Memorial Day Murph

What is the “Murph” Workout?

For those of you new to the Murph Workout, here’s what you can expect.

The CrossFit community all over the country does this challenging workout, “Murph,” every Memorial Day in honor of our fallen military members. It is through our pain and sweat and raising money for charities supporting heroic causes that we honor them this day.

This specific workout was a favorite of fallen Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient, Michael Murphy, which is why it’s called “Murph.” Michael Murphy was an avid CrossFitter and used to do the workout, now named Murph, in preparation for his deployments. He did it wearing his flack vest and referred to the workout as “Body Armor.”

Michael was killed in Afghanistan June 28th, 2005.

Memorial Day Murph WOD

– 1 Mile run to start
– 100 Pull-ups
– 200 Push-ups
– 300 Air squats
– 1 Mile run to finish

*if possible, wear a 14#/20# weight vest*
**The reps can be partitioned any way you want**
***Team Murph and Scaled options are also available***

Memorial Day Murph Class Times:

8-9 am
9:30-10:30am

Teens & Pre-Teens Memorial Day Murph:

Check Wodify for updated schedule

All other classes will be cancelled for the afternoon and evening.

Members: Reservation is required on Wodify and opens 48 hours prior.

Dropping in? Visit salusnj.com/drop-ins

Strategies

Below are a few different strategies for the workout, and your level of fitness. If you’re not going through the reps unpartitioned (100-200-300 straight through), make sure you break up your reps in a way that is going to allow you to keep moving the entire time. And if you’re going to do Half Murph or with a partner, adjust accordingly.

5-10-15

The 5-10-15 scheme is probably the most common pattern people succeed with. This mirrors the rep scheme of the CrossFit benchmark workout Cindy:
20 rounds of:
5 pullups
10 pushups (If you are new to Murph, be smart and shake out your arms after five reps, from the very beginning).
15 squats

5-5-5-15

If pushups are a challenge, consider the following scheme
20 rounds of:
5 pushups
5 pullups
5 pushups
15 squats

5-5-5-10-5

Similar to the 5-5-5-15
20 rounds of:
5 pullups
5 squats
5 pushups
10 squats
5 pushups

Above everything: Honor the fallen soldier, not yourself.

Nutrition for Murph

What to Eat Before and After a Workout

How Much Water Do I Need?

What is the Best Pre Workout Drink?

Holiday Schedule

2022-2023 Holiday Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 24

8am & 9:15 CrossFit
Barbell Club hours between 8-10:15am also available
No PreTeens

Sunday, Dec. 25

Closed

Saturday, Dec. 31*

8-9:30am, 9:45-11:15am *Special 90 minute NYE CrossFit class
Barbell Club hours between 8-11:15am also available
No PreTeens

See the rest of the schedule here.

Dropping in? Schedule your class and sign your waiver here.

Happy New Year!

We’re excited to continue our twist the annual New Year’s Eve event.

“The Girls” meet the “Heroes”

Join us on December 31st for an unforgettable 90-minute WOD: “The Girls” meet the “Heroes.”

This is our last class of the year with a few special WODs combing a benchmark Girl and a Hero WOD with two partner options and one solo option.: “The Girls Meet the Heroes.”

WODs:

This year, Elizabeth meets Tommy V, Ingrid meets Nickman and still together, Annie and Morrison.

The challenge is to complete 2 wods!

Order Your Event T-Shirts

Order your “Girls Meet the Heroes” tshirt before December 13th at https://tinyurl.com/SalusNYE.

ORDER NOW

Guests Welcome!

Bring a CrossFitty friend (note: this is not an appropriate class for someone brand new to CrossFit)! Guests are welcome, choose “drop-in” to reserve and sign your waiver.

Members, reservations will be open on Wodify one week out.

Share on Social

When you sign up be sure to tag a friend and invite them to come, too!

Give us a shout on Instagram or Facebook @Salusnj #GirlsMeetTheHeroes #SalusNYE

What do I bring?

Always a fun event, bring some snacks to keep you going strong, plenty of water, maybe a change of clothes. And BYOB to hang and make a toast after your WOD(s) if you want.

