The Shapesmiths Blog
SO YOU WANT TO TRAIN DOUBLE-DAYS & DOUBLE SESSIONS? HOW TO OPTIMISE YOUR PROGRESS.
In a headline: We have made mistakes, so you don’t have to. Doing more than just the Workout of the Day (WOD) and training back to back sessions is very tempting for a number of reasons. If you modified the weight, reps or movement you may feel you ‘didn’t get enough out of the workout’. …
Engine Programming Update!
Coach Vicky has been devising some amazing workouts that will boost your Engine, endorphins and energy in 45-60mins! Remember, Engine is still CrossFit®. We just press the simplification button when it comes to some of the skills (i.e. no barbells, or high skill gymnastics). Heads up, the next 6 weeks we will be focusing on: …
Programming: What’s coming up in Strongman & Gymnastics!?
Coach Sean has been programming some brilliant workouts for you all. Remember Strongman/Strength Class is on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 630pm & 730pm, CrossFit® Gymnastics is 530pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 515pm & 615pm on Fridays with another on Saturday at 1230pm! Lots on offer! Here’s whats coming up! Strongman/Strength Class The next 6 weeks …
Your CrossFit® Kitbag Essentials.
Wondering what kit you need for CrossFit®? Shapesmiths have got you covered! FOOTWEAR. …
Why should you sign up for the CrossFit® Open?
- Blog,CrossFit Open,WOD
- 20/11/2022
It’s an often asked question. Read on for why we think you should jump on board the biggest community fitness competition in the world! Accountability is the biggest reason to sign up. Signing up commits you to making time for the 3 weeks of competition workouts. This is amazing for building positive habits in attending class …
CrossFit® Programming Update Nov’ 2022
Read on for your programming update on what to expect over the coming 6-weeks in the Shapesmiths CrossFit® program! Following on from the previous 6-week block, as promised we progress the paused squat work that develops positional awareness into squatting at higher percentages. If percentages aren’t working for you on any particular day, we simply turn …
Can we have a quick chat…about correctly counting reps?
- Blog,CrossFit Open
- 02/11/2022
We have this amazing article here called 9 things we LOVE when our members… We are going to add a 10th thing here… 10. any time you enter your score on WODify, be sure you complete the required reps in the workout AND record your score accurately for your workout. Why? Because data. It helps …
9 things we LOVE when you do them…at Shapesmiths.
- Blog
- 29/07/2022
We think that our amazing community does a stellar job of helping the coaches and management maintain an amazing atmosphere. We love having you in the arches day after day enjoying the best hour of your day! Below are 9 of the things that we especially love when we see them. 1. Arrive on time. …
Shapesmiths CrossFit® Program Update June 2022
- WOD
- 07/06/2022
Read on for your programming update on what to expect over the coming weeks in the Shapesmiths CrossFit® program! Following on from the previous 6-week block, as promised we progress the back squat work, add in some more front squats (which has huge carry over to Cleans), shoulder to overhead and start to include Deadlifts to accompany …
What does R.A.M.P mean in the Shapesmiths WOD?
- Blog
- 06/06/2022
Have you ever wondered what the R) AM) P) section means when you read the screens for your daily workout? Well, wonder no more!! Since day 1, in 2016, Shapesmiths have used the RAMP warm up system to give unique structure our workouts. We use it to ensure that everything has method and thought behind …
SO MUCH CHOICE, NO MATTER YOUR LIFESTYLE
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