Legion CrossFit Maidenhead

Building stability and confidence being upside down in todays WOD

Want to take up CrossFit but don’t know where to start?

Our next Fundamentals workshop on Saturday 29th July is the perfect way to start your CrossFit journey.

Learn the basics in a safe supportive atmosphere.
[email protected] for details

Fantastic endeavour by one person for a worthy cause.
Please have a read and share

Concept2 Triple Marathon - Ski / Row / Bike - GiveWheel On Saturday 2nd September I will be taking on the challenge of Triple Marathon using the Concept2 Ski Erg, Rower and Bike Erg.Every year I try and take on some form of physical challenge to raise money for charity and give myself a goal for the year. Last year was a tough year with lots of personal....

Jordan Ross-Wood , Tom Osborne - getting a little something in for your Bicep Curls 💪

Want to take up CrossFit but don’t know where to start?

Our Fundamentals workshop is the perfect way to start your CrossFit journey. Upcoming dates:

• Saturday 6th May (1-4pm)
• Saturday 27th May (1-4pm)
• Saturday 17th June (1-4pm)

Learn the basics in a safe supportive atmosphere.
[email protected] for details

The power of CrossFit

“20 years…

On the left I was 28 years old with two little boys. On the right I’m 48 years old (current).

Never underestimate the power of consistency. I found almost 17 years ago and I absolutely believe it changed the course of my life.

The differences in my body are obvious. I’m feeling healthy and strong and ready to take on the next half century soon.

Even better than the physical changes, I can actually see the confidence I hold in my frame now. I feel capable, valuable, and sometimes even powerful.

One hour a day I take class. I focus on eating real food - meats, and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar (mostly). AND I JUST KEEP GOING.” –CrossFit Athlete Communications Manager Becky Harsh

Next CrossFit Fundamentals on Saturday 15th April 1- 4pm
DM or [email protected] for details

06-12/03/2023 sessions

Evening everyone 👋🏼

I hope you have all had a great weekend. Here are your sessions for the week.

Monday - Skill/strength focus. Working through strict ring muscle ups with plenty of scaling options. This leads us into an AMRAP of Strict ring muscle up, ring dips, sit ups and double unders. Plenty of scaling options all round.

Tuesday - Starting off with heavy double hang cleans building to a heavy double for the day. Finishing with an ascending into descending ladder of front squats and burpee over bar.

Wednesday - A task workout of farmers carry, box jumps and strict handstand push ups. Again - plenty of scaling options on the strict handstand push ups and plenty of time to practice to see what appropriate scaling option (if needed) is best for you.

Thursday - Heavy day! Building to a heavy 3 overhead squat.

Friday - Our interval day. Double kettlebell front rack box step overs, rope climbs into max calories on the rower. An opportunity to work on rope climbs for those who struggle with the skill.

Saturday - Team WOD! Teams of 3 working through 3 parts. First part each member establishes a max clean for load. This then leads into an AMRAP of synchro wall balls, synchro wall walks and synchro burpee over bar whilst also working through max distance row.

Sunday - Hero workout 'DT'. 5 rounds of deadlifts, hang power cleans and shoulder to over head. Compare your scores to W/C 13/06/2022. Finishing the session with some parallette L-Sit holds.

Weightlifting - Continuing with our EMOM work leading into the final weeks of our current cycle. Cleans with jerks from rack on Tuesday, Sn**ch and Back squat on Thursday, max hang sn**ch and max jerk from rack on Saturday.

Have a great week,

Tom.

Shout out to the Open 23:2 Crew who stacked back the Olympic Lifting plates perfectly last night

Not a single “Leaning Tower” in sight


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Our CrossFit Fundamentals course is designed to coach you in the key moves from which CrossFit is based so that you have a solid foundation for the technique taught in everyday class.

These small group sessions allow you to learn the movement mechanics to keep you safe from injury, understand why the CrossFit methodology is so effective in helping you meet your goals.

We’ll define fitness, discuss the benefits of CrossFit, and give you a basic understanding of loading and intensity and when to use it.

You can challenge yourself in a fun and safe, supportive environment and do some things that you didn’t think you could.

