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WINTER 2024

The Intramural Open! 

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The CrossFit Open 411

Whether you consider yourself a CrossFit newbie, competitor, enthusiast, fan, or community supporter, the CrossFit Open is for you

That’s because the Open takes on a special and unique meaning for each person who signs up. For some, the Open brings to life the why behind our daily commitment to CrossFit. Many of us came to CrossFit because we wanted more for our health and fitness, and the Open provides us with a way to stay accountable to this effort. For others, it’s a way to connect and celebrate with other CrossFit athletes within their affiliate and in other cities around the world...

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The Intramural Open 411

  • 3 weeks of friendly in-house competition with a social spin & a great chance to give back to the YYC community
  • CrossFit releases 1 workout each week for three weeks on Thursday (starting Feb29) 
  • On Friday, the announced workout is the WOD
  • Also on Friday, starting @ 4pm, we will organize heats (sign up via StreamFit) where you will have a judge, a scoresheet, and you'll complete the workout.
  • At 6pm each Friday, we will do a community challenge: 

Wk1: Food Bank Tower Build
Wk2: Clothing Drive Dress Up Challenge
Wk3: Mini-Obstacle Course Race

  • We’ll have snacks, drinks, and a whole lot of social time.
  • The Team that has the most points (from challenges, participation & performance) wins & your name goes up in lights (well, on a banner at least).

Sign up at the Whiteboard or in StreamFit

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Masters of the Fitness 2024
FEB3 730a-7p

Heat assignments MotF 24Schedule MotF 24

 

Our annual Masters' Competition is 95% sold out. 16 categories competing for the title of Fittest Master. 1 day, 3 events, maximum effort (and fun ... mostly fun). 

EVENT 1 : She-ra's Surge

MASTERSWOD1-1.mp4

For Time:
60 Wall Balls
30 Burpees over the Bar*
15 Snatch

SCL 50+ please see details below as reps are slightly less.

RX
Men: 35-44 20# wall ball, 115# barbell. 45-50+ 20# wall ball, 95# barbell.

Women: 35-44 14# wall ball, 75# barbell. 45-50+ 14# wall ball, 65# barbell

SCALED
Men: 35-44 14# wall ball, 75# barbell. 45-49 14# wall ball, 65# barbell, 50+ same loads as 45-49, reps: 50 Wall Balls, 25 Burpees, 12 Snatch

Women: 35-44 10# wall ball, 55# barbell. 45-49 10# wall ball, 45# barbell, 50+ same loads as 45-49, reps: 50 Wall Balls, 25 Burpees, 12 Snatch
*can step over the barbell

At the call of 3, 2, 1, go, the athlete will move to their wall ball and complete 60 (50 for 50+ SCL) wall balls. Once complete, the athlete will move to their barbell and complete 30 (25 for 50+ SCL) lateral burpees over the bar. Once complete, the athlete will work through 15 (12 for 50+ SCL) snatches.

Score = time or time cap + 1s per remaining rep

Time cap = 7 minutes

  • Wall Balls to 10' for the men, 9' for the women
  • Burpee is Open standard (ie. full chest contact, jump or step in / out, RX: both feet in the air simultaneously. SCL: can step)
  • Scaled can step the 'over the bar' burpee
  • Snatch is from the floor and can be muscle, power or squat. No contact with the head is permitted.

  

EVENT 2: Skeletor's Strength Test

MASTERSWOD2.mp4

FOR TOTAL LOAD
E2M6M
20 Box Jump Overs
1 Clean + Jerk
*score = total load

**Only 1 weight attempt in each two-minute window. ie. if you miss 185, you cannot strip to 135 in that 2-minute window and try again. You can, however, try 185 again.

Please note, your score for this event is total load (ie. all successful lifts added together)

At the call of 3, 2, 1 go, the athlete will begin their set of box jump or step overs. Once complete, the athlete will move to their barbell and complete 1 clean & jerk.

Once complete, the athlete can choose to increase, decrease or keep the same weight on their barbell.

At 2min, the athlete will begin on the second set of box jump overs and complete another clean & jerk.

At 4min, this process will be completed one more time.

