Crystal McReynolds

Warped Beauty Standards

2010-12-13T06:23:00.000-08:00

Check out this blog written by a woman talking about her incredible fitness transformation. It is for all the women out there who are afraid of bulking up and lifting heavy. Very inspiring, thanks Kristen!

Clothing Swap

2010-11-24T08:46:00.001-08:00

Last night the ladies of Crossfit Central crashed my crib with wine and shopping. We sipped on cocktails while browsing through piles of fabulous items at the Clothing Swap. It was a great turnout with tons of clothes and great conversation. Everyone left with a shopping bag full of fun stuff. All of the leftover items are being donated to Safe Place to help clothe mothers that are out of work looking for employment.

Happ Holidays to everyone!!!!!!

Mini Crossfitters

2010-11-13T11:52:00.000-08:00

The Future.

What will you do today to make sure the future is bright for all of those around you.

Be active. Stay positive. Have fun. Love life. Take advantage. Serve others.

Pictured: Desmond 8, Darby 3. Son's of Central clients Chris and Mia Roldan.

Goodmorning!

2010-10-19T09:48:00.000-07:00

It's all smiles and laughs in the 5:45am Womens class as they wave Hello to their fellow teamates that are out this month with newborns. Melanie and Amber both had their babies last week and are doing great! Melanie crossfitted up to the day before she went onto labor, how impressive is that!

We will miss you ladies and can't wait to have you back with us!

Next week starts the beginning of november programs and morning classes are filling up fast. There are only a few more spots open in the Womens only morning classes, so get in quick to reserve your spot.

The Sweet Smell of Success

2010-10-14T05:15:00.000-07:00

This is the first success story from Milestone Crossfit in Hutto Tx. Ben McCue and his family recently opened their box and have already been banging out some crazy results. Ben is my little brothers best friend which basically makes him my 2nd little bro. I am so proud of him and his crew for taking the leap of faith and following their hearts to taking such a big step. Opening a box is no joke, and with the help of Jeremy Thiel's Garage Gym Blueprint Seminar the McCue's made it happen! It is people like this that make Crossfit a home to so many in our community. Congratulations Brian and Moira for all of your hard work and amazing results you have seen thus far, the blessings will only keep multiplying!

Click this link to read Brian's full success story.

Don't drink the Water

2010-10-04T18:12:00.000-07:00

These women are just a few of our clients at Crossfit Central that are currently pregnant, and most of them have been hitting it even harder over the past few months determined to stay focused throughout the pregnancy. The strength and perseverance of these ladies impresses us all. Many of these girls are in the early morning classes, so just remember next time you try and hit the snooze button, you just might get showed up by "Momma"!
Below are testimonials from a few of our girls describing their Crossfit experience while undergoing such an amazing time in their life. They prove that working out and staying fit is not only fun while being pregnant but also essential!

Melanie (3rd from left): I love the fact that you can scale all Crossfit WOD's to suit your own physical needs. This has let me do Crossfit while pregnant and not sacrifice my fitness level. I hope that staying active through the pregnancy will enable for an easier labor and delivery...fingers crossed!
Amber (3rd from right): I have been Crossfitting for several years and knew that keeping up my regimen would be important during my pregnancy. The coaches are great and help me modify moves when appropriate. I believe that Crossfit has enabled me to have an incredibly comfortable pregnancy- no back pain, sickness, or out of control weight gain! Thank you for keeping me and baby strong, we are now ready for our final workout...delivery!!

Cindy (2nd from right): When I found out I was pregnant I continued with my 2 days a week indoor and added 2-3 additional workouts in that I found on the crossfit Moms website. I found that my energy levels stayed high and I gained only the recommended 20-25 lbs, rather than the 40 I gained with my first pregnancy. My daughter was born strong and very healthy, and I will be back in Crossfit as soon as possible to drop the few pounds of remaining weight!

Jasmine (2nd from left): The fittest I have ever been was right before I found out I was pregnant, I had completely changed my diet and was eating all organic, and I was also in the best shape of my life thanks to Crossfit. I am a pretty cautious person so I have scaled my workouts back a bit, but I refuse to believe that we should not be lifting more than 10 lbs or getting our heartrate above 140. My focus now is staying healthy and maintaining my fitness throughout the pregnancy. I use Crossfit not only to retain my fitness but also for to keep me sane, he helps me and my baby feel good!

Can we do more Core????

2010-09-30T05:30:00.000-07:00

"When are we going to do abs?"

Crossfitters, any of you guys ever heard this question or been guilty of asking it? If so, get it out of your vocab....it's not gonna fly at Crosfit Central! Stop asking questions and start working on your overhead squat.

Get Ripped!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pounds Droppin' Like Flies

2010-09-13T06:34:00.000-07:00

Last week my clients and myself completed our 20 Day Challenge. The only guidelines for this Challenge were to set whatever goals they wanted and achieve all of them within the 20 days. I took body comps, measurements, and wrote everyone's goals down. At the end of the 20 days we had 3 top winners. To win you had to hit all of the goals you wrote down. Everyone in the Challenge had great results and success even if they weren't a top "winner".
The top three ladies were Laura S, Noelle, and Connie D. Connie hit her goal of loosing 7 lbs, 3inches, and 3% BF, as well as getting 10 pullups in a row.
Noelle pulled her longest Row ever, lost 2% BF and 4 inches. Laura S. lost a total of 2.5% BF. I also hit my own personal goals of dropping 5% body fat and losing 5 pounds.
I threw this challenge out to my clients because i had initially started it for myself. I knew I needed to lose some BF and thought the best way to be held accountable would be letting everyone else in on it, and it worked. It is amazing what great accomplishments we can make if we set a goal and have complete focus. I know during this competition many people made huge diet changes and did things they didn't think were possible in 20 days. Way to go Team!!!!
If you are ready for a change in your diet, energy, and overall health and need help getting there, feel free to contact me to schedule a nutrition session.

