFit challenge is open to all fitness levels. The $30 ticket buys you a spot to participate in the event, an event t-shirt and a great opportunity to support an awesome group who are making a difference. For Information & Registration.
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Spark
Spark has to be the Product of the month at least twice a year right? I’m sayin’, this stuff is the BOMB! Start you day off right with my favorite caffeinated beverage. You will not regret it. BTW: New flavor is out, so expect to see a Free Spark Day sometime next week!
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
AUGUST 2011
A Charge for Bacon!
I don't know about you guys and gals, but I for one and several of my coworkers will continue to proclaim the magical powers of bacon! I don't personally go too many days without it. I get frustrated by comments and claims I sometimes hear about bacon being bad for us or when somebody says they just don't like it! Com'on! Really? I call Bull on that.
Bacon is easily one of the Top 3 most delicious foods in the world! And if it's so bad for you, how come all my friends who eat packages of it every week are the leanest and have reports of the best LDL and HDL cholesterol levels of most people? Obviously, any "unhealthy” claims about this and any other high quality meat just don't make sense. This is also known as Bad Science! Yes, it does exist.
I hope I'm not speaking to any of you when I say this, but I know I very well could be....Eat Bacon, People! I promise, you will be fine.
Here is a good bacon read for you... Is Bacon Paleo? I say, does it really matter?
Welcome to August Programs Everybody! ; )
Big Mike
Michael Gregory
www.crossfitcentral.com
www.oakfreak.blogspot.com
www.sicfitausitn.wordpress.com
512-296-3240
UPCOMING EVENTS:
THIS FRIDAY, August 5th – Jorges Happy Hour 3-6 pm
Jorges is generously matching the tab and donating all proceeds to the CrossFit Central Habitat house, so come socialize for a great cause!
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike
Tuesdays – 6:00pm –7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
Nutrition Meetings – Tuesday, August 16th
Meetings at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CrossFit Central RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd
Ladies: Sign up for The Iron Belle Challenge – Saturday, August 27th
Limited to 35 teams of 3 – more information and registration here
Skill Session for The Iron Belle – Saturday, August 13th – sign up for the Challenge soon to secure your spot!
Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication Ceremony – Saturday, August 13th
Mark your calendar and check the main page for details. We are still short of our fundraising goal, so please go to my fundraising page to make a donation if you can. Thanks for your help!
FREE Crossfit Endurance Workout
EVERY Tuesday at 6:15 pm with at the Austin High School track near the pull-up bars. Open to existing clients only.
NO Community Workouts this month!
Instead, check out the CrossFit Sports Series SUP event on Saturday, August 20th at Festival Beach – more information here
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – MNS Max C
This is a completely game changing product from AdvoCare. If you struggle at all with staying far from the most craving-dominant foods (cookies, ice cream, soda, pizza or bread) this is a supplement for you. It will easily help curb your food cravings and still get you your daily intake of probiotics, amino acids, Omega 3's, and vitamins/nutrients that can be so challenging with just food alone.
Contact me with any questions you have about AdvoCare. To order this or any other AdvoCare product, use my Distributor ID – 02037554.
JULY 2011
Hellooooooo Everybody!
Wow! What a month last month was for me! I literally was in the best shape of my life going into the CrossFit Games Regional a couple weeks ago. The programming I was following included several double days, so my workout totals were hitting about 7 or 8 a week. This included run-, weightlifting- and yoga-specific workouts as well as my standard 4 MetCon workouts.
I am proud to say I couldn't have been more ready to represent CrossFit Central going into the Regional. However, the weekend smacked me down pretty hard! Turns out a 30-inch box jump proved to be one of the few things I just wasn't able to do very well, and it took a toll on me. On one of the 45 jumps we had to complete, I completely fell off the side of the box. The spill caused a deep lower back injury, and the final workout felt like a disaster because of the amount of pain I was in! The team finished a disappointing 4th place. We are definitely committed to coming back strong next year!
Two weeks later, I am finally starting to feel closer to normal! Thanks to everyone of you who have continued to share support via emails, texts, phone calls, etc! Your positive words will always inspire me to give my all back to you in every way I know how!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
NO CLASS Monday, July 4th
Have a great 4th of July! Please schedule a make-up class during the first week of July if you haven’t already done so. Email me with the class you want to attend and I will confirm availability with that coach.
