So, you’ve decided to finally do something about your sad state of fitness, and you keep hearing from CrossFit disciples how effective it is for whipping people into shape. Fast. But you’ve also heard all the CrossFit horror stories: people puking in the corner, passing out on the floor, being made to work out way past their abilities, suffering constant injuries. And given the choice, you’d rather stay fat and flabby than end up puking and hurt. The fact is, CrossFit has evolved. It has a new, long-term partnership with Reebok. Its instructors have to pass stricter certifications. It’s working hard to shed its reputation as a puke-inducing, injury-ridden, no-place-for-pansies, gym. And its strength and conditioning program, featuring “constantly varied, high intensity, functional movement” can help you lose that spare tire and build the lean muscle you’re looking for, faster than you could by hitting the treadmill and dumbbells...Read more

Good luck to all the RFCF members running in the Aspen Valley Marathon events on Saturday. RFCF will be hosting an aid station at Hooks Lane and the Rio Grande trail junction (mile marker 22.9) from approx 8:30 to noon if anyone is interested in stopping by and helping out. Otherwise, we’ll all meet at Lion’s Park in Basalt and the end of the race for the finish party. Come hang out and have some food and drinks with us.   Read more

There will only be  one class on Mon, Dec 31st at 9 AM. There will be no classes on New Years Day. Wednesday we will return to normal schedule. Have a great New Years and look forward to an amazing 2013!Read more

For Saturday’s WOD we will meet at Basalt High School at 9:00. Do not come to the gym. Be prepared to do some running.This workout will cover approx 3 miles in total distance with movement stations staggered along the course.Read more

The largest criticism I hear about crossfit is about how dangerous it is and how many people get hurt doing it, blah, blah, blah.  Maybe we should all just hide in a closet and pray for muscles and a six pack?  That’s probably safer then trying something challenging like a snatch.  Of course its not great to plow through random exercises with terrible technique for hundreds of reps.  But if that’s what you believe crossfit is then my friend you need to find a better gym…… Crossfit can be done poorly and can be done correctly, just like any other fitness system.  Instead of condemning crossfit as some sort of fitness fad that’s sure to blow up your rotator cuff let’s try to figure out a way to make it better shall we? 1. Get Your Mind Right “Whether you believe you can, or you believe you can’t, you’re right”...Read more