Happy Holidays

From our families to yours, we’d like to take a moment to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a very Healthy New Rear!

All the best,

~Your coaching staff at Salus:
Gino & Angela, Lisa, Steven, Scott, Camilla, Melissa, Erin, Alicia

Traveling to a New CrossFit Box? CrossFit Drop in Etiquette: What You Need to Know Before You Go.

Traveling to a new box? Check out these five CrossFit drop in etiquette reminders to help you be the best guest and have the best experience.

Whether you’re traveling for a business trip across the country or for an exotic vacation across the equator, it can be exciting to try out a new CrossFit box so you don’t miss out on your workout. Thankfully, one of the great things about CrossFit is the community, so you’re in luck.

But, make sure you scope out their rules first. Remember, CrossFit is an affiliate, not a franchise…so each box has their own guidelines for dropping in (programming, prices, etc.).

These five CrossFit drop in etiquette reminders will help you be prepared before you go…and be a good guest.

CrossFit Drop In Etiquette: What You Need to Know Before You Go.

1. Searching for a “Drop-In CrossFit Near Me”

Do your homework before you take off. Your best bet is to start by searching the CrossFit Affiliate Map or the “Wodifind” feature within your Wodify app. Once you find a couple CrossFit boxes near where you’ll be staying, Google them. Read their reviews and scope out their social media pages to get a feel for their vibe.

2. Consider Their CrossFit Drop-In Fee

Every box is different, so be sure to check their website for details.

Some boxes require you to have your home affiliate email them to confirm that you’ve completed their fundamentals class.
Some have particular classes for drop-ins (you’ll usually find this in vacation spots), others allow drop-ins for any class. Don’t expect to just show up and have free-reign of their gym.
Some boxes require you to book your spot in class and pay ahead of time online, others will discount the drop-in fee if you buy a t-shirt. Either way, expect to pay – as a traveling guest, you’re a “drop-in,” not a “free-trial.”

Always email or call them ahead of time to get the scoop on their policies, especially if you’re traveling over a holiday.

3. Allow Enough Time

Early is On Time, On Time is Late, and Late is Unacceptable.

Allow enough time to fill out your waiver, pay for your drop-in and hey, you’ve been traveling…you’ll probably need to mobilize. Take a minute to introduce yourself to the coach and a few members, familiarize yourself with the gym and scope out their t-shirts! You can never have enough CrossFit swag, am I right?

Nothing is worse than having a new face show up in the middle of a warm up and trying to get them situated while keeping the rest of the class going.

4. Know Your Abilities

Whether you’re an elite athlete or fresh out of fundamentals, you’re a newbie to them. Know your own abilities and limitations…and remember to leave your ego at the door. Now’s not the time to attempt your first RX workout if it’s way beyond your abilities.

And if you’re nursing an injury, be sure to inform the coach ahead of time (you know, when you arrive early).

5. Leave on a Good Note

Remember the universal rule, no matter where you go: be a good guest & clean up after yourself. Put away your equipment, disinfect your things and hey, if you spilled some chalk, clean that up, too.

Visiting other CrossFit boxes is a lot of fun. So, don’t be afraid to snap a selfie and take a moment to drop them a review on their Facebook or Google page. Reviews are extremely valuable to a small business.

Save travels!

Dropping in at CrossFit Salus, Middletown NJ?

Traveling to the Middletown, New Jersey area? We’d love to have you!

We offer drop-in options all of our for our CrossFit, Weightlifting, CrossFit Kids and CrossFit Teens classes! Just shoot us an email at info@salusnj.com before you come so we can get you set up.

We’re located at 1706 State Highway 35 in Middletown, NJ (Located in the Fountain Ridge Plaza). We’re soon moving to 1680 (same plaza).

Schedule Your Drop In Here >>

What to Expect During Your First CrossFit Class

Find out what to expect during your first CrossFit class, what to bring and what to eat before you go.

Feeling intimidated about attending your first CrossFit class? You’re not alone.

Here’s what you need to know before you go.

10 Top Questions About Attending Your First CrossFit Class

What is CrossFit, really?

By definition, in CrossFit you will “perform functional exercises at high intensity with constantly varied structure.”

What do you actually do in CrossFit?