Watch Out Boys

2010-08-30T12:29:00.000-07:00

This is my client Brittany, and yes "The Brittany" that has been hobbling around with a boot on her foot for the past few months. Her story is awesome mainly because of the barriers she has pushed through to acheive her goals. To the left is her before pic followed my her current look. Below is her testimonial.
"When I started Crossfit I was ready to get in awesome shape, but I had no idea how fast it would happen. I have lost weight, have more energy, and look pretty awesome! About a month into training I fractured my ankle, but I wasn't going to let that stop me. I have been doing Personal Training with Crystal Mc. and have recovered faster and stronger than I could have imagined.My husband and I both do Crossfit and we celebrated our 8th wedding anniversary July 31 (and the little black dress is from our anniversary dinner). We are more than proud of what we have accomplished and have never looked better! Thanks Crossfit Central!"

Tire Flips for Fun

2010-08-26T19:37:00.000-07:00

Stephen from my 8am Co-ed class is flipping tires for his Birthday WOD. He has been a client of mine since back in the day when I was coaching bootcamps. A little about Stephen: he always has a smile on his face, frequently sarcastic, loves workouts lasting longer than an hour, and rarely on time! Thank you Stephen for sticking with me for such a long time, it is a pleasure to have you in class! Good job today 8AM's!!!
Monday is the first day of new programs, find the class for you and get enrolled ASAP. I have 6 open spots in my TTh 8 oclock and the slots are filling up fast, get em while there HOT!

Reach for the Stars

2010-08-19T05:42:00.000-07:00

Piper came to me in the middle of May looking to get back in shape and better her quality of life. She dove in head first and immediatly started doing one on one training with me 3 times a week as well as food logging, changing her diet, and going through a cleanse. She went very strict Paleo with her food and saw tremendous results. Piper set goals at the beginnning of her training and hit all of them. Her main goal was to drop 3% body fat. she not only dropped 3% BF but also lost 6 inches in two and a half months. She is currently in my 9:15 Women's Program hitting it hard in the gym while also continuing to eat well and supplement with Advocare products.
Great job Piper, keep up the good work!

Got Veggies????

2010-08-05T13:56:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I got home from Whole Foods and put all my groceries away and took a step back. I sat there for a moment and admired what I saw. For some reason, I have developed a new found respect and love for veggies! They make me happy, so I took a picture of them.
If you have been on vacation all summer and found your cheat meal turning into an every day thing, it's time to turn your diet around.
"Re"commit.
If you need Nutritional advice or someone to go to for questions or accountability, please let me know. I can also make a special trip to your house to clean out all the crap and take you on a trip to the store and have your fridge lookin' almost as good as mine!!

Summer Camp Fun

2010-06-25T11:23:00.000-07:00

We are now gettting into the heat of the Summer and kids camps are happening all over town. If you would like your kid to meet new friends, get fit, and have a blast while doing it, then Crossfit Central's Kids Camp is the right spot for your child!

Every week I will be showing up for an hour to challenge these kids and put them through a real Crossfit workout!

Click here for more info on Crossfit Kid's Summer Camps.

Tadaaaahhhh!!!!

2010-06-07T12:14:00.000-07:00

This seems like a task many of us can hardly even imagine dreaming about, much less actually performing! Lindsey, a PT client of mine, Spartan, and a recent Crossfit Sectionals competitor, is not only strong but limber. This picture was taken of Lind's messing around on the ropes in one of our workouts. She does aerial dance, which involves a ton of stretching and flexibility, as you can see!

This past weekend K Star came to our gym to coach a Cert over Mobility and biomechanics of the body. And if we thought we were flexible before, Kelly sure put us in our place. Because of our lack of flexibilty and mobility many of us live life with constant nagging pains which in turn lead to injury. This is something Central is trying to change, we want our clients to be healthy and prosperous, as well as strong and Sicfit!

If you would like more info on stretching technique and mobilty, tune into the crossfit.com main page for daily WOD's on stretching.....soon to come.

Get It

2010-05-27T09:46:00.000-07:00

While most people get off work, go home, heat up a lean cuisine, and plop down on the couch for their favorite TV show, these girls get off work and head straight to the gym for a quick butt kickin. The ladies of the 6:45 womens class vigurously row away to see who will be the first to finish the workout and call time. Crossfit Central is filling up quickly so make sure you are on the roster for next months classes starting June 1st. And those of you who are thinking of bumping your classes up from 2 to 3 times a week better make it happen, we will be going on a waiting list in the next month.

Those of you who may be interested in more of a personal settingfor your workouts or if you just want to step your training up a notch for the Summer, I have two group training spots opening at the new SicFit gym.

Baby On Board

2010-05-25T11:54:00.001-07:00

Taryn is a personal training client of mine who has been with me for over a year. Her new baby boy, Trip, is due in 9 weeks. She has been very diligent in her workout routine throughout her pregnancy. She is completely adorable, and has maintained her petite figure by coming to workout at Crossfit and watching her diet.

Congrats Taryn and good luck with your new little guy!!!!

Just In Time For Summer

2010-05-11T07:18:00.000-07:00

Pamela is a new addition to my 6:45pm Women's class and has already had amazing success. Here is a pic of Pamela at her birthday party before she started doing Crossfit and eating Paleo. In 45 days she has lost 10 pounds and 16 total inches, truelly inspiring! Before Pamela joined us here at Crossfit she was a vegetarian since a very small age. Pamela has been following the Paleo diet and added protein back in her regime which she claims has helped her with this weight loss. She is now one of my Spartan clients, and I expect her to stay on this path and continue to get amazing results!

Way to go Pamela!!!!!!! Proud of you girl!

Mushroom Stuffed Pizza

2010-03-26T07:58:00.000-07:00

Last night I was craving pizza for dinner, so I made my own. I scooped up some big portabellas for the crust and stuffed them with italian sausage, bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and marinara. Then topped it with a sprinkle of cheese and avocado. YUUUUUMMMMMMMYYYYYY!!
It was not only delicious, but satisfied my pizza craving, and ommitted the crappy carbs! Don't make excuses for bad eating habits, find alternatives!

