CrossFit Taproot Athlete of the Month: Ms. Cassandra T (February, 2017)

CrossFit Taproot Athlete of the Month: Ms. Cassandra T(February, 2017)

We are happy to honor Ms Cassandra T as our CrossFit Taproot Athlete of the month for February 2017!  

Ms Cassandra came to us in October 2016 looking for guidance and help to get her health and fitness in check.  Her goals to do this are like many others.  To feel better, look better, and perform better.  Her biggest reason though was to be a positive role model for her young daughter Alyssa.  

On her first day with us she weighed in at 340lbs.  Like anyone else her first day at CrossFit Taproot was challenging but everyday there after she came in FULL OF LIFE, and had a no quit attitude.  She worked incredibly hard, and through this process we found out she is very agile (moves like a lightweight), is super strong, and she did extremely well (way above average) in the weightlifting workouts.  The great thing though, is she pushed even harder on the workouts that made her super uncomfortable.  Workouts that include burpees, wallballs, and rowing.  

Flash forward to her birthday this past week and we are proud to say Ms. Cassandra is down 35lbs, and 21.75 inches in FOUR short months!

She is a staple in our early morning classes and is someone who pushes even our best athletes to bring their A game EVERYDAY!  

She stated on a Facebook post:  "In life we all go through seasons of good, bad and indifferent.  This past year was definitely a challenging one at some points; came across a lot of tough times but with the love and support of AMAZING PARENTS, Family and friends we made it through.  A little over 3.5 months ago I decided I needed a change in my life.  I didn't know what that change was until I came across an ad for a best self challenge and became interested and since then my life has changed for the better.  I have found a new love in CrossFit and have found a second family with CrossFit Taproot.  I want to thank Dan Dirkx and Brooke Lamarca for being amazing coaches and continuing to push me day in and out.  Heather Nicole, thank you for your continuous words of support whether during a WOD or small talk.  Love you all, I know this is only the beginning of my new life in CrossFit and I can't wait to see what's next!!!! #bestselfchallenge #crossfit #crossfittaproot #FAMILY"

#whybecrediblewhenyoucanbeincredible

Congratulations Ms Cassandra this is well

deserved.  You're definitely well on your way to be Rochester's Strongest :)

Introducing CrossFit Taproot's #PROVEN

What is CrossFit Taproot "Proven"?

CrossFit Taproot's "Proven" (#cftprtproven) is for the athlete who wants to delve deeper into the sport of CrossFit or become a better well rounded athlete in CrossFit. The goal is to find weaknesses, make them into strengths, and then train the athletes strengths so they become second nature to them.

Why do "Proven"

CrossFit Taproot's #proven program is a battled tested program that is guaranteed to make you better.

This program sent Rochester's only competitor to the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games.  #PROVEN has helped many athletes achieve higher rankings/placements in national and local fitness competitions they participate in. It has made athletes who play other sports a step ahead of their competition.  They are game changers on their field of play!

#cftprtprovenathletes also achieve huge personal records in weightlifting, increased proficiency in gymnastics, better efficiency in endurance, and a stronger midline.  Athletes who follow the program as it is designed, will see these gains.

By being a CrossFit Taproot #proven athlete there is a private Facebook page, that will be updated daily with content, such as demo videos, that will have advanced instruction, a place to discuss the weeks program and where you will get the weeks program....

Cost: (Per month, unless otherwise noted)

Current CrossFit Taproot Athletes: add $35 to current membership

Non CrossFit Taproot Athletes: $45 (programming only)

Remote Coaching with Program: $85

One on One Coaching:  $80 per 60 minute session, includes individual programming

CrossFit Taproots #proven is volume heavy.  Meaning there is a lot of work that is to be done.

A Sample Week looks like this:

Everyday:

Warm-Up/Mobility/RomWOD/Metcon/WOD

Then

Mon/Wed/Fri: Strength/Odd Object Conditioning/Stamina/Barbelle Complexes

Wednesday: #proven athletes WOD together could be at box or offsite

Tues/Thursday: Gymnastics/Endurance/Midline/Barbelle Conditioning

Saturday: #proven athletes WOD together could be at box or offsite

Sunday: Rest

#cftprtprovenathletes it is strongly encouraged (we do understand life happens and there could be conflict, so if you miss a day, here and there, that WILL NOT PRECLUDE you from the program at all) that you make one of the two (if not both) WOD together days.  Times to be determined based on athletes who sign up.

 #proven #areyou #gamesbound2016 #crossfittaproot #cftprtathletes #crossfitgames #bbir #rochester #newyork #whybecrediblewhenyoucanbeincredible #crossfit #supportyourlocalbox #cftprt #yes #letsseewhoisreallyproven

Stay Ready!


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For any other inquiries into CrossFit Taproot's Proven please email cftaprootproven@outlook.com

*program format subject to change if necessary*