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We are going on our third year of existence at STICKS. By far the best part of this type of business are the people involved. We are continually gaining members and it is great to have some for the past 2 1/2 or 3 years. We have Yoga Classes and additional WOD Classes. The summer time gives our members a chance to train with their kids two days a week. Being a part of this community in and out of the gym is a pleasure.

From us at Crossfit Brighton-Thank you and Happy New Year!

Video from 12/18 & Road WODs

Many people travel during the holiday season. There is not reason why you still can't get in your Crossfit workouts. There are a number of Crossfit affiliates not only around the country but around the world. Search for them and ask if they take "out-of-town crossfitters". You can also create your own workout with minimal equipment. So grab your brother, cousin or grandma and get at it.

Road WOD #1
Push Up: 5
Sit Up: 10
Squat: 15
-10 rounds for time

Road WOD #2
Swim/Run/Jump Rope(double under) for 1:00
V Ups: 30
Push Up: 30
Swim/Run/Jump Rope(double under) for 1:00
V Ups: 20
Push Up: 20
Swim/Run/Jump Rope(double under) for 1:00
V Ups: 10
Push Up: 10
Swim/Run/Jump Rope(double under) for 1:00
V Ups: 5
Push Up: 5

Road WOD #3
Tabata Sprints on the Treadmill
- :20/:10 X 8
-pick a speed and incline that is a challenge for you
-ex: 7 % incline - 8 mph
then
Dumbbell Fran
DB Thruster
Push Up
21, 15, 9 for time

Road WOD #4
Carry a heavy suitcase down 5 flights of stairs
Press the suitcase over your head for ten reps
On the tenth rep keep it overhead and walk up 5 flights of stairs
5 rounds for time

Road WOD #5
Using a deck of cards
Diamonds=push ups
Clubs=flutter kicks (four count)
Hearts=lunges (R/L)
Spades=Burpees
Pull out a card and do that many reps of each exercise
-face cards=15
-Aces=20

*Disclaimer: Be sure to scale and modify to accommodate current fitness levels

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Holiday Schedule:

Dec. 23rd-normal schedule
Dec. 24th-8:30a & 9:30a WOD Classes-10:30a Yoga
Dec. 25th-no classes
Dec. 31st-8:30a & 9:30a WOD Classes-10:30a Yoga
Jan. 1st-9:30a WOD Class

Additional WOD Classes-starting Dec. 27th (through February)

Mondays: 4:30p WOD Class
Wednesday: 4:30p WOD Class

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Great work by the people during the Sunday 4:00pm "Open WOD Class". Our members brought in a few of their friends and got in a good workout. After the warmup we went over the exercises and expectations. We also talked about how the properly scale the workout for the new people. 8 exercises and 20 minutes later here they are.

We are holding two more "Open WOD Class" in January. Free to bring a friend and join us on January 2nd and 9th at 4:00 pm. Send an email to info@stickstraining.com to reserve a spot.

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KStar is a physiotherapist that focuses on mobility for Crossfitters and many other athletes. He has MobilityWOD website that has a new post everyday on mobility techniques. I guarantee that after watching and participating in the stretching and mobility that you will find some weaknesses within yourself. It is very humbling and will be rewarding if done consistently.

Here is one of his posts. I picked this one simple because he says "suck it up buttercup" at the end. It's the little things in life that keep me going!

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On the Question of Sweetners..by Mark's Daily Apple-Primal Living in the Modern World


Snow on the ground and cold weather makes for a perfect time to repair your bike or get a tune-up. Check out Shaun at Hometown Bicycles and be a part of the 1000.
Shaun's Hometown Bicycle...strive to 1000 for 2010

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