Crossfit at the Arnold

2010-03-08T06:56:00.000-08:00

This weekend was one of the most interesting events I have ever attended. I went to Ohio to the Arnold Classic to represent the sport of Crossfit. This was the first time probably over 75% of those people had ever been introduced to Crossfit, it was an eye opening experience to say the least! I don't think I have ever seen that many muscles and self tanner in one room! They had events anywhere from figure and miss fitness to gymnastics and fencing. Crossfit was actually invited by Arnold himself to host the sectionals competition at this event, and it was quite an honor! Rogue fitness provided all of the equipment and volunteers and truelly made this event run flawless. Nice job guys!
If you are ever wanting workout equipment for your home gym these are the guys to talk to. Just go to Roguefitness.com to get that info.

Side picture of Josh Everrett, Jennifer Reed of Atlas Crossfit, and myself at the Classic.

Get It Girl

2010-02-18T09:17:00.000-08:00

Ladies pull out those tinsey little shorts and tank tops and men get out your muscle shirts and shades because Summer is right around the corner. It's time to step up your Crossfit game and get lean for beach trips and poolside parties!
If you are interested in starting up a new fitness program or maybe adding another day to your current workout program, I have two spots open for personal training this Spring. I am only interested in clients who want to see significant changes and results and will commit to accomplishing their goals. I also have some openings in Indoor classes if you like the challenge of working out with other poeple. These spots are limited so feel free to contact me ASAP if you are wanting to make a change in your health and fitness today.

Yum Yum

2010-02-11T09:45:00.000-08:00

Throughout our day most of our thoughts lead us back to the thought of food, mmmmmmmmhhhhh! So why not make the foods we put in our bodies day in and day out quality choices. Everyday I hear excuse after excuse of why it's so hard to eat good food, but if I can do it, so can you!
I have a picture of my dinner last night and it was super simple and delicious! I cooked tilapia in olive oil, sauteed mini portobellas in olive oil, and steamed butternut squash with coconut butter and cinnamon. When your preparing a meal don't overwhelm yourself, keep it simple and quick.
For all our I Am Crossfit clients, tomorrow evening we will be showing the movie Food Inc to give you guys an inside look at where our food really comes from.

The Elite

2010-02-09T07:33:00.000-08:00

I was privledged enough this weekend to be invited to San Diego for the Level 1 Trainers Summit. This involved hearing speakers such as Coach Greg Glassman, Kelly Starrett on Mobility, Dr. Nicholas Romanov on pose running, Brian Mackenzie on strength and endurance, Jeff Tucker on gymnastics, Louie Simmons on powerlifting, Jeff Martone on Kettlebells, and many others. It was two days of hanging out with elite athletes and phenomenal coaches. It made me realize even though you think you might be good at something, you will never be at the top of your game. There is always room to grow and learn and to continue to strive to be the best. Thankyou to everyone who made this weekend possible and for the experience that was made!

Above: The Crossfit Level 1 Coaching staff performing a gruelling workout
at the University of San Diego after the first day of seminars.
50 Elite Crossfit athletes all competing on the same field, inspiring!

Get Low

2010-01-27T18:02:00.000-08:00

Quote of the day:

It ain't ya beauty......it's ya booty!

I had many thoughts run through my mind today as I trained, and although it sounds kinda funny, this is the thought that stuck with me. I have noticed many people in our gym with full capability of getting low in their squat that seem to be skipping out on getting to full depth in their workouts. Many of these people I have seen with my own two eyes get to full squat depth time after time, but are now not making it a priority. If you aren't going to go full range on your squats, crease of the hip below crease of the knee, or at least make that your goal, then you might as well not be doing them at all. Why come every day, change your diet and lifestyle, make such a commit, all to come into the gym and cut yourself short?

I challenge you all to make a new commitment for the month of February to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself that much harder every time you walk into the gym!

January 010'

2010-01-14T05:49:00.001-08:00

GET RIPPED

Week One I Am

2010-01-12T11:09:00.000-08:00

Ok guys, we are well into January now and there is no more time for laziness. The I Am Crossfit Challenge has already begun and it's time to make things happen. For everyone on Team Gang Member (My team), it's time to get your butts in gear!

Weekly Expectations:

Food log, checked at least once a week
Workout log
Complete at least 5 workouts a week
Attend I Am meetings
Attend extra weekend workouts

This week we have a required Nutrition meeting held at the Burnet gym location at 12:15 Tuesday and Wednesday as well as 7pm Wed night. We are also having a skills training and workout Saturday morning at 9am with all of Team 4 including Lisa and Mike W's teams. We will be focusing on pullups, Oly lifts, and Met Con.

Time to Sport the Double C's

2009-12-09T06:19:00.000-08:00

Christmas time is coming soon and now is the perfect time to get your friends and family some Crossfit gear. We have a ton of new fun stuff in at the Central location off Burnet. Sizes will go quick, so get your X-Fit gear soon. We also have Dynamax Med Balls and Trigger Points kits for sell, which make great gifts for those family members who workout!

Holiday Throwdown

2009-11-30T11:15:00.000-08:00

Now that everyone is stuffed and over the Thanksgiving food fest, the Challenge begins. This is for any and all of the ladies in my indoor Crossfit classes. Today we will begin our 15 day Holiday Challenge which includes daily food log with checks, strict Paleo eating, benchmark workouts, and good old fashion fun! Setting goals and having people around you to hold you accountable is the best way to see results. I will not allow the acceptance for laziness and overeating to creep up on me during the holidays, I will take control over my choices and my decisions.

Bye Bye Belly, Hello Six Pack

2009-11-06T08:49:00.000-08:00

If you were wondering if this is the same person, the answer is YES. This is a before and after pic of one of my indoor clients after following 1.5 month strict Paleo. I am not allowed to disclose any personal info about her other than the fact that she is amazing and seen a huge transformation. If you don't beleive that following Zone/Paleo works, challenge yourself to a 30 day trial and see what happens. If you have any questions about it please don't hestate to contact myself or any of the other Crossfit Central coach, we are here to help!

What can you accomplish in a month and a half?

Called Out

2009-11-04T06:29:00.000-08:00

As we all know, the Holidays are coming whether you like it or not. This is the perfect time to get in the gym, set some goals, and get as lean as you can before Thanksgiving is here. If you would like to go into Turkey season and Christmas time focused and fit, give me a shout. I will be offering Holiday training specials for private sessions of one to two people. During the next two months we will get super focused on your nutrition and goals, and of course get to experience many gruelling workouts. Also, if you are already involved in an indoor class or bootcamp, but feel like you need extra accountability or nutritional advice, hit me up. I am here to help. Don't let the Holidays be another nasty excuse for lazziness and weight gain.

