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 Getting his master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning, Daniel Martinez has published multiple academic papers and has worked directly with Penn State University, the University of Texas, USA Beach Volleyball, the Houston Rockets, and the Philadelphia Eagles, to name a few. He now calls Trinity University home as the Head Strength and Conditioning …
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 …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Conrad Netting IV shares the series of coincidences that lead him to learning about his father’s service as a P-51 bomber in WWII. His father died in France on June 10th, 1944 a month before Conrad was born. Almost 50 years later Conrad opened a footlocker with his father’s belongings from WWII and …
As a family owned and operated gym, we know that it can be tough juggling work, family, kids AND trying to get in a good workout. Don’t worry, we are in this together! These are our Top 5 tips to stay active during the holiday season. Have a Fitness Plan Having a fitness plan where …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Taira has been an Optimist for over 8 years. When she’s not at the noon class working out with her family, you’ll find her with her family. She talks with us about her upbringing in Oregon, going to the Air Force Academy, and homeschooling her four boys. You …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify As a third grader, Jeff’s dream career was to be the guy who jumped off a truck. This meant his top 3 picks were a stuntman, firefighter, or garbage man. He chose to be a firefighter. From 3am calls about chirping smoke detectors to delivering babies, no two …