Battling Ropes Certification July 17-18 CrossFit Tampa

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WOD "Nancy" with Battling Ropes instead of running

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Girls on ropes

Sometimes the gals just "get it", but the guys don't. Renee is a big fan of Battling Ropes, and is getting very strong & well-conditioned! Here's a couple of short videos of how she finished her core workout today.

Heavy squats, then Battling Ropes to finish up with

Hit 300lbs on the back squat, then did three minutes on the ropes.

Watch for our new workouts on Tues. & Thurs.

The weather is getting just right for some outdoor wokouts.
We'll be doing a series of impromptu, short-notice workouts at different places around our area.
Some might be at the beach or a park or ..............?
Here's the catch: you have to come to the gym to find out where they are and when.
We'll be doing some really fun outdoor stuff to get you even more fit!
You snooze, you lose!

Barbells & Battling Ropes

Brian "enjoying" his vacation in Sarasota

Renee had a strong training partner this morning!
Brian will be remembered as the "Beast from the Northeast", because he trains with so much intensity! He also has a good sense of humor, which he showed during our Saturday Morning Detox Workout

Battling Ropes Instructor Certification is in 2 weeks

Want to be a "cut above" the other trainers in your area?
Then be the first to get a Battling Ropes Instructor Certification!
Learn from the incredible John Brookfield www.powerropes.com
Why be average when you can be excellent?
Get registered today!

Less than 3 weeks to the Certification

We are absolutely thrilled to have one of the most innovative coaches anywhere, John Brookfield, at our gym in less than 3 weeks.
He will be certifying instructors in his Battling Ropes Training System.
Check John's bio.
You'll see why you cannot afford to miss this landmark event.
If you are a trainer or coach and you are not using Battling Ropes Training, you are falling behind!
Register today!

Sean Sherk works out with Battling Ropes

Check out this video

Bands, Ropes,& .....

Ropes & overhead squats

five rounds of overhead squats & Batting Ropes (3 minutes)

Velocity versus Momentum

John Brookfield Bio - John Brookfield is a multiple world record holder who has been seen on television programs such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, Regis and Kathie Lee and the Vicki Lawrence Show. John has also been listed in Ripley's Believe it or Not and the Guinness Book of World Records. John has also authored several books including the popular Mastery of Hand Strength.

The Battling Ropes training system is a one of a kind training system that forces the user to train by sustaining velocity instead of momentum. Velocity training is the combination of strength and speed together. So the user gets not only stronger but also faster as well. The results of training with velocity allows the user to train or compete at a higher level of intensity for a longer duration of time. The Battling Ropes can be implemented safely by the individual or used in a group or team concept. There are actually seven different concepts to the Battling Ropes training system. The first element being sustained velocity which is the foundation of the training system. After using the Battling Ropes training for awhile the user can except these results.

1- increased power endurance
2- increased strength endurance
3- increased anaerobic and aerobic capacity
4- increased strength and speed
5- increased grip strength
6- increased reaction time
7- increased mental edurance

Battling Ropes, Bands, Jump Rope, & Rowing

Ropes, rings, & bodyweight exercises

It just keep getting better (and more diificult, of course)!

Ropes will be another alternative to running

With the addition of Battling Ropes training to our gym, we have found another great exercise that can be a substitute for running.
Those of you who have already tried them found out how hard the rope work is already.
We still expect those that can run during the WODs to still run.
If the weather is really bad (a hard rain, temperatures below 45 degrees, etc.) even the runners get to stay inside and do rope work. WooHoo!!

"Learning the ropes" (Battling Ropes, that is)

John Brookfield will do a certification here in March

The legendary John Brookfield, founder of the Battling Ropes Training System, will be doing an instructor certification in March 2009.
He has an impressive bio., including training NFL teams, Olympic Teams, Special Ops, plus several notable CrossFit instructors like Mike Burgener & Greg Admunson.

You can register right at this blog today!

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To see some photos of John training the Bucs, etc. check his website