FREE Bootcamp Workout

2009-11-03T07:07:00.000-08:00

FREE workout on Wednesday at 9:30AM @ Town Lake
Under the Bridge on the Hike & Bike Trail
Be there and Bring as many friends as you can.
This is a great opportunity to get friends to a free crossfit workout
that is not on a Saturday morning (I know some people are
incappable of waking up early on Saturday!)

So I will see you guys tomorrow morning at Town Lake!

Free PT Sessions!!!!!!!!!!!!

2009-10-26T19:00:00.000-07:00

If you are a current client of mine, either in Bootcamps, Indoor Programs, or a Personal training client, I will be giving out free sessions for the month of November. If you get a friend to sign up for a program in the month of November and December, I will give you two comped personal training sessions.We can spend this time working on strengths, weaknesses, nutrition, or anything else you need to focus on. The holidays are here and now is the time to dial in and get focused on diet and workouts.

Seeing Double!!

2009-10-12T06:36:00.000-07:00

Brandi and Tiffany are hitting the gym hard this month making sure they stay fit and lean through the holidays. They are two of my very special PT clients that make it to the gym two to three times a week to Crossfit. Here they are doing a Kettelbell swing/ ab mat situp circuit which not only focuses on tightening up the core but also gets your heart rate going.

Benchmark Challenge

2009-10-06T11:00:00.000-07:00

Carey and Crystal WOD December 5, 2008 from CrossFit Central on Vimeo.

The Crossfit Central Benchmark Challenge this Saturday will be serving up the infamous Fran. There are less than 50 spots left and filling up fast. If you are interested in taking on the challenge but have no idea what Fran is, take a sec and watch the video above. You will be able to scale the workout to whatever fitness level you are at right now. We will retest in 5 weeks to see how much progress you have made over that time. I will personally be checking my clients food and workout logs over the next 5 weeks to help you guys get dialed in.

Take the challenge!

Angie Does Central Dirty

2009-09-29T10:03:00.000-07:00

The first workout of the month of October just happened to be Angie! Oh how we love her! Thi

Be prepared, this month it will "be broughten"!

This week I will be doing body comps for all indoor women in my classes. If you haven't had yours done yet this month, or if you are new, shoot me an email to get this scheduled by Thursday. Your body composition is a great way to chart where you started and how much you progress every month.

Takin' It Back

2009-09-28T06:45:00.000-07:00

Pictured above, Zach Thiel doing a workout at the old Crossfit Central.

Central clients watchout, this month we are taking it back to the old school ways of Crossfit. We will be informing you guys on where Crossfit came from and who all the Hotshots are that you see in all of the old school videos. Many of you newer Crossfitters might not know all the background info on Crossfit, and this month we are taking the opportunity to get everyone on the same page. So get ready, this months workouts will consist of the well known "Girl" and "Hero" workouts.

Also check out the main page for updated success stories, we have some truelly amazing testimonies!

Then and Now

2009-09-22T09:01:00.000-07:00

What can I say other than WOW!From left to right you have, myself, Julie Ward, Nicole Hughes, and Carey Kepler. All of whom work for Crossfit Central and all of whom look a lot different from then to now. Obviously this pic is not the most flattering to any of us, my apologies ladies, but it is a great example of how Crossfit has changed all of our lives. I know for a fact all of these girls follow Crossfit WOD's religiously and Zone/Paleo their food as well as take Advocare products. This pic was taken a year and a half ago, and look at the results of their dedication and belief in the programming they follow.Then, NOT SO HOT. Now, SUPA DUPA HOT!

What's Labor Day?

2009-09-07T19:58:00.000-07:00

Instead of taking the day off and eating like crap, I decided to start my 3 week challenge of eating Paleo perfect foods without fault. I worked all day, ate well, and got a good workout in at the end of the day.

Day was as follows:

3 oz tuna
3 Tbs almond butter

turkey burger with avocado on spinach leaves
1/2 cup grapes

kale and mayo wrapped in 3oz turkey
almond butter

spark/catalysts

eggs, pork sausage, veggies cooked in oil
1 apple

Workout:

10-1 SDHP and Burpees
1-10 HSPU and chest 2 bar Pullups

Sprint To Fight Gone Bad

2009-09-01T07:21:00.000-07:00

Goal: Sprint at least 10 miles by Septmeber 25th. Starts August 31st.
Rules:

1. 100, 200, 300 M distance- max rest between runs is 30-60 seconds

2. 400-800 M distance- max rest between runs is 90 secs to 2 mins.

3. The distance can be no longer than 800 M at a time (this is a sprint!)

4. Must log workouts and times to track progress.

Prize: 100% ready for Fight Gone Bad on September 26th, faster times, and bragging rights on the last day of class if you completed the 10 ml sprint! Whoop Whoop!!!!!

Can you dig it?!?!?!

Bootcamp WOD 8/28

2009-08-28T18:47:00.000-07:00

4 Rounds X 10 Reps
DB shoulder press
sprawl
3 Rounds X 20 Reps
lunge jump
pushup
2 Rounds X 30 Reps
thruster
DB ab mat situp
1 Round X 40 Reps
wall ball
burpee

Time to Fight

2009-08-27T10:50:00.000-07:00

Spetember 26th marks the date of our biggest event of the year. This year Crossfit Central is planning on raising $50,000 to help support the fight against Prostate Cancer. Everyone involved with Crossfit across the country will be doing this event on the same day to support the cause. You can sign up to compete at this event by going to our website and clicking on the Fight Gone Bad link. If you would like to donate to the cause without competing, click on the FGB link on my sidebar to make a donation and help me reach my goal of raising $300.

Crave Check

2009-08-21T19:31:00.000-07:00

So, why all of you at Crossfit Central this weekend are working out hard and Zoning perfect, I have been busy eating cheesecake! As most of you know I had my wisdom teeth removed Thursday, super lame. The doc said no hard foods and definetly NO working out for at least 3 days. So instead of getting depressed from lack of fitness, I chose to indulge in cheesecake! It was a great idea until about 30 minutes after the crime was committed, I broke out in a sweat and got really dizzy. I hit a sugar high and felt worse than I did the day of my surgery!

