Back together on June 8th, for reals!

Back together on June 8th, for reals!

It’s been over 100 days since we closed our doors at 306 to do our part to “flatten the curve”. Saskatchewan did an incredible job, and as a result, we are excited to open back up on June 08, 2020! Jason and I would like to thank each and every one of you for sticking with us as we switched to an on-line platform with equipment rentals. It is because of your support that we can still open our doors on June 08th.
We know that we aren’t coming back to the gym that we left, and that’s okay. We will have some restrictions in place, but our motto “Community Above All Else” is still at the heart of all we do. We’ve used the downtime on improvement projects all over the gym. TJ is incredibly talented when it comes to renovations and he has spent his days building shelves, new boxes, and putting wood up on the walls in the gym and lobby area. He has also worked with Todd Malcom at PMP to refinish all the pull-up bars and make wall ball targets for the new pull up rig. Todd is also making the new sign for our weightlifting room which looks unreal…

Cheers to Goodwill

Cheers to Goodwill

What does Goodwill look like? Well the easy answer is the picture attached to this post.

Goodwill can be found on the balance sheet of most businesses as part of their assets. It's hard to quantify but it does exist for businesses that have earned it.

Since the opening of our gym back in 2011, Rebecca and I have lived steadfast by a simple rule "Community above all else". It drove a lot of our decisions and reminded ourselves why we opened in the first place. ..

Together we are stronger

Together we are stronger

To our Fitness family:

Well, here we are. It seems as though things are still changing daily and we really aren’t sure what our future looks like. There are a lot of “unknowns”.

Here is what we do know:

  • Exercise is a great anti-depressant and immunity booster

  • Spending time with people with a “social connection” is good for the soul (even via Zoom)

  • When you exercise, you tend to eat and sleep better

  • It’s easier to stick to a program when you have a community and a coach

Jason and I know that many have been hit hard. Every single person will be affected by this pandemic. We want to extend an offer to those of you that are experiencing financial hardship. If you and/or your spouse have lost your job and you can’t afford to pay for your membership or train, we would like you to join our daily Zoom class, Free of Charge!

306 30 Day Challenge

306 30 Day Challenge

Join us for a free fun 30 day challenge!

This challenge was created to help you build healthy habits, stay accountable, and have fun. There will be a number of ways to earn points for your team through different actions - training, getting outside, meditation, healthy eating, etc.

We start on Monday, to join click on the link and we’ll put you on a team!

https://forms.gle/Qm5w3yAFtQjyywbAA


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306 to the rescue - Solving your training dilemmas!

306 to the rescue - Solving your training dilemmas!

Dear friends,

Our world is facing challenges that none of us could have predicted. We all play a part in adjusting to our new reality. As our freedoms have been limited during our quarantine, we have had to find creative ways to connect with each other and go about our daily lives. Our regular daily hour at Reebok CrossFit 306 was taken away. We often went to the box not even to train but to have our spirits lifted by our many friends that we see on the daily. Our gyms which for so many of us kept us balance during our stressful times have been shut down. Even simple access to training equipment has been become an incredible challenge.

Rebecca and I have worked tirelessly during these last two weeks. In the first two days we switched our regular WODs to at home WODs. We created a bingo game on day three to help keep our community stay committed to their health. Last weekend we announced the return of coached classes with your peers via ZOOM!

ZOOM in to your next CrossFit class

ZOOM in to your next CrossFit class

Well, this sure has been a week! I am not going to lie, I thought a month ago that this was just going to be something unfortunate in the world but it wouldn't make it's way to us. Boy, was I wrong. I am sure that I am not alone in thinking that this whole experience is pretty surreal. Watching the rest of the world and then bracing ourselves for what is to come. I am happy to see so many taking all of the recommendations to heart. I truly believe that together, we will get through this. I know that in creating our new "normal", it's important to bring back some routine. We have been working diligently to find ways to best serve you. We were hoping that this would just be for 2 weeks, but I think it will be much longer. So, starting Monday morning at 7:00 am we will be doing our first virtual CrossFit WOD.