SCORE = TOTAL LOAD (of all 3 clean & jerks - combined ... as in, added together aka not just your single heaviest successful)

Tiebreak: total time to complete your box jump / step overs


Answers to the inevitable FAQ

  • The bar can start loaded
  • Athletes can attempt their clean & jerk more than once each round
  • Weight can go up or down
  • Power or Squat is permitted
  • Any shoulder-to-overhead variation is permitted as long as full controlled lockout with feet back in line under the hips is shown
  • The lift must be complete before the end of each 2min window
  • Credit for the lift will be given when control is shown with the bar locked out overhead, with the feet in line and under the hips.
  • Athletes change their own weight
  • The time to complete the jump overs / step overs is the tie break and will start at the top of each 2min interval whether the athlete starts their jumps / steps right then or not.
  • The minimum increase or decrease is 5#
  • Weights in your station: 4 x 45, 2 x 25, 4 x 10, 2 x 5, 2 x 2.5
  • Men: 45# barbell, Women: 35# barbell

 

EVENT 3: GRAYSKULL GAUNTLET

RX 35-44
For Time:
42 / 34 Calorie Row
11 Bar Muscle Ups or 33 Chest to Bar Pull-ups
21 Double Dumbbell Deadlifts 50s/35s
21 / 18 Calorie Row
21 Pull-ups
12 Devil's Press 50s/35s
15 / 12 Calorie Row
21 Toes to Bar
15 Double Dumbbell Thrusters 50s/35s

RX 45-50+
For Time:
42 / 34 Calorie Row
6 Bar Muscle Ups or 24 Pull-ups
21 Double Dumbbell Deadlifts 50s/35s
21 / 18 Calorie Row
21 Pull-ups
12 Devil's Press 35s/20s
15 / 12 Calorie Row
21 Toes to Bar
15 Double Dumbbell Thrusters 35s/20s

Time Cap = 15min
Score = Time (or cap + 1s per remaining rep)

FLOW:

At the call of 3, 2, 1 go the athlete will advance to their rower and complete the 42/34 calories.

Once complete the athlete will move to the pull-up bar and complete 11 bar muscle-ups or 33 chest-to-bar pull-ups*.

Once complete, the athlete will move to their dumbbells and complete 21 deadlifts.

Once complete the athlete will return to their rower and complete 21/18 calories, then to the pull-up bar for their pull-ups and back to the dumbbells for their Devil's Press.

Once complete, the athlete will go back to their rower for a final 15/12 calorie row, the pull-up bar for 21 Toes to Bar, and then back to the dumbbells for 15 dumbbell thrusters.

The workout is complete once the 15th thruster is locked out or the time cap is hit.

NOTES

  • The athlete will start off the rower
  • The calories must be completed before the athlete exits the rower
  • The athlete can do a mix of bar muscle ups and chest to bar / pull-ups. They may also choose one or the other.
  • In the Bar Muscle Up the athlete cannot have their feet pass above the horizontal line created by the pull up bar. The athlete must pass through a portion of the dip. The rep is complete when the athlete shows controlled lockout of the arms directly over the or in front of the pull-up bar.
  • 35-44: 1 bar muscle up = 3 C2B
  • 45-50+ : 1 bar muscle ups = 4 pull-ups
  • 1 head of each dummbell must touch the ground on the deadlifts
  • Pull-ups are classic chin over bar pull-ups - strict, kipping or butterfly permitted
  • On the Devil's Press, the chest must contact the floor between the DBs with hands on the dummbells.. The DBs can be muscle snatched or power snatched. The DBs cannot stop at the shoulder on the way up.The movement is complete when both DBs are locked out overhead.
  • On the toes to bar, you must start in a full hang, both feet must contact the pull-up bar between the hands simultaneously and the feet must past behind the vertical line created by the pull-up bar at the start of each rep.
  • On the dumbbell thrusters, you may squat clean thruster the first rep of each set. You must pass through a full squat and press the DBs overhead in one continuous motion. Ie. no clean and jerk or thruster jerk. The movement is complete when both DBs are locked out overhead in line with the body with knees and hips locked out.

 

SCALED EVENT 3: Grayskull Gauntlet

SCL 35-44
For Time:
Row 42/34 Cal
11 Pull-ups or 21 Ring Rows
21 Double Dumbbell Deadlifts 50s/35s
Row 21/18 Cal
21 Ring Rows
12 Devil's Press 35s/20s
Row 15/12 Cal
30 Hanging Knee Raises
15 Double Dumbbell Thrusters 35s/20s

SCL 45-50+
For Time:
Row 42/34 Cal
11 Pull-ups or 21 Ring Rows
21 Double Dumbbell Deadlifts 35s/20s
Row 21/18 Cal
21 Ring Rows
12 Alternating Single Arm Devil's Press 35/20
Row 15/12 Cal
30 Hanging Knee Raises
15 Double Dumbbell Thrusters 35s/20s

Time Cap = 15min
Score = Time (or cap + 1s per remaining rep)

At the call of 3, 2, 1 go the athlete will advance to their rower and complete the 42/34 calories.

