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 …
In April, Optimists cheered on our Coaches for the CrossFit Games Quarterfinals and prepped for big events coming in May! Events like the Open & Quarterfinals, when our community comes together to cheer on other members in their fitness endeavors, really brings us back to our roots and reminds us that we put the “Optimist” …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Today we have Coach Mike talking to the Rodgers Brothers, Billy and Danny- the behind the scenes guys at the CrossFit Games. If the CrossFit volunteers and staff are the blood of the Games, the Rodgers brothers are the heart and soul! Billy and Danny manage everything outside the competition floor from bleachers, …
March at CrossFit Optimistic was full of wins! New athletes tackled the CrossFit Open, experienced athletes completed Rx Open WODs for the first year ever, and Optimists ran a 5K to raise money for The University of Texas at San Antonio Scholarships. Coach Mike celebrates 11 years in the CrossFit Open “Can’t believe this is …
February at CrossFit Optimistic was a rollercoaster! Athletes celebrated major wins, and banded together through a tough winter storm. The CrossFit Open is just around the corner, so February continued January’s efforts of increasing strength and skill across the CrossFit spectrum. 800g Challenge Starting February 8, Optimists joined the 800g Challenge, aiming to eat a …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Larry Moss, CrossFit Games emcee and SWAT Commander of the Lake Charles Police Department is on our first video podcast! Larry shares how he got his start as an emcee and working with Coach Mike at the CrossFit Games. He talks about making the Hero WOD “Murph” a part of the Police Department’s …
January at Crossfit Optimistic North Central & Alamo Heights has been busy! We are prepping for the CrossFit Open with the Widowmaker back squat series, foundational gymnastics skill clinic, and a nutrition challenge. We are starting off 2021 strong and laying the foundation in January for an awesome year of health, fitness, and community. …
What is it? The #800gChallenge was designed by OptimizeMe Nutrition. Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day. No foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g. Eat the fruits and veggies of your choice. Raw, cooked, canned, frozen; doesn’t matter! If you can weigh it as …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Coach Mike and Coach Anjo recap 2020. They share the crazy events of the year from the gyms closing to loaning out all the equipment to the grand reopening. They are closing out their thoughts for 2020 and are optimistic about 2021! The Shutdown With the first two months of 2020, CrossFit Optimistic …
Haven’t read Part I? You can catch up on Just Squat: Back to the Basics Part I and then head back here to read Part II. Now that we are set up it’s time to squat. Prior to beginning the movement phase of the squat be sure to keep your head up. Then fix your …