Our athlete Shout out’s go to Eric G and Nads ! Congrats you two and thank you for your all out effort to support BBCF and the community we all love so much !
Eric has been with us since our garage days and i can remember like it was yesterday the first day this kid walked into the garage ! Super shy and a intimidated. I’m sure he remembers his first workout and i think he can agree that if he were do do that workout today, he would probably be able to do it two or three times in the amount of time it took him to do it once! Eric has came such a LONG way, he has changed dramatically and matured into a young adult. I’m very proud of this guy and cannot wait to see him continue to develop into a man and CF athlete !
Nadia has not been with BBCF too long but it sure seems as though she has. She has committed 100% of her new lifestyle to health and wellness ! Going hard and showing awesome progress day in and day out is what she does. Consistently showing up at 6am , endurance and even joining her first triathlon ! WOW ! That is commitment ! Less Jive, ALL DRIVE ! Way to go Nads !
Here are a few questions we dropped on them:
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
1. When did you start Crossfit and what made you start?
NADIA: I dabbled with Crossfit before coming to BoomBox but I wasn’t fully committed due to scheduling conflicts. I didn’t really start Crossfit until I came to BoomBox in Dec 2012. I was always overweight my whole life and I never could find something that I could stick with or that could motivate me enough. I was looking through Crossfit photos (on Instagram) because I wanted to start going more often than not and find a Box with a schedule that worked for me. I stumbled upon this really cool chick (Melanie Cagwin) on Instagram and I noticed that she wasn’t far from me and lived local. She was always trying to get me to WOD with her at BBCF. I was really scared and intimidated and put it off for a couple months then I just decided to hit her up and she put me in contact with Eric and it’s been history ever since then.
ERIC: I joined BoomBOX CrossFit March 6, 2012. That night I had just come home from work with my dad and had scarfed down two frozen burritos. My mom said “I’m gonna go try out this CrossFit thing in this guys garage. Do you wanna go?” I went. Got crushed. The rest is history.
2. What do you like about being a part of the Boombox family?
NADIA: Everyone there is amazing and so helpful and motivating and always has something good to say giving good feedback and advice. Most importantly I would like to say that Eric Al and Ray… You guys are so supportive. I couldn’t do any of this if it wasn’t for you!
ERIC: The best part about being part of the BoomBOX community is how much everyone supports you. Not just in CrossFit but in your everyday life.
3. What is one goal you have set for yourself this year?
NADIA: I am determined to do a pull up on my own! I will get there!
ERIC: To improve on gymnastics skills like muscle ups, handstand walks, etc.
4. What are some of the things you have accomplished since starting?
NADIA: Emotionally: I’m more confident, and my mindset has changed from the I can’t mentality to I can do it! Physically: I’ve lost about 30 lbs so far and my endurance and movements have gotten much better from when I first started. I have run the fastest 5k in my life ever!
ERIC: Since starting CrossFit just over a year ago I am now able to do strict pull ups, double unders, (a few triple unders), and some ugly bar muscle ups.
5. What is something no one else at the box knows about you?
NADIA: My parents named me after gymnast Nadia Comaneci. I’m by no means a gymnast but give me some weight to push around and I’m golden!
ERIC: Most people at the box probably don’t know that i have a fear of Roller Coasters.
6. What do you like to do outside the box?
NADIA: Spend quality time with my Son. Going to Dodger, Charger games, Craft beer connoisseur/outings and spending time with my awesome friends!
ERIC: Things I do outside the box would definitely be watching CrossFit efficiency and mobility videos while ironically sitting down. I also really like to cook.
7. What is your favorite and least favorite movement or wod?
NADIA: My Fav movement is the split jerk and least favorite is burpees, need I say more?
ERIC: My absolute favorite movement would have to be double unders but a close second would be power snatches. My least favorite is probably the most simple of the movements, push-ups.
Motivational Monday
“Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.”
-HENRY FORD
Barbell Training
Beginner:
3×5 back squat AHAP; Rest 3:00 between sets.
Advanced:
8×2 back squat @ 77.5% of 1RM; EMOM
Conditioning
A. 3 rounds for time of:
500 meter row
20 UB KB swings 53/35
20 UB wall balls
**Breaking up KB swings or wall balls constitues a 5 burpee penalty**
Awesome Nadia and Eric! Keep up all the great work and dedication! 🙂
I absolutely love this shout out and too think that both Eric and Nadia are so inspirational! Both of you are always so POSITIVE and dedicated. That counts for something truly great. Nice work you two!!
Once again ! Congrats to you two !!!!!!!!
Thanks so much to everyone of you guys.
Yay, Eric and Nadia!! You guys rock!
Thank you guys so much!!!! You all are so amazing and awesome!!!! Much love and I’m truly honored!!! Great job to you too Eric G!!!
Congrats Nadia and Eric! You two are awesome. 🙂
Strength advanced – 190
14:17rx
Strength- 8×2 @ #130
Wod:
Unbroken
14:16 Rx (Oohhh Jill)!
Eric and Nadia u rock! Keep up the awesome work! 🙂
today subbed strict press for strength 3×5 #65
WOD
Subbed push press for wallballs #35
Kb #30
16:18
always love WODs with the 915 beastie b’s! 🙂
Unbroken no burpee penalty 🙂
Nadia, you have taken to Boombox like a fish to water. And your dedication and enthusiasm is contagious. Your lifts keep improving every time I see you. Love it!