Once complete the athlete will move to the pull-up bar and complete pull-ups or ring rows*.

Once complete, the athlete will move to their dumbbells and complete 21 deadlifts.

Once complete the athlete will return to their rower and complete 21/18 calories, then to the pull-up bar for their ring rows and back to the dumbbells for their Devil's Press.

Once complete, the athlete will go back to their rower for a final 15/12 calorie row, the pull-up bar for hanging knee raises, and then back to the dumbbells for 15 dumbbell thrusters.

The workout is complete once the 15th thruster is locked out or the time cap is hit.

NOTES

  • The athlete will start off the rower
  • The calories must be completed before the athlete exits the rower
  • After the first row, athletes can choose between pull-ups or ring rows or complete a combination of the two
  • Pull-ups are classic chin over bar pull-ups - strict, kipping or butterfly permitted
  • Rings will be set to average hip height. Feet must be under the pull-up bar. Hinging at the hip will not be permitted.
  • 1 head of each dumbbell must touch the ground on the deadlifts
  • On the Devil's Press, the chest must contact the floor between the DBs with hands on the dummbells.. The DBs can be muscle snatched or power snatched. The DBs cannot stop at the shoulder on the way up.The movement is complete when both DBs are locked out overhead.
  • On the alternating single arm DevP, the chest must contact the floor beside the DB with the hand on the DB. The DB can be muscle snatched or power snatched. The DB cannot stop at the shoulder on the way up. The movement is complete when the DB is locked out overhead.
  • On the hanging knee raises, the athlete must start in a full hang and the feet must pass back behind the vertical line created by the pull-up bar. The rep is complete when the knees are clearly above the horizontal line created by the athlete's hip.
  • On the dumbbell thrusters, the athlete may squat clean thruster the first rep of each set. The athlete must pass through a full squat and press the DBs overhead in one continuous motion. Ie. no clean and jerk or thruster jerk. The movement is complete when both DBs are locked out overhead in line with the body with knees and hips locked out.

 

 

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The “Snowball” In-House Competition

January 19th, 5pm-8pm-ish
Teams of 2 - M/F|
3 Divisions: 

  • Newbie: if this is your first competition, this is for you
  • Intermediate: you can RX some movements but not every time
  • RX: you can do all the movements but would prefer to share

No “Super Teams” ... if you are “elite” please pair with an RX athlete.

$35 PP, snacks, drinks, and fun provided

 

Here’s a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4731

Or sign up at the whiteboard

 

Lifestyle Nutrition Progam w/ Coach Sara

Coach Sara is here to help you with all things nutrition (whether it’s performance, lifestyle, body composition change, or anything in between). 

This 90-day program is designed to help you progress toward your goals and set you up for a lifetime of success. If you’re looking to feel better, dial things in a bit, and improve your health, this is for you. 

  • customized macro-based nutrition support and education 
  • bi-weekly check ins 
  • unlimited messaging support
  • 3 in-person meetings
  • weekly habit challenges
  • 3 in-person seminars
  • and more 

Here’s a link: 
https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4704

or Sign up on the whiteboard

 

Kids & Teens Programs

Kids & Teens classes start next week! 

We have a few spots available in the Overall Athlete Project, and the 9-12yr age groups. Shoot admin@barracks.fit an email if you’d like to inquire about getting your kid(s) in.

 

Foundations

Our Foundations program runs every Sunday on an alternating schedule. Our new friends are expected to come to 2 consecutive Sundays but can come to more if they’d like. 

If you have friends, family, frenemies and/or colleagues who are interested in getting started on their CrossFit journey, now’s the time. 

Here’s a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=3645

 

Handstand Clinic w/ Olympic Gold Medalist, Kyle Shewfelt

This is your chance to get hands-on coaching from an Olympic Gold Medalist. On Jan14 from 2-3pm Kyle will work through all things handstands in this intensive clinic. 

Here’s a link https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4793
or Sign up at the whiteboard

 

Olympic Weightlifting Series w/ Coach Garratt

You’re not going to believe this. There are a couple of spots open! 

