Programming Outlook

A key focus from returning back into the gym during the pandemic was to build on the foundation of strength. It was important to gain back the confidence in a variety of movements that may have been lost during the pandemic with many of the home workouts. Whether it was moving a barbell or orientating your body in open space with gymnastics, we wanted our members to gain confidence with their exposure to different modalities of CrossFit.

From a programming perspective, it is important to reflect back on the last 7 months of where we started and where we are headed for the remainder of the year. Take a look below at all we’ve accomplished as part of the 12 Labours Community.

Timeline

March 2021 - Back Squats/Push Press + Concept2 Intervals & Gymnastics (3 months)

June 2021 - Tempo Front Squats & Grunt Work (2 months)

August 2021 - Powerlifting & Olympic Weightlifting (2 months)

Starting this upcoming November, our programming will shift to provide our CrossFit classes the ability to continually improve and test all these elements in training. We will continue to explore the very definition of CrossFit...constantly varied functional movements executed at high intensity. The coaching staff at 12 Labours CrossFit is excited to get you through our next phase of programming!

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