Gym Updates & Reminders

Good luck to everyone participating in The Hance Family Foundation 5K Run! 

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CPR Certification Course

Sunday, May 20th, will be the CPR Certification Course for those who signed up. It will be in the afternoon from 2pm-5pm. There are 3 available spots if you are interested in participating. If so, please shoot us an email. 

More information about the course can be found here.
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Memorial Day Murph Heats

Just one more week until Memorial Day Murph! After registering online, sign up for your heat at the front desk. Heats will be at 8am, 9:30am, and 11am. 

Register online HERE.

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Schedule Update

Beginning this week, the 10am group class will now be offered only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please remember to reserve a spot in class. 

Water Bottles and BPAs

Kyle I. avoids plastic water bottles and BPAs.Excerpt from "How to Protect Your Kids from BPA" by Kim Goss, M.S.

"The term bisphenol A and its initials BPA may not be familiar to you, but this is a chemical you need to know about – and avoid. Seriously.
 
BPA is a chemical used to make products of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. Polycarbonate plastics are easily molded, are very durable and have numerous applications as food containers, electronic components, and construction materials. Epoxy resins can be used to make adhesives, product molds, and insulation for electronic systems. The versatility of BPA is such that over 6 billion pounds of it are produced each year.
 
Here’s the kicker: Exposure to BPA is a bad thing, despite its presence everywhere. There is considerable peer-reviewed research showing that BPA is associated with heart disease, intestinal problems, diabetes and obesity. The list goes on.

Taking Action Against BPA

1. Avoid purchasing food in metal cans, as the BPA leaches from the liner of the can into the food. Although raw fruits and vegetables are best, frozen produce is the next best choice. Also, consider that there are BPA-free cans available from many manufacturers, such as Eden Foods, Native Forest and Trader Joe’s.
 
2. If you must microwave, better cooking choices are to use containers made out of ceramic or glass – and never heat any food in a plastic container.
 
3. Drink only from BPA-free water bottles. At the very least, avoid giving them any plastic bottles with the recycling symbol 7 – it’s an unlucky number representing a plastic that probably contains BPA. Plastics numbered 1, 2, 4 and 5 are BPA-free. Stainless steel water bottles and glass bottles are also good choices – but make certain stainless steel bottles are lead free.
 
BPAs are here to stay, and despite your best precautions you will have some exposure to this toxin. It’s in your interest to dramatically reduce how much you and your family are exposed to BPAs to help give you and them the best chance for a healthy life."

To read more, click here.

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Schedule Update

Beginning next week, the 10am group class will now be offered only on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please remember to reserve a spot in class.
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Reading Corner

"BPA-Free Water Bottles" - Good Housekeeping
"Bisphenol-A" - Whole Foods Market
"Coffee Drinkers May Live Longer" - New York Times
"How to Breathe for Every Type of Exercise" - Greatist

BBQ Season!

With warmer weather approaching, barbeque season will soon be upon us! Time to take your Paleo creations from the kitchen to the grill and share your favorite recipes with others on the Nutrition Forum.

To kick off the BBQ season, here are a few recipes to take to the grill.

Pineapple Chicken Skewers - The Food Lovers Primal Palate

Grilled Rib Steak - Civilized Caveman Cooking Creations

Grilled Peaches - Mark's Daily Apple
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Memorial Day Murph

Registration is open for Memorial Day Murph on May 28th. Join us in honoring fallen hero, Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, and participate in this yearly Memorial Day Fundraiser. The proceeds go to charities supporting military causes.

Register online HERE.
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The Hance Family Foundation 5K Run

This Saturday, May 19th, will be the Hance Family Foundation 5K run. The race honors the memories of 3 beautiful young sisters and raises funds for the Foundation’s support of children’s endeavors and youth organizations.

Entry Fee: Pre-Registration (before May 16) - $25

Register online HERE.

For more information, click here.

"I Want to Make a Difference"

Member Highlight - Amy Palmiero-Winters

Endurance athlete, Amy Palmiero-Winters, had her left leg amputated below the knee after a motorcycle accident. Following her recovery, Amy was determined to get back to what she loves and entered the Silver Strand Marathon. She placed 2nd in her division.

Since then, she's teamed up with A Step Ahead who work to create customized prosthetics and has got back to competitive racing. After setting records in both the New York City and Chicago Marathons, Amy now trains for ultramarathons (races of more than 50 miles). She has been making CrossFit a part of her training since January and we are proud to have her be such an inspiring part of CFGC!

Featured by The New York Times, Amy tells her story of strength and perseverance. Watch the video HERE.

"Where I'm at right now gives me the ability to help other people. If I can get out there and run 135 miles, then the little boy who's missing both of his legs, he can walk a mile."

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Class Reservations

We have been experiencing some difficulties with the class reservation system and apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. We are working to have the problem fixed as soon as possible.

We ask that if you are unable to reserve a class simply email us and let us know which class you will be attending.
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Reading Corner

More on Amy Palmiero-Winters - See Amy Run

Event Reminders

Jake L. and Mike V. taking on last year's Memorial Day MurphMemorial Day Murph

Registration is open for Memorial Day Murph on May 28th. Join us in honoring fallen hero, Navy Lt. Michael P. Murphy, and participate in this yearly Memorial Day Fundraiser. The proceeds go to charities supporting military causes.

Register online HERE.
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The Hance Family Foundation 5K Run

This Saturday, May 19th, will be the Hance Family Foundation 5K run. The race honors the memories of 3 beautiful young sisters and raises funds for the Foundation’s support of children’s endeavors and youth organizations.

Entry Fee: Pre-Registration (before May 16) - $25

Register online HERE.

For more information, click here.
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CPR Certification Course

This Sunday, the CPR Certification Course will be held for those who signed up. It will be in the afternoon from 2pm-5pm.

More information about the course can be found here.

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CrossFit North East Regional

The CrossFit North East Regional Competition is just two weeks away! It will be held on May 25-27 at Reebok Headquarters in Canton, MA. Free up your weekend, pack the car, and make it a road trip! Our athletes will need all the support they can get as they go head-to-head with the best competition the Northeast has to offer. 

For information regarding the competition and hotels in the area, please speak with Coach Dennis.