These small group sessions, under the tutelage of Coach Garratt, focus on the snatch and the clean & jerk. You can choose either Tuesday evenings (starts Jan9) or Saturday mornings (starts Jan13). 6 weeks to being the new mayor of PR-ville. 

Tuesdays: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4791

Saturdays:
https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4792

Or sign up at the whiteboard

 

Gymnastics Series w/ Coach Polina

Wednesday evenings starting January 17th @ 6:30pm.

We have a few spots available for Coach Polina’s gymnastics series. This will be an Open gymnastics prep series focusing on pulling movements (t2b, pull-ups, C2Bs, BMUs) and handstand skills in an accessible and progressive class structure. 

Here's a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=5177

or sign up on the whiteboard

 

Rowing Clinic

January 28th 2-3:15p

Take your erg game to the next level. You’ll leave this clinic with a firm understanding of technique, sequencing, tempo, settings (damper, straps, etc) and more.

Here’s a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4795 

or Sign up at the whiteboard

 

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HALLOWEEN HAVOC 2023

On Saturday, October 28th we'll deck out the gym, we'll get dressed up and we'll do a little exercise racing. 

Afterward, we'll eat, drink and be merry scary.

halloween

Same-sex teams of 2 (MM/FF)
Oct 28 - 3p-9p
RX or Scaled
Prizes for best costumes 
Event t-shirt

Find a friend, coordinate your costumes, and get in here!

Here's a link to register: PUT ME IN COACH

or 

Sign up at the whiteboard

halloween 1

PREVIOUS YEAR'S EVENTS

 

Event 1A & B
Female 
6min to find
1RM Thruster

 

Male
6min to find
9RM Thruster (from floor)


Rest 1min


1min AMRAP
Deadlifts
*mens heaviest weight

Rest 1min

1min AMRAP
Back Squats
*womens heaviest weight

 

EVENT 2

SCALED

5min AMRAP
2 Jumping BMU
4 DB Push Press 30s/20s or HSPU to 15# + 1 abmat
8 KBS 35/26

immediately into . . .

4min AMRAP
Row Calories

immediately into . . .

5min AMRAP
3 GTOH 55
3 Bar Facing Burpees

immediately into. . .

3min AMRAP
Bike calories

 

RX

5min AMRAP
6 pull-ups (c2b)
4 DB Push Press or HSPU
8 KBS 53/35

immediately into . . .

4min AMRAP
Row Calories

immediately into . . .

5min AMRAP
3 GTOH 75
3 Bar Facing Burpees

immediately into. . .

3min AMRAP
Bike calories

 

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EVERYWHERE TO HIDE

E2H Heats

- A Fun, In-House Competition Fri Sept 29th-

Unlike other team competitions, you get to 'hide' in this one.

Not good at Devil's Press? Let your teammates do them.

Don't like the bike? Don't bike.

There's a little something for everyone. Here are the deets:

Friday Sept 29th - 5pm-9pm
Same sex Teams of 3
Rx & Scaled
2 workouts (1A / 1B & 2)
$50pp


Find 2 friends (or we can find them for you), and sign up at the whiteboard. 

Here's the workouts: 

1

2

4

3

5

FLOW:

Workout 1A. 1 teammate chooses a 'test' and gets as many reps/cals or the highest possible load in their minute. The teammate that is doing the Clean gets 3 attempts to find a max load. 

Workout 1B: Work together to get through the reps as quickly as possible. 1 person working at a time. Divide the reps as your team sees fit. 15min time cap (.

Workout 2: Complete the calorie 'buy-in' (divide as needed) then move on to 10 reps of each movement, then 9 reps, then 8 reps ... all the way down to 1. Once the "1" round is complete, the team will complete 20 synchro burpees over the bar as the 'buy-out'. 20min time cap

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UPCOMING @ Barracks Fitness

Bring a Friend Day -  Oct.20 all classes
Halloween Havoc (same-sex pairs competition) - October 28th
Battle in the Barracks registration opens - Sept.12 (click here to go to the Battle site)
8-week Nutrition Challenge - October 10th to December 5th

Olympic Weightlifting Series

Olympic Weightlifting is a skill. Skills need practice. Practice is better with feedback. And that, my friend, is science. Join our Olympic Weightlifting Series and get better. Guaranteed. 

Option1: Tuesdays @ 630pm. Starts Sept 12th.
Option2: Saturdays @ 745am. Starts Sept 9th.

Update: Tuesday is currently full and waitlisted.

Email admin@barracks.fit to join.

