Iron & Grit Blog

CROSSFIT OPEN….3.2.1….GO! The OPEN is here! Announcement of the 25.1 workout is announced and we are pumped. The OPEN is an annual event started in 2010. Each CrossFit affiliate hosts their own community competition. For the warriors who really want to test themselves against the worldwide competition you can sign up on the CrossFit GAMES site HERE! For the next 3 weeks you can complete the workout during regular class times on Friday. You can choose RX, Scaled or Foundations each week depending on the movements. The different divisions makes the workout accessible for every level of athlete. Can’t make it Friday to complete the workout? We have one make-up day on Sunday at 11 am. If you need a different time please do the workout during open gym time and get your own judge. No one will be allowed to complete the workout during regular class times other than Friday. If you have signed...
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You might know Jessica from our ladies powerlifting class. She is a sweet young lady with a smile that is contagious. She loves lifting, living healthy and mixes her training up with American Jiu Jitsu. What you may not know is Jessica is a veteran and spent 8 years in the Army defending our country overseas. The two tours she did in Afghanistan had a huge impact on her. The native of Delaware moved to Boston in 2013 after she retired from the Army. Here in Boston she carved out a life and began work helping other veterans through the labyrinth paperwork of getting the services they need to help them find medical care and emotional support.  On August 30, 2021 Jessica confronted her worst fears, the Afghan comrades who had helped her and her platoon navigate and survive the Taliban assaults were left behind when our government withdrew. Thousands of families were...
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The CrossFit OPEN is here! Every year we get pumped to challenge and test ourselves. The OPEN is all about stepping into the unknown–we don’t even know what the workout will be until it is announced every Thursday of the 3 week competition. We train to feel better, look better and for some we train to compete. We build our capacity to get ready for competition and we want you to understand there is a real difference in the Points of Performance and the Standards of Performance. As coaches throughout the training season we are focused on the quality of movement on the floor. The methodology we use is CrossFit and the Points of Performance (POP) are the guide we utilize. CrossFit coaches go through a weekend seminar to get a Level 1 but the years on the floor coaching and the time we spend learning is where we gather...
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The Studio Manager is a vital member of our leadership team and responsible for growth, sales, retention, and excellence in coaching.  We are looking for a dynamic individual who wants growth opportunities and wants to learn how to run a micro-gym specializing in strength & conditioning with an emphasis on longevity. This individual is responsible for the daily operations of the gym including current member interface, new client intake, SALES, and team management. Qualifications: Friendly Hard working Articulate Able to prioritize competing demands Client Management Software experience Computer/Software Savvy Social Media Presence & Initiative Attention to detail Organized and clean Good listener and willing to offer solutions Active member of community, trains consistently in classes Retail/sales experience Demonstrates initiative to seek growth opportunities Works well in a diverse community & diverse team environment Flexible in a fast-paced work environment Maturity and emotional intelligence Self-starter with vision and follow through Professional...
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Spring has arrived and it’s time to get those daily habits in check. We focus on 8 daily habits in our Live B.I.G. 365 program. The only magic formula is consistency! By completing 4-8 daily habits you are laying the foundation for behavior that leads to better health. 8 DAILY HABITSNo Alcohol–or at least minimize to no more then 2 drinks per weekNo Processed Sugar–kick the sugar habit and find better ways to fuel your cravings64oz of Water–add 2-4 cups of tea for better gut, mental and physiological health6-12 servings of vegetables and fruit–our new revamped nourish section helps you make better choices throughout your day–we also added a protein section and make macronutrient a daily focus!6-8 Hours of Sleep10-12 Hours of FastingEXERCISE!!! This is the magic sauce to better health and longevityMobility/Flexibility–just 15 minutes a day! It is hard to make changes when you don’t understand how your daily...
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