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 "I wanted to drop you a little line and thank you and the Gravity Janes team for everything that you do. Before this month I have been secretly staying in shape for the hunting season. Its something I do every year and I was really excited to see how GJ would compare to other workouts I have done in the past. Well I'm sure you could have told me it would be far superior. Well it was...big time. It was such a good feeling to know that there was no ridge line I couldnt hike and no valley I couldnt cross. I guess I just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work and all the things you do for people." Hans

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Thursday, September 2, 2010

Ski Conditioning Camp Returns For 2010

For those that want to be at their best when the flakes fly the preparation starts now at the Gravity Janes Ski Conditioning Camp. This is the 3rd consecutive year that GJ has offered the Ski Camp to local ski enthusiasts who know that mastering the slopes requires being in top physical condition.

The Camp runs 10 weeks, will meet Wednesdays starting September 23rd, and is coached by Jake Bowles.

The Ski Camp is open to all so invite friends and family to join you in some ski-specific training.

Register for this year's Camp here.

Please read: I can't agree with the source's vilification of fats, but pay attention to the sugar grams only and this is pretty interesting stuff.

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Sunday, August 29, 2010

Work Week Preview


Pic: Michelle S showing some great extension and on her way to a Gravity Janes women's-best 5K row time of 20:44.4.

A sample list of the work coming up during the coming week:

  • Deadlift, 3RM
  • Barbell Bench Press; 3 weight categories: 1xBW, .75xBW, .5xBW
  • Free-floor handstands
  • Multiple exposures to the sandbags
  • Row, 500m

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Labor Day Schedule

Labor Day schedule at GJ -

  • Friday, Sept. 3: no 12:30P or 5:30P, morning schedule unchanged
  • Saturday, Sept. 4: 7A group only
  • Monday, Sept. 6th: gym is closed for Labor Day
There's a new Gravity Gram newsletter on the way with news about Fall programming and schedules. Pretty cool stuff; make sure your on the email list.

Recent Craigslist ad: "For sale: Bun & Thigh Master..like new! We don't remember how to use it and we like ice cream too much anyway."

The 2nd annual CrossFit Winter Challenge is on for November in Victoria, BC. Please let me know of your interest. More details here.

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Saturday, August 21, 2010

New Podcast - Running Clinic


Picture: Brian B tops 54" on a recent standing box jump in the gym.

Powerful Diet Strategy: Please read this article on Intermittent Fasting.

Work Week: Items for the coming week -

  • Graduated load kettlebell snatches
  • Hi-rep barbell squat cleans
  • Snatch-grip deadlifts
  • Dumbbell shoulder press
  • Murph

New Podcast: Brian Blankenstein talks about the new Running Clinic.

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Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Deadlift Progress


We are nearing the end of our "Summer of the Deadlift" and you should be preparing to demonstrate the gains that you've made in your DL capacity since Memorial Day.

Whiteboard #1 will chart the progress by listing your pre-MD load. Please add yours before Labor Day. Then we'll get the new and improved load sometime in September. You'll have more than one opportunity to demonstrate your new capacity during the month.

Still think that your cholesterol is too high and/or something to worry about? Please read this.

Please don't read this if you're a vegetarian.

Picture: Greg W hitting full extension in his Olympic Lifting training.

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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Work Week Preview

For the week beginning 8/15, here is a sample of the work we'll be doing in the gym:
  • A 10RM Overhead Squat
  • Dumbbell Squat Cleans
  • Bodyweight Deadlifts for reps
  • Split Jerks for load or reps
  • A 1k or 2k row
  • Handstand Push Ups (we want to crown the HSPU King & Queen this week)
Picture: a scene from Friday nights BBQ / Paralette-making party.

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

GJ BBQ Friday

The next GJ BBQ is Friday at 6:30P. We're also making paralettes at the event. If you don't yet have a set for the home this is the chance to get one. Order materials on line and we'll have them waiting along with the know-how and everything else you need at the BBQ.

Materials must be ordered in advance here.

Picture: Brendon Lynch summits Mt Ranier Tuesday.

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