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Fall CrossFit Kids & Teens

Our promise for your kids:

Safety
Love for exercise
Athletic Development
Teamwork
Fun

CrossFit Kids 5-9 years old
Use code: 'TUESDAY Kids' at checkout to save 10%
Class runs every Tuesday from 4:15-5pm
First day of class is Sept.12 last day Oct.31
No class on Tuesday Oct.10
FULL!

CrossFit Kids M/W 9-12 years old
Use code: 'M&W kids' at checkout to save 10%
Class is on Mondays & Wednesday from 4:15-5pm
First day of class is Sept.11 last day is Nov.1
No class on Oct.9
https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=2881

CrossFit Teens M/W ages 12-18
Use code: 'M&W teens' at checkout to save 10%
Class is on Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:15-6:15pm
First day of class is on Sept.11 last day is Nov.1
No class on Oct.9
2 spots left!
https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=2882

The Overall Athlete Project
Use code: 'TOAP' at checkout to save 10%
Class is on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:15-6:15pm and Saturdays from 11:45am-12:45pm
First day of class is September 12 and last day is Nov.5
No class on Oct.7 & 10
https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=2883

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Hello StreamFit, goodbye Zen Planner & SugarWOD. 

We are moving to a new scheduling / account management / results tracking software. It’s called StreamFit. You can book classes, see the workouts, manage your account, track your progress, and more … all in one place. No more ZP, no more SugarWOD. It’s time to move into the 21s century. 

 ALL. IN. ONE … kinda like CrossFit.

We will be moving over the StreamFit next week so we need you to take care of this ASAP or risk not being able to register for class. 

Here’s what we need from you in 4.5 simple steps: 

1. Download StreamFit 

ANDROID LINK:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=client.streamfitness.app.go

iPHONE LINK:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stream-fitness-member/id1599280771

2. Access your account by entering your phone number and following the instructions. 

3. Enter your credit card information 

4. Search BARRACKS FITNESS 

4.5. Please complete the required profile information if you are taken to profile. Otherwise you can go to profile by using the top right circle in the app, then edit profile. NOTE: Some of your information has already been entered for you, but please double check and change/modify anything. It is important that you complete your entire profile (DOB, address, emergency contact, etc). If nothing populates, it’s because we do not have the correct information on file. You can reach out to support@streamfit.com if you have any issues.

 

Here’s a quick video on how the app works: https://rooms.vidyard.com/rooms/HpCBk5ljTbYV2QNcsggzag?vy_player_uuid=hvF3tVwjd7NjztaDcHV3JA

 

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SUGARWOD DATA TO STREAMFIT

Step 1: Exporting Your Data from SugarWOD

Login to the SugarWOD app and navigate to the whiteboard
Select the Options button in the top left (three lines)
Tap on the "Tools & More" button
Scroll down to the "Tools and Resources" section, and tap on "Export Workouts".
A screen will pop up asking you to either confirm or cancel your request to export your workout data
An email will be sent to you with a csv attachment with all of your workout data. It will send this workout data to the email that you have associated with your SugarWOD account
Download csv file


Step 2: Importing your data into Streamfit

Login to Streamfit on a computer (not the app).
On the top, you are going to see PRs, Benchmarks and Workouts.
Go to the PR tab and click import.
From the top drop-down, select "SugarWOD".
Select the csv file containing your SugarWOD data and click preview
The system will show you all PRs that need to be fixed (where the naming differentiates between the two systems).
Click import.
Next up, go to Benchmarks and Workouts and repeat steps 5-7.


PRs, benchmarks, and workouts might get a little mixed up, however, ALL workouts should transfer, so you may have to search to find your respective PRs in one of the 3 categories.

Here is a video to help with the import.
https://youtu.be/OEJ4OA09H98

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The OVERALL ATHLETE PROJECT 

You want the best for your kid, and so do we.

We love youth sports.

We played them ourselves.

Our team played their respective sports internationally, collegiately, and at other high levels.

But we all agree, there was something missing.

We’re tired of seeing kids burn out, get hurt, or go (physically) all in on a sport that they have no real future in.

Instead, we’d want them to be well-rounded, strong, resilient (aka injury-proof), mobile, agile, coordinated, and mentally tough.

There are a lot of youth programs out there.

Most focus on one particular sport and overload development, riding on the hope that they’ll squeeze out the potential to find the top .01%.

Frankly, the odds aren’t great.

Why not set your kid up for a lifetime of success .. both physically and mentally?

