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Foundry Open 2019

Foundry Open 2019

 The Foundry Open begins on February 22nd. Welcome! It’s Open season!  That time of the year where you get to put your training to the test, celebrate all the progress you’ve made, and have a great time with the rest of the Foundry tribe. Meet Your Captains: Sanny...
Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s effective

Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s effective

One of the biggest misconceptions I have witnessed when it comes to concepts people embrace about what is helping their fitness is that they need to feel crushed, destroyed, and sore all over from a workout for it to have been an effective day at the gym. I’ve heard...
Why CrossFit is for everyone: A coach’s perspective

Why CrossFit is for everyone: A coach’s perspective

As a CrossFit coach, naturally, I speak to many people about CrossFit. Not in the sense of how great I think it is or which brutally difficult workout I “crushed” the other day, but in the sense of how I believe it can change a person’s life, in more ways than merely...
So you want to learn to walk on your hands…

So you want to learn to walk on your hands…

While handstand talking isn’t exactly crucial to functional fitness, I understand the appeal. It’s a pretty cool party trick! Here’s the thing, though. Unfortunately we can’t just “show you how to walk on your hands.” If takes time—a lot of time! If you’re OK with...
“The Foundry Total” – Power Meet

“The Foundry Total” – Power Meet

A fun, inclusive competition for our community Come test yourself and set new benchmarks at “The Foundry Total” Power Meet, held at the Printer’s Row location on January 28th starting at 9am! This is a non sanctioned event for men and women and scored by body weight....