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September Programming
For the month of September we are going to finish up with our front squat and shoulder press progression hopefully hitting some new PR’s. We
Welcome, Coach Christopher Guarda!
Welcome Chris and Jaymie Guarda to Bethesda! I’m sure you’ve seen a shredded dude walking around the gym, working out with Coach Ray or jamming
August Programming
For the month of August, and leading into September, we will put emphasis on building our front squat along with our strict shoulder press. Over
6th Annual Freedom WOD & Picnic Recap
We all met up at 9:00 am on Tuesday, July 4th, to complete our very own hero WOD, ‘Cody’ in honor of Cody Iorns. Cody
Let’s Get Social July
Hey everyone! I’m sure you have seen a bunch of new faces at the gym. It’s time to make new friends! This month we will
New CFB Website & Onboarding Process
We wanted to announce that we have a new website and phone number! We have also changed our onboarding process a bit. Keep reading! Our
July Programming
This month, July, we will continue to work on our back squat progression except this time with a little twist. As a continuation of last
June Programming
As we move into summer we will direct our focus to a little more volume in our conditioning while building back our back squat strength and
Mothers Day WOD
If you’d like to bring your mon, child, friend, or family member to class to complete this workout, please shoot us a message at info@crossfitbethesda.com
MURPH – What, Who, Why, Scaling, Strategy
Join Us at one of our Murph Heats on May 29th: 7:30 AM8:45 AM10:00 AM Preorder your Murph Shirt here. Closes May 14th. WHAT &
May Programming
Happy Spring everyone! It is time to get outside and get after it in the nice weather we will be having. Our May programming will
Ruck & Brew 2023
We are excited to get out in nature and do another Ruck & Brew a little closer to home! This one will look a little
Spring/Summer Events and Socials
We have a bunch of fun events planned over the next several months. Check out the timeline below for events and socials through mid-summer! Be
April Programming
The Open/Quarterfinals is over! I hope everyone enjoyed their experience and felt like they performed well! The Open/Quarterfinals can be an eye opening experience for
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The CrossFit Open 2023 – What is it & Why should I participate?
It has returned!!! The Open is back and we are READY! For those of you who aren’t familiar with The Open, or are brand new
February Programming
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Open is here! YAY! This month we will begin our open week structure! Technique/Aerobic Thursdays are
Annual Fitmas Feast
Last year we held our first Annual Fitmas feast and it was a blast! We decided to do it again for those who will be
Holiday Schedule
Happy Holidays fitfam! We hope you will all be spending the holidays with those dearest you (including us) so we wanted to be sure everyone
December Programming
So guys, it’s been a little over a year since Coach Ray took over programming for CFB. We decided, given the feedback we have received
November Programming
It’s fall y’all! How are those squats feeling so far?! Toward the end of the month we will be coming to the end of our
Let’s Get Social Event
Hey CFB fam! I’m sure you’ve noticed that we have lots of new faces fitnessing around the gym. This is a chance for us all
Markoff’s Haunted Forest Returns
Well, we obviously had so much fun last year that we decided to get willingly spooked once again. I guess this may very well become
October Programming
Fall is here and that means it’s GAINZ season! There’s no better time than the fall to begin working on our base strength, and build
PureFire Yoga Event
Hey CFB fam! On September 3rd we had Marcus Lee, founder of PureFire Yoga, come by and do a 30 minute yoga practice at the
August Events Recap
August was full of fun events at CFB! Here is a recap of our Metcon Rush competition and our first Ruck & Brew event! Metcon
September Programming
Last month was our one year anniversary with Coach Ray as our head programmer. It was a great test month and hopefully you all saw
August Programming
It’s been about a year since we’ve started the new program design and Coach Ray has taken over programming. Over the last year we have
Ruck & Brew
We know most of you love a good beer and a good WOD, so with the help of Kristen Furlong (one of our awesome evening
Metcon Rush
For those of you who haven’t heard, there is an upcoming local competition hosted annually in Hagerstown on August 13th and 14th which a bunch
5th Annual Freedom WOD & Picnic
We are hosting our 5th annual freedom picnic at Lake Needwood on Sunday, July 3th ! The day at Lake Needwood kicks off at 8:30 am
June Programming
RECAP: In April, we worked much on posture strength with lots of paused squats which led us into May with a strong base and bottom
New Coaches
As you may have noticed, there are some new faces at CFB! We would like to officially welcome our new part-time and full-time coaches to
May Programming
Over the past month or so we have been doing a lot of paused back squats and front squats in order to build some strong
The Open Closing 2022
This years Open Season was incredible to say the least. Week three was the biggest of them all with morning/midday/evening members cheering one another on
Recovery Amenities
As you all may have seen, the sauna has officially arrived and been installed! Those of you who signed up for the recovery amenities can
April Programming
This month of April we will be increasing the class time from one hour to mandatory three hours as we prepare for the CrossFit Semifinals
Gym Updates – 2022 Facelift
As I’m sure you all have noticed, we have updated some things at the gym! We want to start by saying THANK YOU for your
February Programming
It’s February and that means it’s finally here, THE OPEN! Every week for 3 weeks CrossFit HQ releases a workout on Thursday evening and you
The Open 2022!!
