CrossFitLA - CrossFitKids

CFLA Kids hike this Sunday!

2012-05-16T18:20:45+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

This Sunday we have a special outing planned, we are headed out for a hike. Hiking is one of my favorite things to do as I get to be outside in the sunshine while exerercising and enjoying nature. The last hike we took the group on was at the end of last year and we had fun. Hiking is the perfect time to get to know other students as well as see if the fitness you are developing in the gym helps you outside of the gym. We are headed to Paseo Miramar and will meet at the trail head at 3pm. If you need a little convincing here is an Article on the benefits of hiking, feel free to read it or just join us!

Oliver catching some air

Today's Skill
Push press and push jerk

Today's Little Champs and Champs Workout
AMRAP in 8 min
7 Dumbell Shoulder press
Run to the tree
7 Dumbell Push press
Run to the tree
7 Dumbell Push jerk
Run to the tree

Today's Game
Eggs on a stick
(if you drop your egg you must complete 3 pull ups)

CFLA kids News

2012-05-09T13:38:08+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

The year is just flying by and I'm so happy to have all of you here with me. We've got a few changes that have happened and things to note so I thought I would share them on the blog.
- Monday Classes run from 4-5pm and include all ages 5-12 years old (this is a trial schedule to see if it works-so attendance does matter)

- Saturday, May 12th- No Classes. I will be competing at the Southern California CrossFit Regional even with my team from CrossFit Los Angeles.

- Sunday, May 20th- Hike at Paseo Miramar. We will hike from 3-5pm, all friends and family are welcome. Please RSVP to shirley at Crossfitla dot com

- Monday, May 28th-No regular class. Join us for Memorial Day Murph workout. More details to come.

The Rosen Boys enjoying larabars

Today's Skill
Pull ups

Today's Little Champs and Champs Workout
21-15-9
Dead-lifts
Push ups

Today's Game
Draw a balanced lunch

Why CrossFit for kids?

2012-04-26T04:13:21+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

CrossFit Kids is still kind of new. Some of you might say, why not just do sports. Some of you reading this might now even know what we do or why we do it. Well, let me tell you there are many reasons why CrossFit Kids is a awesome activity for your kid.
1. Kids need to move- it's a fact and part of growing up, kids need physical activity. We have way too many things in life that promote inactivity. So, I teach kids moving and and feel better.
2. It's FUN! It's actually a lot of fun. Many of our students don't really know that they are working out. They are having such a good time moving, laughing and playing that the "workout" doesn't seem like anything more than play
3. Kids will get much more than improved fitness from CrossFit LA kids. We use fitness as a method to teach about responsibility, commitment and self confidence. Each day your child comes here we challenge them. We challenge them to make them better, better kids and better people!

Mina- a year older and a little better everyday!

Earth Day Event-This Sunday!

2012-04-18T16:11:16+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

Please join CFLA kids this Sunday from 2-4pm to celebrate Earth Day. We will plant seeds, exercise and learn about fueling our bodies!
Today's Skill
Knee ups

Today's Little Champs and Champs Workout
AMRAP in 10 minutes
5 Knee ups
6 burpees
7 Squat jumps

Today's Game
Pick a Personal Record to attempt

Whole Life Challenge comes to an end

2012-04-10T02:29:20+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

The Whole Life Challenge has come to and end. I'm so proud of each and everyone of you that joined in. A special shout out to Hannah Goldsobel and Mina Rivera, who scored on the score board until the end! Totally awesome. I would love to hear some feedback from all of you who participated about what went well and what didn't. And of course, your favorite take away from the challenge!

Go Hannah and Mina!

Sticking with it!

2012-03-26T12:27:06+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

This challenge is hard! I mean it's hard until everything becomes a habit. According to Marc Sisson, who came and spoke last week, he said it takes 21 days to form a habit. We are well over 21 day mark and it looks like just a couple of you have formed a habit of logging your scores and living a new lifestyle. It's true, I do think some of you have changed habits, actually I know for sure some of you have changed habits, but the point logging might not be one of them. I'm so very proud of all of you that have made changes in your life. Keep up the good work!

Prepping for Push-up Hockey!

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The Rings

Today's Little Champs and Champs Workout
Lil Cindy
AMRAP 10
3 jumping pull ups
6 push ups
9 squats

Today's Game
Clean the Yard

Tuesday, March 13th

2012-03-13T13:00:36+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

Michael doing push ups!

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Tennis Ball Race!
AMRAP 10 Minutes
How many lengths of the floor completed after pulling the mystery-movement tennis ball from the hat! Could be any number of 5 movements.
(3 burpees, 8 squats, 5 push ups, 8 sit ups, 4 jumping lunges)

Today's Weightlifting
Deadlifts
7-5-5-3-3

Monday, March 12th

2012-03-12T13:00:02+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

Today we begin week 5 of the Whole Life Challenge. That means we have made it halfway through. Congrats to all of you who have adapted a new way of living and are continuing to log points. This weeks challenge is to practice a skill. You must devote 10 minutes per day to this skill. The skill can be anything you like, shooting a basketball, working on pull ups, running, jumping rope, handstands, practicing music or even drawing. Please share below what skill you will be practicing all week long. Starting today, Monday all the way through sunday. You must practice the same skill all through the week!

Some serious yard cleaning happening here!

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Flexibility

Today's Little Champs and Champs Workout
Lil' Fran
21-15-9
Thrusters
Pull ups

Today's Game
Draw a Thruster

Tuesday, March 6th

2012-03-06T15:00:01+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

Our prodigy students doing the buddy carry!

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5 rounds for time:
10 jumping jacks
10 push press
10 mountain climbers (2 count)
10 push ups
10 squats

Today's Game
Clean the Yard

Bring a Friend Day-March 19th and 20th

2012-03-05T05:08:44+00:00

Written by Shirley Brown

Whenever I find something that I really like in life, I usually like to share it. This is true with activities, food and information. I love CrossFit as do many of the kids out there, and in a couple of weeks you will have the opportunity to SHARE it with a friend. It's our official Bring A Friend day. It's the perfect day to bring a friend or two. You can show off what you know and share a part of your life that is pretty cool. Mark your calendar and make sure to bring a friend!

Weekly Challenge #4: RUNNING. This weeks Whole Life Challenge is to run for 10 minutes every day STARTING Today! This CAN be part of your 30 minutes of exercise. Get outside, get moving and get running. I'll even let you take the dog with you!

Does this look like sharing to you?

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Today's Skill
Deadlifts

Today's Little Champs and Champs Workout
Lil' Diane
21-15-9
Deadlifts
Shoulder press

Today's Game
Obstacle course