CrossFit Central http://www.crossfitcentral.com CrossFit Central--CrossFit Central en Copyright 2012 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 3rd Annual Garage Gym Throwdown http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44300  

The third and final event of the Relentless Event Series is coming, Saturday, June 2nd.  The 3rd Annual Garage Gym Throwdown will complete the series with a challenging competition inside the LCRA parking garage.  This event is great for both indoor and outdoor clients and is sure to be fun for you and your partner.  Join us after the Throwdown at Abels on the Lake for our series completion celebration.

 

3rd Annual Garage Gym Throwdown | June 2nd - REGISTER NOW!
@LCRA Parking Garage, Austin, TX
50 Teams of 2
$100 per Team
open to the public
More Info

REGISTER HERE

**We are looking for 15 judges to help with the Throdown.  If you are CrossFit Level 1 Certified and would like to help, please email Events@RelentlessATX.com.  Judges may also participate in the event during the Coaches' heat.

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44300 Wed, 16 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Travelling CrossFItter http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44261

The Double Cs made it to China!  Randy is a long time member and diehard kettlebeller.  Randy takes on everything including CrossFit Endurance, indoor WODs and Kettlebell classes!  True to form, while traveling in China, Randy found the only CrossFit/Kettlebell gym in the country!  China's Kettlebell Club is located in Shanghai and had just achieved their official affiliation in time to welcome Randy!  Nothing proves the strength of the CrossFit community more than being in China finding a welcoming gym and a great WOD.

What is the best place you have found a new CrossFit box?

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44261 Tue, 15 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Spring Picnic http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44232  

CrossFit Central's Annual Spring Picnic is this Friday, May 18th.  This is a chance to enjoy the spring weather and great company.  Take this opportunity to learn something new about your classmates.  Friends, family and children are welcome!  We will meet at Northwest Park for our famous Hoover Ball and BBQ!  

Spring Picnic
Friday, May 18th
@ Northwest Park
6:00pm-9:00pm
*bring a side item to share

**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. 

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44232 Mon, 14 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Relentless 5K http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44203

Thank you to have everyone who came out to the Relentless 5K yesterday.  We had 40 athletes take on this 5K with a twist.  Each member of these teams of two completed 3 miles and a mini WOD which included box jumps and sandbag carries.  These athletes put in great effort and all completed the task under an hour.   Thank you to Camp Mabry for allowing us to use their field and to our sponsors, Fringe, Conley Sports, Trigger Point and Advocare.  This was the second event of the Relentless Event Series.  The conclusion of the series is Saturday, June 2nd with the Garage Gym Throwdown.  A special thanks to Brian Sullivan for taking amazing photos of the event.  View all photos

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44203 Sun, 13 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Team http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44175

Did you ever play on a team growing up where the same kids played on that same team for years and years? Once those kids got to about 12 years old, they would usually dominate the league. The reason for their winning was not more practice than any other team, the kids were not better individual athletes than others in the league, and it wasn’t because their jerseys always seemed to be cooler than the rest. The simple reason for their dominance was their experience together as a team.
The same is true for CrossFitters especially as the team aspect of competitions continues to grow. How do you create a dynamic and powerful team? You train them together. Sometimes it will take 6 months, some teams a year and maybe more to really learn and know each other as individuals and as competitors. But given time, a team that trains perfect together, becomes victorious together.
If a team is what you are trying to build, train those people as a team. Together and daily through hard days and the off days. A team is a unit. In a team, there are no individuals, and no egos. There is no time for self pity, and no time for debate. A team must be able to rely on each other and know the person to their right, and to their left, is ready to fight until the end. Building a team is more than just, well, building a team. It is building a family.
]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44175 Sat, 12 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Couch to Athlete in 6 Weeks http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44154
It is time to make your move!  Training outdoors with Relentless ATX will show you huge improvements in just 6 weeks.  Take on an Athletic Training Class or Boot Camp Challenge today and spend your summer with more energy & confidence and most importantly having FUN!
Make your move
Relentless Training Systems offers two core programs for athletes: on-going Athletic Training Classes and 6-Week Boot Camp Challenges. Which is right for you? Here's a quick explanation of the two programs to help you decide:
 
Athletic Training Classes
Over 20 classes offered at various days/times around Austin. Athletic Training is formerly the only program offered by Relentless and are where most of our athletes train each week throughout the year. Classes meet 2 or 3 times per week, with up to 15 athletes per class. Programs are constantly varied, scalable to all fitness levels, and are suitable for both new and more elite athletes. With the help of your Coach, you decide how much weight to use and how hard to push yourself, making the workouts custom to your goals. Centrally programmed scored workouts provide a competitive environment across all classes. Equipment used includes Hyper Wear Sandbells and Kettlebells. New athletes are required to take a one-day elements session called "Combine" as a prerequisite to joining class. Enrollment is open and you can join programs at any time. REGISTER HERE
 