It’s BACK!!! The Open is finally here and we are READY! For those of you who aren’t familiar with the open, or are brand new
January Programming
Happy new year!! It’s January and you know what that means? It’s OPEN SEASON! For those of you who don’t know what the “open” is,
Adventures Ahead
I want to thank everyone at CrossFit Bethesda for giving me the opportunity to work with you all. We’ve had A LOT of good times at
Maryland Food Drive
We are continuing our annual food drive and gathering non-perishables to donate on Friday, December 3rd 2021. If you are able, feel free to bring
December Programming
December is here as we continue our journey toward building capacity and strength. We hope you have continued to enjoy the new programming and are
Shoulder Plateau Workshop
On Nov 13th, Dr. Hiza R Mbwana, aka the wizard, will be guiding us through a workshop about Simple Solutions to Avoid Shoulder Plateau Fitness!
MARKOFF’S HAUNTED FOREST – WE SURVIVED
When in Maryland on Halloween, one is bound to end up at some Halloween scare fest of sorts. This year, it was Markoff’s. As tickets
November Programming
November is here as we continue our journey toward building capacity and strict movement strength. We hope you have been enjoying the new programming and
2021 Holiday Schedule
The holiday season is approaching, so mark your calendars with these schedule changes so you can be sure to get your workout in! Thanksgiving Day
Getting Started w/ CFB
Where do I start?! This is a question we get a lot, and we’re here to help! CrossFit is a combination of strength and conditioning
Markoff’s Haunted Forest
Questions have been floating around the gym about social events so we decided to take advantage of Halloween being right around the corner! We thought it
Bethesda Barbell
We are very excited to announce the addition of a new program offering. This new program will be available to all of our current Unlimited
October Programming
October is here as we continue our journey building capacity and strict movement strength. We hope you have been enjoying the new programming and are
Free CPR & AED Class
Sudden cardiac arrest happens to anyone, anywhere, at any time during life, affecting 350,000 people outside the hospital setting every year. CrossFit Bethesda is partnering
Climbing Back Up!
Our August Rope Climb Workshop was a huge success, but we had a lot of members who said they missed out, due to scheduled vacations.
Labor Day Schedule
Labor Day is Monday, September 6th, and we will be running a normal Sunday schedule for the day. Class times will be 7:30am, 8:45am, and
Free PT Consult w/ Dr. Jane
Is something not feeling quite right and you’d like to get a free consult with a physical therapist who understands CrossFit? Register below for your
September Programming
A new month means new programming AND with Yav embarking on his adventures, Ray will be taking over as our Director of Programming. The coaching
Yav’s Sendoff
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” Seneca It is with excitment for Yav (and some saddness for us) that we want to
Warm it Up!
As coaches, there are a lot of things we sometimes take for granted. During the process of training new students, so much focus is put
Build Those Skills!
This past week’s Rope Climb Workshop was a huge success. We had several people get their first rope climb, while others made steps along the
What are the benefits of joining a community-based fitness gym?
First and foremost, offers the best value for your money, compared to any other type of gym. The primary reason is that we are locally
Upcoming Rope Climb and Rowing Workshops!
Summer is coming to an end. That means it’s back to fitness time! To get you in gear, we have two skill development workshops coming
August Programming
We have one more month left to continue on with the cycle that began in July. For the sumo deadlifts and back squats, we’ll see
WHAT TIME IS IT?!!
It’s GAMES TIME! The 2021 CrossFit Games will be held in Madison, WI, from July 27th -August 1st. You can check out all of the
Class Size Changes & Gym Layout
We are slowly increasing class sizes while making sure athletes can maintain distance and safety! Effective Sunday, July 11, classes will be capped at the
Freedom Picnic Pictures
Thanks to all that came out for our 4th annual Freedom Picnic at Lake Needwood! We came and sweat it out in honor of former
July Programming
We are spending two more month utilizing our 10 day program template (see below), and we’ll be changing things up a bit this fall! This
Pride 2021 Picts!
