• WELCOME TO CROSSFIT 908

    A bit about our gym: We are a Functional Training Gym in Berkeley Heights, NJ. We utilize the CrossFit Strength and Conditioning program to bring what we believe to be an all encompassing level of fitness to the public. The CrossFit program is based on constantly varied, functional movements executed at high intensity.

    Our CrossFit classes are taught in a group setting that is both friendly and motivating. We also offer Personal Training. For more information, please call Tim Carroll @ 908-347-6812.

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01/28/12 – Surpriseday

By tim | Published: January 27, 2012

Reminders:

  • Dr. Chris Stepien will be back next Thursday.  There is a sign up sheet outside of the office door.  If you are having any pain issues, he is the man to go see.  $125 for new clients for 45 minutes and $65 for existing clients.  Please sign up in advance.  You can see Chris’s website HERE.
  • CrossFit 908 New Fundamentals starts on Tuesday, January 31 @ 6:45pm.  Sign up HERE.
  • CrossFit 908 Ski Trip – Presidents Weekend @ Mount Snow.  All money due ASAP.
  • CrossFit 908 AC Trip – March 31 @ Trump Plaza.  Rooms are being booked.  Get involved!

Garlic Pork and “Rice” - Chowstalker

Why You May Need To Exercise Less – Chris Kresser

 

Erik and Nicole showing you that a pull up ends when your chin is above the bar!

Matty J has some hops

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • Team WOD -
    • I wish I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.  See you there
  • Pat yourself on the back.
  • Stretch
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01/26/12 – Big Jerks and Lots of Thrusters

By tim | Published: January 26, 2012

The Five Stages of (Food) Grief - Whole 9

A little food inspiration - Recipe Roundup – Cosmopolitan Primal Girl

D. Russ aka The Dr. aka Bruce aka the answer to all of your business travel insurance needs

Matt pulls 405# double overhand. Beast mode!

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • Split Jerk – 15 min to find 1RM – Traditional or Behind The Neck
  • WOD – 7 min AMRAP increasing rep scheme
    • 3 Thrusters (95/65)
    • 3 Chest To Bar Pull Ups
    • 6 Thrusters
    • 6 CTB Pull ups
    • 9 Thrusters
    • 9 CTB Pull ups
    • and so on…
  • Stretch
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01/26/12 – Goal Day

By tim | Published: January 25, 2012

My Top 6 Anti Inflammatory Foods - Mark’s Daily Apple

Coconut Curry Chicken Nuggets - Chowstalker

DMac looking tough!

Christina rocking some good lunges

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • Work on a goal – Handstands, Pull Ups, Ring Dips….etc
  • Mobilize your problem areas.  Spend some qt with the lacrosse ball
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01/25/12 – “Diane”

By tim | Published: January 24, 2012

If you think about the name of today’s workout, “Diane,” it’s like a combination of the two people’s birthdays it was meant for, Dani and Brian.  Pretty friggin cool, right?

EGO VS. INTEGRITY - I think I could post something about this subject everyday and some people still would not get it.  Oh well, I’ll just keep reminding them.

I love the sled pictures.  Here are Matt and Rob showing off two different techniques on the sled.

Matt working hard while Allen takes a well deserved rest

Rob working hard. Allen is still resting! WTF?

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • Additional Prep – 3 Rounds (Not Timed)
    • 10 Lunges
    • 10 Supermans
    • 20 Second Plank
  • WOD – “Diane” – 21-15-9 reps for time of
    • Deadlift – (225#/155# or no more than 60% of your 1RM)
    • Hand Stand Push Ups (Games Competitors – 45# plates to 1 abmat)
  • Accessory – Collect 90 seconds total in an L-Sit on the Paralettes
  • Stretch
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01/24/12 – Tuesday Torture

By tim | Published: January 23, 2012

Basic Mashed Cauliflower - Primal Palate

Happy Birthday Sara L.!

Sara L., about 2 years ago to the day. Thanks for all of the support Lady Sah!

This is pretty funny….


Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • 5 Rounds For Time
    • Row 500m
    • 40 Double Unders
    • 30 Mountain Climbers
    • 20 Kettlebell Swings (53/35)
    • 10 Toes To Bar
  • Stretch
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01/23/12 – Week #1 Complete

By tim | Published: January 22, 2012

Nutrition Challengers!  You have completed your first week.  Congratulations!  It looks like everyone is still posting his or her points daily.  Today, post your points from Sunday and your week 1 total.  Any questions or comments, please post to the comments section.

Spartan Race – Sunday, 06/03 @ 11am. Team “908″ has about 15 people registered. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Get involved with the community aspect of the gym and come do what looks to be a great event!

