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Are you struggling for motivation in your training during ISO?? (Or everyday life for that matter!). by Coach Karl. . If you’re currently bogged down and sick of life indoors during these times (#level4problems), don’t stress. You aren’t alone. It … Continue reading →

Training With INTENSITY (& understanding it) Sometimes your body is feeling ok to move but mentally you’re not ready to “push the button” today and that’s ok. That’s called knowing your psychological tolerance and listening to it. In order to … Continue reading →

“I’m getting weak”. “I’m going to lose my gains” ….. Or are you???? . Is this something you have heard someone say (or even thought yourself) since everything was shut down?? Just because we are working with minimal equipment it does … Continue reading →

Do you even Mobility bro??? Now that we are confined to working (& working out) from home how is your body feeling? Be honest now. Do you feel in your usual tip-tip shape as compared to when you were allowed … Continue reading →

Strength days. Why we’ve always programmed them at CrossFit and why we will continue to program them during the lockdown…….. – We are but just a few short days into the lockdown here in Melbourne town. Box’s and gyms around … Continue reading →

“New Year, New Me. New Year, New You. New Year, New Decade”   Well 2019 has proved to be another wonderful year for the Rooftop of Dreams. We started the year celebrating our 7th birthday & ended it smashing out … Continue reading →

    Your guide on how to thrive & very much survive the 12 Days of CrossFit CBD Christmas…… By Coach Steph. . The 12 days leading into Christmas really is a fun and unique time at CBD. 12 days … Continue reading →

Hi guys. We just wanted to put up a post to let you about that tomorrow on TUESDAY 29th OCTOBER we are doing the classic Strength Day WoD, The “CrossFit Total” as part of your “CBD Benchmark Cycle WoD” Series. (Click HERE … Continue reading →

JOIN THE #800gCHALLENGE®             WHAT IS IT? The #800gChallenge was designed by OptimizeMe Nutrition. Eat 800 grams (g) of fruits and/or vegetables, by weight, per day. No foods are eliminated, but only fruits and veggies count toward the 800g. … Continue reading →

This weekend see us tackle our annual go at the famous Hero Workout, “Murph”. Its one of the most famous ‘named’ workouts CrossFit has ever released. Arguably its one the hardest out there too. A big reason why its considered … Continue reading →

Hi guys. We just wanted to put up a post to let you about this coming MONDAY 15th APRIL. We are doing the classic Strength Day WoD, The “CrossFit Total” as part of your BRAND NEW CBD Benchmark Cycle Series. (Click HERE … Continue reading →

  On Wednesday we spoke to you on the concept of the (CBD Benchmark Cycle) and dove into the details of the why and how. This post we’ll take a look at the fun in store for 2019 and give you … Continue reading →

Well the CrossFit Open has finished. Just like that it has flown past us and left us with a myriad of “must do’s” to work on! Unlike years gone past where we have a full 11 months to train any … Continue reading →

    Your guide on how to thrive & very much survive the 12 Days of CrossFit CBD Christmas…… By Coach Steph. . The 12 days leading into Christmas really is a fun and unique time at CBD. 12 days … Continue reading →

Hi guys. We just wanted to put up a post to let you about this coming Friday 15th June. We are doing the classic Strength Day WoD, The “CrossFit Total” For those that may not know about the “Total” it is … Continue reading →

This weekend see us tackle our annual go at the famous Hero Workout, “Murph”. Its one of the most famous ‘named’ workouts CrossFit has ever released. Arguably its one the hardest out there too. A big reason why its considered … Continue reading →

On Sunday we introduced you to the concept of the CBD Benchmark Cycle and dove into the details of the why and how. This week we’ll take a look at the fun in store for 2018/19 and give you a little … Continue reading →

The CrossFit Open has ended for another year. What a ride it was!! Now we have also gotten past the Easter Holiday season too we can look to get our “normal” training regime back on the table. With a new … Continue reading →

Foreword: To us here at CrossFit CBD we fully & wholeheartedly believe in the CrossFit Methodology. We don’t believe its a fad, a 12 weeks to glory program, etc. Its a lifestyle plain & simple. Its certainly not an easy … Continue reading →

  What an opportunity that has been presented to you all right now! 12 days and 12 “Named” WoDs”. Everyone loves it when a Girl WoD or Hero WoD pops its head up! For some its a chance to re-test your … Continue reading →

Foreword from Karl… Two months ago Bich took on an immense challenge and completed a 100km Ultra Trail Run!! It was a display of enormous amounts Fitness & mental strength. We were stoked for her and happy to have played … Continue reading →

7 Reasons to keep up your training on the RoD during the “colder” period. . Today we look at reasons why you SHOULD still be training consistently throughout these so-called colder months. Now that July is on upon us the … Continue reading →

Focus throughout July. You may have seen our Blog Post earlier this week revealing what’s coming up over the next few months. If you didn’t happen to read that post click here & get the full low down. Let’s get into some … Continue reading →

What to look forward to at CBD this winter!   We are right in the mix when it comes to melbourne’s cooler weather. Some may see this as a time to “rug up” and hibernate so to speak. We get … Continue reading →

