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In the San Antonio Community

For more than 10 years, CrossFit Optimistic has been in the San Antonio community doing what we love – sharing our love of health and fitness through coaching CrossFit. Let’s reflect on some highlights from the past decade!   2010: Victory 400 After serving in Iraq from 2004-2005, Coach Mike felt the need to give …

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Prep Workouts for Murph

1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, 1 mile run Last year, we broke down different strategies you can use to break up Murph reps, like the Leg Saver and Pushup Saver. This year, we want to show you different workouts you can do each week in May to prep you for …

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The 2022 CrossFit Open is Here!

Just like that, it’s time for another CrossFit Open season. Is this your first year competing in the Open? Maybe your fifth? However many years it’s been, we hope this is the year you reach a new PR, try a movement you’ve never done before, or RX a WOD you thought would be especially tough. …

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2021 Murph at NC

2021 Wrapped

January A Word from Coach Mike To start off 2021, Coach Mike shared some words of wisdom… Always move forward. Constantly put yourself in uncomfortable positions that force your hand to learn, improve and grow. Have a desire to be better than the day before. Never settle for the same ole same ole. Never accept …

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Thankful for CrossFit Optimistic

There’s no better season to reflect on what we’re grateful for than Thanksgiving. CrossFit Optimistic, and the community of members that make up the gym, has changed the lives of the Martinez family in countless ways. We wanted to take a moment for each family member to share why they are thankful for CrossFit Optimistic, …

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Optimistic Wins

CrossFit Optimistic is full of extraordinary individuals who are making a difference in our community – through personal wins, professional achievements, and just good ole fashioned fun! We want to highlight and celebrate some of these individuals. By no means is this an extensive list of the great things happening in our box, but hopefully …

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Future Faces of CrossFit

One of CrossFit Optimistic’s favorite programs to host each summer is our Kids & Teens sessions. Seeing the joy in their faces when they do the same workouts as their parents, sharing their feeling of success when they master a brand new movement, and just the infectious energy of our youngest Optimists make these summer …

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What Pride Means to Us

Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify   CrossFit Optimistic celebrates Pride Month! Coach Forrest talks with Abby aka “Horse Whisperer” and India aka “Tickle” about what pride means to them, their coming out stories, and advice they’d give to their younger selves. What does it mean to celebrate pride? Pride is to celebrate who you are as an LGBTQ …

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5 Murph Strategies You Need to Know

Every year for Memorial Day, CrossFit Optimistic hosts “Murph” in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy. “Murph” is an intense CrossFit Hero WOD – 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another 1 mile run to finish. If you’re looking for a new strategy for the movements between the mile runs, we’ve …

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