Introducing the “Overall Athlete Project” - a pilot program borne out of the desire to create athletes for life. Hockey, skiing, basketball, soccer, baseball, swimming, racquet sports, whatever … they’ll have a broad base that can be built on for whatever path they choose.

The Overall Athlete Project will commence this summer.

We are accepting only 15 athletes. This exclusive opportunity will span eight weeks, consisting of 20 classes (Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays at noon). Rest assured, we understand the demands of the summer season, and the program accounts for holidays and breaks.

To ensure the utmost quality, we will be conducting screenings for all participating athletes, evaluating their strength, flexibility, and cardio capacity. This vital assessment will enable our experienced coaches to tailor the program to each athlete's specific needs and goals.

What we can guarantee: your child will come out of these sessions stronger, more athletic, mentally tougher, more confident, and ready to face whatever challenges face them this fall. Get them on the ice, snow, court, pitch, or whatever ‘field’ they play on ... with an edge.

 SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND FILLING QUICKLY -- REGISTER HERE 

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Kids Summer Camps 2023 - Calgary

Get ready for another year of Barracks Fitness Kids Camps - where fitness, fun, and exploration come together for an unforgettable experience! Our camps offer a dynamic blend of activities designed to engage children in a range of physical and cognitive challenges.

Throughout the camp, kids will have the opportunity to participate in various activities, including running, gymnastics and introductory weightlifting exercises tailored to their age and ability level. These engaging exercises help develop coordination, strength, and overall fitness.

But that's not all!

We believe in providing a well-rounded experience, which is why we go beyond traditional fitness. Our camps include captivating science experiments that combine learning with hands-on exploration, fostering curiosity and a deeper understanding of the world around them.

In addition, each day will bring a new adventure as we introduce kids to exciting sports they may not have experienced before. From soccer to basketball, martial arts to yoga, our campers will have the chance to try out a diverse range of sports, discover new passions, and expand their horizons and athletic ability.

Our camps take full advantage of the great outdoors, offering a predominantly outdoor experience. With this in mind, it is essential for kids to come prepared with appropriate attire and necessities to ensure their comfort and safety throughout the day.

At our Kids Fit Camps, we strive to create an environment that combines physical activity, mental stimulation, and exploration, empowering children to embrace a healthy lifestyle while having an absolute blast. Join us for a week of growth, friendship, and endless fun!

SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND FILLING UP! 

July 10-14 ages 9-12 
July 24-28 ages 5-8
Aug. 14-18 ages 9-12
Aug. 21-15 ages 5-8

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The 2023 Intramural CrossFit Open

The Intramural Open is a Barracks Fitness version of the CrossFit Open (link) that is organized by us for you!

Instead of competing at a global level, you will compete alongside your usual WODmates against other class times for the 3 weeks of the Open.

It's friendly, supportive, fun, and for all skill levels!  

Each week, we will all do a version of the CF Open workouts that are released by CFHQ.

Ideally, you'll sign up for a heat time during Friday Night Lights, do your workout, judge a workout, and enjoy some snacks, beverages & great company.

(If you can't make it Friday nights, don't worry, you have options.)

Our focus: participation, teamwork, and community building rather than competition at the highest level.

Every Friday has a community challenge: 

Week1: Food Bank Donation Tower Build
Week2: Clothing Donation Dress Up Challenge
Week3: Mini-Obstacle Course Race

Sign up on the whiteboard or through ZP (link). 

YOUR INTRAMURAL TEAMS

Outside the 9-5 (6am/715am/645p/8pm and weekend class times) 
Captain: Greg Coulas

Join the WhatsApp chat (link)

After Coffee & Before Drinks (930am/12pm classes)
Captain: Jasmin Kusumoto

Join the WhatsApp chat (link)

Afternoon Delight (415p/530p classes) 
Captain: Nikki Smit

Join the WhatsApp Chat (link)

FAQ

Will the workout be programmed during class?

Yes, each Friday during the Open, class will be the workout programmed by CFHQ. 

I can't make all the Friday Nights, can I still participate? 

Absolutely. As long as you complete the workout with a judge between Thursday & Monday of that week you're good to go! 

Can I do the workout during Open gym?

Yep, find a judge and a scoresheet. Do the workout & submit your score to SugarWOD.

Do I have to sign up on CrossFit.com?

No, BUT, you should ... if you like charting your progress over the years, and seeing how you stack up against others around the world.