CrossFit focuses on 10 areas of fitness: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.

You can bet you’ll be doing one, two or all ten of these in any given day.

What’s with all this CrossFit lingo.

Box, AMRAP, As Prescribed, Fran…after a couple workouts, you, too will be tossing around these words into your everyday conversation.

Read our blog on Learning Some Common CrossFit Language, to find out more.

Will I get hurt?

Maybe you’ve heard from your neighbor, who knows a guy who knows a girl that hurt herself in a CrossFit class. Unfortunately, CrossFit has gotten a bad rap from countless shock-value viral videos.

Rest assured, all the coaches at CrossFit Salus are certified level 1 and level 2 trainers and have decades of experience. Your safety is our top priority and we’ll never hesitate to take weight off a bar if we feel form is being compromised.

So, be prepared to check your ego at the door.

Is CrossFit a cult?

Cult? No.

Community? Yes.

One of the best things about CrossFit is the crazy energetic and supportive atmosphere where the loudest cheers are for the last to finish and everyone knows your name.

What if I can’t do all those exercises?

The beauty about CrossFit is that all of our coaches are prepared to provide modifications for any and all exercises. You’ll notice that in each of our CrossFit classes, we also offer a “fitness” level that features scaled down movements and lighter weights as well as a “performance” level that features more advanced movements and heavier weights.

What should I pack for my first CrossFit class?

Wondering how to prepare for your first CrossFit workout?

Don’t forget your water bottle, mask if necessary, a good attitude, comfortable shoes and maybe a dry shirt to change into after you’re done.

What should I expect during my First CrossFit workout?

Each class is an hour long. You can expect to move through about 5-15 minutes of a warm up followed by a skill or strength section before moving into whatever the workout is programmed for the day.

The workout (WOD) starts with a much anticipated 3,2,1 GO! And everyone starts together.

Should I eat something specific before I go?

When and how much you eat depends on your own personal preferences and variables- some people like to eat right before they exercise, some people prefer to fuel up an hour or so beforehand.

Not sure what to do? Opt for a small portion carbs (think: half a banana) beforehand and a more substantial meal within an hour after training, which will help with recovery.

Need more in depth information on nutrition? Let’s chat.

Will I be sore after a CrossFit class?

Most people new to CrossFit will feel sore. It’s best to do some light activity the day after to get the blood flowing. If you’re not used to feeling sore, opt for a long walk or bike ride in between sessions as well as plenty of stretching.

Stepping into your first CrossFit class at Salus in Middletown NJ?

Remember to be open minded and be willing to learn, laugh and sweat a lot.

Schedule your free consultation to chat with a Salus coach and discuss your goals and answer any questions.

Customized Group Nutrition Challenge

Create Your Own Customized Group Nutrition Challenge!

Host a customized group nutrition challenge for your staff or with a group of friends/family! Foundation Nutrition offers a simple and effective way to arm your group with nutrition knowledge, build camaraderie, provide accountability and boost motivation at NO COST to you, as the organizer.

Who Can Benefit from a Customized Group Nutrition Challenge?

Do you have a group of friends or family who want to fit together?

Your success is dependent on the support team you have surrounding you. Whether you want to get fit for Spring Break or embark on a lifestyle change, there’s no better way than doing it with a group of friends by your side! Rally up your crew and customize your own nutrition challenge for a fun, cost-effective way to stay on track!

Are you looking for a new team building activity for your staff?

Keep employees healthy, motivated and productive with a customized nutrition challenge for your business.

How Does it Work?

This challenge is 100% online. No matter where your team is located, anyone…anywhere can participate.
As your customized group nutrition challenge guide, we’ll collaborate on the nutrition and lifestyle goals you wish to track (nutrition quality, food quantity, sleep, exercise, etc).
You get to choose the timeline (start date) and duration for your group nutrition challenge. See seasonal launch ideas below.
Come up with a fun, creative name for your challenge.
Participants will track their goals right on an app from their smartphone.
View real-time results through a fun leaderboard.
Throughout the challenge, we will help participants stay on track with motivational and educational content.
When the challenge is over, participants will have the option to continue their healthy lifestyle with individualized nutrition coaching.
You have the option to create a private Facebook Page where people can ask questions, share successes, recipes, etc.
Schedule a time to talk through your ideas and questions.

