Category: Gym News
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New Programming Cycle
With the new year comes the end of Magnusson and the start of a new programming cycle! There is so much coming up for us in January that it can be hard to keep track. Here is a short list of all the exciting adventures that January will bring: – Kids classes, Saturdays at 8…
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Kids Classes Coming Soon!
Hello Solcanauts, Big news. I’m extremely excited to announce that we will be offering Solcana Kids classes in January 2015! They will be held on Saturday mornings from 8-9am for ages 7-11. There will be a FREE introductory class on Saturday, January 3rd at 8am. It is open to kids age 7-11 and they do…
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The Solcana WholeMe Challenge
2015 is right around the corner, and that means it’s almost time for the Solcana WholeMe Challenge. The holiday season has been hard on most of us when it comes to food; it’s hard to make good food choices when everywhere you turn there is a holiday cookie calling your name. Now is your chance…
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My CrossFit Journey Week 29: I’m a Strong Woman
What a couple of crappy weeks it has been. Before I left for Houston, TX we had received word that Minneapolis comedian, Gus Lynch had passed. His wake was last week Thursday night. Early Friday I got a call from a fellow comic with news that ANOTHER Minneapolis comedian, the beloved Bill Young, had also…
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Training For The Open
Each year, CrossFit holds “The Open”, a series of 5 workouts that determines which top CrossFit athletes move forward to regionals, and eventually, the games. The CrossFit Games are an exciting thing to watch – the fittest people in the world battling it out in a sport that we know and love. The Open is…
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A Belated Thanksgiving Rant
A Belated Thanksgiving Rant By Craig Nelson We are accustomed to thinking and talking about health in terms of all that is wrong with us, individually and collectively: There is an epidemic of obesity; There is an epidemic of type II diabetes; Cancer is now the leading cause of death; At any moment we may…
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Pay-it-Forward Clinics
So far we Solcanauts have done a lot to give back this holiday season; from buying sweatshirts for all the teens to donating necessary winter clothes to a local elementary. We strive year-round to have the spirit of giving and community, but we are especially aware of the need for helping hands during the holiday…
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Diane Finals!
The Diane finals are just around the corner. In fact, they are next Saturday! It’s crazy to think it’s already been 7 weeks of working on deadlifts and HSPU. Are you ready to tackle the finals and crush some old scores? 36 athletes completed the prelims, and 18 people have signed up for the finals.…
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Holiday Giving: Warm Clothing Drive
Winter has arrived swiftly and without mercy. Unfortunately, too many kids are walking around without hats, gloves, or even winter coats. This Thanksgiving Solcanuts will unite to ensure that students at Jenny Lind Elementary have proper winter clothing to survive the harshness that winter brings. We are looking for any winter gear of any size…
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How to Prepare for Your First Competition
This weekend we are sending several athletes to the Thanksgiving Throwdown at CrossFit Rigor in Blaine. For many Solcanauts this will be their very first competition! In order to send the best team we can, here are some tips for prepping for the Thanksgiving Throwdown and future competitions. Three – Four months before: Assess and…
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