 

MASTERS OF THE FITNESS 2023

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Event 3 - Chippy McChipperson

RX

For Time: 

3/2 Rope Climbs
15 Squat Cleans
15 T2B
15 Pull-ups
15 Power Snatch
15/12 Row Calories
15 Front Squats
15 T2B
15 Pull-ups
15 Thrusters

ALL RX DIVISIONS - LOAD 95/65

12min time cap

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SCALED

For Time: 

15/12 Row Calories
15 Squat Cleans
35 Hanging Knee Raises
15/12 Row Calories
15 Power Snatch
30 Hanging Knee Raises
15 Front Squats
15/12 Row Calories
25 Hanging Knee Raises
15 Thrusters

35-49 LOAD 75/55
50+ LOAD 65/45

12min time cap

 

LINK TO RX VIDEO: https://youtu.be/1P5TMy_W6xo
LINK TO SCALED VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/fcWyOdeCcsk

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Event 2a&b -- (reps) Max2 (load)

A. 1min clock: Max Unbroken XX*, AMRAP Devil's Press (variation) w/ remaining time 

immediately into ...

B. 6min to find a max load in the complex: 3 Hang Cleans** + 3 Shoulder to Overhead

*max unbroken XX = 

RX 35-44
bar muscle ups
devil's press load = 50s/35s

RX 45-50+
chest to bar pull-ups
devil's press load = 50s/35s

SCL 35-44 
chin over bar pull-ups
alternating 1-arm devil's press load = 50/35

SCL 45-50+
double dumbbell hang snatch 35s/20s
alternating 1-arm devil's press load = 50/35

**1 hang clean must be from below the knee

At the call of 3,2,1 go, athletes will advance to their pull-up bar (DBL DBs for SCL 45+) and begin a max unbroken set. The set is complete when the athlete comes off the bar (or puts the DBs down). Once the set is complete, the athlete will move on to the Devil's Press variation for the remainder of the minute. 

Athletes do not have to complete the pulling gymnastics but will score below any other athlete that completes one or more reps of pulling gymnastics. 

Once the 1min clock elapses, athletes will move to their barbell and spend the next 6min attempting to work to a max in the barbell complex. 

Score = total reps for part A & heaviest successful load in part B.


FAQ: 

1 BMU / C2B / Pull-up / DBL DB Hang Snatch will rank you higher than someone who does 0 even if they end up with more 'total reps' 

COMPLEX: 1 of any of the 3 hang cleans must pass below the knee, the others can be hip, high hang or hang, power or squat, and then STOH anyhow.

 

YouTube video with mediocre demo: https://youtu.be/1uL_xlAZByA

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-- Event 1 - Deadman's Tri(cycle) -- 

3 x 2min rounds
on 30s Rest

15 Axle Deadlifts
XX Echo Bike Calories
AMRAP Box Jump Overs with remaining time***

***Loads, calories & box standards vary by age and category. Details below.

At the call of 3,2,1 go, athletes will move to the axle bar and complete 15 deadlifts. Once the deadlifts are complete, athletes will move to the Echo bike and complete a defined number of calories. Once complete, athletes will move to their box and complete as many box jump-overs as possible with the remaining time. Once 2min has elapsed, athletes will move back to the wall during their 30s rest and start the process over again at the beep. This will be repeated for 3 total rounds. 

Score = total reps completed

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE: Event 1 on YouTube

RX

35-44 
15 Axle Deadlifts 225/155
12/9 Echo Bike Calories
AMRAP Box Jump Overs 24/20

45-50+
15 Axle Deadlifts 205/135
10/8 Echo Bike Calories
AMRAP Box Jump Overs 24/20

 

SCALED

35-39, 40-44
15 Axle Deadlifts 185/125
12/9 Echo Bike Calories
AMRAP Box Jump or Step Overs 24/20

45-49, 50+
15 Axle Deadlifts 165/105
10/8 Echo Bike Calories
AMRAP Box Jump or Step Overs 24/20

 

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February 4th 2023

1 Day Masters only competition (35-59, 40-44, 45-49, 50+)
RX & Intermediate/Scaled Divisions

Here's the link where you will see the leaderboard, workouts and more: MASTERS UNITE!

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You want the best for your kid, and so do we.

We love youth sports.

We played them ourselves.

Our team played their respective sports internationally, collegiately,
and at other high levels.

But we all agree, there was something missing.

We’re tired of seeing kids burn out, get hurt, or go (physically) all in
on a sport that they have no real future in.