Consider a seasonal launch such as:

“Healthy through the Holidays”
“New Year, New You”
“Spring Ahead”
“Summer Shred”

How much does a customized group nutrition challenge cost?

Since this service is completely customized, the overall cost will depend on a a couple of things such as:

Base rate to create your customized challenge
The number of individuals you have participating in the challenge.
Whether you wish to receive coaching guidance throughout the challenge.
Challenge duration.

Contact Coach Angela at foundationnutrition@crossfitsalus.com to find out how the base rate and participant rate for your challenge can be easily wrapped in to the individual’s registration fee, making it no cost to you, as the organizer.

Interested in learning more? Let’s talk!

Salus In-House Partner Competition

Say goodbye to the Spring CrossFit Open and hello to our very own Salus In-House Partner Competition!

The cold NJ weather and dark days can make it hard to stay motivated through winter, so we decided to liven things up and bring you our first annual in-house partner competition! Grab a friend (Salus members only) for the in house partner competition that takes place on 3 Saturdays in March.

You in?!

Here are all the details:

WHO

Salus members only.
Teams of two: M/M, F/F or M/F
Fitness Division and Performance Divisions available.
Also open to teens!
Each team must have both athletes in the same division.
This is a friendly (in-house only) competition. Similar to the Open, we will rely on peer judging.

WHEN

3 Saturdays in March: 3/14, 3/23 and 3/28
First heat starts at 9am
Regular Saturday CrossFit & Kids classes will be moved to Sundays those weeks

WHERE

Salus!

HOW MUCH

$15 per person.
- Don’t worry unlike many competitions, you’re not looking at $300 per team… it’s only $15 per person.
Each partner must purchase and reserve individually.
Click here to purchase your “3-pack In House” Partner Competition.” This will allow you to reserve your heat on competition day.

WHY

Competition brings out the best in us. That’s the most we usually ask for.
But, it’s also nice to have an opportunity to win a cash prize!! Therefore, the $15 registration allows us to provide that fun incentive.

Hurry, registration closes Monday, March 2.

Sign Up NOW!

WOD 1: “The Ringer”

WOD 1 The Ringer (Performance) 8 minutes

Part 1 Partner A
4 minutes
45 Deadlift 225/155
AMRAP with time remaining
Max Push Press 135/95

Part 2 Partner B
4 minutes
50 Chest to bar Pull ups
AMRAP with time remaining
4 Single leg squats
4 Strict Handstand Push ups

WOD 1 The Ringer (Fitness) 8 minutes

Part 1 Partner A
4 minutes
45 Deadlift 135/95
AMRAP with time remaining
Max Push Press 95/65

Part 2 Partner B
4 minutes
50 Jumping Chest to bar Pull ups
AMRAP with time remaining
4 Air squats
4 Hand release Push ups

WOD 2: “The Deep End”

WOD 2 The Deep End (Performance) For time:(20 min Cap)

500m Row
28 Thrusters 95/65
400m Row
21 Thrusters
300m Row
15 Thrusters
200m Row
9 Thrusters

Athletes split the Row however you want.
The Thrusters are synchronized: defined as both athletes must be at the bottom position together.

WOD 2 The Deep End (Fitness) For time: (20 min Cap)

500m Row
28 Thrusters 65/45
400m Row
21 Thrusters
300m Row
15 Thrusters
200m Row
9 Thrusters

Athletes split the Row however you want.
The Thrusters are synchronized: defined as both athletes must be at the bottom position together.

WOD 3: “Clean House”

WOD 3 Clean house (Performance)

Score is the sum of 2 parts.
1- Total team reps
2- Heaviest total team weight

12 minutes
First 6 min, (One athlete works at a time)
AMRAP of:
9/6 Calories on Assault Bike
9 Cleans 135/95
Last 6 min, (One athlete works at a time)
Work up to a Max Clean

WOD 3 Clean house (Fitness)

Score is the sum of 2 parts.
1- Total team reps
2- Heaviest total team weight

12 minutes
First 6 min, (One athlete works at a time)
AMRAP of:
9/6 Calories on Assault Bike
9 Cleans 95/65
Last 6 min, (One athlete works at a time)
Work up to a Max Clean

“RESET” Friends & Family Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge

What is the 6-Week “RESET” Friends & Family Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2020?