Email [email protected] for more information

BBC report on what CrossFit did for Scott
We have a full half hour interview that will be posted next week

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-64401274?fbclid=IwAR1AOV-txxWPzd-V451znOKHuYN3yv31-SZJnYyHiwUBoB4DlkFbGJ4qIdU

Parkinson's patient takes to the gym to beat 'horrific' symptoms After years of battling the disease with physical activity, Scott Hanley says he is now "symptom free".

The power in CrossFit isn’t just some strange alchemy.

In truth, it’s a formula — a formula that works. It’s the formula for everything we do, from forging elite fitness to preventing and reversing chronic disease. It’s the inputs that give us the outcomes — the results that have revolutionized an industry and changed millions of lives across the world for the better.

This formula is the CrossFit methodology plus our ethos. This is the authentic, no-bullsh*t heart of what we believe and stand upon — and this is all brought to life by our coaches and lived and reinforced by our community.

This defines who we are and what we do and ultimately leads to the results, culture, and community that everyone recognizes as CrossFit.

The Magic of CrossFit The power in CrossFit isn’t just some strange alchemy. In truth, it’s a formula — a formula that works. It’s the formula for everything we do, from forging e...

Annie is 93 and started CrossFit when she was 89.

If you have anyone in your life who is over 60 who would benefit from being a bit more mobile, a bit more active and bit stronger get in touch.

We can arrange 1:2:1 sessions with our qualified Coaches and start changing their lives for the better


Be like Annie - Be Active

“Age is a number, that's all. It has no limitations! The only limitations are the ones you set for yourself. “

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Auburn CrossFit Through a New Member’s Eyes

Whenever someone says they want to lose weight, what they usually mean is that they want to lose body fat. For someone that has some weight to lose or even just someone looking to improve their body composition, you’d still want to maintain as much lean muscle mass as possible. This is why weight loss goals are actually fat loss goals.

With that said, burning fat boils down to a very simple math equation: You need to burn more calories than you consume. Now, of course, food quality and the nutrient density of your food matter, but when talking about fat loss, you need to be in a caloric deficit. It’s that simple.
But simple doesn’t mean easy, and this is where food quality comes into play when it comes to fat loss.

Our WOD of the week is… “The other CrossFit total”

After the call of “3, 2, 1… go,” the athlete may make as many attempts at a 1-rep-max Clean as desired. Then the athlete will make as many attempts at a 1-rep-max Bench Press as desired. Finally, the athlete will make as many attempts at a 1-rep-max Overhead Squat as desired.

Score will be the sum of the best successfully completed Clean, Bench Press, and Overhead Squat in kilograms.

Want to Start CrossFit in 2023?
Our next beginner’s course is this Sat & Sun (14th & 15th Jan)
11:45 – 13:45
Cost: £25
[email protected]

Suitable for all levels
Kickstart 2023 now

It’s what we are.
Change your life in 2023, get in touch now

The Magic of CrossFit The power in CrossFit isn’t just some strange alchemy. In truth, it’s a formula — a formula that works. It’s the formula for everything we do, from forging e...

8:45 Session
There is absolutely loads of you - please double park in the Unit 2 spaces

When the rain doesn’t do your running day any favours it’s time to get the kit out

Want to start CrossFit but not sure how to go about it?

There is no better way to improve your overall level of fitness than CrossFit.
Unlike many other forms of fitness that will typically target a particular element of fitness, such as running, step, bike / spin or weightlifting, CrossFit deliberately targets a broad range of fitness modalities to ensure that you develop your fitness across numerous pillars (strength, cardiovascular, mobility, gymnastics, endurance to name a few).
In summary, CrossFit is Constantly varied functional movement at high intensity" — It says it all, but it's so much more.

I've never done CrossFit before and have not done much of any type of Gym work.
If this is you, the best route into CrossFit is probably through one of our monthly Fundamentals Courses.
Usually, the last weekend of the month, they are specifically designed for total beginners and over two days / four hours, you will go through the principles behind CrossFit, some of the fundamental movements, and some typical workouts, all under the careful guidance of one of our qualified coaches, so you will get the best possible experience when you start the main sessions.
Once you have done Fundamentals, we will set you up with a Complimentary 14 Day Membership so you can get stuck into some workouts.

