When January rolls around each year there is a phenomenon that happens at gyms and boxes across the country. People take this new year as an opportunity to make a resolution. A significant amount of people make the resolution that they are going to get a gym membership and finally get in shape. All too...Read More
Fall Face Off is approaching fast! We have many teams signing up in both divisions and want them to be prepared. Events 1 & 2 are listed below with brief descriptions of each. Athletes will be briefed at the event in great detail, but please feel free to contact us with questions or concerns. The...Read More
Update 1: Divisions, Standards & WOD Three Teaser. Fall Face Off is approaching and in the coming weeks we will release more information about this event to keep you informed. Judging Standards: Fall Face Off we will be following CrossFit Games standards for all movements unless otherwise specified. Our Head Judge Desire Treski is one...Read More
Dear Members, We have seen some truly wonderful things occur in our small community. Countless goals have been achieved as members step outside their comfort zones to build healthier lives and many new meaningful relationships have been formed. That is the true beauty of what we do at Albany CrossFit. It is not about...Read More
This coming labor day we will be hosting our fifth annual Stephen Smolinksi memorial WOD. Stephen was more than just an athlete at our gym. He was a caring husband to Joy Smolinski of CrossFit Beyond, a loving father to Stacey Smolinski and a dear friend to many in our community. The beautiful thing about...Read More
If you had a chance to watch the Games on Saturday you might have found yourself yelling ‘Up’ ‘Up’ ‘Up’ to the TV in a rallying cry of support from the depths of your living room as you witnessed the prowess and sheer grit from athletes like Cody Anderson or Lauren Brooks as they worked their way...Read More
We all have had days where we are so sore that we can’t even think about working out. Maybe the day before we did Karen and now your legs are looking at your stairs as if they are Mount Everest. It is important on these days that we try to stay active. In order to...Read More
Every year I look forward to watching the CrossFit Games. I probably look forward to the Games more than NCAA Nationals for gymnastics, which now seems strange to me. Both are only on once per year. Both are sports that I love. Gymnastics was my only love for 16 years, and only being able to...Read More
For anyone who knows me or goes to the early morning WODs, you know that at times I fall off the wagon hard with my eating paleo and attendance at WODs. It’s not something I actively plan for, in fact every time I do it, I tell myself “never again”. Despite me telling myself “never...Read More
During the month of July there was a special kind of excitement in the air at ACF. The games were upon us! The Super Bowl of our sport was about to begin! Most of our athletes were buzzing with the excitement and anticipation of the crowning of the next fittest man and woman on earth....Read More