CrossFit 908 Ski Trip - February 17-20 @ Mount Snow Vermont. All money is due ASAP. Indecision 2012 ends 01/31. Are you in?

CrossFit 908 Atlantic City Trip - Saturday, March 31 @ Trump Plaza. There is a sign up on the white board at the gym. Erin will be sending an email out today. We are going to burn that place down!

60 Health and Fitness Blogs You Can Read - MDA and Robb Wolf made the list

The 908 Fundamentals group

Who knew Allen was so jacked?

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • Overhead Squat – 3×10 – Form is paramount here.  Don’t worry about weight.  If you are unable to successfully complete an OHS with an unloaded barbell, complete 3×10 front squat with 10 pass throughs with PVC and band stretching between sets.
  • WOD – AMRAP 8
    • Increasing rep scheme – 2-4-6-8…..
      • Right Arm Hang Dumbbell Snatch (25-30 / 15-20)
      • Left Arm Hang Dumbbell Snatch
      • Hand Release Push Up
  • Accessory – 2 sets max effort hollow hold
  • Stretch
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01/22/12 – Sunday Update

By tim | Published: January 22, 2012

Don’t forget to post your points for Saturday!

This week @ the 908

  • Mon – OHS + Couplet
  • Tue – Conditioning
  • Wed – Diane (For Brian and Dani’s bdays)
  • Thurs – Goal DAy
  • Fri – Split Jerk + 2011 CF Open WOD #6
  • Sat – ?
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1/21/12 – Team WOD Saturday

By tim | Published: January 20, 2012

How Might Inflammation Cause Heart Disease? - Mark’s Daily Apple

Spicy Cinnamon Lamb Steaks - Primal Palate

Spartan Race – Sunday, 06/03 @ 11am. Team “908″ has about 15 people registered. It’s going to be a lot of fun. Get involved with the community aspect of the gym and come do what looks to be a great event!

CrossFit 908 Ski Trip - February 17-20 @ Mount Snow Vermont. All money is due ASAP. Indecision 2012 ends 01/31. Are you in?

CrossFit 908 Atlantic City Trip - Saturday, March 31 @ Trump Plaza. There is a sign up on the white board at the gym. Erin will be sending an email out today. We are going to burn that place down!

Carly making goblet reverse lunges look easy

Can the gentleman with the brostache get involved?

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • WOD – Teams of 4
    • 4k Row
    • 300 Dumbbell Thrusters
    • 200 Burpee Box Jumps
    • 100 Strict Pull Ups – There is no kipping. You can use bands to assist you. Choose a band that will allow you to get about 10 pull ups in a row when you are fresh.
  • Stretch
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Nutrition Challenge Day #5

By tim | Published: January 19, 2012

Happy birthday Dani!

Hello Nutrition Challengers! How is your first week going? I see we have nearly 25 people doing the challenge! That is great news! Now, if we can only get 25 people to finish the challenge we’ll be in even better shape, literally. Keep posting your points each day. It looks like everyone is doing very well so far. Stick to your guns. For most people, the weekend is the hardest time to stay strict with your nutrition. Plan ahead. If you are going out to eat, make sure there is at least one item on the menu that you can eat. Substitute sides of potatoes and mac ‘n cheese for vegetables. Enjoy awesome cuts of steak. Ask the waiter or waitress if any of the items you are ordering contain gluten or if they are cooked in vegetable oil. Ask for your food to be cooked in olive oil instead. There are plenty of people out there with serious food allergies. You won’t be the first one to ask for a modification. Have a great weekend!

Merrell

AJ

Today’s Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • WOD – 21-18-15-12-9-6-3
    • Hang Power Cleans (135/95)
    • Ring Dips
      • 20 Double Unders before and after every round
  • Stretch
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01/19/12 – Do Your Thing Day

By tim | Published: January 18, 2012

AC trip – March 31st. Who’s in? We have 24 people so far, if you haven’t signed up on the whiteboard, post to comments. Going to send out an e-mail today or tomorrow with hotel info, etc…

Spartan Racers – Instructions for sign up.  Click this LINK, register for an Active.com account, scroll down to Sunday, Jun 3 @ 11:00am for race time, select team “908,” enter password “crossfit”.  Use coupon code CASPARTA032 for $15 off!

The Relationship Between Exercise and Inflammation (And What It Means For Your Workouts) - Mark’s Daily Apple

Spaghetti Squash Alla Carbonara - Chowstalker

 

Ann and Matt doing a little CF and Yoga. Be on the lookout for a CrossFit 908 Yoga event.

Schedule -

  • Mobility Warm Up
  • Goal Work / Make Up a Missed Workout
  • Stretch
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