NO CLASS July 27th-August 2nd
CFC will close on Wednesday, July 27th and reopen on Wednesday, August 3rd as coaches and clients travel to the CrossFit Games in Cali. Follow all the Games action @CrossFitCentral on Twitter for Games updates and watch live streaming all weekend at Cuatros 1004 W. 24th Street.
Carey Kepler, Lisa Thiel and Lindsey Smith will be competing for the title of Fittest Woman on Earth! They are local athletes who rightfully deserve to be called professionals. I am convinced there is not an Austin athlete who has every trained harder than these women! Do not let the CrossFit Games of 2011 pass by without watching! You will be glad to have witnessed it!
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike (except Friday, July 29th)
Tuesdays – 6:00pm –7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
Nutrition Meetings
Tuesday, July 12th at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road
The Habitat Fitness Challenge Continues!!
Wednesday, July 13th – Habitat Paleo Bake Sale @ CFC
All proceeds will be donated to the Habitat Fitness Challenge.
Saturday, July 16th – Women’s Only Habitat Build
Join the women of CFC to help complete our Habitat house.
Please get involved by donating or joining us in this work! Follow this link for more details on when and how you can volunteer and go to my fundraising page to make a donation. Thanks for your help!
FREE Crossfit Endurance Workout
EVERY Tuesday at 6:15 pm with at the Austin High School track near the pull-up bars. Open to existing clients only.
FREE Community Workouts
Saturday, July 23rd
Client Highlights
My 12:15 class was well represented in client highlights this month! Tony Trungale was my June Client Success Story – see his story on my blog. And Robert Molina is one of the just-announced CFC 2011 Empowerment Stories – see his story here. Congrats to Tony and Robert!
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – Nighttime Recovery
Recovery is Key! Nighttime Recovery is a smart choice supplement to take. Why wait 4 days to recover if you can do it in 2? This stuff is awesome and another AdvoCare supplement I wouldn't go without!
My Distributor ID - 02037554.
JUNE 2011
Living the Possibility of Your Fitness
Lose 5% body fat, gain 10 lbs of muscle, 50 more lbs on your deadlift, 1 minute faster in your mile time, 10 more unbroken pull-ups, 5 more reps on your Tabata squat score or 2 minutes faster on your "I Am CrossFit" time...These things are all possible! But let’s be real. How could any of this stuff really happen?
Here is my spiel...If you want any of these improvements in your overall fitness then you’d better be willing to step up and make it happen! The reality is that 45 minutes two or three days a week in class is a great start and will enable you to see results in these areas, but it’s not enough to really get you where you could be.
Unassisted pull-ups and ring dips, real push ups, 20 and 14lb Wall Ball to 10 ft for 20 unbroken reps should all be in your repertoire.
If you want these things, here is a proven Wheel of Success that has been done over and over again by our most successful clients:
1) Paleo Nutrition is automatic at every sitting
2) Show up to every class you are signed up for
3) Show up or wake up early to roll out/stretch before every workout
4) Roll out/stretch again later in the day or before bed
5) Stay after class to work on pull-ups, toes to bar, push-ups, sit-ups, handstand walks/push-ups
6) Add a PT session or strength class (Strictly Strength, Olympic Lifting, Lean Lifting) 1 or 2 days a week
7) Take a shake immediately (no more than 30 minutes) after your hard workouts (25 to 35 grams Protein + Fruit)
8) Train or run on your own if you can't do extra with us! Find a classmate to work on deadlifts, back squats, etc. with. Find a school/park with monkey bars and take a KB and jump rope with you!
9) Watch videos on http://www.crossfit.com/ to learn how!
10) Stop Thinking You Can't!
Welcome to June Programs! See you there with only the best attitude you've ever had!
One Focus, One Goal, One Drive! Get Better Today...This is Life!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Body Comps
Please schedule a body comp this month if you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days (email Chris at chris.gaussiran@gmail.com to schedule)
Fridays – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike (except Friday, June 17th)
Tuesdays – 6:00pm –7:00pm with Jeff McKinney
Nutrition Meetings
Tuesday, June 14th at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road
AND at 7 pm at CC RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd.
The Habitat Fitness Challenge Continues!!
Please get involved by donating or joining us in this work! Follow this link for more details on when and how you can volunteer and go to my fundraising page to make a donation. Thanks for your help!