6-Week Boot Camp Challenges
Offered 5 times throughout the year, the 6-Week Boot Camp Challenges are perfect for the athlete looking for a jump-start to meeting their fitness goals. Boot Camps meet 3x/week and are offered at 3 locations around Austin, with up to 30 athletes per boot camp. The focus of these classes is on teaching proper technique for kettlebell movements and providing progressively more intense workouts, tailored to new athletes to our programs. Nutrition guidance and accountability is provided and participation in food journaling is expected. At the end of the Boot Camp Challenge, athletes are ready to join our on-going Athletic Training classes. Registration is open for the next Boot Camp Challenge, which starts on May 21. REGISTER HERE
]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44154 Fri, 11 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 The Outlaw Way http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44115

Things just got serious for the CC Team!  As any competitive athlete knows, the most important part of traning is a great coach.  Rudy Nielsen is exactly that.  Rudy is owner of Outlaw CrossFit in Virginia and has perfected the art of coaching competitve CrossFitters.  Better known as the Outlaw, Rudy is one of the most respected CrossFit coaches internationally.  He has a unique, no jokes approach to training which has already produced several great athletes.  This year, in the South Central Regionals two of the winning individual athletes are following The Outlaw Way.  This team knows that every workout has to be Event 6, DO OR DIE!  As the newest group of Outlaws, our team is ready for the 2012 CrossFit Games.

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44115 Thu, 10 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Be Sure To Get Your Zinc http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44099

Most of have heard that taking Zinc is great for fighting off an impending cold or sore throat but should you always include Zinc in your diet?  Coach Lauren McAuliffe believes you should.
 

"I’ve been reading a lot about minerals lately and through my own research, hope to bring you a brief overview of some nutrients your diet may be lacking. Zinc is often overlooked and not surprisingly,studies have shown that about 75% of the Western population have suboptimal intake. Zinc is an essential mineral that the body does not produce on its own. We also excrete zinc on a daily basis and these numbers increase with coffee or alcohol consumption, excessive exercise and stress. It’s important that we get zinc from our diets or take a supplement as there are a lot of reasons that zinc is good for you!

Here are 5 reasons zinc is a miracle mineral:

  • Builds & repairs our cells and tissues - maintains strong muscles and healthy bones, builds immune cells which is why it’s a natural medicine for a cold
  • Fights against damaging free radicals
  • Aids in digestion - helps produce digestive enzymes and stomach acid
  • Regulates blood sugar levels - *zinc is needed to make insulin!
  • Gives you energy!

The best sources of zinc are from animals such as oysters, liver, shellfish and red meat. In supplement form, try Zinc Picolinate as it’s the easiest form for the body to absorb. On average, we need 15-30 mg of zinc a day. I like to take a supplement and use it as an excuse to go toPerla’s or Parkside for oysters!"

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44099 Wed, 09 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Congratulations Claire! http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44085

Claire started with Relentless Athletic Training last July and has become one of the most consistent, encouraging, and hard-working athletes in Coach Jess Clark's classes.  She has fully enrolled herself in the program, pushing herself to new heights and making constant improvements. She has gotten stronger, faster, and leaner, doing things she never thought she could (like running a 10K!), and has recruited her friends and sister to join. Claire understands the importance of a strong support system and having those closest to her involved in her health and fitness goals and pursuing the same goals will help her to be successful in our programs.  

“I have always been an active person, but used to get bored with my workout routines and never felt fully challenged. Even though I started Athletic Training classes in the heat of summer, I knew after my first class I was hooked. The classes never get boring! They are always different and the camaraderie of our crew makes it fun. Coach Jess is super motivating and makes every class a challenge. I am definitely the strongest I have ever been. I have definition and muscle in places I never had before and my booty is perkier than ever.  I used to get regular shoulder pain, but this has almost disappeared with strengthening my back. I was nervous when I signed up for the Capital10K (my first 10K!) last month. But I did it with little training and it was easy! Thank you, Relentless Athletic Training!”

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44085 Tue, 08 May 12 00:00:00 -0500 Relentless 5K http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44043

The Relentless 5K Race is this Saturday!  There are only a few spots left so grab your partner now and join us at Camp Mabry!  The 5K race will be run on a flat, fast, gravel track at the Camp Mabry Parade Fields. Teams will complete three 1-mile loops of the track with their partners. Since this is not your average 5K event, you should note the accessibility of the pullup bars near the track. Expect to do more than just run fast - this is a Relentless Event, after all! 

Relentless Partner 5K Race
Saturday, May 12
@ Camp Mabry, Austin, TX
Check-In at 7:00 AM
Race Starts at 7:30 AM
REGISTER 

Athletes and spectators are welcome to bring chairs and umbrellas/tents for shade, but we will not be hanging out at Camp Mabry for very long after the event, as there is a dedication on base later that morning.

Volunteers and medical staff are needed for the event. Please contact events@relentlessATX.com if you can help out!

]]> http://www.crossfitcentral.com/blog.php?id=44043 Mon, 07 May 12 00:00:00 -0500