RESET your habits this New Year and get your goals back on track with the whole family (or a group of friends)!

Where do you want to be in 2020?

Huge changes can be made in a small amount of time. So, go ahead…partner up with your family, workout buddies, long-distance friends, neighbor… and let’s do this!

Our mission is to help you scale things back. Get back to the basics of what it takes to “be healthy” together as a family.

So what does “healthy” look like?

While the specifics will look different for everyone, we will all follow the same theme (kids included):

Eat & drink the right amounts
Eat good, clean foods
Sleep enough
Move your body often
Recover
Make time to de-stress

Pretty simple, right?

But, too often, nutrition is the most overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming thing on that list.

We understand. If you’re not sure what, how much or when to eat, not sure what’s considered healthy or how to cook a balanced meal, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and not even start.

ENTER: The 6-Week “RESET” Friends & Family Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2020

During the entire challenge, you and your family will be committing to each other that you will finally achieve your goals this year and hold each other accountable along the way.

Using nutrition as our foundation, we will also focus on sleep, hydration, movement, mobility and stress management. Because, when you have all these elements working together, you’ll experience positive changes with your energy, mood, performance, recovery, body composition and more!

Huge changes can be made in a small amount of time.

“RESET” is so much more than a short-term fix.

The simplicity with these goals will set you on the right path for long-term success.

The team aspect will keep you motivated and accountable.

So, go ahead…team up with your family or a group of friends and RESET for the New Year!

ALL CHALLENGE RULES ARE POSTED HERE

Sign me up >>

Who Can Participate?

Anyone. Anywhere. Nationwide.

The 6-week RESET Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge is for anyone (beginner, intermediate or advanced individuals) looking to experience positive changes in their performance, recovery, energy levels, body fat percentages, and get motivated, too! This challenge is designed for kids and teens to participate with their parents.

You do not have to be a member at CrossFit Salus to join this challenge.

Join with your siblings.
Join with your children.
Join with your friends that you call family.
It’s up to you!

When? January 13-February 23

The 6-week nutrition and lifestyle challenge begins Monday, Jan. 13 and runs through Sunday, Feb. 23.

Weigh-ins begin Wednesday, Jan. 8 and end Sunday, Jan 12, 2020.

Cost

The cost of the 6-week challenge is $48 per person. (That’s only $8/week!)

Groups of 3, save 10% per person*. Use discount code: RESET10
Groups of 4, save 15% per person*. Use discount code: RESET15
Groups of 5 or more, save 20% per person*. Use discount code: RESET20

*Group captain must contact foundationnutrition@crossfitsalus.com with the list of names on your team to qualify for the the discount code.

Sign me up >>

*Add-On Individual Nutrition Coaching at the Same Time

What if you had someone to tell you exactly what to do? Someone to help you create the blueprint for your own healthy life?

If you want to take the challenge up a notch, work with Coach Angela or Coach Camilla for 6 weeks of individual nutrition coaching at the same time as the challenge.

Because, what’s right for “them” may not be right for YOU.

Individual coaching includes:

2x (Pre & Post) Biometric Testing including weigh-in, circumference, body fat testing, pictures (value: $50).
One-on-One Consultations (value: >$260)
- In-person, one-on-one consultations to review goals & address individualized questions/concerns.
- Regular accountability and check up calls to review goals and overcome sticking points.
- Frequent text or email check-ins for questions, guidance and unlimited support.
Personalized recommendations based on your goals (value: $99)
- Resources for food and habit tracking and goal setting.
- All the education and motivation you need to confidently achieve your goals.

Get the 6-week challenge PLUS individual coaching for only $148 (save over 50%)

This incredible value is available only though the challenge.

Sign me up >>

Interested in learning more? Let’s chat! foundationnutrition@crossfitsalus.com

Nutrition Challenge Details

Improve your health & wellness in 6 weeks by adding a new habit every week.