Thank you to all that came out for our 2021 Pride workout and after party! After a sold 30 minute endurace WOD, we hung out,
Wrapping Up Juneteenth 2021
Thank you for coming out to celebrate Juneteenth with us! We have donated $10 for everyone attended class on Saturday June 19th (even though we
Schaeffer Farms Service Day
It would have been hard to pick a hotter day for our service day, at the Schaeffer Farms Trail. By 9am, the temperature was already
Return of the MACC
We touched down in Knoxville late on Wednesday night. Fortunately, our plane was ahead of schedule, so we managed to make it to the hotel
4th Annual CFB Freedom WOD & Picnic
We are hosting our 4th annual freedom picnic at Lake Needwood on Sunday, July 4th ! The day at Lake Needwood kicks off at 8:30am with
Returning to CrossFit: Managing Expectations Post COVID-19
The return to the gym has been easy for some and challenging for others. No matter your experience, we’ve all been affected by the COVID-19
Memorial Day Murph Wrap Up!
We came, we commemorated, we sweat, and we celebrated. Thank you to all that came out for our Memorial Day Murph. It was really GREAT
Free PT Consult w/ Dr. Jane Kruszewski
Is something not feeling quite right and you’d like to get a free consult with a physical therapist who understands CrossFit? Register below for your
Pride WOD & After Party
Join CFB for some Rainbows and Sprinkles and help us support Team DC! We will kick off our Pride celebration with our Rainbows and Sprinkles
Additional Memorial Day Murph Heat
Check out Wodify for an additional heat! With all heats filled PLUS a waiting list, we needed more spots! There are now heats at the
Weekend Schedule Changes June 19th
We’ve noticed the growth of our weekend classes and we want to be sure there is enough room for all of you! Starting June 19th,
Meet Coach Ray
Sixteen. That’s how old I was when I finally had enough of being the little chubby kid everyone made fun of. I started swimming three
Juneteenth 2021
We are excited for Juneteenth and are ready to celebrate freedom, life, and fitness with you! On Saturday, June 19, we invite you AND your
Meet Coach Taz
I have always enjoyed team sports and loved playing soccer when I was younger. After being involved in soccer I did not pay much attention
CFB Mask & Shower Updates 5/28/21
In line with Montgomery County updates as of May 28, 2019, masks are now fully optional in the gym. You no longer need to wear
Murph Strategies
The CrossFit benchmark workout ‘Murph’ can be very intimidating for both the new and the seasoned CrossFitter. While hero workouts are made to challenge you,
2021 June Programming
As we continue with the strength cycle we started in May, we will work with you to keep pushing up your weights (safely, of course!).
CFB Updated Mask Policy 5/19/21
In line with the Montgomery County Council’s resolution that was adopted on May 18th, we are loosening the mask requirement in the gym. If you
Memorial Day Murph & Meet Up
Hey CFB fam! The time is almost upon us for the much awaited Memorial Day Murph! All of those pull ups, push ups, and air
Competing in the 2021 AGOQ
This year’s qualifying process for the CrossFit Games offered a number of challenges to the organizers. There were a lot of questions about the ability
Neurokinetic Therapy Seminar 6/12 & 6/13 — Gym Closed for the weekend!
We are hosting a seminar at the gym the weekend of June 12 – June 13. All regularly scheduled classes and open gym will be
Class Cap Updates
We are working to open up our schedule more and more as time goes on. Starting Monday, May 17th, we will have the following additions
Free PT Consult w/ Dr. Jane Kruszewski
Is something not feeling quite right and you’d like to get a free consult with a physical therapist who understands CrossFit? Register below for your
The PYSA Campaign
It’s back fit fam! A new campaign has arrived and it’s called the Put Your Stuff Away (PYSA ‘pronounced Peesah’) Campaign! It’s been so great
Trail Maintenance Day at Schaeffer Farms
One of our goals for 2021 was to find ways we could use our fitness to help our community. Back in March, we performed our
May Programming
May programming is here! We are sticking with our 10-Day Cycle Monday through Saturday and keeping our cardio Sundays. At the end of the month,
Late Cancellation Policy
Begins Monday, May 3! We’ve been talking about this for the past couple of months (see here and here) and the time has come. If
Do You Even Kick Bro?
Join some of your fellow CrossFitters outside the gym and play a healthy, social game of Kickball! What: CFB Kickball with DC Fray (distanced, outside,
SAFE and STRONG
As we (hopefully) near the end of the pandemic, we need your help to keep the gym safe and clean! Please be sure to keep
CFB MERCH FOR SALE
We have merch for sale! As most of you know, it was a challenge getting most of our winter orders right, and that left us
The Labor of Love
CrossFit Bethesda is a business. Like any business, it needs to make money to exist. That isn’t the reason that our community exists. CrossFit is
CrossFit Bethesda Athletes Compete in Quarterfinals!
This past weekend, four members of the CrossFit Bethesda community competed in the Quarterfinal round of the 2021 CrossFit Games season. To receive an invite