Pregnancy and CrossFit

Pregnancy and CrossFit by Stacey Gregrow This is my second time being pregnant while keeping up with my CrossFit routine and I couldn’t imagine it any other way. During my last pregnancy I was very cautious. I could not find much information, other than what was on Crossfitmom.com, and I still feel like that wasn’t “enough”. So what I did was follow the guidelines on Crossfitmom.com to a T. My...

CrossFitter of the Year 2013

As the year comes to a close, the coaches and staff of Ruination CrossFit would like you, the community, to not only reflect on your training journey in 2013 but to look at those around you and their journey as well. We are asking you, the amazing community who makes Ruination CrossFit the family that it is, to vote for 1 man and 1 woman who you feel is...

Got Yoga?

Ruination CrossFit is excited to begin a new Yoga/Mobility/Core Strength Class taught by our long time member Kristen Murray. – A 1-hour class offered every other Saturday at 8am – This class is geared towards recovery from the week of training – Space is limited to only 15 members – You must sign up ahead of time by clicking here – $10 per class Sign up for class each week...

Good Luck Glen!

  The Ruination Crossfit family would like to wish Glen Alis the best of luck tomorrow at his half marathon. Run hard Glen! Are you running a race, competing in a local CF competition, going on a gnarly hike or testing your fitness in any organized event outside of the gym? If so, we can help you get ready so come game day, you have the tools and are...

Integrity And Crossfit

Our good friend and owner of Redwolf Crossfit getting a “no rep” by Crossfit Games head judge Adrian Bozman As the Crossfit Games Open kicks off we must be reminded about why we do what we do when we are inside the four walls of the gym. Why are we busting our asses through nasty workouts, lifting weights that are heavy and make us feel uncomfortable? Why do we...

What Is Strength

Carmen showing the strength she has gained from her Crossfit journey “What Is Strength” By Rolla Salameh I could write fervently about what CF means to me, however, in my futile effort to narrow my thoughts to one common characteristic I thought about this, strength.  What is strength and what does it mean.  Is it the building of muscles to transform one into the almost perfect female/male? Is it...

Welcome to 2013… Now get rid of that GOAT!

  January is a time for reflecting on the past and looking toward the future.  Many of us will make resolutions for changes in our life, our work, our relationships, and our health.  At Ruination CrossFit, your coaching staff would like to help you accomplish a specific goal in the New Year: working on your CrossFit GOAT. “Goat” is a slang term used to describe a difficult movement that...