Just a reminder to all of you out there trying very hard to stick to Paleo/Zone eating......it is sooooo worth it. The way you feel when eating whole foods that are good for your body compared to eating crap, there is no comparison. So when you are feeling tempted by your favorite junk foods, just remember what its like to feel good and resist temptation.

Deep Eddy

2009-08-19T13:51:00.000-07:00

Deep Eddy Bootcamp

MWF @ 6:30am

Workout
25 DB Squat Clean to Thruster
10 Spiderman pushups
1 Suicide
4 rounds for time

Followed by
2 min, 1.5 min, 1 min, 30 sec of
Squat jump, situp
Consecutively

Good job Troops, way to smash it as always!

Standards

2009-08-18T06:25:00.000-07:00

Alright, it is time. Time to blog, time to step it up, time to get on fire! I have been in cruise control for the past few weeks with my workouts, diet, and training. I used the end of the Games as an excuse to take it easy for a while.

Well now I know thats bullshit!

I am an athlete and a competitor, there is no off time, there is no time to relax and take it easy. There will always be someone out there working harder, getting stronger, and pushing faster than you. This is not the time to coast.

Get off your ass and GO!

Two week commitment: Zone/Paleo everyday, will not miss a workout, run 2X/week.

Call me out if you can!!!

Lisa and Jeremy.....LOVE!

2009-08-06T21:27:00.000-07:00

Ok, so it's not always hard work and sweat all time time here at CRossfit Central. This weekend all of the ladies will be taking off to the Lake in Wimberly to celebrate Lisa's (camo shirt) final days as a "Bender". In a few short weeks Lisa will be getting married to Jeremy Theil, founder of Crossfit Central. They are both gifted and talented people and we are all so blessed to work with and be a part of their family. Thank you guys for being both truelly amazing and inspiring to us all!

Workout Time...Say What!

2009-08-05T12:14:00.000-07:00

August programs are just beginning and everyone is on fire. Classes are either full or filling up so get into a class quick. Women's indoor classes I still have openings in are MWF 10am, TTH 5:45, and Bootcamp down South at Deep Eddy MWF at 6:30. All of these classes are great because they are earlier in the morning and beat the heat of the day. We all know how HOT the ATX can get mid-day! I also have one new opening for a personal training client. Not just anyone can do this though, if you are serious about training and acheiving results you will be required to sign a contract of commitment. To accomplish your goals you have to be fully committed to yourself and your dreams!

The Movement

2009-07-30T04:37:00.000-07:00

Movement from CrossFit Central on Vimeo.

This Saturday the Movement will take place after the UTB and free Indoor workouts. We will be heading over to RunTex on Lake Austin to kick off all of our new programs with breakfast tacos and coffee, and of course our awesome dedicated clients. Workouts start at 8 and the afterparty starts at 9. Be there or be square!

#1 Supporters

2009-07-06T19:56:00.000-07:00

My 7pm Women's class got together and made a huge banner and matching shirts to support those of us going to the Games this week. All of our clients showed up to tell us goodluck and send us off with some encouragement and gifts! It is so awesome to have such an amazing group of clients to work with. We will miss you guys this week while we travel to California but your love and support will carry us through!

Thanks Crossfit

2009-06-30T06:14:00.000-07:00

My bro Terrel getting in some pullups on moving day. This past weekend I went home to Lubbock to help my parents move into their new home. I realized how useful Crossfit movements are in the real world. I used the front squat, deadlift, overhead press, overhead squat, and thruster all to my advantage while moving. I also got to teach my Grammy how to properly deadlift all of her extremely overstuffed boxes!!It is times like this when I look at my job and find a whole new respect for it!

The Big, The Bad, and The Ugly

2009-06-23T11:31:00.000-07:00

So today Sara, a PT client and dear freind, came into the gym ready to kick some ass. She had a new determination about her and I was pumped. You see, Sara is kind of a baby when it comes to caluses and tears on her hands. So normally she does jump pullups off a box in lower reps. Today we used a band and she rocked out about 50 on her own. Her very last set she didn't let go of the bar until she was done....and the result was rips! She freaked out for a few minutes, but then realized how exciting it was to get the pullups and soon got over it. This was a huge acheivment in my book, way to go Sar Bear!!!!!!!!!

Every Second Counts

2009-06-18T06:27:00.000-07:00

This is your last chance to purchase your movie ticket to the premier of Every Second Counts, a Crossfit film. This will be a fun event and a great way to support Crossfit. Go to www.crossfitcentral.com and purchase your ticket before tonight at midnight.

See ya there!

Kitchen Sweep

2009-06-10T06:23:00.000-07:00

We are now offering a new program that will allow a coach to come into your home and find out what's in your fridge and behind those pantry doors. If you are trying to get dialed in with your diet and you are at the point where you just aren't sure about how to shop for yourself and what to keep in the pantry, we are here to help. This program will offer nutritional counceling as well as a grocery store trip shopping buddy, and some much needed help cleaning out the junk from your fridge. To get more details on Kitchen Sweep email me at crystaljmcreynolds@gmail.com or go to crossfitcentral.com, click on the Programs tab, and it will be under the Crossfit link.

What will we find in your closet!?!?

Summer Bootcamp

2009-06-02T03:38:00.000-07:00

The 6:30 Deep Eddy Bootcamp is always taking it to the next level. Here they are doing plank walks across the feild followed by sprints....you gotta love Friday mornings!

Summertime

2009-05-26T18:31:00.000-07:00

All of the programs at CRossfit Central are filling up fast and furiously with swimsuit season around the corner. The coed and women's only programs already have sold out classes for June. If you want to reserve your spot enroll online at crossfitcentral.com.

Pizza Pizza

2009-05-19T15:14:00.000-07:00

Haha...caught red handed! This is an incriminating picture of two current Crossfit coaches, identity still unknown, taking down quite a handful of pizza. Since we cannot see their eyes, I am not sure if these two criminals will ever be caught, but just so they know, this should never take place again.