Instead, we’d want them to be well-rounded, strong, resilient (aka
injury-proof), mobile, agile, coordinated, and mentally tough.

There are a lot of youth programs out there.

Most focus on one particular sport and overload development, riding on
the hope that they’ll squeeze out the potential to find the top .01%.

Frankly, the odds aren’t great.

Why not set your kid up for a lifetime of success .. both physically and
mentally?

Introducing the “Overall Athlete Project” - a pilot program borne out of
the desire to create athletes for life. Hockey, basketball, soccer,
baseball, swimming, racquets, whatever … they’ll have a broad base that
can be built on for whatever path they choose.

The Overall Athlete Project will commence this summer.

We are accepting 15 athletes in each group. This exclusive opportunity
will span eight weeks, consisting of 20 classes (Tuesdays, and Thursdays
from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays at noon). Rest assured, we
understand the demands of the summer season, and the program accounts
for holidays and breaks.

To ensure the utmost quality, we will be conducting screenings for all
participating athletes, evaluating their strength, flexibility, and
cardio capacity. This vital assessment will enable our experienced
coaches to tailor the program to each athlete's specific needs and
goals.

What we can guarantee: your child will come out of these sessions
stronger, more athletic, mentally tougher, more confident, and ready to
face whatever challenges face them this fall. Get them on the ice,
court, pitch, or whatever ‘field’ they play on ... with an edge.

The “Snowball” In-House Competition

January 19th, 5pm-8pm

Teams of 2 M/F

3 Divisions: 

Newbie: if this is your first competition, this is for you
Intermeditate: you can RX some movements but not everytime
RX: you can do all the movements but would prefer to share

No “Super Teams” if you are “elite”, pair with an RX athlete.

$35 PP, snacks, drinks and fun provided

Here’s a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4731

Or sign up at the whiteboard



Lifestyle Nutrition Progam w/ Coach Sara

Coach Sara is here to help you with all things nutrition (whether it’s performance, lifestyle, body composition change, or anything in between). 

 

This 90 day program is designed to help you progress toward your goals and set you up for a lifetime of success. If you’re looking to feel better, dial things in a bit and improve your health, this is for you. 

 

- customized macro based nutrition support and education 

- bi-weekly check ins 

- unlimited messaging support

- 3 in-person meetings

- weekly habit challenges

- 3 in-person seminars

- and more 

 

Here’s a link (https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4704) or Sign up on the whiteboard



Kids & Teens Programs

Kids & Teens classes start next week! 

 

We have a few spots available in the Overall Athlete Project, and the 9-12yr age groups. Shoot admin@barracks.fit an email if you’d like to inquire about getting your kid(s) in.

 

Foundations
Our Foundations program runs every Sunday on an alternating schedule. Our new friends are expected to come to 2 consecutive Sundays but can come to more if they’d like. 

 

If you have friends, family, frenemies and/or colleagues that are interested in getting started on their CrossFit journey, now’s the time. 

Here’s a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=3645



Handstand Clinic w/ OIympic Gold Medalist, Kyle Shewfelt

This is your chance to get hands on coaching from an Olympic Gold Medalist. On Jan14 from 2-3pm Kyle will work through all things handstands in this intensive clinic. 

 

Here’s a link (https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4793) or Sign up at the whiteboard

 

Olympic Weightlifting Series w/ Coach Garratt

You’re not going to believe this. There are a couple of spots open! 

 

These small group sessions, under the tutelage of Coach Garratt, focus on the snatch and the clean & jerk. You can choose either Tuesday evenings (starts Jan9) or Saturday mornings (starts Jan13). 6 weeks to being the new mayor of PR-ville. 

 

Tuesdays: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4791
Saturdays:https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4792

Or Sign up at the whiteboard

Gymnastics Series w/ Coach Polina

Wednesday evenings starting January 17th @ 6:30pm. We have a few spots available for Coach Polina’s gymnastics series. This will be an Open gymnastics prep series focusing on pulling movements (pull-ups, C2Bs, BMUs) and handstand skills in a accessible and progressive class structure. 

 

Sign up sheet on the whiteboard

 

Rowing Clinic

January 28th 2-3:15p

Take your erg game to the next level. You’ll leave this clinic with a firm understanding of technique, sequencing, tempo, settings (damper, straps, etc) and more.

 

Here’s a link: https://go.streamfit.com/embed/memberships/327?plan=4795 

or Sign up at the whiteboard

 

That’s it for now team. Here’s to an awesome beginning to 2024.