864 Strength + Conditioning – Support your gym, your fellow CrossFitters and community
Just in case you didn’t know – Santa trains at 864. Don’t tell anyone.
For we are HIS workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.
-Ephesians 2:10
“Be yourself. No one can say you’re doing it wrong.”
-Charles M. Schultz
Social Media tip of the day: Self-Love vs. Narcissism
SELF LOVE: Being content with the work in progress that you are. Being yourself. Not seeking the approval of others. Not doing things that make you appear to be seeking the attention of everyone. Seeking to be the best person that you can be. Not comparing yourself to others. Not being fake. Not thinking that you are better than anyone else.
NARCISSISM: None of the above.
The only crime is pride.-Sophocles / Have the wisdom to show restraint. -Proverbs 23:4
Today’s gym schedule: 5:15a.m./8:00a.m./4:15p.m./5:15p.m./6:15p.m.
864 STRENGTH + CONDITIONING Training – The Daily GRIND: H0.Ho.Ho. I’m getting close!
DIG DEEP! Results or Excuses. Pick one. You can’t have both.
Fun Christmas Fact: You can thank Prince Albert for your Christmas tree. Brew a cup o’ tea when trimming your tree this year to pay homage to its origins. When Prince Albert of Germany got a tree for his new wife, Queen Victoria of England, it really took off across the pond. A drawing of the couple in front of a Christmas first tree appeared in Illustrated London News in 1848. To use modern parlance, the idea went viral.
“12 Days of 864 Christmas”
1 Thruster (135/95) from floor
2 Chest-to-Bar Pull-ups (palms forward)
3 Strict Toes-to-Bar
4 Box Jumps (24/20)
5 Power Cleans (135/95)
6 Burpees (Full ROM)
7 Kettlebell Swings (American – 24kg./16kg.)
8 Goblet Squats (24kg./16kg.)
9 Hand Release Push-ups
10 AbMat Sit-ups
11 Deadlifts (135/95)
12 Overhead Squats (135/95)
Only one bar. Use the same bar/weight for all barbell movements. No racks – from the floor.
PLEASE listen closely as the movement standards are covered or you will more than likely be the one doing something other than the 12 Days of Christmas. Sing it…
Christmas Eve – All of you are invited to join us on Friday 12-24 for a Christmas Eve service at Chestnut Ridge East Campus at 10:00pm. If you let us know that you are coming we will save you a seat with us. We would love to have a couple rows full of the CrossFit864 crew. Wear your favorite 864 swag or Christmas swag…it doesn’t matter. The service will be fairly short. Bring your friends and family. Hope to see you there.
Help! Need a last minute Christmas Eve gift? Grab a 864 hoodie, shirt, cap, 6 pack 0f Fit Aid or a gift certificate for your favorite CrossFitter.
On this day in history – December 23, 1788 – Maryland voted to cede a 100-square-mile area for the seat of the national government. About two-thirds of the area became the District of Columbia.
On this day in history – December 23, 1970 – In New York, the topping out ceremony for original One World Trade Center (North Tower) took place. The South Tower’s ceremony took place on July 19, 1971.
Train Hard. Train Heavy. Train Smart. Have Fun.
The world breaks everyone, and afterward, some are strong at the broken places.
-Ernest Hemingway
864 News & Upcoming Events:
864 Christmas Schedule: Normal hours through Thursday (Friday 8:00a.m.only) See you again on Monday (12-27)
Check out CF864 on Facebook / Instagram
Definition of Challenge: Demanding, testing one’s determination, willpower, abilities, skills and resources. A call to fight, as a battle.
Entitlement is a delusion built on self-centeredness and laziness. Nobody ever said that life was fair. Deal with it! Don’t compare your life to other peoples life. Live your own. Keep Calm and Mind Your Own Business…
We always look forward to our week of Christmas workouts. We have been doing these since the early days of 864 and we are glad that you guys enjoy making this part of your Christmas traditions and Christmas fun. Now go hit it hard and get ready to enjoy the Christmas weekend.
BE STRONG and COURAGEOUS!
Jay and Janice