Can you believe it's been a year since we came together to form one big community! What a year it's been and there are still two months left to enjoy! Let's make them great and kick off November with the latest news and things we've been working on!
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Bummed about the cold weather months ahead? Well how about another cycle of our Oly Program with Fitz to tide you over? Fitz is back in the Fringe Den with another session of Olympic lifting! So many people expressed regret about not signing up for the last session so were excited to be able to offer you another chance with some flexible payment options for the upcoming holiday season. Learn more by reading our latest blog post (aside from this one)! Sign up soon, this Winter session will begin November 14th!
After what felt like ten rounds trying to find the right space, we are now excited to announce the Holiday Party will be Saturday, December 2nd beginning at 6:00 pm at The Penguin in downtown Columbia! To make sure youre all set to attend, make sure youve done all the following:
We're working to finalize the last details of our next warm-weather ready Fringe Gear! Included in this batch of designs are:
Watch social media for the pre-order forms! If you have any questions about the pre-order or items, just drop us a line at info@crossfitfringe.com.
If you attended Black Friday last year, don't miss it this year! We'll have awesome promotions for gear, supplements, personal training, and CrossFit Elements! Stay tuned!
We are thrilled to announce that this year we raised more than $2,500 during the 6th annual Barbells for Boobs fundraiser! More than 100 Fringies participated in the benchmark barbell-themed workout.We are always blown away by the generosity of our members. Tyler Lasley, Owner of CrossFit Fringe, said. We are thrilled to be able to continue to support early breast cancer detection, treatment, and services. As weve said before, no one is immune to breast cancer, but no one fights it alone either.One hundred percent of the $2,500 raised will be donated to the Barbells for Boobs Foundation.
Congratulations to our winners of the Bring-a-Friend Week contest Karen OConnor (new member) and Bridget Lolli (member)! If you remember, we offered a free month to a new member and an existing member of the new member completed a free trial during Bring-a-Friend Week, an Elements session, and signed up for their first month afterward! Stay tuned, we're doing another one this winter!
Here are some easy snacks for when you are on the go. These are ready to go out of the package, no fuss, no mess. Of course, as I know many of our foodie members can attest to, there are many homemade snacks that are super easy to prep and grab to go as well, but that's the subject of another post.
My favorites:
Many of these bars not only have a sweet dessert-like taste, but theyre souped-up with extra protein to help fight hunger longer. While not meant to be a meal replacement, they can help you make it between meals with better options.
Jimmy Deans cares about health and are doing their part to try and offer healthier options. Their line of Delights offers several options that are lower calories, higher protein, and pretty solid macros to fit in your day. They are inexpensive and heat in the microwave in about 2 mins!
Beef jerky sticks: the less added sugar the better - Jack Links are usually pretty good options - these sticks are pretty much pure protein goodness. Peanut butter/Almond butter: JIF and Justins both make single serve packs and small cups of nut butters, easy to keep in the pocket and eat as time allows - these are higher fat with a moderate amount of protein. Pack some veggies with this to make boats (celery stalks filled with nut butter and topped with a fruit like craisins, raisins, etc.).Lunchables P3/Sargento balanced breaks / Trail mix (either buy or make your own in small bags): these little-prepacked bites are made of nuts, berries, and cheeses (Sound familiar? A lot like what Coach Glassman says in Fitness in 100 words).Greek yogurt: Oikos Triple Zero greek yogurt has 15 grams of carbohydrates and 15 grams of protein which make it a nearly perfect snack. If youre looking to add to it you could add a side cup of protein granola (Nature Valley makes a high protein granola blend that adds perfectly to these). Deli roll-ups: take sliced deli meat and roll it up with a slice of cheese and/or veggie balanced protein, fat, and veggies on the go that can also easily transported. Here is an easy tutorial to get you started (via blogger Dancing Carrots). Tuna pouches: one of the easiest on the go sources of protein with healthy omega-3 fats.
My Ph.D is in biological anthropology, which is the field that studies human evolution, genetics, and primate relatives. My own particular speciality is Neandertals and how physical activity shapes the human skeleton. When Im not at Fringe, Im teaching at Mizzou, writing papers on Neandertals, or hopping around the globe studying really old dead people.
I guess that depends on what you mean by famous. Last year, I was invited to participate in a BBC/PBS documentary on Neandertals, where I flew to London and met Andy Serkis, who is creating motion capture Neadertals for the film. (Editors note: You might know Andy Serkis as Gollum from Lord of the Rings)
Ive been lifting since I was about twenty, but somewhere in my early thirties, just lifting by itself wasnt enough to keep weight off me anymore. So I started looking around for something new to do, and stumbled into a free class. Almost five years later, Im still the happiest person on squat day, and doing my cardio like its a nasty vitamin I have to swallow.
Honestly, I remember the aftermath better than the workout itself. It was some sort of tabata. The day after I had DOMS like nothing I had ever experienced in my life, even though I had been lifting heavy for years. I couldnt get up from a seated position without assistance.
I have a weird family background-- far more show biz than your typical academic. My grandfather was part of a gymnastic circus group called The Three Jacksons, and they did wild acrobatic tricks, usually far off the ground. If you want to check them out, google acrobats on top of the Empire State Building for an easy representation of what grandpa was into. He was also on the cover of Muscle and Fitness Magazine in the 30s as well. Then, he met my grandma, who was singing in a nightclub at the time. So Im the genetic product of an old-time strongman/acrobat and a burlesque singer. Im sure everything makes sense now.
The movie Karate Kid actually! I was raised mostly by a single father and we watched it together when I was around six. I decided I was going be just like Ralph Macchio, and for the next eight years, Tae Kwon Do was just what I did with my dad for quality daddy/daughter time.
Oh, yeah, no foot prisons for me. My family spent most of my childhood trying to keep shoes on me and failing. Eventually they gave up. Before I found CrossFit, I spent a few years doing barefoot distance running, both in minimalist shoes and totally bare. The farthest I went was about ten miles completely barefoot, on cement, in a St. Louis January (you really dont feel your feet after while). There are all sorts of benefits to it, including changing your gait pattern to a mid- or forefoot strike and strengthening the muscles in your feet. And personally, it just feels awesome-- free, like youre a little kid again.
Isnt that like asking someone to pick their favorite kid? Im not sure I can pick just one. Anything slow and heavy where all that matters is pure, brute force and no one notices how clumsy and uncoordinated I am! CrossFit Total is one of my favorite workouts.Have an amazing month of love, lifts, and GAINS! As always, if you need anything, you can reach out to us on social media, or emailinfo@crossfitfringe.com.
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