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Letters To Jane

 "One year ago we had a conversation about fitness. I knew Gravity Janes was different, I just didn't know how different. Today, I am unrecognizable to the Darlene that walked in the door. I have never been more fit. The quality of every aspect of my life has shifted beyond what I knew to be possible. I am deeply touched by the depth of your conviction and vision for what true fitness really is. Thank you for being an advocate for me. I am looking forward to another year of adventure, transformation, fitness and friendship. The journey continues. I can hardly wait to see what's next. Thank you." Darlene G

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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Workout Video


We've had the video camera rolling on the Gravity Janes "A-Team" recently as they train for the CrossFit Games Affiliate Cup. Stuart B put together a video montage of one session in March which I then uploaded to YouTube. Click on the image to the right to view.

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Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Customize Your Workout

All who show up for group workouts should remember that you have the option of customizing your workout to include those items that you want to be working on. You'll still receive plenty of coaching if you choose to depart from the program for the day and get some specialized work in. Just tell your coach that you'd like a few minutes to work on your goals he/she will advise you of the best time to get it.

Picture: IST's Nicole on her way up with a dumbbell-weighted pull up.

Worth reading: Nora Gedgaudas's version of the "Top 10 Nutritional Mistakes".

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Sunday, April 18, 2010

Childcare/Training Packages Now At GJ


Gravity Janes is now teamed up with Adventure Kids - Issaquah's new drop-in childcare center - to offer combination childcare / training packages. Now, get your GJ plan and childcare in one package - with one click of the mouse. Find them anytime on the Book Training page, or right now, right here.

The picture above shows the group who participated in the kettlebell workshop with Tom Corrigan and Mikhail Marshak on April 11th. Tom and "Misha" covered kettlebell basics and advanced kb snatch technique with the enthusiastic crowd.

Gravity Janes is committed to promoting uncommon levels of knowledge and skill, all designed to add that extra dimension to your fitness and health. There will be more opportunities for you to advance your technique in many different areas. Watch this space for future announcements.

Check out the latest post on the subject of skill on the Main Jane Blog.

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Thursday, April 15, 2010

New Sports Team Trains At GJ

Gravity Janes welcomes members of the Forest Ridge Ravens LaCrosse team for training sessions beginning this Saturday, April 17th.

At right is a picture of Kathryn B. - a stalwart attendee of GJ Basic Training exclusively - and one of the things she has achieved with her efforts. Kathryn would be the first to tell you that when she first showed up here she had a long way to go, and what you see in the picture to the right was not even on the radar then. She is a great testament to what dedication can achieve.

There are new whiteboards on The Whiteboards Page.

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Sunday, April 11, 2010

Tune Up Your Running


Springtime usually means the revival of your outdoor activities - especially running. Just as you know that functional conditioning requires variety in your movements, the same is true for your environment. Your running will benefit you most when there is a variety of intensities, distances, surfaces, terrains and topographies rather than just running the same old hard-surface routes. I know of many hard-surface runners who come up with knee injuries the first time they venture off-road. The problem is that they're trying to bring the same intensity to their run on the irregular surface as they did to the flat one, yet they have failed to train the supporting muscles that those varied terrains require.

Hit the trails, add some sprints, abandon distance as the measure of your conditioning; these are the strategies of fitness.

Read: "Ten Things To Know About Trail Running That May Surprise You"

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Kettlebell Workshop This Sunday - Are you In?


A reminder that the Kettlebell Workshop is this Sunday at Gravity Janes. There are 2 sessions: Kettlebell Basics from 10A to 12:30P, and the "Mastering The KB Snatch" session from 1P - 4P with Master of Sport in KBs, Mikhail Marshak. You will also receive a significant discount when you reserve both sessions in advance.

We are extremely fortunate to have these guys right in our own backyard; most of the country will never have access to this level of knowledge and instruction. Learn these moves from the pros.

Register here.

Please read this article by Dr. Michael Eades on the pitfalls of eating in restaurants.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

New Training Packages Now Available

We have added several new training packages designed to accommodate people who travel frequently or - for whatever reason - must limit their visits to the gym. You will find these options under Group Training when you book your package, or click on the Programs / Rates page anytime for full details. Check it out.

Picture: Easter at the Green household; aunt Darlene and niece Cara. A little hard to tell which is which. Says Darlene, "Handstands don't come up much in life - almost 5 decades for me. Now, handstands, like pushups and pullups are indicators of fitness. A whole new level of vitality and fun is available to me now that wasn't a possibility before GJ. (Cara - the one on the right - is my 19 year old niece). Thank You Main Jane." Who knew aunts could be so much fun.

The "Random Workout Generator" is back! Find the button at the bottom of the left-hand column on this page.

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Saturday, April 3, 2010

New Website Resource



Picture: the Gravity Janes ATeam powered the famous Issaquah railroad handcar during Saturday's workout for several timed passes along the downtown tracks. They'll be back for the annual Father's Day event in downtown Issaquah on June 20th to ferry passengers along the track route. Inquire at the gym if you'd like to participate.

Please check the lower grouping of Links in the right-hand column of this page for a link to Robb Wolf's new Fish Oil Calculator. This online tool will help you calculate your daily dosage of fish oil based on weight and current condition. drop the gym an email if you have any questions about using this tool.

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