I've never done CrossFit before, but I have done some other Bootcamp / gym work.
If this is you, we suggest you come in for a chat and a short assessment of your current fitness/ ability levels.
We judge from there if you can go straight into the main sessions or need a little additional coaching first.

I've done CrossFit before and am competent with the keys movements
Excellent – this is really straightforward. Get in touch, and we will set you up with a Complimentary 14 Day Membership

Want to start CrossFit but not sure how to go about it?

There is no better way to improve your overall level of fitness than CrossFit.
Unlike many other forms of fitness that will typically target a particular element of fitness, such as running, step, bike / spin or weightlifting, CrossFit deliberately targets a broad range of fitness modalities to ensure that you develop your fitness across numerous pillars (strength, cardiovascular, mobility, gymnastics, endurance to name a few).
In summary, CrossFit is Constantly varied functional movement at high intensity" — It says it all, but it's so much more.

I've never done CrossFit before and have not done much of any type of Gym work.
If this is you, the best route into CrossFit is probably through one of our monthly Fundamentals Courses.
Usually, the last weekend of the month, they are specifically designed for total beginners and over two days / four hours, you will go through the principles behind CrossFit, some of the fundamental movements, and some typical workouts, all under the careful guidance of one of our qualified coaches, so you will get the best possible experience when you start the main sessions.
Once you have done Fundamentals, we will set you up with a Complimentary 14 Day Membership so you can get stuck into some workouts.

I've never done CrossFit before, but I have done some other Bootcamp / gym work.
If this is you, we suggest you come in for a chat and a short assessment of your current fitness/ ability levels.
We judge from there if you can go straight into the main sessions or need a little additional coaching first.

I've done CrossFit before and am competent and the keys movements
Excellent – this is really straightforward. Get in touch, and we will set you up with a Complimentary 14 Day Membership

Since we are training for the unknown and unknowable (also known as life), we train in accordance with nature. Nature has no regard for the superficial distinctions we place on the physical tasks within a gym environment. Life outside the gym does not occur in expected set rep ranges or prescribed combinations of movements. If we do not train to vary as many factors as possible as often as possible, we will find ourselves woefully inadequate in the face of life's challenges. Whether these challenges are excelling at sport, picking up a grandchild quickly to avoid danger, foisting a suitcase into the overhead bin, quickly getting up and over a fence because you're being chased by an angry dog, or sprinting or buddy carrying to get help in an emergency, variance is the optimal strategy.
Let us help with your fitness goals and be healthier than ever.

Plenty space and great equipment come and check us out 😎

***** Saturday 1st October *****

11:15 - 12:15 ROPE Climbing Workshop

If you can't climb a rope - this is your chance to learn.

£10 for non members
Free for members

DM for details and to get added

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Great to see the Teens in the Box today with Stewart Cruikshank

This is world class Olympic Lifting coaching for 13-17 year olds Wednesday & Fridays at 4pm

Get in touch for more information

Upgrade your fitness program at Legion CrossFit Maidenhead

CrossFit is the number one fitness methodology in the UK for a reason - it works !

Get in touch today to find out more

Want to know if you can do CrossFit in 30 seconds?

https://youtu.be/ttacoOKkerM

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Great Strength Club tonight with Coach Dann

18 people in for a Bench Press session with some Chest Flys, Hammer Curls and a few other goodies thrown in for good measure!

Since we are training for the unknown and unknowable (also known as life), we train in accordance with nature. Nature has no regard for the superficial distinctions we place on the physical tasks within a gym environment. Life outside the gym does not occur in expected set rep ranges or prescribed combinations of movements. If we do not train to vary as many factors as possible as often as possible, we will find ourselves woefully inadequate in the face of life’s challenges. Whether these challenges are excelling at sport, picking up a grandchild quickly to avoid danger, foisting a suitcase into the overhead bin, quickly getting up and over a fence because you’re being chased by an angry dog, or sprinting or buddy carrying to get help in an emergency, variance is the optimal strategy.
Let us help with your fitness goals and be healthier than ever.

Welcome to the weekend.