Standards of Performance serve as a crude metric to let us know where we rate in certain areas of our endeavors!  While these standards can be useful for goal-setting and positive reinforcement, they ARE NOT the end-all be-all of what you are capable of.  If you are not where you want to be in the scheme of things, change it!  If you are “right where you should”, do better.  If you are at the top of your game, don’t get complacent, someone who wants it more is right at your heels….

Back Squat Standards – lonkilgore.com
Deadlift Standards – lonkilgore.com
Press Standards – lonkilgore.com
Muscle Endurance Standards – lonkilgore.com[gradient_divider]

How many pull ups can you can do?

Effects of Moderate-Intensity Endurance and High-Intensity Intermittent Training on Anaerobic Capacity and VO2 Max – bodyrecompostition.com[gradient_divider]

These are getting harder to choose from….

The gym will be closed today and tomorrow for the Olympic Weightlifting Certification.  Jared and CrossFit 702 has generously opened their doors to anyone who needs their CF fix!  They have a 9:30am class tomorrow!  Thanks Jared!!![gradient_divider]

A very succinct description of the arm involvement in the Olympic Lifts by Coach Burgener.

Strength Training for Grandma and Grandpa – sciencedaily.com[gradient_divider]

Olympic Weightlifting Certification
The gym will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification!  Adjust your workout schedule accordingly!

Don't hold back Betty! Tell us how you really feel....

Youngsters Need Strength Too – startingstrength.com[gradient_divider]

Olympic Weightlifting Certification
The gym will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification!  Adjust your workout schedule accordingly![gradient_divider]

I’m getting addicted to these Fails!!!  Slam Ball Gone Bad…

Didn’t we all see that coming?!?!?!

Get Strict! – Keith Wittenstein, CrossFit Virtuosity[gradient_divider]

Olympic Weightlifting Certification
The gym will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification!  Adjust your workout schedule accordingly![gradient_divider]

Nothing new or ground-breaking but good info…

Uhhh Suz, you're bar is crooked....

7 Reasons to Eat More Saturated Fat – nourishingdays.com[gradient_divider]

Olympic Weightlifting Certification
The gym will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification!  Adjust your workout schedule accordingly!

Remember the Big Announcement?
The CF community is an ever-expanding one and the Las Vegas area is no different.  In an exciting effort to further develop the CF community in Las Vegas, Zach and Joe will be moving toward their own ventures.  Joe and CrossFit Las Vegas will be moving to 7540 Dean Martin Dr. #508.  Zach will remain at the current location and begin CrossFit Max Effort.

The final day of operation for CrossFit Las Vegas in its current location will be June 25^th and will be re-opening on July 5^th at the new facility.  Zach and CrossFit Max Effort will open in the current location on the same date.  Current rates will be honored at both locations.

In the meantime, Joe, Zach, and CrossFit Las Vegas are still in full operation and look forward to seeing everyone at the gym!  Thanks everyone for your continued support and patronage.[gradient_divider]

Bloody Hilarious!!!

Conclusion of Regionals
In case you haven’t had a chance to get to your Facebook yet, the Reebok CrossFit Games Regionals for the Southwest are now over and Zach Forrest has qualified for a spot in the final event in Carson CA!  Our team, the Wrecking Crew, didn’t make it all the way to the Games, but they did a great job placing in 11th overall!  For more details you can click here![gradient_divider]

Olympic Weightlifting Certification
The gym will be closed this weekend for the CrossFit Olympic Weightlifting Certification!  Adjust your workout schedule accordingly![gradient_divider]

Remember the Big Announcement?
The CF community is an ever-expanding one and the Las Vegas area is no different.  In an exciting effort to further develop the CF community in Las Vegas, Zach and Joe will be moving toward their own ventures.  Joe and CrossFit Las Vegas will be moving to 7540 Dean Martin Dr. #508.  Zach will remain at the current location and begin CrossFit Max Effort.

The final day of operation for CrossFit Las Vegas in its current location will be June 25^th and will be re-opening on July 5^th at the new facility.  Zach and CrossFit Max Effort will open in the current location on the same date.  Current rates will be honored at both locations.

In the meantime, Joe, Zach, and CrossFit Las Vegas are still in full operation and look forward to seeing everyone at the gym!  Thanks everyone for your continued support and patronage.

Reebok CrossFit Games 2011
The Games Regionals are well under way and Zach and The Wrecking crew are doing well to say the least!  Zach is currently third overall at the end of the first day and the team is holding their own in tenth!  For more specifics on workout times click here. If your looking for an idea of what exactly is in front of them as far as workouts go you can find the workouts here.

With Day 2 and 3 still ahead of our friends, as well as all the other athletes, the battle is far from over.  You check check those posted regularly for updates.  You can also find some pretty sic pictures on the Games Facebook page!

Keep Zach, our Team, and all the other competitors in your thoughts guys!  Wish them the best and a strong performance!

Reebok CrossFit Games Regionals 2011
Zach and our Affiliate Team, The Las Vegas Wrecking Crew, are in Denver and ready to give the 2011 Regionals everything they have!  The competition begins at 2pm Mountain time.  Let’s all wish them the best of luck and a tremendous performance!!!  Zach will be competing individually and we have the following representing us as a team:

Craig Lumpp
Lindsay Forrest
Mike Ty
Nicole Austin
Vili Uyema
Lauren Scholl

Some Upcoming Schedule Mods
As a result of the majority of our staff heading up to Denver to do battle, the following schedule changes have been made!  Plan Accordingly.

Thursday June 9th and Friday June 10th
8:30am Elements
10am CrossFit
3pm Elements
4pm CrossFit
5pm CrossFit
6pm Elements

There will be an open gym of sorts tonight from 6pm till 7pm!  I will provide the workout to be performed to those who come in.

Saturday June 11th
Closed for Foundations of Nutrition Seminar with Whole9

Sunday June 12th
There will be no Open Gym on Sunday the 12th![gradient_divider]

Remember the Big Announcement?
The CF community is an ever-expanding one and the Las Vegas area is no different.  In an exciting effort to further develop the CF community in Las Vegas, Zach and Joe will be moving toward their own ventures.  Joe and CrossFit Las Vegas will be moving to 7540 Dean Martin Dr. #508.  Zach will remain at the current location and begin CrossFit Max Effort.

The final day of operation for CrossFit Las Vegas in its current location will be June 25^th and will be re-opening on July 5^th at the new facility.  Zach and CrossFit Max Effort will open in the current location on the same date.  Current rates will be honored at both locations.

In the meantime, Joe, Zach, and CrossFit Las Vegas are still in full operation and look forward to seeing everyone at the gym!  Thanks everyone for your continued support and patronage.