Crawfish Boil & Silent Auction
THIS SATURDAY, June 11th – Begins at 1:00 pm @ Coach Crystal McReynold’s House
CFC is hosting a Crawfish Boil & Silent Auction to help reach our Habitat Fitness Challenge fundraising goal. Help us ensure the Romo family will have the home of their dreams by July 23rd.
FREE Crossfit Endurance Workout
EVERY Tuesday at 6:15 pm with at the Austin High School track near the pull-up bars. Open to existing clients only.
Free Community Workouts & UTB
Saturday, June 26th
CFC Kids Camps @ RunTex (Lake Austin Blvd.)
June 13 – 16, June 20- 23, July 11 – 14, and July 18 – 21
More Information & Register
South Central Regionals Competition
July 17-19th – Tomball, Texas
The CrossFit Games are an international competition designed to crown the Fittest Man and Woman in the World. This year, we have 26 athletes from CFC and RedBlack Gym competing in the South Central Regional Competition. CrossFit Central's team is ranked 6th in the world after the Sectional Competition. CoFounder Carey Kepler is currently 1st in our region. Follow the link above to get more information about attending Regionals to cheer on our athletes!!
AdvoCare Product Spotlight – 24 Day Challenge Bundle
If anybody would like to take this on with me, order either the 24-Day Challenge bundle or the 10-day cleanse before June 20th and let me know that you’re taking it on. Order the 24-Day Challenge here or the 10-day cleanse alone here using my AdvoCare Distributor ID#02037554. Contact me if you have any questions about which 24-Day Challenge bundle to purchase.
MAY 2011
Motivation!
I know that I don’t have to look too deep to find that you all have a ton of this in your lives. I did however get to thinking about what really motivates me to wake up everyday and show up to do what I do in my life. I know all of you who read my blog know that my faith in Christ, and living out the best I can what I learn from scripture, is the ultimate answer.
Sometimes, pride takes over and I say that I am responsible for all of your failures and successes at the gym. I get frustrated many times when I don’t see clients show up to their sessions. I get amped up when I see full classes and people who are getting results physically.
I have made a choice about my life to impact the lives of millions of people by helping them achieve better health through training and nutrition.
I know that your motivation to continue to show up, challenge yourselves and get results will keep me wanting to come back. Without your success, I can’t honestly say I would be excited to be at the gym every morning.
Thanks for the support!
Make sure you watch this! Ray Lewis Speaks to a College Football Team
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Body Comps
If you’re new to class or haven’t had one in last 90 days
Monday, May 9th – 10:00am – 11:00am with Big Mike
Tuesday, May 10th – 8:30am – 10:00am with Ben
Tuesday, May 10th – 6:00 – 7:00pm with Jeff
Sign up at the front desk to confirm your time.
5th Annual Spartan 300 Challenge
THIS SATURDAY, May 7th
Register here
Nutrition Meetings
Tuesday, May 10th at 12:15 pm and 7 pm at CrossFit Central on Burnet Road and at 7 pm at CC RunTex on Lake Austin Blvd.
Annual Spring Picnic
Friday, May 13th @ Northwest Park – 6:00pm-9:00pm
No RSVP necessary. BYOB. CFC will provide meat for the grill including sausage, chicken & hamburgers. Water will be provided. Please bring a Paleo-friendly side dish to share with about 20 people. And come ready for 3 legged races, paddle ball and Hoover Ball Tournament!
Austin Habitat for Humanity and CrossFit Central are teaming up to build a home for a family in need. TEAM GREGORY IS BUILDING ON SATURDAY, MAY 14th. Please get involved by donating or joining us in this work! Follow this link for more details on how you can volunteer and go to my fundraising page to make a donation. Thanks for your help!
1st Annual Kettlebell Challenge
Sunday, May 15th – 9:00 – 11:00 am
Registration Open
Garage Gym Throwdown
Saturday, June 4th @ LCRA Parking Garage
Second year for this fun and challenging outdoor partner event!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 4th at noon
AdvoCare Product Spotlight - ProBiotic Restore
You may have heard about the benefits of probiotics before. Restore is a tremendous product that I have used for 10 years now. A healthy digestive system is the first step to optimal nutrient absorption. It is also the best way to stay lean and not allow food hang around in the body for an unnecessary amount of time. Contact me for ordering details.
