written by Stacia. Kathleen’s first official WOD was the 10k row with Marybeth and I. Who does that? – Meet Kathleen Wilkinson. I am grateful that I have known Kathleen since she started crossfit. Like me , she is a staple at the noon class. She attends Varsity at ACF regularly. Kathleen has been crossfitting a bit over a...Read More
1) Stay loose as you run. Think to keep your hands open and light. Tension in your body will slow you down. Do the same with your mind – for the longer runs; don’t be afraid to let it wander a little. A loose mind will help keep your body that way. 2) Warm everything...Read More
Now that the Spring is finally here, we have already started to see running pop up in WODs and more than likely going to see more running as part of the group warm-ups. There are probably a bunch of you that are new to running and dreading seeing the “R” word on the website. With...Read More
Germano in the Mornings. –Coach Andrew Within the past few months there has been a special addition to the 5:30 and 6:30 am classes. Without even skipping a beat, Nick Germano has seamlessly become a part of the morning crew. Each day he brings all the tools necessary to become a great coach. He is...Read More
Starting May 6th Albany Crossfit will be bringing back our Westside Powerlifting program. If you are looking to increase your bench press, deadlift, or squat, look no further. This will be an 8 week program that is based around the Westside Barbell training methodology. Just like CrossFit, Westside training is based around a constantly varied...Read More
We all want to be the best. Whether it’s the best in the class, the best in the gym, or the best version of ourselves, we are driven to (be)tter. The more we CrossFit, the stronger and more confident we become. Sometimes that confidence brings with it an unwelcome sidekick: ego. Now don’t get me...Read More
Have you seen all the cool videos being shared by CrossFit HQ, or being passed around on Facebook by all your CrossFit friends? Nine times out of ten, they’re videos of gymnastics, or gymnastic-type movements. How many of you have ever seen somebody to a burpee back tuck and said, “woah! I want to learn...Read More
Weightlifting just got bigger! Starting Monday April 7th Weightlifting meets Mondays at 6-7 and Wednesdays 7-8:30 Join James McDermott as he builds our Weightlifting community one PR at a time! For more info; Weightlifting [email protected] Out of the Pits event! If you are looking for a loveable family companion come to Albany CrossFit this weekend!...Read More
Fit it Forward! This shared model of fitness–I teach you, you teach a friend, and we can all play–is the inspirational part of CrossFit. It’s the difference between the ingredients and the cake. Fun and learning: that’s what all other programs are lacking, what you can’t get at home, what you can’t explain if you...Read More
Close your eyes and imagine…the bar is loaded, chalk dust is in the air, shoes are tied tight and your singlet straps are up. Months of hard training are about to be tested, for three white lights you must go under the bar. Do you have visions of being a king or queen on the...Read More
