“Yay, Burpees!” That’s the typical reaction you get from CrossFit athletes when they see burpess show up in the daily WOD. The burpee is the one exercise that is both mocked and respected with the same level of intensity. But despite this “love hate” relationship that many have with the burpee, there is little doubt […]
You might have noticed that there’s this big, white board that lines the entryway of CrossFit Northlake. There are actually two big, white boards. One is referred to as “The Leaderboard” and you record your max lifts, your Hero and Girl Benchmark workouts, and your gymnastic achievements. The other one is called “The Whiteboard” (original, […]
Congratulations to Alexis Redeemer on representing our ladies as the 2015 Paleo Challenge Winner! It’s so interesting to read about Alexis’s experience on the challenge because she touches on so many key aspects of why we do the challenge – Experiencing how our cravings change as we get off sugar! Feeling a more balanced and […]
Congratulations to Hoover Gibson on winning the 2015 Paleo Challenge and Athlete of the Month! Before Hoover realizes the celebrity status he has earned, we slowed him down for a few minutes and made him share his story. Here’s what he told us – What motivated you to decide to participate in our 6-week Paleo […]
The CrossFit Kids program we offer at Northlake is a special program for me on a personal level. As a parent it is so important for me to develop healthy habits in my two boys. I teach them that fitness and healthy eating habits are not only good for them, but also healthy and fun. […]
February Athlete of the Month: Susan Lydon 1. Where are you from originally? Fourth generation Charlottean. 2. What is your favorite Bootcamp movement? Running, followed by Rowing 3. What is your least favorite Bootcamp Movement? Always Burpees 4. What were you doing before Bootcamp? How did you hear about CrossFit and/ Northlake Bootcamp? I was […]
1: Where are you from originally? I claim San Antonio, TX as my home. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? Push Press? 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? Thrusters! 4. What were you doing before CrossFit? How did you hear about CrossFit and/ CrossFit Northlake? Friends with […]
1: Where are you from originally? The suburbs of Chicago, but NC is definitely my home 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? Burpees: I used to hate them, so I made it a goal to enjoy them; now I love them. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? I was recently […]
1: Where are you from originally? I am originally from Atlanta, Georgia 2. What is your favorite Bootcamp movement? My favorite bootcamp movement believe it or not is the Burpee and the Jump Rope! 3. What is your least favorite Bootcamp Movement? The Rower!!!!! 4. What were you doing before […]
1: Where are you from originally? I grew up in Florida, and moved to the Charlotte area in 2012. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? My favorite movement is anything overhead! I love push presses and push jerks. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? I […]
