Listen–Circadian Surprise: How Our Body Clocks Help Shape Our Waistlines from NPR. 

We humans are time-keeping machines. And it seems we need regular sleeping and eating schedules to keep all of our clocks in sync. Studies show that if we mess with the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle — say, by working an overnight shift, taking a transatlantic flight or staying up all night with a new baby or puppy — we pay the price. Our blood pressure goes up, hunger hormones get thrown off and blood sugar control goes south. We can all recover from an occasional all-nighter, an episode of jet lag or short-term disruptions. But over time, if living against the clock becomes a way of life, this may set the stage for weight gain and metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.

Tactical Strength Challenge is back! April 11th: 1 rep max Deadlift, max effort pullups, kettlebell snatch test. This challenge is broken down by skill level making it the perfect challenge for all Level athletes. The TSC tests maximal strength, bodyweight strength and cardio-vascular endurance…all the key markers of fitness. We hosted in October with outstanding results bringing in competitors from all over Georgia. Check out all the details here and sign up!

Tomorrow night, Open workout 15.3 Announcement Party is going down at Hilary & Eric’s at 8 pm! One word: KEGERATOR. We are loving having a different host each week for the Open announcement…seriously, our gym is the bee’s knees. 319 McDonald Ct SW, Marietta 30064. 

Sunday: Yoga for the CrossFit Athlete @ 4 pm with Danielle. This is a free class and is filling up quickly! Get signed up in the same place you sign up for CrossFit classes.

Quick shout out to Nayoung Wilson for photographing the Open workouts on Saturdays! Slowly but surely, we’re getting them all added here. (Caveat: Nayoung did not take the sub par iPhone photos.) 

Warmup
Dynamic Athletic Movement

4 Sets
5 Pull-ups
10 Push-ups
15 Squats

Skill
Rowing
3 x 15 Calories – technique practice

Conditioning
“Rematch”

All Levels
3 5-minute rounds, 1 minute at each station (FGB Style)
Burpees
Sandbag Clean
Battling Ropes
Row/Airdyne*
Ball Slams
Rest 1 minute

*Each athlete must Airdyne at least one round

Compare results to 1/7/15.