NUTRITION QUALITY— Eat only whole (unprocessed), nutrient-dense foods from the outlined food list.
NUTRITION QUANTITY—Follow the outlined portion guidelines for food and water.
SLEEP— Sleep the defined amount of hours every night.
MOVEMENT— Exercise the defined amount of time each day.
STRESS MANAGEMENT— Implement stress-relieving techniques to take better care of your mind, body and spirit.
SELF CARE— Stretch and/or roll for the defined amount every day. And learn how to RESET your mindset.

Scoring

The team’s score will be the AVERAGE of the team participant’s total scores.

Are There Prizes?

You bet! In addition to a life changing experience…

First Place Team will receive:
- First-pick on prizes listed below
- PLUS 1 Month of Individual Foundation Nutrition Coaching *valued at $175
Second Place Team will receive:
- Choose from remaining prizes listed below
- Plus, 2 CrossFit Salus Tandem (2-3 people) Coaching Sessions (or remote programming if outside Monmouth county). *valued at $140 each
Third Place Team will receive:
- Choose from remaining prizes listed below
- Plus, 1 CrossFit Salus Tandem Coaching Sessions (or remote programming if outside Monmouth county). *valued at $70 each
Choose from the following prizes!
- Vitargo Sports Drink for Pre, Intra & Post Workout & Recovery
- Pinot’s Palette Red Bank Gift certificate for 2 and painting.
- Freshii Gift Certificate
- Fitbit Versa
- Summa Love Surf gift certificate
- YOLKED, natural recovery supplement
- Wahoo’s Fish Taco gift certificate

Note:

*Coaching prizes are not eligible to be redeemed for cash.
*CrossFit Salus coaches who choose to participate in the challenge are not eligible for prizes.

Tiebreaker:

If there is a tie at the end of the challenge, we will refer to nutrition categories for our tiebreaker. Considering this is a nutrition challenge, we’ll first look at the team who had the most points from both nutrition categories to ensure that only one team is victorious!

Next Steps:

Make the choice that you and your family’s health goals are worth some extra effort this year. Tell your family about it to help hold you accountable and motivate them to join you!
Email foundationnutrition@crossfitsalus.com with your list of teammates to verify the group discount code.
Download the Wodify Rise app (Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wodify.prod.WodifyRise or Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wodify-rise/id1327914572 )

REGISTER NOW

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So if you’re ready to dedicate six short weeks to your health and your longevity, join us for the RESET Friends & Family Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2020! We’re so excited to share this program again and to help you create your best self!!

Join the conversation on our Private Facebook Challenge Page

NAUGHTY or NICE Toy Drive

Looking to spread a little extra holiday cheer this year? “Give a Gift. Get a Lift” by participating in Naughty or Nice on Saturday, December 14. Benefiting local Middletown, NJ children in need, this toy drive is a great way to have some holiday fun and participate in a service event.

Register now >>

How to Participate in the Toy Drive

Our focus at CrossFit Salus is to serve and give back! Here are all the ways you can give for this event:

Bring an unwrapped gift for a child in need.
Donate to the Faith RXD Global Mission (get a shirt) and participate in the Naughty or Nice WOD on Saturday Dec. 14.
Most of all, join in the fun and know you are making a difference.

“Give a Gift. Get a Lift.”

About Faith RXD Naughty or Nice Toy Drive

Naughty or Nice (NoN) is an annual, global opportunity to serve local children and families in our communities by giving a gift and getting a lift.

Each year we collect gifts for children by partnering with local toy drive organizations.

Register now >>

The Workout

Naughty: 15-12-9

Power Snatch (95/65)

30 Double Unders

Thrusters (95/65)

30 Double Unders

Nice (scaled): 15-12-9

Power Snatch (75/55)

30 Double Unders (60 Singles)

Thrusters (75/55)

30 Double Unders (60 Singles)

ELF (Kids 14 and under): 4 Rounds

10 Kettle Bell Swings

20 Single Unders

10 Plate Jumps (15#)

20 Single Unders

*Plate jumps are like box jumps to a plate.

Register now >>

6-Week LEVEL UP? Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2019

What is the 6-Week LEVEL UP? Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2019?

What if I told you that you’re only 6 weeks away from a healthier YOU?

