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    Heavy Metcon   Warm up Kb swings 10 Press ups 5 Goblet squats 10 Pull ups / ring rows 5 X5 rounds   Working in teams of 4 EMOM -12mins per workout Workout A Min 1 Deadlift 5 reps Min 2 bike 15 Kcals Min 3 Ring dips 10 reps Min 4 Rowing 15 kcals   Workout B... [Read more]

Last week I touched on quality, quantity, questioning and querying about your nutrition, these Q’s are important.  At the bottom of last weeks post I introduced you to the Base Metabolic Rate (BMR) and shared the Harris-Benedict equation to calculate BMR.  Remember that BMR is just the first step in calculating your body’s daily calorie intake requirements and is not the whole... [Read more]

Week 5 of 5 EST + CrossFit Open Prep COACHES COMMENT: Last week I touched on quality, quantity, questioning and querying about your nutrition, these Q’s are important.  At the bottom of last weeks post I introduced you to the Base Metabolic Rate (BMR) and shared the Harris-Benedict equation to calculate BMR.  Remember that BMR is just the first step in... [Read more]

Heavy Metcon   Warm up Working with a partner KB swings 6 Walking lunges 12   KB squat 6 Walking lunges 12   KB GTOH 6 Press up 12 X5 rounds each please (more…)

Week 4 of 5 EST + CrossFit Open Prep COACHES COMMENT: “What should I eat?”  “I want to…. <insert goal here>.” “When should I eat carbs?”  “What supplements can help me reach my goal?” “What is the best way to get a six-pack?”  The Q's are important. RECOMMENDED WEEKLY READING: Danedwardes.com: Move Like A Human: Why You Should't Exercise -... [Read more]

“What should I eat?”  “I want to…. <insert goal here>.” “When should I eat carbs?”  “What supplements can help me reach my goal?” “What is the best way to get a six-pack?” Coaches and personal trainers often get asked these types of nutrition related questions. Everybody is an individual and nutrition advice is not as simple as many may think.... [Read more]

Just like Phil Collins - In the air tonight there is a change coming. This month will be the last month I (Josh) will be programming Barbell Club, don't cry for me Argentina though. Never mind, Barbell Club will go on in the hands of the all mighty Jenna. Jen will be adding a little twist to it, I shan't spoil... [Read more]

The Hackney Hustle (HH) is back and its going to be BIGGER and BETTER than ever before. Round 1:  CrossFit Open 16.1 on Friday 26th of February.  BOOK YOUR TICKER HERE What is it? The HH is Hackney’s very own homegrown test of fitness.  In 2016 we will be inviting CrossFitters from anywhere in the country to venture into the... [Read more]