In August, hundreds of some of the country’s top athletes will visit Madison to compete in the CrossFit Games.
On Feb. 8, Kory Ryan from Farmland Fitness, a CrossFit affiliate, spoke to Waunakee Rotary Club about this form of strength conditioning.
Kory said at Farmland, coaches work with people to pursue what their passionates are about. Some are regaining strength and conditioning after surgery, while others are looking for wellness and fitness. Still others are looking to compete.
The staff helps to educate them about the avenues toward reaching their goals. Most people join Farmland Fitness just to work on getting more fitness out of life, while a few work on CrossFit competitions.
The CrossFit Open begins in February and runs into March. On Fridays for five weeks, they get together for a variety of competitions, and 75 of them are invited to the regionals. From there, the most fit people advance to the games. Kory called those “the most fit people on earth,” stressing they represent a small percentage of the CrossFit athletes.
CrossFit was designed as a grassroots organization in 2000, and most began out of boxes like garages or basements. Some became affiliates who can design their own programs within the framework, unlike a franchise.
Farmland Fitness has operated out of its Raemisch Road facility since 2011. During the Friday Night Lights events, athletes find support in a community environment as they work on CrossFit strength conditioning programs. CrossFit also coaches members on nutrition and other lifestyle choices.
Kory’s partner is Kyle Kraft, he said, and together they’ve built an organization of very fit people who are also very welcoming.
A lot is involved in obtaining overall fitness, Kory said, and there is a long-term educational process.
A few years ago, Kory heard from those at CrossFit that they were considering having the games in Madison. They were considering four locations nationwide, seeking to move the games from California.
“They absolutely loved it here in Madison,” he said. “They thought Madison was really cool to get around in terms of logistics.”
The CrossFit Games were moved to Madison last year, and they will return this summer.
“They liked the people here in Wisconsin, they liked the food, and they loved the beer,” he said.
The CrossFit Games will be held Aug. 1-5 and Kory said this year will be bigger than last year’s.
On Feb. 8, Kory Ryan from Farmland Fitness, a CrossFit affiliate, spoke to Waunakee Rotary Club about this form of strength conditioning.
Kory said at Farmland, coaches work with people to pursue what their passionates are about. Some are regaining strength and conditioning after surgery, while others are looking for wellness and fitness. Still others are looking to compete.
The staff helps to educate them about the avenues toward reaching their goals. Most people join Farmland Fitness just to work on getting more fitness out of life, while a few work on CrossFit competitions.
The CrossFit Open begins in February and runs into March. On Fridays for five weeks, they get together for a variety of competitions, and 75 of them are invited to the regionals. From there, the most fit people advance to the games. Kory called those “the most fit people on earth,” stressing they represent a small percentage of the CrossFit athletes.
CrossFit was designed as a grassroots organization in 2000, and most began out of boxes like garages or basements. Some became affiliates who can design their own programs within the framework, unlike a franchise.
Farmland Fitness has operated out of its Raemisch Road facility since 2011. During the Friday Night Lights events, athletes find support in a community environment as they work on CrossFit strength conditioning programs. CrossFit also coaches members on nutrition and other lifestyle choices.
Kory’s partner is Kyle Kraft, he said, and together they’ve built an organization of very fit people who are also very welcoming.
A lot is involved in obtaining overall fitness, Kory said, and there is a long-term educational process.
A few years ago, Kory heard from those at CrossFit that they were considering having the games in Madison. They were considering four locations nationwide, seeking to move the games from California.
“They absolutely loved it here in Madison,” he said. “They thought Madison was really cool to get around in terms of logistics.”
The CrossFit Games were moved to Madison last year, and they will return this summer.
“They liked the people here in Wisconsin, they liked the food, and they loved the beer,” he said.
The CrossFit Games will be held Aug. 1-5 and Kory said this year will be bigger than last year’s.
Other news:
–The club inducted Troy Salisbury as a new member. Welcome, Troy!
-The Whitetails Dinner is Feb. 20, and Rex Endres passed around a sign-up sheet. If you are helping out, show up at 5 p.m.
–The club inducted Troy Salisbury as a new member. Welcome, Troy!
-The Whitetails Dinner is Feb. 20, and Rex Endres passed around a sign-up sheet. If you are helping out, show up at 5 p.m.
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Guests: Tucker Smith, guest of Jim Schmitz; Ron Wolfe, guest of Bob Lenz.
Visiting Rotarians: Janet Gray, Horizons, guest of Allison Feldbruegge.
Birthdays: Feb. 15, Dave Kruchten.
Anniversaries: None.
Greeters: Feb. 15, Ken Ballweg and Roberta Baumann; Feb. 22, Scott Biba and Connie Blau; March 1, Michael Blodgett and Jonny Buroker; March 8, Kathy Cefalu and Tasha Chambers.