Eric, you are a stealthy beast! You put your mind to something and you conquer it quickly (re: double unders!) I can’t believe how far you’ve come in this past year and I love watching you grow as an athlete. Now go do some dips so you can finally get that muscle up under your belt. ; )
In the garage.
Back Squat 3×5
140#
WOD: 12:38
35# KB
12# wall ball
No penalty. Phew!
So, I forgot to put that I did 400m runs instead of 500m rows.
Eric, the strong silent type….congrats on your fantastic progress.
Nadia so proud of how far you have come, 30 lbs weight loss is such a great achievement – you go girl!!
8×2 @ 95#
Wod: 17:30
30# kb
12# wb
15 burpees total (kept breaking at 10 wall balls)
Good job everyone! Again, Nadia and Eric, keep up the great work!
Eric, I’m so happy to see how far you’ve come 🙂 I know how hard you’ve worked to get to where you are now. Your strength impresses me! I’m so glad me, you & mom all share our love for crossfit, it has really made us closer. 🙂 CSWS!!!
Nadia you really are making amazing progress! You are so fun and I’m really glad you joined our box! Your results prove how dedicated you are! Keep up the great work!! 🙂
Eric and Nadia,you guys are awesome!! I m sure you both will continue to inspire and encourage all of us! Love ya both!!sooo proud of u guys:)
Holy crap!! Today’s WOD was tough!! Thank you Josh Adkins for all of your help with the rower, I got faster!!
Kb- 35lbs
Wb- 12lbs
Time- 13:50
Oops forgot my strength
115 lbs back squat emotm
Congrats Eric G and Nadia. Proud of both of you.
Strength. 3×5 #185
WOD
17:40 #53kb , #15 wallball
20 burpees total.
Maria, coach Josh is The Man when it comes to rowing….told you girl!!
Strenght advanced backsquat#150
WOD
13:24RX
100ab mat cash out!
3 x 5 @ 125, yikes haven’t done that in a while, and it felt good. Back squats I love you, you make Mondays cool.
WOD whupped my sorry ass, 17:21….really??? Note to self, go protein shake shopping, green salad for lunch is just not hacking it.
Jay, thank u for being kind, I was a wheezing mess on this one!
Got crushed today! I took a lot of breaks towards the end. You win some you lose some. Good times… lol
17:?? RX
Good work 5pm.
Back sqaut 205# 8×2 emom
WOD
3 Rounds
500 m row
20 kb swings 1.5 pood
20 lb wall balls
14:48 RX Unbroken!! 😀 thanks everyone for all the support and encouragement
Strength: 175# thought it was 185 lol wrong plate on one side
Wod: 19:23? RX this one sucked today felt the food I ate yesterday. Note never cheating again!!!! Not worth it
Good job everyone!!!
Strength:
Advanced 8×2 emom at #155
Wod:
13:41Rx
1 round of penalty burpees in round two
Need to work on my efficiency, minimize rest and get uncomfortable.
13.40
0 burpees YO!
Strength- advanced @ 215lbs
WOD
53lb kb/20lb ball. Unbroken until last rd of WB’s, (1) burpee penalty
*18:43*
I have not been this uncomfortable since September, and I thoroughly enjoyed being crushed!!!!
Congrats to Eric n Nadia. U guys definitely inspire me to put in hard work every day.
Strength 185 3×4 (same weight ad last week but better form; elbows down,knees out) thanks coach Eric and coach josh.
WOD was killer. Totally tested my mental strength as well and help me recognize that i can definitely dig deeper on wb and kb when im forced too. Great job 5pm
16:01 45#kb/ 20#wb. just proud i did unbroken 🙂
I got worked tonight!! I took way too long on my breaks but I did RX so that’s something to be happy about!
Back squat 3×5 #140
Wod:
KB #35
WB #15
17:48
Oh and congrats to Eric and Nadia!!! You guys are awesome!
Wod
21:49 Rx my first Rx!:)
It took me forever but I’m still super pumped to Rx!
Congrats to both Eric and Nadia, you guys are both so inspiring along with everyone else in the box! I’m happy and lucky to be able to workout with both of you guys! Your always encouraging and uplifting to everyone even when your dying yourself lol thanks you guys for everything!:)
Good job Christina!! The first one is always the hardest! Isn’t that what they say?! lol nice work!
Wod
#8 wall ball
#25 kb
Unbroken reps No burpees!!! 🙂
15:14
Backsquats @ 215# 8X2
WOD: 15:24
Decided to break my wall balls and do 15 burpees total because this wod was too easy for me…….
YEAH RIGHT! baha
Again congrats to Nadia and Eric G! BTW Eric CRUSHHEED this wod today.. UNBROKEN 🙂
Backsquat: 3×5 @ 135#
WOD: 12:45 RX unbroken 🙂
Better late than never- yikes
RDL’s today. Still having squatting issue.
13:35 RX WOD
Strength
8×2
125#
Ray analyed my form and I need to work on keeping my chest up, getting below parallel and closing my legs (lol go figure).
Wod
Row killed me again and I freaking miscalculated my 16th wall ball as I became crosseyed and totally dropped the ball. F@ck!!!
14:31 RX
Congrats Nadia & Eric! Keep up the good work!
Strength: @ 95#
WOD: 17:36
12# ball & 30# kb
10 burpees
Typo on my back squats
135#
Thank again everyone!!! Thank you Coach Danielle & Ray!!!!
No strength today my hip bugged out on me.
WOD 14:21 unbroken
Went light since my hip was buggin
#25 kb
#10 wb