Although we as coaches do practice what we preach, being Zone/Paleo diet, we all need a break sometimes. This weekend we went to Chicago for a Dani Johnson seminar and took a little time out for some good eats!

Learning

2009-05-14T05:39:00.000-07:00

HHHHMMMMM, now what are these silly girls up to? Well, Turkish Get Ups of course. Their WOD consisted of Turkish Get Ups and Goblet squats, two exercises they have never done before. The Get Up is a concentrated movement for total body and focuses a lot on core.

Expect the unexpected which is Crossfit.

Wallballathon!!!

2009-05-12T18:49:00.000-07:00

3...2...1...wall ball. The 6pm women are getting after it and fightin it out through the heat. The weather is already smokin and summer has yet to truely hit. This means we all need to be very conscious of staying hydrated throughout the day, and especially during workouts. Taking this for granted can be fatal. Be good to yourself, drink lots of H2O.

Little Bro

2009-05-11T18:52:00.000-07:00

This past weekend Terrel, my bro from Lubbock came to Austin to attend a Crossfit Affiliate seminar hosted by Jeremy Theil. This seminar gave other affiliates a chance to come and learn how to run a successful Crossfit. This just shows that Crossfit Central is a staple in the Crossfit community. We have such amazing leaders followed by such an amazing team of coaches and staff!

North Bootcamp

2009-05-06T20:43:00.000-07:00

The BHI Corporate Program is now opening their doors up to the public. Classes are available for anyone and everyone interested in a workout program up north. There is a Level 1 class at 11:45, and a Level 2 class for more advanced clients beginning at 12:30.This Crossfit class takes place inside the gymnasium and is a combo of Indoor Crossfit and Bootcamp. Contact me for questions about getting enrolled this week.

Certified Badass

2009-05-05T12:58:00.000-07:00

This is Carey after finishing 1st at the regional Qualifiers this past weekend. She is an inspiration not only in the gym but also inspiring outside the gym. She is always pushing herself and those around her to be better and greater. She is an amazing role model and coach. I just want you to know Carey from here on out I will push myself as far and hard as I am able to beat you, because I know you are the BEST!

Game Time

2009-05-01T06:34:00.000-07:00

It's finally here...time to compete. In two hours we are taking off to Ft. Worth for the Regional Qualifiers. This will determine who will move forward to the 2009 Crossfit Games. We are taking somewhere around 14 amazing athletes crom Crossfit Central.A lot of hours and sweat have been put into the preparation for this event. Good luck to all my fellow competitors and teamates. Go with confidence and strength, have no fear, you are well prepared. God has blessed us all with amazing talents, have faith in that.

Dani Johnson

2009-04-27T06:40:00.000-07:00

We just got back from a mind altering seminar in Houston put on by Dani Johnson. This was definetly an experience that has changed my life and the way I will do things from now on.If you are ever offered the opportunity to hear her speak, don't hesitate. This experience has brought me closer to reaching my goals, as well as closer to my Crossfit family.

Double C's

2009-04-24T08:39:00.000-07:00

The 6:30 Deep Eddy BC completed the filthy 50 today to start them off right for the weekend. You guys are lookin' lean and ripped....just the way I like it! Keep up the Fantastic work guys!

And a big shoutout to Mindy McD on her 23rd B-Day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tabata What

2009-04-23T14:44:00.000-07:00

Tabata Time.....everyone groans and faces get sour when they hear these words. All though we may not love Tabata style exercises, they hit you where it hurts. Today we did Tabata situps, which equals 8, twenty second rounds with ten seconds of rest in between each. But this was no ordinary rest in between, it's what I like to call active rest! They held a crunch position for their ten seconds of rest, resulting in a burning core.

Your welcome guys!

Hulala!

2009-04-20T11:51:00.000-07:00

Yesterday the Crossfit Women joined up for fun hike up the Hill of Life and followed it up with some more fun in the sun at Hula Hut. Thanks to all you ladies who made it out, I had a blast getting to know everyone even better! And you all better make it to classes today!

Nasty Girls

2009-04-18T18:38:00.000-07:00

Two of my precious Deep Eddy bootcampers, Maggie and Blake, show off their sweat and dirt stained clothing from the bear crawl filled hour they just put themselves through. Both of these ladies have had remarkable success and complete transformations. Great job girls, I am very proud of you both. Check back soon for their testimonials and success stories!

2009-04-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

CC-Fittest Games-Part 1 from CrossFit Central on Vimeo.

Triumphing Over Weakness

2009-04-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

HHHMMMM.....This is by far the worst form I have ever seen on a MU. This is what they look like everytime. My first goal was to be able to do a muscle up, my new goal is to make it look presentable! Not only do I want it to look good, but it is important to have good form because it discards the possibility of injury. As well as perfecting the MU, the Crossfit Central women trainers have been training everyday on ring dips, chest to bar, and handstand pushups. Our biggest weaknesses. But not to worry, we WILL MASTER these movements!

Line Em Up

2009-04-13T20:29:00.000-07:00

It is amazing what you can do with only a set of dumbells. Today the Lakepoint crew gave it all they had in a workout using dumbells for swings and deadlifts combined with some squats and hill runs. Some people make excuses for not having the funds for equipment or the time. There is no excuse, you need little to no equipment for a Crossfit workout and a very minimal amount of time. If you need ideas or help finding creative ways to get a quick workout in at home, feel free to ask. No more room for excuses!

Hoppy Easter Everybody

2009-04-12T18:59:00.000-07:00

This weekend I got the pleasure of going out to my buddies lake house and relaxing for 3 whole days. I loved it, and my body is thankful for it. We painted eggs, had an Easter egg hunt, and went to church with the fam.

I think many of us forget what Easter is truelly all about. We get so self obsorbed and forget to give thanks to the One who has blessed us with all that we have. This weekend brought me back down a notch to what life really is all about.

I feel so very blessed to have a Savior that died and rose again to forgive every single one of the transgressions I make day in and day out. Thank you Lord for all that you have given me, and my wonderful, inspiring Crossfit family!

