Performance Eating Seminar

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Are you an active individual looking to improve athletic performance, speed up recovery time, reduce body fat, and stay lean and mean?  Proper nutrition can have a huge impact on performance, and it’s often had to tell if you’re eating enough of the right kinds of foods, and which foods work best to improve recovery time and reduce the chance of injury.

Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist Jennifer Broxterman will be providing a 2-hour Performance Eating Seminar for runners and active individuals on Sat. Jan. 21, 2012 from 1-3pm to cover the basics in sports nutrition:

● Learn what to eat to maximize your health, appearance, and athletic performance
● Get time-saving nutrition tips and easy meal ideas
● Receive a list of 50 healthy snack ideas and a recovery snack sheet
● Learn what to eat before, during, and after a workout that’s right for your body size and sport
● Sample recovery snacks and healthy treats will be provided to taste-test (recipes available to take home)

Date: Saturday January 21, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: CrossFit London, 353 Bathurst Street, London  ON, N6B 3K8  view map
Speaker: Jennifer Broxterman, Registered Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist
Event Price: $50.00 (HST-included) *CrossFit London membership discounts apply
Sign-Up: email info@nutritionrx.ca to reserve your spot
Website: www.nutritionrx.ca

Bring a Friend Week (Free CrossFit Classes)

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Bring a Friend Week: All CrossFit London memberships are upgraded to UNLIMITED for the following four days if you bring in a friend to try a CrossFit Class (FREE CLASS for your friend).

• Mon. Jan. 9^th: 7-8am, 4-5pm, 6-7pm
• Wed. Jan. 11^th:7-8am, 4-5pm, 6-7pm
• Thurs. Jan. 12^th: 7-8am, 8-9am, 4-5pm, 5-6pm, 6-7pm
• Fri. Jan. 13^th: 7-8am, 4-5pm, 6-7pm, 7-8pm

Gym Location:
CrossFit London, 353 Bathurst Street
London, ON
N6B 3K8

Come have your friends see how tough you are when you say you do CrossFit!

CrossFit London Bootcamps

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If you’re a motivated individual looking for a fun and challenging way to get in shape or are an athlete looking to take your current fitness to the next level, CrossFit London Bootcamp is right for you!  Online registration is easy (http://www.crossfitlondon.ca/wp/getting-started/bootcamp/).  Act quickly, all of our January 2012 Bootcamp spots are SOLD OUT, but there’s still some room in February if you want to sign up.

AM Bootcamp:
Mon. Jan. 16 – Fri. Feb. 10, 2012  SOLD OUT
Mon. Feb. 27 – Fri. March 23, 2012  Spots Available

• Mon. / Wed. / Fri. (6:00-7:00am)
• Cost: $125 + HST
• Location: 353 Bathurst Street, London ON  N6B 3K8

PM Bootcamp:
Mon. Jan. 16 – Fri. Feb. 10, 2012  SOLD OUT
Mon. Feb. 27 – Fri. March 23, 2012  Spots Available

• Mon. / Wed. / Fri. (5:00-6:00pm)
• Cost: $125 + HST
• Location: 353 Bathurst Street, London ON  N6B 3K8

Online sign-up is easy… click here to register:
http://www.crossfitlondon.ca/wp/getting-started/bootcamp/

January 2012 Local Foods Cooking Class

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Local Foods Cooking Class with Chef Steve James at the London Training Centre

• Date & Time: Tues. Jan. 10, 2012 (6:00-8:00 pm)
• Location: London Training Centre, 317 Adelaide St S #110 London, ON N5Z 3K7 (corner of Adelaide & Commissioners)
• Cost: $25/person for a 3-course meal & glass of wine

• What It Involves: Attend a local foods cooking workshop with Head Chef Steve James from the London Training Centre.  Steve will take us through preparing our own home-cooked meal using seasonal, local foods, with the company of other CrossFit London members.
• How to Sign-Up: Sign-up on the events board and bring in payment for $25 (cash or check) to Dave Henry to reserve your spot.  Limited to 20 people.  Checks should be made out to “London Training Centre”.
• Note: The gym will only be open from 7-8am and 8-9am and will be CLOSED Tues. Jan. 10^th in the evening to allow as many people to participate as possible.

Sneak Peak at the Dinner Menu:
Appetizer: Black bean & smoked ham hock soup with homemade salsa
Main: Roasted Moroccan spiced chicken with couscous and vegetable salad
Dessert: Decadent homemade dark chocolate brownie with raspberry sauce
Wine: Chef’s pick to compliment the meal

2011 CrossFit London Holiday Hours

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Merry Christmas CrossFitters!  Just a reminder that the gym will be closed this afternoon and all weekend, and will re-open for training on Tues. Dec. 27th from 9:30-10:30am for a CrossFit All Levels Class.  Enjoy this special time of year with your family and friends, and have a safe and restful holiday!