Police Officer Arthur “Artie” Lopez, 29, of Babylon Village, New York, was killed in the line of duty on Oct. 23, 2012. Officer Lopez, a decorated eight-year veteran of the force, was serving on the Emergency Services Unit at the Nassau County Police Department at the time of his death. He kept himself in peak physical condition for the job as a member of CrossFit Merrick in Bellmore, New York. Fran and Cindy were among his favorite workouts. He is survived by his sister, Charo; and parents, Alfonso and Mirella. “Artie” AMRAP in 20 min: 5 pull-ups 10 push-ups 15 squats 5 pull-ups 10 thrusters, 95/65#Read more

Here at Thermal, we love giving people the opportunity to do whatever they need on each and every day.  Forcing people to do the daily WOD and running the place like a bootcamp is just bad business, and we’ll never do things that way.  If you want to skip the WOD and work in the Forge, or if you want to prep for a competition that’s fine by us.  All that we ask is that you please please, help us out with a a couple simple things. Please stay off of the main floor as much as possible.  You may feel like walking through the middle of the class to grab some bands and a KB is no big deal, and you’re right it isn’t.  But it is distracting to our coaching staff and to the members who are focusing on the workout.  Please use the perimeter of the gym...Read more

Intervals! Don’t just jog 200m, push that pace! Come in and do 8 burpee box jumps (do a burpee, jump on and over the box to the other side – no need to clap) Do 14 KB swings and then rest for 1 minute. Repeat for 10 rounds, but there is a 30 min. cap. The score is time, but if you have extra rounds/reps, each rep is 1 second (yes, even 200m) 10 rounds for time: sprint 200m 8 burpee box jumps, 24/20″ 14 KB swings, 53/35# rest 1 minute time cap: 30 min.Read more

We have a ton of events going on now and over the next couple months guys, get involved if you can so you can get the most out of your CrossFit Thermal experience. When:  Right now!  Right now we have members Brian H and Kelly S tackling the qualifying WODs for Wodapalooza 2017.  This is an online qualifier round of workouts which will culminate in a worldwide fitness extravaganza taking place this January in Miami.  Show them some support if you see them! When: Right now!  Coat Drive – please bring you new or gently used coats for the Winter Warm-up Project.  See Nick L if you have questions about donations When: Saturday October 29th 2016 Ghouls and Gals Partner Throwdown at CrossFit Proven.  Come out and support Coach Mooney and MK as well as Frank and Megs as they take on a fun and challenging Fall comp!  Stay in...Read more

Use the beginning of class to find a new 2RM front squat. After that, row 500m as a cash in and then you have an AMRAP in the remaining time of toes-to-bar and overhead walking lunges. Use a 45/25# plate and scale the weight as necessary. Back knee should kiss the ground as you do your lunges. Strength 2RM Front Squat Conditioning in 14 minutes: 500m row then, AMRAP in remaining time: 20 toes-to-bar 96 ft. OH walking lunge, 45/25#Read more