COVID 19 UPDATE #2

COVID 19 UPDATE #2

o our valued members and friends,

After much consideration and discussion, Jason and I have made the decision to close the gym for the next 2 weeks. Our scheduled reopening is Monday March 30th at 6am. This is not an easy decision, but we need to do our part to flatten the curve. The health and safety of our community is our number one priority.

There is an opportunity here to change from our day to day rushing to a calmer day to day. We can be with our families, read, connect with friends. There is also an opportunity to look out for our fellow man. Do you know a front-line worker or someone who is at risk that could use a meal or groceries dropped off? This is a great opportunity to help someone in need. Remember, together we can get through this...

COVID-19 Update from Reebok CrossFit 306

COVID-19 Update from Reebok CrossFit 306

To all our valued members,

It seems that our whole world has been turned upside down in a matter of days. COVID-19 has put a stop to activities, events, and is having a huge impact on our global economy. Our governments are taking drastic measures to ensure the safety of all Canadians and to prevent devastation for our country.

Rebecca and I are constantly monitoring the situation and are taking the necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of our members. We've spoken with personnel within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and as of March 15th our facility and activities are not considered a medium or high risk.

Team 306 Preps For CanWest

It’s nothing new for 306. Our little corner of CrossFit nestled in the north of Saskatoon has produced some incredible athletes. From the onset, the one and only Jason Cain has represented the gym at the highest level of our sport; The CrossFit Games. We have also sent teams to CrossFit Regionals. We have had both Jason and Aaron Parker represent us as individuals at the Regionals and super Regionals several times. We have had athletes represent our gym while competing at the local, national, and world level in weightlifting and powerlifting. Reebok CrossFit 306 churns out some amazing talent.

Two small Victories. Every day.

Who enjoyed today’s workout? After coaching three classes through it, being in the gym for another few and doing it myself, i had a pretty good appreciation for it (haha). We’ll see how my legs feel tomorrow. Keep ya posted on that one. I have to say, i had this blog in mind all day right from the time i wrote it on the whiteboard at 5:30 this morning. “Buy in of 100 double unders and 50 wall ball?! For three rounds?” Don’t worry, I was with you all in thought. Initially at least.

Scaling and intensity

Aches and pains. We all get them. It’s something I have been helping a few different members in my classes work through recently. As coaches, we definitely want to keep you coming to the gym. Of course a few days off will be beneficial to heal in the acute timeframe but it is so easy to start letting the habit slip away. We don’t want that. We want you to keep your health as a priority. Adjusting movements accordingly will help in this process of keeping you in the gym.

Turn Down For What

Tomorrow is Wednesday. You don’t have to scroll too far back to figure out what Wednesday’s are (last Tuesday’s blog to be precise).  Like we said in last weeks blog, don’t dodge it!  We need strength days. We need to be stronger. It makes everything else, everything, we do in the gym easier. If you read the blog between last Tuesday’s and this one, it talks about the importance of challenging ourselves with new things. We’re going to mash them together and come up with today’s blog. 

Why Is CrossFit Different

I sat down and started typing out the title to this blog as “How Is CrossFit Different”.  While at first thought, it doesn’t seem that very much removed from “why”, i quickly hit the backspace and changed it just that. I think the “how” is something that we all understand. Even if we have never done a CrossFit class, if we have ever watched something on YouTube or social media, we get the “how”.  No where else incorporates the high skill gymnastics and Olympic lifts to the same extent as CrossFit. Unfortunately, many perceive those movements as a barrier to entry.  What they do not see in those videos - a coach.

Strength day!

Tomorrow is Wednesday. You know what Wednesday has traditionally been at 306?  Strength day. Not always, but in our latest training block it has been. Here’s a little preview for you; tomorrow is going to continue that trend. Wednesday also happens got be a slower day in attendance numbers at the gym.  Maybe it’s just a convenient day for you to take as a rest day and we can’t fault you for that. “Life” has to happen. Maybe you’re dodging Wednesday’s because you know it’s going to be lifting. I have some news for you. 

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