Ass to Ankles

2009-04-09T09:44:00.000-07:00

Whitney does a great job of getting below parallel on every one of her squats. This is the perfection we as Crossfitters should be aiming for every time we step into the gym. Technique and movements should be flawless. The workout today was 5 rounds of:

65# Squat cleans X10
10 pullups
200 M sprint

Bootcamp Time

2009-04-06T18:20:00.000-07:00

Even after a long hard workout, these ladies still look Fabulous! Way to go girls!

Silly Girls!

2009-04-03T08:58:00.000-07:00

The Crossfit Indoor ladies got done with their gruelling workout coached by Mrs. Carey Kepler and had just enough energy left to throw up their guns and pose for the frame! Crossfit Womens classes are growing quickly, so make sure you get your spot. In May we will be opening up a 5:45 AM Womens class on Tuesday and Thursdays, and many more classes to come!

Nap Time

2009-03-31T19:59:00.000-07:00

Meet Andre', the newest addition to the Crossfit Central Community.If there is one thing he knows how to do, it's SLEEP! As we all know or at least have heard, getting rest and letting our bodies recouperate is essesntial to peak fitness. Many of us ignore the signs our bodies give us when we feel fatigued. We keep pushing and pushing until either we get sick or injured. Those of us that follow the .com workouts follow a 3 day on 1 day off program. The one day off is a day of rest to help our body recover and help our muscles rebuild. Pay attention to your body, and provide it with sufficient rest and proper nutrition. DO A BODY GOOD!

Getting It Done

2009-03-30T19:19:00.000-07:00

It's Bootcamp time! The weather is getting warm and the mornings are beautiful, the perfect time to get an early workout in. Pictured are Mel and Blake performing a one arm dumbell snatch with perfect form! Come drop in and check out a class for free and see if this is the workout you have been searching for. Shoot me an email if you have any questions about Crossfit Central bootcamp locations and times.

Push It!

2009-03-25T19:42:00.000-07:00

It's all smiles and hard work when Lizzie and I get together for our training sessions twice a week. Lizzie is the youngest client I train right now, with the best attitude. She comes in to see me after an early morning of practice followed by a long day of school, and still manages to stay positive and pushes hard through every challenge I throw at her. Way to go Lizzie, and keep up the hard work!

I currently have two spots to fill with one on one clients, so if you are interested or know someone that might need a little extra motivation send me an email.

Strength Lifts

2009-03-23T17:57:00.000-07:00

EEEEWWEEEE, look at those ladies deadlift. You go girls! The deadlift is an essential movement in Crossfit workouts and life. Basically, all the deadlift is learning how to pick up heavy objects safely from the floor and the ability to set them back down without injury. A peice of advice, get a strong dead!

FREE, FREE, FREE!!!!!

2009-03-20T08:22:00.000-07:00

For the month of April I will be giving away money to those of you who bring freinds to Crossfit. Thie goes for indoor, one on one training, and bootcamp clients.

If you:

*Get a freind to sign up for bootcamp or indoor Crossfit you will get $20.

*Refer a new one on one PT client you will get $75 off Crossfit classes.

*Bring a freind to try out Crossfit at either a BC or indoor class you will get $10 off an Advocare supplement of your choice.

So lets get ready for the warm weather and get your freinds involved in getting FIT for the summer!

Weighted Pullups

2009-03-19T12:03:00.000-07:00

3 wieghted pullups
5 strict pullups
7 kipping pullups

When a workout like todays comes up on the main site I shake my head. I mean shit, I can hardly lift my own body weight over the bar, much less with added weight......... Not! I can do anything. It might take me a bit longer than I would like, but I can freakin do it! Qualifiers are coming up, time to buck up!

My Girls

2009-03-18T13:35:00.000-07:00

The Women of my 6PM Crossfit Indoor Class. Ladies you are truely inspiriing and a Blast to be around!

Workouts @ Work

2009-03-11T12:21:00.000-07:00

These are all of my buddies over at the BHI Corporate Program. This is our 3rd month to be working together, and man have they made some drastic improvements. Starting a corporate workout program at your business is a great way to come together as a company and get fit! If you are interested in starting up a Crossfit program at your place of work please contact myself or Crossfit Central with any questions.

Crossfit Central: Building a Fit community!

Bahamas Baby

2009-03-10T20:09:00.000-07:00

This past week I went to the Bahamas for my brothers wedding. My Dad and I got a quick shot on the beach in our Crossfit Tees. All of the family took part in a few Crossfit workouts on the beach. We even attracted a few other people vacationing on the beach that jumped into some of the workouts with us. While there, I meant two other guys that were planning on affiliating out of New Hampshire and Pittsburgh. It was really cool to go to such a far off place and see Crossfit making an impact.Good luck to all the new affiliates and congrats to my bro, Terrel, and his new wife Chandra!

Pullup Mania

2009-02-19T06:51:00.000-08:00

Whitney, Megan, and Julie have all three been working diligently over the past few weeks to conquer the pullup. They have all had great success. Everyday I walk into the gym I see new people getting their pullups down and it Pumps
Me Up! I know alot of our clients are working hard to tryout for the affiliate team, and those that aren't are just working hard to accomplish their goals. Whatever the reason may be, you guys are super inspiring and motivate me as a coach to be at the top of my game!

Supporting Loads

2009-02-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

This weekend Crossfit Central held an I AM CROSSFIT seminar getting down and dirty with body weight movements and barbell lifts. These guys were really working hard to perfect their overhead squat. Even with only the weight of PVC pipe, the overhead squat is still a very challenging movement. Way to go everyone that attended this seminar, you guys ROCK!

Dip Baby Dip

2009-01-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

Great job today indoor Crossfit ladies. This just shows hard work pays off and practice makes perfect. Tonight they took on heavy squat cleans, ring dips, and a 400 M run, 21-15-9. I have to say I was totally impressed with their form and their determination! You go girls!!!!!!!

They Go Hard

2009-01-27T09:47:00.000-08:00

Come rain or shine, the Deep Eddy Bootcampers are here to work. Blake is performing DB rows while doing one of the Crossfit workouts, Barbara. This is 5 rounds of pulls, pushups, situps, and squats. I love my bootcampers and am very proud of how hard they push themselves every time they show up!

