Q: Why did you start CrossFit?
A: I needed something that was going to motivate me. Going to the regular gym and going on the elliptical for 20 minutes wasn’t doing anything for me. I didn’t really know much about working out and what I needed to do to start seeing changes I wanted to see. So, joining CrossFit was a great way to know what to do when working out.

Q: Why Octane?
A: I joined Octane after switching from another CrossFit gym because I felt more included here. With the previous gym, I never spoke with the owner and the coaches were hard to connect with. The owner at Octane made an effort to connect with me and would spark a conversation when I was working out alone when I was new. I can tell the owner loved his gym and wanted to include everyone, which is amazing when you’re an introvert.

Q: Goals for the year?
A: My goal for this upcoming year is to be able to Snatch my body weight, so adding an additional 40 pounds. Yikes!

Q: Any advice for the new members?
A: Trust the process. It sucks at first (like, a lot!) but it gets easier! Once you see changes, whether it’s your physical appearance or endurance, you’ll be hooked! (The first rule of CrossFit is to talk about CrossFit).

​📷 : @brookklynphoto

Q: Why did you start #CrossFit?
A: Crossfit is a great way to meet people in your community! I've moved around a lot, so Crossfit is an easy way to meet new people and make friends.

Q: Why Octane?
A: Octane gives me everything I look for in a #training facility, quality #coaching, a #community of like-minded people, and challenging #workouts that push me (often, more than I want to be pushed).

Q: Goals for the year?
A: To constantly work towards something, whether that's fostering relationships or self-improvement- improving myself physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Q: Any advice for the new members?
A: Don't let yourself get overwhelmed! It can be challenging to have a bit of restraint when first starting crossfit. You don't have to go ALL IN and RX everything. It will only lead to injuries and frustration.Try taking small steps...pick 1 or 2 movements and work on those. Once you've got those down, then move on to something else! There will always be something to get better at :)

​📷 : @brookklynphoto

Q: Why did you start CrossFit?
A: I was tired of spending hours at a gym on cardio machines and still feeling out of shape. I was still short of breath after climbing a single flight of stairs. The first time I watched the games I was actually at my original gym. I saw people flipping things, running, climbing ropes and lift heavy weights. I knew I had to try it.

Q: Why Octane?
A: I drove past Octane a few times before I finally stopped in to check it out. That is when I met Reagan and we talked about health, cancer, diabetes, diets and fitness. Octane is like a second home, the members have become my family.

Q: Goals for the year?
A: Maybe this will be the year I defeat gravity and master Double Unders and maybe a little Ring muscle up action.

Q: Any advice for the new members?
A: Do not let anything intimidate you, don’t be afraid to scale the workouts and movements and yes, it will hurt but it’s the good kind of hurt and most of all have fun.

📷 : @brookklynphoto

We challenge ourselves to make our lives a masterpiece. We challenge ourselves to join the ranks of those people who live what they teach, who walk their talk!
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Metcon (Weight)
Every 2:30 for 5 sets:
1 Snatch balance + 3 overhead squats
This is intended to be a skill builder for the snatch. Focus on speed and positioning on each set. Someone with sound technique should be able to lift more load than their 1RM full snatch. Athletes struggling with the movement can simply perform 5 slow and controlled overhead squats each round.

Hang Snatch (1x2)
Every 2:30 for 5 sets
2 Hang squat snatch

Accessory Work
50 Banded good mornings

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.
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Thruster (1x1)
In 7:00 build to a heavy single

Jackie (Time)
For Time:
1000m Row
50 Thrusters, 45#
30 Pull-ups
*Compare to 5/26/17, 3/13/17

Do something today that your future self will thank you for.
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Overhead Squat 
Every 3:00 for 3 sets
5 Overhead squats

Metcon (Time)
3 Rounds for time:
10 Overhead squats (135lbs/95lbs)
50 Double unders

Accessory Work
2 Rounds NOT for time:
50 Toe touch crunch
0:30 Seated partner shoulder stretch