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As some of you may have already heard, the Kilbourn Family is moving.  This means that I will no longer be coaching or managing at CFD after December 4th.  I wanted to let you all know how incredibly grateful I am to have had the opportunity to get to know you, and help build your love for getting stronger, especially in the Olympic Lifts.  It has been an honor, and it is not going to be easy to say good bye.  Hopefully I will always be considered a part of the CrossFit Develop Family! On to happier news... maybe... Air

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Let me start out by shouting HAPPY (belated) BIRTHDAY to this absolute legend!  To know Kelly is to love her and CFD is so fortunate to have her at the helm!  Happy Birthday, Kelly! Air bike/echo bike challenge is ON!  Hopefully you were able to get registered in Wodify Rise for the in-house challenge of the month.  Make sure you are tracking your progress daily!    MAX OUT Week came and went, and it was SO EXCITING! You all know how much I love lifting heavy, and having the opportunity to see you all find new maxes was extraordinary.  Well done,

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MAX OUT WEEK IS FINALLY HERE! We have reached the end of our nine-week cycle, and get to test our snatch, clean & jerk, and front squat one rep this week. I have really enjoyed seeing all of the progress made in the Olympic Lift technique!  Remember that CFD offers barbell class twice a week, which is open to EVERYONE!   Here's what NCFIT has to say about the wrap-up of our cycle, and what's in store for next month: Last month we finished up our Oly cycle that culminated in retesting out 1-RM Snatch/ Clean & Jerk, and Front Squat!

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Good evening CFD! I hope you had an opportunity to enjoy some of the beautify fall weather we had this weekend. I had a blast coaching Erich in his (and my!) first weightlifting competition at Milwaukee Barbell. Definitely something we should get more Develop Barbell athletes involved in! If you haven't heard, Dr. Matt is coming! Please join CFD in welcoming Dr. Matt Paluchniak of evolv PT for a Shoulder Health Workshop at CrossFit Develop. Saturday, November 5th at 10:15 am. $20 per person, reserve your spot in Wodify. Has Chris convinced you to participate in the Rouge 1000# Challenge

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Happy Sunday, CFD! Lots to cover in today's Blog. First, this week we see the return of "CHAD" prep. Chad is a hero wod honoring Chad Michael Wilkinson, done on Veteran's Day. Read more about him and the workout here: "Chad" Workout, Memorial WOD for Chad Wilkinson | WODwell "Chad" Workout, Memorial WOD for Chad WilkinsonFor Time; 1,000 Box Step-Ups (20 in); Wear a Ruck Pack (45/35 lb)No plans Saturday? A few events are taking place this weekend, in which CFD has athletes participating! There is a weightlifting competition at Milwaukee Barbell, as well as Festivus Games at Redemption Fitness.

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Happy Sunday CFD! Looking forward to a staring the week with a heavy workout tomorrow, who's with me?? Consistency is the name of the game this month. Make sure you are checking in to your classes, and log your attendance daily on Wodify Rise! With so many activities and events to cram in before the snow flies, it's easy neglect our workouts, CFD coaches have your back and look forward to seeing you in the gym! Remember that Open Gym is offered Tuesdays 6:30 pm as well as Sundays 8 am until 10 am. 🎃CROSSFIT KIDS IS BACK! Tuesdays 6:30-7:30

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Welcome to OCTOBER CFD! Lots to cover in today's blog! 🎃First and foremost, WELCOME COACH ZACK! I was able to sit down with CFD's newest coach and see what he's all about: Heidi: Hey Zack! Welcome to the CFD coaching staff! Tell me a little about your background in coaching. Zack: Thanks a ton. Well I've always done some form of "working out." Whether it was football, or baseball or weighttraining, pick up basketball, anything. But in May of 2016 I found CrossFit at a local box. It was 100% go from there, I got more and more into it

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Good evening CFD! Lots of really tough workouts this week! Although I was not able to make class on Tuesday, I heard a lot of buzz about FLATLINE! I can't wait to give that one a go. This week will be entering our fourth week of the Olympic lifting and front squat cycle! I am LOVING the opportunity to work on technique with you guys, and seeing lots and lots of improvement in keeping the bar close, and exploding out of the floor. Keep up the great work, I can't wait until max out week! Because we are focusing so

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good evening CFD! CrossFit Kids is back! Beginning October 4, for ages 8-13. CFK will be offered Tuesdays from 6:30- 7:30 pm, and Open Gym will be offered to members during this time as well. Registration is available on crossfitdevelop.com Keep logging those miles in Wodify Rise through the end of September! Remember that walking counts too, and is a great way to recover after class! We are entering week THREE of our nine week Olympic lifting and front squat cycle, so keep showing up and working for those big lifts. Weekly lift schedule is posted below! GYM REMINDERS &

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good evening CFD! Exciting things coming our way to CFD in the near future. Fall gear order is coming out soon, so keep your bananas peeled for that! Time to stock up on hoodies and sweatpants 😉 Rumor has it that the return of CrossFit Kids is coming, as well as the potential of another specialty powerlifting class. I will keep you posted! We are entering week two of our nine week olymic lifting and front squat cycle, so keep showing up and working for those big lifts. Weekly lift schedule is posted below! GYM REMINDERS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: SEPTEMBER SCHEDULE

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