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Posted August 29, 2008 in habits of highly effective athletes, workout by admin

Why We Squat

“The squat is no more an invention of a coach or trainer than is the hiccup or sneeze.  It is a vital, natural, functional, component of your being.”-CrossFit Journal, December 2002

Mark Rippetoe, or RIP, is the author of Starting Strength: A Simple and Practical Guide to Coaching Beginners, numerous magazine and journal articles, and the co-author of Practical Programming for Strength Training.  His book  Starting Strength  is not only a successful “fitness” book on Amazon, but ranked #147 for ALL Amazon books. 

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Tim was not about to let a little thing like no workout clothes deter him from spending a little quality time on the rower.  Good thing we already went over the kb swing; we wouldn’t want a repeat of the infamous L10Xf Blow Out!!!

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Congratulations go out to Amy for getting her first pull-up this week.  After her first journey over the bar she quickly hoped back up and promptly strung together four beautiful chin over the bar pull-ups. Great work, looks like jumping pull-ups will soon be kicked to the curb. 

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The reading material wasn’t enough to out-last the Zen like Pam on this post workout wall-sit contest.  For all you interested Pam calmly quit after 4:30 on the wall.  The question now is, how long will she hold the crown?

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Posted August 23, 2008 in The facility, workout by admin

WALL-E Fun

WALL-E is a new workout that we came up with that included 2 minutes of wall sits, 61m farmers walk, 2 minutes of weighted sit ups and a 400m run with a dynamax ball for time. Pretty intense workout that made one’s legs feel like JELLO especially when getting off of the wall but all in all it was a great time with great people. Hope to see you here soon!

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I want YOU!!! Part deux

There is still plenty of time to vote us in as the best gym in Oroville.  To cast your vote for Level 10 CrossFit head to the Chico News and Review by clicking the link below.  

best of Oroville 2008 vote now

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Posted August 21, 2008 in first workout, habits of highly effective athletes, rant by admin

L10XF Athlete of the week

The L10XF “Athlete of the week” is Pam!!! Pam has done an amazing job since joining us a short while ago. Everyone in our 6pm class has witnessed her strength and confidence grow each and every week.  Her commitment to true fitness was clearly on display earlier in the summer when she braved not only the heat but also the smoke to attend the evening class. Pam, glad you have joined our crazy little fitness community. 

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Chalk up another one for the, “I NEVER thought I would do that in my life” moments that are happening more and more frequently around our little gym.  The most recent example is Debbie who scurried up our 18 foot rope.  She even got a full hand on the steal crossbeam to make it legit.  Way to go, Debbie!!!

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Mario is only two sessions into his Level 10 CrossFit experience and is already moving like a champ.  Today we tackled the deadlift.  Mario did so well that I was once again reminded of the half dozen or so conversations that I have had in the past with well-meaning High School football coaches, or self described “Sports Performance Trainers”, who because of myth, misinformation, or laziness have decided to leave out this valuable movement. In the end the kids are the ones that miss out on optimal performance, fitness, and possibly the chance to take their talent to the next level.  

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Posted August 15, 2008 in member news by admin

Easy Peasy

It has been a joy to have Joanna at L10XF during these last few months.  But, sadly, she will be returning to school for the fall semester.  Enjoy sunny S.D, Jo  

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Here is the group picture from my CrossFit certification seminar way back in the year 2006.  See any familar faces?  Who can name the most “familiar faces” in this group of infamous xfiters…ready, set, go!!!  

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Posted August 9, 2008 in Featured Blog Posts, The facility by admin

I Want You

The Chico News & Review is holding their annual “Best of” Contest where you, the people, get to cast a vote (or multiple votes!!!) for the very best that Chico, Oroville, and Paradise has to offer. The link is (here) so punch your ticket for fitness and vote for Level 10 CrossFit.

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Posted August 9, 2008 in General Blog Posts by admin

Filthy 50 Fun

Here are a few pictures from our Saturday "Filthy 50" and "Dirty 30" workouts. The energy and excitement of being apart of a large group workout is something that everyone should experience. Once everyone recovered from the workout, there were lots of smiles, high fives, and strategizing for how to improve each person’s performance whether it be for the next "Filthy 50" or Monday’s surprise.

Here is Taylor mid-set working hard on her wall-ball shots for the "Dirty 30"

Here is Brett showing us the official Crossfit post workout position. Way to have perfect form!

Way to go team!

Click here for a sneak peak at what new toy L10XF received from our friends at Oroville Gymnastics Sports Academy

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Posted August 4, 2008 in Nutrition, habits of highly effective athletes, humor by admin

Elevate!!!

1. Debbi is one of our loyal 8am CrossFiters who consistently show up with great energy and proper form.  Just check out the “triple extension” of her ankles, knees, and hips on her dumbell snatch! 

2. Am I taking this whole paleo eating thing a bit to far? How does this compare to grassfed beef?

3. What was playing on your big day? find out here.  My song was “Shadow Dancing” by Andy Gibb??? Megan’s was “let’s get physical” by Olivia Newton John, Classic!!!

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Posted August 1, 2008 in habits of highly effective athletes by admin

Start’ Em Young!!!

Here is a short clip of Skylar, who is just one of our phenomenal young athletes at L10XF…She has tons of heart and always gives her best on every workout.  Keep it up, Sky!!!  

Here is a video of some strong 2012 Olympic hopefuls who are no strangers to some crossfit workouts now and again…If all this Jerking and Snatching looks fun then click here for info on two days of O’lifting instruction right down the road in Chico. Get to this clinic and save the plane ticket for Disney Land!!!

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