6 weeks of getting back to the basics of healthy living so you can finally create a lifestyle that lasts!

When did healthy living get so crazy complicated? It’s like suddenly if we’re not drinking a bulletproof coffee and counting macros, we’re not doing it right. But it really doesn’t have be that way.

My mission is to help you scale things back, like wayyy back to the basics of what it takes to “be healthy” in YOUR OWN daily life. So what does that look like?

While the specifics will look different for everyone, we will all follow the same theme:

Eating & drinking the right amounts
Eating good, clean foods
Sleeping
Moving your body
Stretching
Finding time to de-stress and smile

Pretty simple, right?

But, too often, the whole eating thing is definitely the most overwhelming, confusing, and time-consuming thing on that list.

I get it. If you’re not sure what you’re supposed to eat, how much or when you’re supposed to eat, what’s considered healthy, or how to cook a balanced meal in a short amount of time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and not even start.

ENTER: The 6-Week LEVEL UP? Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge 2019

During the entire challenge, you will not only be committing to yourself that you are going to achieve your goals, but you are committing to a team (2-3 people) as well.

Using nutrition as our foundation, each week we will ADD ON a new goal such as sleep, hydration, movement, mobility and stress management. Because, when you have all these elements working together, you’ll experience positive changes with your performance, recovery, energy, body composition and more!

Huge changes can be made in a small amount of time.

LEVEL UP? is so much more than a short-term fix.

The progression of adding in goals every week will set you on the path for long-term success.

The team aspect will keep you motivated and accountable.

So, go ahead…team up with some friends, a neighbor, spouse… and LEVEL UP?!

ALL CHALLENGE RULES ARE POSTED HERE

Who Can Participate?

Anyone. Anywhere. Nationwide.

The 6-week LEVEL UP? Foundation Nutrition & Lifestyle Challenge is for anyone (beginner, intermediate or advanced individuals) looking to experience positive changes in their performance, recovery, energy levels, body fat percentages, and get motivated, too!

You do not have to be a member at CrossFit Salus to join this challenge.

Teens are also invited to participate in our 6-week LEVEL UP? challenge.

When? Sept. 9-Oct. 20

The 6-week nutrition and lifestyle challenge begins Monday, Sept 9 and runs through Sunday, Oct 20.

Weigh-ins begin Tuesday, Sept. 3 and end Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019.

Cost

The cost of the 6-week challenge is $48. (That’s only $8/week!)

Sign me up >>

NEW: Option to Add-On Individual Nutrition Coaching at the Same Time

What if you had someone to tell you exactly what to do? Someone to help you create the blueprint for your own healthy life?

If you want to take the challenge up a notch, work with Coach Angela for 6 weeks of individual nutrition coaching at the same time as the challenge.

What’s right for “them” may not be right for YOU.

Individual coaching includes:

2x (Pre & Post) Biometric Testing including weigh-in, circumference, body fat testing, pictures (value: $50).
One-on-One Consultations (value: >$260)
- In-person, one-on-one consultations with Coach Angela to review goals & address individualized questions.
- Regular accountability and check up calls to review goals and overcome sticking points.
- Frequent text or email check-ins for questions, guidance and unlimited support.
Personalized recommendations based on your goals (value: $99)
- Resources for food and habit tracking and goal setting.
- All the education and motivation you need to confidently achieve your goals.

This is an incredible value and I’ll give you all the accountability you need to succeed.

Get the 6-week challenge PLUS individual coaching for only $148 (that’s over 50% off our private coaching costs!)

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Interested in learning more? Let’s chat! foundationnutrition@crossfitsalus.com

Nutrition Challenge Details

Improve your health & wellness in 6-weeks by adding in one new habit each week.

NUTRITION QUANTITY—Follow the outlined portion guidelines for food and water.
NUTRITION QUALITY— Eat only whole (unprocessed), nutrient-dense foods from the outlined food list.
SLEEP— Sleep the defined amount of hours every night.
MOVEMENT— Exercise the defined amount of time each day.
MOBILITY— Stretch and/or roll for the defined amount every day.
STRESS MANAGEMENT— Implement stress-relieving techniques to take better care of your mind, body and spirit.

