Coach Aaron Nichols Co-Owner CrossFit HArdNox talks about gaming the Burpee.
We caught up with Aaron Nichols, owner of CF Hard Nox right before the last heat. His gym is hosting 12.2. He talks about prep for that…how the burpee works…and what outfits make a good athlete.
Welcome to CrossFit AGG.
Arlington area’s first official CrossFit affiliate located in Jacksonville, Florida
We don’t use isolation exercise equipment, expensive stair steppers or elliptical machines. Nor do we have wall-to-wall mirrors or a snack bar (I don’t think the setting would allow for that anyway).
Bold City CrossFit is a training facility located in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville, Florida. We offer an environment inclusive to all physical training needs. We train with athletes, police, fire and military personnel, teachers, lawyers, doctors, stay at home moms, grandparents and kids.
This is not a typical “Globo” style gym! You will not find rows upon rows of confusing exercise machines, elliptical machines, mirrors or the “muscle heads” that check themselves out in those mirrors and no distracting flatscreen TVs. What you will find is your neighbor challenging you to beat him on a deadlift max; friendly competition. You will find a friendly environment where you are considered family and dedicated coaches teaching small groups dynamic, functional movements which emphasize full body motion. Our coaches train all physical level skills; we modify the work out of the day by degree not kind. Training is varied everyday and compliments the ten general physical skills: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance and accuracy.
By committing to Bold City CrossFit you are ridding yourself of all the common excuses. We don’t want to hear “I cant’s” or “I don’t have time” or “I haven’t worked out in so long.” We are here to coach you and lead you to a better you and a better life. When you commit to Bold City CrossFit, we commit to bringing out the athlete in you.
Douglas W. Lane, BS, CSCS
Education
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, May 1993,
University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO
Post-Grad Classes, Exercise Science / Business, 1994, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO
Certifications and Clinics
History: CrossFit Valdosta was the 3rd CrossFit to open up in Georgia and the 1st in South Georgia. CFV was started in my garage and backyard. We quickly grew out of the small space and then landed in our current location. I have been in the fitness industry for over 7 years as a Personal trainer training hundreds of people. When I came across CrossFit 3 1/2 years ago, instantly I was hooked. 3 years ago I made the best decision I could make and took a CrossFit Level 1 Certification then I never looked back.
Life: After a catastrophic accident while training for a triathlon, I chose to make a bigger difference in peoples lives by educating them on the importance of functional fitness. Using CrossFit as my primary source for Physical Therapy, I have made leaps and bounds in my rehab process. CrossFit gives me a challenge and a positive addiction to work toward everyday. I truly live and breathe CrossFit. CrossFit also lead me to my wonderful and beautiful wife Kate in which I’m truly thankful for. She is the most amazing woman I know.
Teaching: At CFV we train men and women of all ages and backgrounds who want a challenging experience while raising their fitness levels. I assess each individuals level of fitness while teaching fundamental and advanced functional movement. I believe that CrossFit is for everyone and that it will truly change your life mentally and physically.
Our programs are designed by U.S. International Coach, Daniel Camargo, along with his well experienced and certified coaches. The mission of our Olympic Weightlifting Regional Training Center is to promote the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, educate youth on the importance of proper technique, produce local, state, national, and international competitors, and to provide a location for training for other teams whether at the state, national, or international level.Our facilities are nationally recognized as a Regional Training Center in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting by USA Weightlifting. Through our club team, Team Florida Altamonte a.k.a Altamonte Weightlifting, the facilities of A.C.S.P. develop young athletes in Weightlifting through education, training, and competition. To date, our club team has produced 9 National Champions (Schoolage & Junior Divisions), 9 U.S. Team Members, 5 Collegiate Scholarships, and various State titles as a team. Our program has also developed multiple state and national record holders.
Rates: $100 per month for unlimited training. $75 for military, law enforcement, and fire fighter. $75 couple or family rate.
