Crossfit Norwest

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THE 2012 REEBOK CROSSFIT OPEN COMMENCES TODAY - GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR COMPETITORS.

People often look for a quick fix for weight loss, but the truth is keeping your diet clean and training consistently is the only thing that really works. You need to develop good habits with your training and diet, which can realistically be maintained once you reach your goal weight. A number of members from CrossFit Norwest in Castle Hill have experienced fantastic weight loss numbers for these reasons - they were prepared to clean up their diet (while still enjoying nights out with family and friends), and get to the box and put in 100% regularly.

At CrossFit Norwest we offer a supportive, performance driven environment which allows you to meet your specific goals - whether they be weight loss, sports specific or CrossFit specific goals. Our training based on high intensity interval and strength work - HEART RATE is key, if we speed the body up, you burn more calories, just as a vehicle burns more fuel. By performing interval workouts you can push your body to 100% each time, knowing that there is a rest period in the middle.

The CrossFit games start today in the states, for us, in Castle Hill, it starts tomorrow some time. Many people while training for the games and since Christmas have had a few niggling injuries, muscle soreness and mobility issues. Over the next 5 weeks for the open do not let your body get injured as you push the redline. As Mr Miyagi said in Karate Kid as the best defence mechanism is (Best defence, not get hit) same with injury, best treatment is not to get injured.

Mike Simpson used to train at CrossFit Norwest while he was studying at Uni. Mike lived around the corner at Castle Hill but has since moved to Crows Nest. I actually taught Mike during his final years at uni and I can say that he knows his stuff. Both Johnny S and Dave O have been to see him and talk highly of his skills. Mike has set himself up and now specialises in CrossFit Athletes shown with his employment as a strapper, massage therapist, adjuster and ART (active release technique) therapist during the Australian regionals 2011. Mike has his clinic in Crows Nest which is a little way from Norwest but he looks after us Norwesters very well, you will not get better value for your money, but better still you will get RESULTS!!!

Check out Mike's HOT deal for CrossFitters below!

For the Advanced CrossFit Program visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning Website.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL OUR 2012 REEBOK CROSSFIT OPEN COMPETITORS WITH THEIR FIRST WORKOUT THIS WEEK!

At CrossFit Norwest located on Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill a culture is spread through our members that quitting doesn't exist, pain is no barrier and failure isn't an option. The training at CrossFit Norwest is hard and uncompromising, but you will be in the best shape of your life! The group environment is competitive but friendly, pushing you to perform at your best. At our facility in the Hills District we are committed to creating a first class training environment built on a strong foundation of quality trainers, a well designed and equipped facility and correct application of the CrossFit method.

Happy Monday Norwesters!!!!

So this month we have a fair few birthdays. I do not know everyones birthday which maybe my fault but I can tell you yesterday (19th) it was Libby and Sam P's birthday and today it is mine. So Happy Birthday to you all!!!!

As you know I have been away in QLD for a few weeks and travel down has been difficult due to flooding, settling etc. I aplogise for the absence. I can tell you that I LOVE being back and seeing all your faces grimacing, sweating and putting in the hard yards. Soon it is CrossFit Games time and I'm sure those that have entered will push themselves further and harder. I encourage ALL of you to enter for team spirit and support. ANYWAY you will have to click to read the rest of the article and some good news :)

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A Few Simple Tips to Keep You on Track!

(1) Avoid gluten: one of the worst offenders in destroying our bodies! So stay away from the bread basket, check the menu (lots of restaurants now have GF options), don't be afraid to ask staff - it's your body after all ;)

For the Advanced Crossfit Program visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning Website.

Found the following post, I think it's pretty relevant at this time of year :)

Occupy The CrossFit Games

The CrossFit Games season is upon us. The Open begins in 10 days. Do you care? Should you care? Why?

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What does your warm-up consist of?

Earlier this month, Australian sports scientist James Zois talked to the press about the research he is doing on the effect of pre-competition static stretches and dynamic warm-ups on athletes' jumping performance. He found that static stretching decreased jumping performance by nearly 8%, while dynamic warm-ups increased athletes' vertical jump by 3%.

For the Advanced CrossFit Program please visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning website.

Do you sit in an office or on your butt for more than six hours a day? Stand up. Your risk of heart disease has increased by up to 64 percent, you're shaving off seven years of quality life, and you’re more at risk for certain types of cancer. The Good News is you can counteract it!!

For the Advanced CrossFit Program please visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning website.

One week till the first workout for the 2012 Reebok CrossFit Open is announced. Are you ready? Registered? Training hard? Diet under control?

The Open is designed to  (a) flesh out the top dogs and invite them to Regionals, AND (b) to allow a competition where almost everyone can participate.  The Open is a great time to achieve new PRs, push your limits and find out where you stand in the world - yes this is a global event. Anyone even the slightest bit competitve should create a profile and beginning February 1 you'll be able to register as an athlete. Haven't registered yet? You have until the first workout is announced. Click here.

Still not sure if it's for you? Don't be afraid to have a chat with Rich, Dieter or Johnny, or someone who did it last year.

For the Advanced CrossFit Program please visit the RAW Strength and Conditioning website.

Quite often when people commence at CrossFit Norwest they have weight loss goals in mind, and when they combine our training with a clean diet they see noticeable results! But what about the stuff you can't see??

Recently Rob received a message from one of our well known member's Jeremy, telling him how he recently got some tests done and what his results were