Truely Blessed

2009-01-23T13:03:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to give a big thanks to Crossfit Central for allowing me the opportunity to be a part of this awesome community. A special thanks as well to Jeremy and Carey for bringing me on and beleiving in me. You guys have made a huge impact in my life and I have mad respect for all of the trainers I am blessed to work with at Crossfit Central! I am so excited for everything that is to come in this next year and am proud to be a part of it!

I AM

2009-01-09T13:41:00.000-08:00

Jasmine Richmond is performing deadlifts in last nights Crossfits Indoor Womens 6 pm class. She has been attending class for over 5 months and has recommitted herself to making positive changes. Jasmine just joined our I AM CROSSFIT program and is inspired to do Amazing things in 09'. Keep up the hard work Jazz and big things will happen!

Skiing Crossfit Style

2009-01-04T15:25:00.000-08:00

Over Christmas I got to go skiing with my family, which included my brother and his fiance who are Crossfit affiliates in Lubbock. This is a pic of us at the top of the mountain in our Crossfit gear. We took this trip as an opportunity to put to use all of the skills we have picked up Crossfitting. I was scared to death of skiing, but it gave me the confidence and strength to try it again with success!

Party Time!

2008-12-22T15:27:00.000-08:00

These are just a few of the beautiful women here at Crossfit Central that we have the privelege of working with. This was taken at our Christmas party this weekend which turned out to be a BLAST! Thank you ladies for all being so amazing and inspiring!

Lookin' Fine in 09'

2008-12-18T06:31:00.000-08:00

This pic was actually just a ploy to get your attention! The last day for Crossfit Central Programs for the month of Decmeber is tomorrow, but I will be offering a few dropin classes next week for those of you who just can't get enough. On Monday and Tuesday I will be holding a 6:30 am Deep Eddy Bootcamp open to all. As well as a Womens Indoor workout Monday night at 6. The dropin fee for each of these classes will be lowered to $15 a class. Please email me if you plan on attending any of these sessions.Happy Holidays to all!!! crystaljmcreynolds@gmail.com

Good Times

2008-12-12T10:38:00.000-08:00

Thats gotta hurt!!

Happy Holidays!!!

2008-12-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

The ladies of the Lakepoint bootcamp are getting fit bright and early Monday morning. They are going hard and strong through the holidays and getting ripped along the way! Dont get left in their dust, get signed up for bootcamp before the New Year passes you by!

Pump It Up

2008-12-04T12:33:00.000-08:00

Sharon Rosenthal, a personal client of mine, is getting lean and mean in the gym preparing for the new year. As we all no, it is hard to keep the weight off and the sweets out of our mouths during the holidays. But this is definetly the most vital time of the year to stay focused and strive to reach our goals. Don't give in to the tasty treats and comforting cocktails this year. Challenge yourself, get motivated, and get things done!

Give Thanks

2008-12-02T19:39:00.000-08:00

This past week I was blessed enough to be able to fly home and visit my family for Thanksgiving. It was a great and much needed break. I have come back clear headed and motivated. Christmas and the New Year are right around the corner, and this is the perfect time for all of us to get focused and remotivated for the next 22 days. I challenge you all to push yourself to the limit these next few weeks and start the new year out right. If you need an accountability partner or any heelp setting new years goals, all of the trainers here at Crossfit are here to help! I feel very blessed and thankful to be able to work for Crossfit Central and for our communtiy to be such an AMAZING and talented group of individuals!

#2 Ain't That Bad

2008-11-24T17:35:00.000-08:00

Take a look at these healthy Turkeys! Just wanted to give a shout out to my peeps on the Team C-Unit Lean Turkey Team. Awesome job guys it was great getting to coach and workout alongside you all! I had a blast and hope to do it all over again soon!

Shake It

2008-11-17T17:11:00.000-08:00

My girl Linda, from Crossfit Central indoor, getting her boogie on at this weekends LuluLemon/Crossfit workout. We put 40 people through an exciting workout in the parking lot behind the new LuluLemon store. Following the workout we lined everyone up for a sprint relay. Thanks to all of our Awesome clients for helping us make this event a success, and if you haven't checked out the Lulu gear yet, go get some. They have tons of great workout gear and really cute stuff for the ladies (makes the bootie look GOOD!!!)

Perfect Pushups

2008-11-10T18:02:00.000-08:00

Crossfit Womens Indoor class working on perfecting there pushups in the PM class. Today the WOD was max rounds of 400 m sprints with max pushups in 20 min.

It Runs In The Family

2008-11-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

My bro, Terrel, and I got in a quick workout at his Crossfit gym in Lubbock this past weekend when I went to watch Tech beat up on UT. During this past year Terrel received his Level 1 Crossfit certification, became a Crossfit affiliate, and opened his own gym, Crossfit South Plains. Not only is he an AWESOME brother but a great freind and coach. Just wanted to give you a shout out Terrel and let you know how proud of you I am. Much Love!

Another Success Story

2008-11-05T11:34:00.000-08:00

You too can look this good with just a few weeks of hard work and dedicated training with ME!
Sara Smithhart, one of my one on one clients, and myself are enjoying a fun night of Halloween partying and getting ripped all in one. Normally when Sara isn't "letting it all hang out", she is in the gym working hard and pushing herself through every challenge I throw at her. She is dedicated to staying fit and reaching her goals. You can't really tell in this picture, but Sara has lost 17 inches already and isn't stopping there! Feel free to contact me if you are looking for advice on fitness or are in need of a little motivation and accountability. P.S. It might cost ya a penny or two more to get a training session with me in this fabulous gear!!!

Bootcamp Brawl

2008-10-21T19:21:00.000-07:00

My 6:30 Deep Eddie bootcamp is looking tough these days as we train for the bootcamp challenge between us and Randal's 6:15 LCRA bootcamp. The challenge date is set for this next Wednesday at our stomping ground! This will be a great way for bootcamp clients to meet one another that might not get a chance otherwise. CROSSFIT- building a FIT community. Key word community. I challenge everyone to welcome in new bootcampers or indoor classmates and help them to feel comfortable and a part of this awesome team and community. And get ready, new classes start this next Monday! Reserve your spot on our team today!