Energy Systems, a.k.a. 50 Shades of Conditioning

Energy Systems, a.k.a. 50 Shades of Conditioning

byBrandon Heavey|August 6, 2014 A few weeks ago I posted the results from a recent week of testing at 626. Included in these results were a battery of strength indicators, looking at the broad categories of: squatting, single leg, upper body pushing, upper body pulling, bending and core. Also...
Snatch from the Power Position

Snatch from the Power Position

byBrandon Heavey|July 17, 2014 The snatch is often one of the most troubling movements for folks.  And the truth is, most people will go on struggling with the movement without ever really making meaningful progress.  Ask yourself though, what have you done to improve the lift? Simply performing...
Training, Testing and Why You Should Know the Difference

Training, Testing and Why You Should Know the Difference

byBrandon Heavey|June 26, 2014 One of the first things that attracted me to crossfit was that feeling being completely crushed after a workout. Of having zero left in the tank and dropping to the floor in exhaustion as soon as time on the clock expired. I’m actually quite well know for my...
Group Fitness Testing Results – June 2014

Group Fitness Testing Results – June 2014

byBrandon Heavey|June 17, 2014 The notion of applying the scientific method to our group training at 626 is something that I’ve been kicking around for quite some time.  Don’t get me wrong, our members have seen great results to date, but my inability to quantify those results has...
Strength Program Results – Session 5

Strength Program Results – Session 5

byBrandon Heavey|June 11, 2014 Last month we wrapped up the latest, 6-week, 5/3/1 based, strength-specific program at 626.  Continuing as I have done in the past, below is a recap of the results for the 5 recent participants. Just when I think I’ll be able to predict the results based on past...