CrossFit Oakland

Two simple tips for mastering the double under from two CrossFit Oakland coaches, Coach Lori and Coach Colyn!

CFO members, we will be retesting our double unders next week (specifically at the beginning of the workout on Tuesday, 6/30) so make sure to get that retest in and post your score on the whiteboard.

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For our June monthly challenge here at CrossFit Oakland we’ve been working on our double unders. So we asked members to share tips on how to master the double under. Ther answers are surprisingly simple: relax, jump high, tie your shoes, and try using a shorter rope! 

CFO members, we will be retested our double unders next week (6/29-7/3) so make sure to post your score on the whiteboard. And stay tuned for a few more tips this week. 



And for the finale…we are highlighting our fearless leader, Coach Robyn!
 
Robyn is the heart and soul of CrossFit Oakland, and she has done so much to cultivate, shape, and protect the amazing culture and community here at CFO.
 
She is our resident Taylor Swift aficionado, bringing her positive energy, goofiness, and laughter to each and every class. Beneath her big smile is an expert coach with many years of experience in the CrossFit methodology. She can give just the right cue to any client to get them moving better and she never backs down from any coaching challenge—the larger and more chaotic the class, the better!

Robyn is also a coach’s coach; she cares deeply about developing the other coaches in the gym, making a concerted effort to regularly observe, give feedback, and support CFO’s coaching staff.
 
If you’ve ever worked out with Robyn, you know that she is an absolute beast in the gym as well. She can hang with the fittest athletes in our gym and there’s no workout she hasn’t seen (and conquered).
 
She is a phenomenal mentor, a deeply trusted advisor, and a loyal friend who genuinely cares about every person who walks through our doors. We are so lucky to have her, and we quite literally wouldn’t be here without her!
 
Drop a comment of appreciation for Coach Robyn below! 👇❤️

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Coach Micah is one of those people who makes a community better simply by being part of it.

He brings enthusiasm, kindness, and genuine care to every class he coaches, while always striving to learn more, improve, and give our members the best experience possible.

Micah has a true passion for coaching and it shows. Whether he’s helping someone move better, encouraging an athlete through a tough workout, or celebrating a member’s progress, he leads with patience, positivity, and heart.

Micah is also an incredible athlete in his own right. He’s the kind of athlete whose scores people chase in the gym, not just because of his ability, but because of the consistency, work ethic, and humility he brings every single day.

Behind the scenes, Micah is also the creative force behind much of our social media content. From design to filming to capturing the energy of CFO, his talent and creativity help tell the story of our community in such a meaningful way.

We’re incredibly lucky to have Coach Micah on our team.
Share something you appreciate about Coach Micah below!

Time to highlight Coach Colyn!

Colyn is a long-time coach and member of the CFO community. He has his CrossFit L1 and L2 certifications as well as his Eleiko Weightlifting Level 1 certification. For his day job, Colyn is a high school physical education teacher. Coaching is his craft!

If you’ve ever taken a class with Coach Colyn, you know that he is a force. He brings his high energy, unending positivity, and a growth mindset to every class. And don’t forget the jokes. Behind his joyful grin, is his deeply analytical and veteran coaching eye. He’s a wizard at giving just the right cue to every single client—whether it’s for running, Olympic lifting, or just getting us to try a little bit harder in the workout.

Outside of the gym, it’s no surprise that Colyn leads an active lifestyle playing a bunch of different sports in recreational leagues, notably volleyball and ultimate frisbee. CFO community, drop a comment of appreciation for Coach Colyn below!