L1 is taking on a new challenge

EXP Member Ed: Learn how to prep your upper body for today’s Clean & Jerks by watching this quick 3min video.

EXP News & Updates:

NO CLASS SUNDAY 4/8/12!!

NO Saturday morning 7AM Comp Team WOD this week

YES – Special Saturday Morning Team WOD 4/7/12 at 9:15am with 3 Coaches… Brian, Leo and Patrick!

CrossFit Games North East Regionals – May 25-27, 2012 at the Reebok Headquarters in Canton, MA. Come cheer on Tiffany and Jessa as they compete against the top 60 female athletes in the North East. More Details…

Europa Beast of the East Qualifier Event
– June 30th, 2012 in Hartford, CT. 9am-6pm. Learn more…

New Coaches! – We are looking to add a few new CrossFit/BootCamp coaches to our team over the coming months to help expand our weekend class schedule, start-up some new programs and helping out with teaching classes. If you are interested in becoming a CrossFit Level 1 coach please e-mail Patrick for more details…

From the Members:

Today is a different focus for our “From the Members” section. Today I want to share with you a poem written by L1 in honor of her mom Cheri. In case you don’t know Cheri she is an EXP member who had to take a leave of absence back in December 2011 to begin her battle with Cancer. Cheri’s warm personality, hard work ethic and friendly smile are missed by us all and in honor of her L1 is taking on a new challenge this summer. Lauren will be walking in the Susan G. Komen 3-day, 60 mile walk in Boston this July 27-29th and will be raising $2300 by the summer. She has asked for any help that we could do as a studio to assist in reaching her goal and set-up a donation box along with some yummy Paleo baked goods on the entry table at the studio. She also has a website set-up where you can read more about the challenge Cheri is going through as well as the new challenge Lauren will be taking on this summer.

WORKOUT Of the DAY:

EXP Skill/Strength:

Clean & Jerk 5 x 2RM

EXP Workout:

WOD: [Steam Boat]

5 Clean & Jerks
15 Push-ups
200m Run

20min AMRAP

Level 1: 185/135lbs
Level 2: 155/105lbs
Level 3: 115/80lbs

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3 Tips to Improving Your Squat

EXP Member Ed: Want a better squat? Try these 3 mobility techniques before today’s WOD to dramatically improve your squat mechanics.

EXP News & Updates:

NO CLASS SUNDAY 4/8/12!!

NO Saturday morning 7am Comp Team

YES – Special Saturday Morning Team WOD 4/7/12 at 9:15am with 3 Coaches… Brian, Leo and Patrick!

CrossFit Games North East Regionals – May 25-27, 2012 at the Reebok Headquarters in Canton, MA. Come cheer on Tiffany and Jessa as they compete against the top 60 female athletes in the North East. More Details…

Europa Beast of the East Qualifier Event
– June 30th, 2012 in Hartford, CT. 9am-6pm. Learn more…

New Coaches! – We are looking to add a few new CrossFit/BootCamp coaches to our team over the coming months to help expand our weekend class schedule, start-up some new programs and helping out with teaching classes. If you are interested in becoming a CrossFit Level 1 coach please e-mail Patrick for more details…

From the Members:

“I discovered crossfit from a friend in the studio who started just to tone up for her wedding. I thought it would be a good addition to my yoga and cross training in preparation for my own wedding. I have found a new competitiveness within myself and find both the coaches and fellow members extremely supportive in pushing me to my limits and exceeding my expectations. Its only been a month but I find myself a more enthusiastic and happier individual when I walk through the studio doors. When I see the welcome home sign at the top of the door, I know I am going to see good people, have a great workout, and a better day because I “came home”.

-Tara W.

Luckily there were a handful of caring members around to help Nick after he tried to overhead squat the "grand daddy" of tires yesterday.

WORKOUT Of the DAY:

EXP Skill/Strength:

Back Squat 3 x 20

EXP Workout:

WOD: [Moose]

60 Sit-ups
50 KB Swings
40 Double Unders
30 Wall Balls
20 Burpees
10 Wall Walks

15 min CAP

Level 1: 53/35lb KB, 20/14lb Wall Ball

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Team WOD Wednesday

EXP Member Ed Check out this quick 4min video by K-Star showing a few tips and techniques on how to “un-glue” the hips and low back from over-extension.

EXP News & Updates:

CrossFit Games North East Regionals – May 25-27, 2012 at the Reebok Headquarters in Canton, MA. Come cheer on Tiffany and Jessa as they compete against the top 60 female athletes in the North East.

Europa Beast of the East Qualifier Event
– June 30th, 2012 in Hartford, CT. 9am-6pm.

New Coaches! – We are looking to add a few new CrossFit/BootCamp coaches to our team over the coming months to help expand our weekend class schedule, start-up some new programs and helping out with teaching classes. If you are interested in becoming a CrossFit Level 1 coach please e-mail Patrick for more details…

From the Members:

“I am most definitely enjoying my time at CrossFit EXP. I joined roughly five weeks ago and have found that everyone is so helpful! Both the coaches and even other members in my class are very motivating and they will go out of their way to make sure that you are doing everything correctly. I have a great time in class, the atmosphere is very inviting. I look forward to the challenges that I have to face everyday and I am seeing results already. As funny as it sounds, I can’t get my jeans over my thighs!!! Which is great for me because I am a twig and I am finally gaining muscle, I love it!!! I have recommend CrossFit EXP to everyone!!”

Have a great day !!!

-Lauryn K

Angelica hanging with Jay Cutler down in FLA

WORKOUT Of the DAY:

EXP Skill/Strength:

None

EXP Workout:

WOD: [Team WOD]

With a partner complete 10 rounds of the following couplet…

150′ Barbell Carry (each partner must carry 75′ per round)
150′ Tire Drag (each partner must drag 75′ per round)

30 min CAP

Level 1: 95/65lb Barbell, 45/25lb weighted tire

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