This weekend see us tackle our annual go at the famous Hero Workout, “Murph”. Its one of the most famous ‘named’ workouts CrossFit has ever released. Arguably its one the hardest out there too. A big reason why its considered … Continue reading →

Hi guys. We just wanted to put up a post to let you about this coming Monday 5th June Now as you know next week is s testing week with everyday having a Benchmark or named workout to gauge our … Continue reading →

Welcome to “Winter” and all its glory!!! (note that “winter” is n quotations! This is Australia!). As you know we are about to hit the Hero WoD “Murph” on Saturday week (the 10th). Look out for another blog post released … Continue reading →

The CrossFit Open is fast approaching us (This week folks!!). Wow where has that year gone?? Are you pumped for it?? We certainly are! We LOVE this time of year. But not for the reasons you may be thinking. (Note: … Continue reading →

So the CrossFit Open season is just about in full flow the world over. all of the 99% of avid CrossFitter’s out there are readying themselves for 5 weeks of testing, trying but most of all FUN times! If you … Continue reading →

What is this CrossFit Open and should I do it?? ‘Tis that time of year again. Christmas has been and gone, you are back in the Box trying to work off all the excesses that “the most wonderful time of … Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again. The time where we sit all bloated from the excesses of the holiday season reading through social media post after post about the latest greatest way to lose kgs or to cleanse with the … Continue reading →

  So 2016 is coming to a close and what a year it has been. We have seen tremendous growth in terms of your ability & Fitness levels. From our seasoned members to our newer members you have all made … Continue reading →

Its been a while between coconut waters for a Blog Post but we thought we would tell you a  bit about our upcoming Food Challenges. Spring is here & summer isn’t too far behind! Read on and see if you … Continue reading →

Some notes on the program and what to expect….. Well July (& with it most of Winter) is almost over. we have persevered over the past couple months in less than optimal weather conditions, BUT you got through it regardless! … Continue reading →

Sunday Thursday Flicks   2014 “Dog Sled” 2015″Burden Run” WoDs The 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games has started already! Wow how quick a year can fly past us! The Teenagers & The Masters have been in their Competition for two days already, … Continue reading →

Are you actually using your Fitness?? by Karl Nevin. . In the “Fitness in 100 Words”  (by CrossFit founder Greg Glassman) he ends the note with the following sentence “Regularly learn & play new sports” The CrossFit methodology was born … Continue reading →

Sunday Flicks (Apologies on late posting of this post. Issues with WordPress server throughout Sunday! again)   2011 “Dog Sled” 2012 “Double Banger” & 2013 “Burden Run” WoDs With the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games starting in a matter of days … Continue reading →

Sunday Flicks (Apologies on late posting of this post. Issues with WordPress server throughout Sunday!)   2009 “Triplet” & 2010 “Amanda” WoD With the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games just two weeks away we continue our look back at Games gone … Continue reading →

The importance of having fun With our 5th annual Decades Day coming up this Saturday it seems like a good time to post a little piece on the importance of having fun whilst all the while trying to chase Fitness … Continue reading →

Benefits of Vitamin D. With Melbourne’s colder weather now well and truly upon us the importance of getting enough Vitamin D is ever greater. Sure living in Australia you’d be forgiven for thinking that we are all swimming in the … Continue reading →

Sunday Flicks   2007 CrossFit Games “Hopper WoD” & Trail Run Events. And the 2008 Games Highlights Long before Reebok got involved, long before the ESPN coverage, and the huge crowds at the Stub-Hub Centre in Carson, California CrossFit held … Continue reading →

Foodie Friday !! Everyone loves some pickles with their burgers or theirs salads right? Well why not have a go at making your own batch of pickles to compliment your your evening meals meals at home? Better yet lets keep … Continue reading →

3 benefits of mindfulness Mindfulness as a mindset is picking up in popularity with countless blogs and articles detailing the benefits of adopting a mindful outlook in life. One way to build this habit is to find an activity where … Continue reading →

7 Reasons to keep up your training on the RoD during the “colder” period. . “De-load” is over! (for this in on Saturday just gone you already know this!!). We are back on the wagon & ready to blast of! … Continue reading →

Hello CBDer’s! How are we enjoying the crisp beautiful sunshine we are experiencing here in Melbourne town this week?? We wanted to take a few moments to keep you in the loop of whats a going on at the RoD … Continue reading →

Coaches foreword. So as we wrap up our little look back on the past five weeks of this years CrossFit open we turn to one our long time members, Brendan, to share some of his thoughts & reflections on how … Continue reading →

Coaches foreword So the Open has now closed shop for another year. We are tremendously proud of you all for having a crack. You guys did so well it has us bursting with pride that you were willing to lay … Continue reading →

First up Happy Easter to all!! We hope you had a pleasant weekend. Now that the 2016 Open is over we start to turn our attentions to where we go from here. That is often the $64,000 question! Well first … Continue reading →

Coaches foreword. So guys. Only one week left to go! Every year when this point rolls around we see a lot of faces looking somewhat jaded & tired of the whole experience (This is all after we hear the old … Continue reading →

Coaches Foreword – So three weeks in and things really got a shake up with this latest test of Fitness from HQ! The often ignored Bar Muscle Up made an appearance! Some peeps were joyful, theres not so much. what … Continue reading →