*see picture for an explanation of percentages. We want to add about 2-4% to the bar from last week. Find your 1RM on the left and move over to the highlight in that row. That is about how much you should add to the bar. A way to “feel” it out is the bar speed....Read More

The new site appears to be up and running guys.  Be sure to check the blog every evening for results on the days WOD, as well as news and events.  Feel free to leave comments and replies below.Read More

Strength Take 20 Minutes to find your 1 Rep max Back Squat Conditioning 3 Intervals each for time 500M Row 20 Front Squats (95/65) ME Pull-ups (1 set) *Immediately after the row, begin your front squats from the ground. Then complete 1 set of pull-ups. Pull-ups should be the biggest set you can do unbroken,...Read More

Today we begin a new tradition at Thermal: Member WODs. We will be recognizing long-standing members of our gym who embody the culture of CrossFit. Much like the Hero or Girl WODs on main site, this workout will be designed to fit our recognized member: it will include movements that they enjoy or are particularly...Read More

Thank you to everyone that came out today. It was a great day for a great cause! In order to accommodate different people’s schedules, we are rotating the days that we bench and press. For planning purposes (esp. those who are 2 or 3x/week members) here is the schedule for the rest of the cycle:...Read More

Today marks the first ever fund raising event here at CrossFit Thermal.  We’re proud to be getting together with our community to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.  One hundred percent of your $25 donation will be going to Barbells For Boobs,  a non-profit organization that provides breast cancer detection services, for individuals that...Read More

“Upcoming Events” Guys, we have a big couple of weeks coming up with community events. I wanted to do a quick post outlining each activity so that you guys can all mark your calendars. Look for posters at the box with more details and be sure to tell your friends which ones you’ll be attending....Read More

“Breaking Up Big Movements” Breaking up the snatch into components is a good way to practice. Today we are doing this by first power snatching from the ground, then doing overhead squats. If you have trouble with getting the bar into a good second pull, pause at the hang position (mid-thigh). During the metcon, you’ll...Read More

One of the first things people notice when they start checking out CrossFit, is that the tools and equipment we use for conditioning are a little bit different than traditional gyms. Of course barbells are everywhere, and you can usually find a place to do pull-ups in any fitness facility, but something like a climbing...Read More

The holidays can be a crazy time for everyone. What once seemed like a far off date on the calendar is now less than a week away. As we get closer to the holidays everything seems to get amplified – you realize you aren’t anywhere near being done with gift shopping, you suddenly discover that...Read More