The Gym On 5th Journal
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The Gym On 5th Blog gives you challenges as well as training tips to get you in your best shape and inform you about nutrition. Our mission is to foster a space where individuals can push past their preconceived mental and physical limits in a safe, encouraging community.
The Gym On 5th Journal
10M ago
REGARDLESS OF AGE, YOUR FITNESS CAN BE IMPROVED IS IT TOO LATE TO START MY FITNESS JOURNEY AT 40, 50, 60 OR 70+?
It’s never too late to start your fitness and longevity journey, no matter your age, current fitness level, previous or current injuries. From the CrossFit Masters Guide: “Our goal is to increase work capacity. The way we achieve that is by practicing constantly varied functional movements at high intensity. Applying this to an older client should be no problem because we use a principle of relative intensity where the stimulus is modified to match current levels of physical a ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
11M ago
We made this event free to sign up for online, so that 100% of your registration fees go to a non-profit, and not to transaction fees. Please pay your registration fee in cash at the gym any time before March 15th at 5:00pm. Only one person from your team needs to sign up online. 1 ticket = 1 machine. Machines are limited so sign up fast! Sign up on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/st-patricks-day-2nd-annual-fundraiser-tickets-853167485917
Don't miss out on a chance to make a difference and have a blast at the same time! Join us Mar 16, 2024 at the Gym on 5th ready for an event fill ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
1y ago
Get ready for a new year and an opportunity to set goals and challenge yourself! The 2024 Wellness Challenge begins January 15th! Scroll all the way down to read all the details for this challenge, including FAQs. Sign ups begin Monday, January 8th at the gym! FAQ’S:
Where do I sign up?
Bring $20 to the Gym and we’ll give you your score sheet and instructions.
Do I have to workout at the Gym on 5th
Yes, unless you are out of town. Log onto SugarWod to see the workout and scale/modify accordingly.
Do I have to workout at the Gym on 5th
Yes, unless you are out of town. If so , lo ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
1y ago
This workout is in honor of Chad Wilkinson, a Navy SEAL who took his life on October 29, 2018 due to the effects of numerous deployments, several TBIs, blast wave injuries and PTSD. Our goal is to honor Chad’s life and legacy and to raise awareness for suicide prevention.
Suggested donation: $20 per person
100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Moab VA
The workout1,000 box step ups for time
Rx = 20” box and 45/35# weighted vest
Options to scale = no weight, box height your choice
Performed solo or as a team of 2
DetailsPrizes will be awarded to the fastest times in each category - Sol ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
2y ago
We are so excited about our Fall Nutrition Challenge beginning November 26th! Scroll all the way down to read all the details for this challenge, including FAQs. Sign ups begin Monday, November 8th at the gym. Details on the “Add 3” list:
Journal and/or read a book for 10 min. a day
The journaling can be anything you want it to be, just 10 minutes of sitting down, writing. If you decide to read it does need to be an actual book, magazine, etc. in print, not on a screen.
Workout at the Gym on 5th 3x/week
Attend 3 classes at the Gym on 5th between Monday-Saturday. You do have to workou ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
2y ago
Dear gym family,
We first opened the Gym on 5th's doors in January 2017. We never could have imagined the incredible path this small space would take us down or the amazing changes we'd see people make in their own lives because of this community's support and because of each individual's own willingness to work hard, be uncomfortable, and desire to get stronger together.
In the 4 1/2 years that we have been open we have only increased our membership prices one time. The last time we increased rates was almost 3 years ago and since then we have:
Purchased new barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
2y ago
Warm Up
Breathe. Stretch. Move.
WOD
For Time:
1000/800m Row/Ski
10 Burpees
30 Double KB Front Rack Lunge 53/35
750/600m Row/Ski
20 Burpees
30 Double KB Front Rack Lunges 53/35
500/400m Row/Ski
30 Burpees
30 Double KB Front Rack Lunges 53/35
250/200m Row/Ski
1000/800m Row/Ski
40 min. time cap
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Coach’s Choice ..read more
The Gym On 5th Journal
2y ago
No 8:30am or 11:30am classes today
Warm Up
Breathe. Stretch. Move.
Strength
Back Squat
5x5
WOD
EMOM 30 min:.
Min 1: 15/13 Cal Row
Min 2: 10 Burpee Box Jump (20)
Min 3: 50 Double Under
Min 4: 15/13 Cal Row
Min 5: 10 x 2 Squat + 1 Pull Up
Min 6: 100 Single Under
EMOM 30 min Scaled Version
Min 1: 10/8 Cal Row
Min 2: 6 Burpee Box Jump OR Step Up (20)
Min 3: :45sec DU practice
Min 4: 10/8 Cal Row
Min 5: 6 x 2 Squat + 1 Pull Up
Min 6: 50 Single Under
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The Gym On 5th Journal
2y ago
Barbell
Warm Up
Breathe. Stretch. Move.
Barbell
Power Snatch
15 min. to build up to a heavy perfect 1 RM for the day
then
10 min. EMOM
2 Snatch Grip Deadlift + 1 Hang Power Snatch + 1 Snatch
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Coach’s Choice
Endurance
Warm Up
Breathe. Stretch. Move.
WOD
Row
5 x 500m
Goal is 500m pace + 10 seconds
RPE: 80% for all efforts
1:1 Work:Rest
Score is average pace
Rest 5 min.
3 x 1000m
Rest 2 min. in between each interval
Score is average pace
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