Scoring

The team’s score will be the AVERAGE of the team participant’s total scores.

Are There Prizes?

You bet! In addition to a life changing experience…

First Place Team will receive:
- Prizes from yummy local eateries!
- Kettlebell Kitchen gift certificates
- PLUS 1 Month of Individual Foundation Nutrition Coaching *valued at $175 each
Second Place Team will receive:
- 2 CrossFit Salus Tandem (2-3 people) Coaching Sessions (or remote programming if outside Monmouth county). *valued at $140 each
- Plus, goodies from more fun brands!
Third Place Team will receive:
- 1 CrossFit Salus Tandem Coaching Sessions (or remote programming if outside Monmouth county). *valued at $70 each

Note:

*Coaching prizes are not eligible to be redeemed for cash.
*CrossFit Salus coaches who choose to participate in the challenge are not eligible for prizes.

Tiebreaker:

If there is a tie at the end of the challenge, we will refer to tiebreakers.

Considering this is a nutrition challenge, we’ll first look at the team who had the most points from both nutrition categories. And if there is still a tie, we’ll come up with a fitness-based tie-breaker challenge to ensure that only one team is victorious!

Next Steps:

Make the choice that you and your health goals are worth some extra effort this fall.
Tell your friends and family about it to help hold you accountable. Maybe you’ll motivate them to join you!
Email foundationnutrition@crossfitsalus.com for more information.
Put together your team and LEVEL UP? to a healthier you.

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So if you’re ready to dedicate six short weeks to your health and your longevity, join me for the LEVEL UP? Summer Challenge! I’m so excited to share this program again and to help you create your best self!!

Open Prep Clinics with Steven Gluckstein

Pullups | Toes to Bar | Ring & Bar Muscle Ups

Through expert coaching and video analysis, learn the movement breakdowns, proper gymnastics progressions and positions and efficiency for these skill movements.

These mini open prep clinics with Coach Steven Gluckstein are a great way to, you guessed it, refine those skills for the open! Choose one, two or all three!

Open Prep Clinics Sunday, February 17

Times

Clinic 1 Pull-ups at 10:30-12
Clinic 2 Toes to Bar at 12:15-1:15
Clinic 3 Ring Muscle Up/Bar Muscle Up at 1:30-3

Cost

Pull-ups ($40)
Toes to Bar ($25)
Ring Muscle Up/Bar Muscle Up ($40)

Coach

Coach Steven Gluckstein

Where

Crossft Salus

547 Route 35, Middletown, NJ

What

Hands on Open Prep Clinics for the Pull up, Toes to Bar and Muscle Up exercises. Theses mini clinics will include movement breakdowns, proper gymnastics progressions and positions, video analysis, MU connection efficiency, and spotting.

Who

For beginners to advanced CF competitors.

Also open to teens!!

How to Sign Up

Make your purchase online. Once complete, you will need to reserve for the session they bought via Wodify.

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Can’t Make That Date/Time?

Never fear! You can schedule your own PRIVATE session with Coach Steven! Half hour and hour sessions available.

Make the purchase online and then contact him directly to schedule your session (stevengluckstein@gmail.com).

Your Coach and Olympian, Steven Gluckstein

Steven Gluckstein is an Olympic trampoline-gymnast raised in Atlantic Highlands, NJ. Gluckstein started gymnastics at the age of 10 and competed for the first time on an international level at age 13. He won his first National Championships in 2003 and holds a total of 15 National titles. In 2009 Gluckstein and his synchro teammate Logan Dooley won America’s first Gold medal at a World Cup. They went on to be ranked number one in the world in 2010. Steven has competed at 5 World Championships and qualified USA into the Olympic Games in 2012. He competed in the London Olympic Games in August of 2012. When he’s not training, Gluckstein coaches gymnastics of all ages. He has over a decade of experience coaching and has produced numerous national champions.

Steven was introduced to CrossFit by coaches Gino and Angela Salveo in 2013 and quickly became attracted to the sport and its community. As member of team Power Monkey Fitness, his goal is to spread the sport of gymnastics to everyone in the fitness community. We’re lucky to have him be a part of the CrossFit Salus Coaching staff!