2021 Solcana Invitational Event 1
Indoor Event 1 For all in-person events, we will be testing during class on Thursday and Friday. You may attempt both days and submit your best score. Event 1:…
Continue readingDoes Step Counting Really Matter?
Simply put, no, it doesn’t. Counting the number of steps you take ignores two very important elements of exercise: intensity and other movements. INTENSITY: STEPS DON’T ACCOUNT FOR HOW HARD…
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Continue readingThe Solcana Invitational – Solcana Fitness & Wellness
Hello everyone! For many years, we’ve done an annual event (the Open) and we’ve always had a blast with it. Obviously, this year we’re in a weird position. In the…
Continue readingFebruary Athlete of the Month: Lily Thiboutot
Congratulations to Lily Thiboutot, Solcana’s February Athlete of the Month! Lily joined Solcana in 2020 in the middle of the pandemic as a way to create accountability and community for…
Continue reading5 Exercises to Improve Your Front Squat
The front squat is a valuable exercise for building stronger quads and a better clean. Compared to the back squat, it takes more work to develop, requiring excellent mobility in…
Continue readingJanuary Athlete of the Month: Rachel Moritz
Our first Athlete of the Month for 2021 is the wonderful Rachel Moritz! Rachel and her wife Juliet joined Solcana in early 2019 after their child Finn took our classes,…
Continue readingProgramming Update – Solcana Fitness & Wellness
Programming Update Hello everyone! Coach Jerik with a quick programming update. Let’s face it: 2020 has been unpredictable. This will potentially continue into 2021. From a programming perspective, this can…
Continue readingWhat Happens If I Don’t Stretch After Exercising?
Good question! Not much. You probably go about your day and do your normal routine. You might feel some soreness or fatigue, but in general you’re okay. When we talk…
Continue readingRe-Opening Holiday Schedule – Solcana Fitness & Wellness
We got word from the Governor yesterday that we can re-open. We can’t offer classes until January 4th, but until then we plan to offer open gym hours. Here is…
Continue readingScaling, Progressions, and Coachability
The number one quality that coaches and athletes should be looking for is the ability to cultivate a growth mindset: Be open to try new things Be willing to learn…
Continue readingWeight Training for Fat Loss
High-intensity interval training and high-intensity resistance training are most effective at elevating both short and long-term after-burn. The reason HIIT-type exercises are thought to be more effective than steady-state endurance…
Continue readingWEDNESDAY WORKOUT OF THE DAY
CrossFit Auckland HIIT “CROSSFIT OPEN 14.1” AMRAP 10MIN 30 Double Unders 60 Single Unders 15 Power Snatch 34/25KG 20/15KG MASTERS 55+ Compare to July 4th, 2018 QuickFit : 30min…
Continue readingAugust Athlete of the Month: Heather Stratton
August’s Athlete of the Month is Heather Stratton! Heather’s been a Solcana member for over a year and is committed to putting in the work of her fitness journey. Coach…
Continue readingTHE PREGNANT ATHLETE MINDSET – CrossFit Jersey City
Two pink lines. Lab results. A phone call. An “I’m late” thought. However you come to the conclusion that your eggo is preggo, this moment is life changing. For anyone,…
Continue readingMember Spotlight | CrossFit Auckland
Murilo Nesti Age:32 CrossFitting since: November 2018 Favourite WOD: I don’t have one What I hate to see on the board: Rope Climb Favourite lift: Deadlift Biggest transformation I’ve experienced…
Continue readingMy Story: Bradley Machov – Solcana Fitness & Wellness
I originally wrote this post three months ago. It slotted in nice and easy as the next in a long string of “My Story” posts on this blog, and the…
Continue readingUnwritten Rules of the Gym
I’m sure you have certain pet peeves when it comes to gym etiquette. (We all do!) Here are a few points that I would like to share with you for…
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