HERE is a link to an article talking about genetically modified canola found growing wild in Dakota. More on genetically modified foods can be found HERE and HERE. WOD 21-18-15-12-9-6-3 DB Push Press 45/25 Squat Jumps

Haven’t got much to talk about today, except that more of you should be coming in on Saturdays for the one hour lift session. Many of you can do all the movements and lifts but an hour dedicated to making the small tweaks that prevent injuries and maximize training potential can go a long way. [...]

If you’ve been around CrossFit for any length of time chances are you’ve heard this question or even answered it yourself. Fran for those of you who don’t know is a short couplet workout of 21-15-9 reps of barbell thrusters and pullups, the all mighty standard in CrossFit it seems. But this post has nothing [...]

Competition works hand in hand with goal setting. Giving your training a purpose. Though setting goals is important, the only thing holding you accountable is yourself. Competition on the other hand is inherently a S.M.A.R.T. goal PLUS accountability. CrossFit is full of competition and because of our wide ranging programming we can prepare for almost [...]

CrossFit Vernon will be closed this Saturday the 4th for the CrossFit Total at CrossFit Kelowna. If you wanna come test your limit strength then come on out, if you wanna come hangout with a great group of people, show up, or if you just want a place to knock back a few beers and [...]

Our bestest friends over at CrossFit Kelowna are hosting a CrossFit Total this September long weekend. If you’re not familiar with the CrossFit total, it’s a one rep max of the back squat, standing press, and deadlift. Anyone looking to test their strength or just hang out with a great crowd should show up. There [...]

Last year CrossFit Taranis in Victoria had a mid-season CrossFit competition. It was a big success and this year aims to be even BIGGER! Everyone should consider entering it. If you haven’t been a part of a CrossFit competition, it’s one of the most amazing things ever, the community and support is something that seems [...]

A few months ago KFC rocked our worlds with the Double-Down, a bunless burger of “two thick and juicy boneless white meat chicken filets, two pieces of bacon, two melted slices of Monterey Jack and pepper jack cheese and Colonel’s Sauce.” Now they’ve done it again with the Skinwich. Power lifters everywhere give thanks, this [...]

The term “functional” gets thrown around a lot in the fitness world. We use it all the time to describe squats, deads, and presses. Go to your local Globo gym and the trainers there toss you on a Wobble Board and have you perform bicep curls claiming these are “functional”. So let’s break down what [...]

There is no secret to why CrossFit works. We take the most natural, functional movements, and ramp up the intensity, performing them in a constantly varied program. The key word in all of this is intensity. Bringing intensity to anything will more than likely double to triple the results you produce. I often tell people [...]