Personal Training Services Personal training services are one on one and sometimes two clients with one trainer. A list of our personal training services and details about each can be found below. Our training packages are 6 and 10 weeks. Each package has a set price which is non-refundable. We will personally train you in our garage gym. Our gym has every “tool of trade” to help you reach your goals. What you won’t find are machines and isolated movements such as the bicep curl, leg extension, or lateral raise. These are body building movements and are not considered functional by CrossFit standards. Each workout consists of a Dynamic Warm-up (DWU) followed by a perscribed Workout, then finishes with cool down and flexibility. Contact us by email at staff@sportoffitness.comor by phone for more information and scheduling for a free consult.
Personal Training Rates: 6 week $300, 10 week $500
OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING
Olympic Style Weightlifting is the only weightlifting sport in the olympic games. It is comprised of three movements: the Clean and Jerk, and the Snatch. These lifts are the most explosive movements in all of sport. If you are looking to improve on all aspects of athletic movement then these lifts cannot be overlooked. Power, strength, speed, and agility are maximized in the execution of these lifts. All athletes regardless of sport should practice these lifts on a weekly basis.
Packages available: 6 week / 10 week
STRENGTH SPECIFIC TRAINING
For those looking for pure strength gains this program is for you. Designed specifically for your goals, this training package comprises of seven major exercises: Bench Press, Shoulder Press, Back Squat, Front Squat, Deadlift, Power Clean, and Pull-up. We will design a program based on your goals and work you through proper technique.
Packages available: 6 week / 10 week
What We Do
CrossFit Nocatee is not your average health club or globo-gym We do not pride ourselves on taking your money and hoping you never show up. As an officially licensed CrossFit affiliate, we want you here. We take pride in seeing you get results. Sorry, there are no big fancy machines, no shiny pink 2 lb. dumbbells, classes are not choreographed to music and there is no one walking around with a clip board. Rather than training specific muscles or cardio, we train for better movement. You will first learn mechanics, movements, function and form; from there we will up the intensity and weight, and you will see results no matter what level you will come in at! CrossFit is not easy and doesn’t claim to be. It is hard work and it requires perseverence, determination and consistency. The overall program is simplistic in design and optimizes physical competence in each one of the ten recognized fitness domains; Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance and Accuracy. CrossFit founder Greg Glassman sums it up like this:
Field House Gym is a fitness facility located in Jacksonville, FL that was developed to celebrate the athlete. You were born an athlete. Everyone was. Over the years, and several “I’ll start tomorrows” later, you have strayed off course in achieving the best version of your athletic self. But, you are still an athlete. Therefore, together, we will chip away at your days and months and years of procrastination one workout at a time and dust off the best version of you.
To provide the world’s best physical training that revitalizes the body and mind and gets each client back on azimuth to genuine fitness, wellness and vitality.
Simple. Functional. Performance-based. Ever-changing. Fun. Running, jumping, throwing, rowing, pulling, pushing, carrying, lifting, climbing and any combination of each. Isn’t that what we were made to do? Only the implements, distances, times and weights will change.
Field House Gym differs greatly from your normal Fitness Center or Gym. You will find no: mirrors, plasma screen TVs, complicated machines, lines of treadmills or people hanging out for hours during a workout.
Traditional lifting programs like back/bicep, chest/tricep, legs/shoulders, etc. also will not be “whipped up” by one of our trainers. Programs such as these have gone the way of the dinosaur and have been scientifically proven as ineffective compared to CrossFit training methods. Each client is considered part of our family and will be concentrated on until he/she feels comfortable with their progress.
All movements done at FHG are going to be dynamic, functional movements with the emphasis on full body motion to maximize athletic performance. The training atmosphere is supportive. We are all learning all the time. The training variety will change day to day to maximize aerobic and anaerobic stimulation.
We believe in this methodology of training and we are sure that you will elevate your threshold of pain, wellness, psychological strength and overall confidence in life. Train hard and consistently, and results will come.
We coach individuals and teams, athletes and professionals from basic to advanced classes in athletic development – specifically: cardio-respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. The methods that take place at FHG will no doubt produce dramatic results to those who are willing to meet the daily challenge.
