• Post Regionals
    08.05.12 by Jobst

    The updates for this week:

    1. This past weekend, from Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, we had the biggest CrossFit event in Africa ever, the CrossFit Games Regionals. Thanks to all the volunteers and judges who helped make this an amazing event and congratulations to Rika (who finished 1st and will represent Africa at the Reebok CrossFit Games), to Team Cape CrossFit (finished 2nd) and Chris (finished 3rd) as well as all the other participating athletes for their amazing performances! You can check out all video from the event on the Games website.
    2. New stuff: Dips stations for the squat racks. World class. More stuff to come soon. Make sure you book your next class now :)
  • Regionals are On!
    01.05.12 by Jobst

    The updates for this week:

    1. This week, from Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, we will have the biggest CrossFit event in Africa ever. It is going to take place in Camps Bay High School. There will be NO classes on those days. If you are not involved as an athlete or volunteer come as a spectator: Cape CrossFit has 50 3-day passes reserved at the entrance for our clients/athletes on a first come first serve basis. The Regionals Schedule is up now.
    2. New stuff: Storage space for your gym bags. World class. More stuff to come soon. Make sure you book your next class now :)
  • Public holidays and Regionals
    25.04.12 by Jobst

    The updates for this week:

    1. Friday, April 27 and Tuesday, May 1 are Public holidays. On Friday, we will have classes only at 7am and 12.30pm, on Tuesday only at 5 & 6pm. On Saturday, we are going to have the 9am class as usual and the Open gym at 10am. On Monday, we have the regular schedule with all classes.
    2. Next week from Friday to Sunday, May 4-6, we will have the biggest CrossFit event in Africa ever. It is going to take place in Camps Bay High School. There will be NO classes on those days. Make sure to get involved as a volunteer (register through the Games website) or come as a spectator. The Regionals Schedule is up now.
    3. New stuff: Floor markers for the 2nd gym area. World class. More stuff to come soon. Make sure you book your next class now :)

Workout of Thursday, June 24th, 2010

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Workout of the Day

Deadlift 1-1-1

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"Diane" - As quickly as you can, perform 21-15-9 repetitions of:

  • Deadlifts with 100/60kg
  • Handstand push ups

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How to row 42.000m

Not so long ago, on a Saturday, Rika completed a special workout in our gym. One that we would not let our students do on a regular basis - if just for the lack of time: She did a 42 kilometer row. Yup, that's right: a marathon. In support of the comrades marathon that was taking place on the same week end. That takes a lot of time you might think - and you are right. It took Rika just over 3 hours to complete the row. This is a very impressing feat and she did it all on her own. All on her own, really? Wait a second, I have footage that proves otherwise (see video above). But seriously: While Rika did the main part of the work, it was certainly nice to have someone on her side to support her, to feed her and even to pull a few strokes for her. Her husband Lluwellyn was truely great support that day (hopefully not only that day ...). Great job, both of you! Support is especially important when you are facing tough times in life - and in a tough workout. At Cape CrossFit, we are blessed to see support to some degree in almost every training session: a helping hand, a word of advice, a yell of support or just simply a smile. Again: We are blessed. Thanks for your support! Post thoughts to comments.

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  • Comment Link Jobst Friday, 25 June 2010 10:17 posted by Jobst

    Like I said: I feel blessed!

    Ellie, it is scary that you even consider it... I think it can be done though ... ;D

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  • Comment Link Ellie Thursday, 24 June 2010 16:18 posted by Ellie

    Great post, Jobst! :) How inspiring and what nice thoughts.

    Chris, sounds like you and I had a similar day yesterday - not my finest hour, ha!

    And one thing I will say - you will be much more likely to see me row a marathon than run one; not that either is exactly in the cards thank you very much!

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  • Comment Link Kerry Thursday, 24 June 2010 13:01 posted by Kerry

    What goes around comes around. Jobst and Roland, y'all set the tone and that is one of challenge, but with all the support necessary to meet that challenge...maybe call it challenging support ;)

    Chris, I learn from you every time whether explicitly or implicitly. I would never be willing to get on the rower on a regular basis if Rika (AND Roland) hadn't taken the time to show me a few things. And Janie, darlin', you and I are double trouble in the gym, in the bestest of ways ;)

    Best hour of the day! ;)

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  • Comment Link Jobst Thursday, 24 June 2010 12:04 posted by Jobst

    Chris, it is the people that train with us that make it so amazing. We feel really blessed. Thanks to all of you!

    Janie, well said! Awesomeness! :)

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  • Comment Link JanieB Thursday, 24 June 2010 10:26 posted by JanieB

    Rika, I know claiming that the vertical challenge is holding me back from attemting anything close to this is really just an excuse, I think you are awesome. Well done, let me know when you are going to attempt an ultra row and I will assist Lluwellyn with the seconding.

    Chicks dig you lank!

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  • Comment Link Chris Thursday, 24 June 2010 00:12 posted by Chris

    That's actually the one thing that I love most with Cape CF! Like today, even if I'm grumpy at my self for not getting it right, Roland is telling me to stop bitching (rightfully so) and Anton is cheering me on to get the next rep done...
    Blessed? Hell yeah!

    PS. Rika's marathon is nothing but an insane, totally incredible and for me, never-gonna-happen-unless-you-pay-me-a-million-bucks-kind-of-thing (And it still take me 3 days, not hours!). Well done indeed!

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