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Friday, October 30, 2009

New Strength Cycle in November


November will be another Strength Cycle month. You'll be choosing from one of the moves below, and working on your 1RM load at least twice a week for the entire month. Get a baseline reading in the first week, and work toward a significant gain by month's end. Pick one only.
  • Front Squat
  • Back Squat
  • Overhead Squat
  • Shoulder Press
  • Deadlift

Photo: Chris sets for a heavy Front Squat.

Read: Study Shows Paleo Diet Improves Health Quickly

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Sunday, October 25, 2009

GJ Nutrition Blog & Online Meal Purchase

The online food ordering page is available but with limited choices for now. It will expand in the near future and become more versatile. Meanwhile please use it if it suits your needs, and otherwise continue to communicate your wishes to us at the gym. That information will be helpful in improving the system, and we can always order any combination of days and meals that suit you.

Performance Paleo meal ordering.

Gravity Janes announces the addition of the Nutrition Blog to the GJ website.

This blog will contribute to your knowledge and practical application of the nutrition plan that supports maximum health and performance. Don't forget to leave your thoughts on the Comments section below each post.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Paleo Challenge Prep


Looking forward to the Paleo Challenge starting Saturday. If you haven't signed up yet you're missing the best opportunity to get a thorough education on the science of diet that we have ever offered here at Gravity Janes. See previous post on this page for details.

In preparation for the Challenge I've posted a recent article from some great minds on the subject on our website for you to read. Read it here.

And, enjoy a couple of videos from the CrossFit website featuring our own Coach Steph.

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Friday, October 16, 2009

Sign Up For The Paleo Challenge



For those of you still wondering What is the Paleo Challenge?
  • Pre & Post Challenge Performance test -
    Prize awarded for the most-improved score: Free 1-mo unltd gym pass, Paleo Diet book,  more TBA
  • Nutrition Seminar - 3 full hours of nutrition education
  • Discount on Paleo Foods offered at GJ. (3) 6-week plans to choose from (prices reflect a 10 - 18% discount (depending on plan)
  1. "We Do It For You": M through F, 2 Meals & 1 Snack
  2. "Learn How To Eat": M-W-F, 1 Meal & 1 Snack
  3. "See a Sample": Wed. Only, 1 Meal & 1 Snack
  • Weekly Blog
  • Weekly Support Groups (every Wednesday evening between 10/24-12/5)
  • Weekly food log
  • Daily Motivational Emails
  • Recipes/Shopping Lists
  • Weekly Fitness Challenges - free pass to Sat Gang Up
  • Email Resource (On Call Daily)

Duration?  6 weeks beginning with the nutrition seminar on October 24th.
Cost?  $75 (Challenge only, use links below for meal-plan pricing)
Challenge-only sign-ups now being taken here.
Challenge + meal plan sign-ups are here.

Still got questions? Call the gym anytime.

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Monday, October 12, 2009

New Saturday schedule

The are changes coming to the Saturday schedule beginning October 24th -

The Gang Up will remain at its usual start time and duration, but the workout will now consist of the following elements:

  • 00:00-10:00 Warm Up
  • 10:00-30:00 Conditioning Circuit (15 min max + set up and cool down)
  • 30:00-75:00 Elective exercise -
    There will typically be 2 GJ coaches on hand with plenty of suggestions for skill-building or general conditioning work to choose from. Work on your goals, or set some new ones. Get some coaching on your weakest movements, or just use the time in the way that feels the most constructive to you.

We're also adding a new 1-hour group session at 7A that will now be included in any of the unlimited plans.

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Saturday, October 10, 2009

The Paleo Diet Challenge


Gravity Janes announces the "Paleo Challenge" - a 6-week intensive diet program designed to introduce you to the perfect human diet. Based on the principles of the Paleo Diet, this program will answer all of your questions and address all of the issues around creating the best performance-enhancing diet possible.

Features include a 3-hour nutrition seminar, weekly support meetings, online discussion forum, discounts on ready-made Performance Paleo meals, and more.

Come to an information meeting on October 17th at 10:00am to find out more. If you can’t make it to the info meeting, you can get all of the information from any of the Gravity Janes coaches. The Paleo Challenge starts 10/24.

Picture: Did you ever notice that The Butterton's aren't fat?

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Monday, October 5, 2009

Salmon Days/Rotary Run Highlights


Team Jane photo above of all the participants in this year's 5 & 10K runs, including 2 from the Gravity Kids program. This year's top time in the 10K run was Brian Blankenstein's 41:46 which placed him 39th out of all 270 men. Other top finishers for Gravity Janes were Greg Shugarts, Julien Verbrugghe, and Kate Sunas.

Thanks to everybody who participated and put in a great effort. Pictures of the event and the team crossing on the Picture Page.

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Thursday, October 1, 2009

Ski Conditioning Camp Returns

This year's Ski Conditioning Camp returns on October 28th for 6 weeks. Get those ski muscles tuned up for the season with Coach Chris - a Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA) Level 3 certified ski instructor. The group will meet Wednesdays at 6:30P for 60 minutes. Register now.

Here's an article on kettlebell swings that might help clear up some common questions about technique.

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