Month: October 2021

The CrossFit Uniform

We all know the look. Weightlifting shoes. Knee Sleeves. Weightlifting belt. Wrist wraps. And all we’re doing is “Nancy” which is 5 rounds of 15 overhead squats at 95lbs for men and 65lbs for ladies and a 400m run.  There’s utility in all the fancy “apparel” stuff that gets marketed to us but are they…

Arthritis and CrossFit

There’s always been this misconception that weightlifting or any kind of resistance training is bad for your joints. If you lift weights, especially heavy weights, you’re going to end up damaging your back/knees/elbows/shoulders, you name it. I, myself, have major arthritis in my left knee and elbow. I’ve had it for years. I also don’t…

Member of the Month: Roxy Gonzales

1. How long have you been doing CrossFit?I have survived working out at CFV for a little over one year. 2. What’s your favorite workout?Short fast workouts that are over as quickly as possible. I prefer cardio, but learning to like weightlifting. 3. What’s your favorite movement?Rowing and back extensions!  4. Why do you do…