I started CFTE in October 2015, prior to that I was working out with a different gym. My experience at CFTE was unparalleled to any I had before. The coaches made me feel welcome from the moment I started. I started in the 5 am classes and the energy was amazing, I was welcomed immediately by the other members as well as the coach. The best lesson I have learned at CFTE is that you are your own benchmark, everyday is a chance to be better than you were the day before, this is a lesson that I carry with me into my everyday life. CFTE sets you up for success in all aspects.

Thank You!

Thanks for selecting me as Co-Athlete of the month, it means a lot. Since joining, my experience has been nothing short of great. I have done things I have never been able to do and never experienced at regular gyms. From rope climbing to front squats to jumping rope. I feel great, I am stronger than I have ever been and most off all, I look forward to attending class every morning. Thanks to the coaches, especially my man Dennis who is a great motivator and is always looking to help me achieve my goals. It's a great environment to train in, with good members who are always supportive. Big shout out to the 5AM crew, you guys rock. Congrats to Precious, its nice to share the month with a fellow 5am'er.

We will be hosting a Paleo Seminar here on Saturday, January 14th at 12:00pm. Let's stay the course and make 2017 the healthiest and fittest year yet!

The Nutrition Challenge officially begins on Monday January 16th, 2017.  The challenge will consist of 6 weeks of clean living, clean eating, NO BREAD and NO BOOZE - sounds like a blast! 

We will run the challenge pretty much exactly the same way we have run them in the past - and we expect the same fantastic results. 

Sign up sheets will be available at the front desk this week - get your name on there ASAP!

$20 Buy-In for all - 1st Place Winner gets the Pot!

Runner Up:
One week of Muscle-up Paleo Food!

Third Place:
CFTE T-Shirt!

Click on the button below or simply reply to this newsletter if you will be attending.

Hello, my name is Mark Grimm. I have been involved in the fitness world for 10 years. I have done a wide variety: I started off with doing bodybuilding, feeling like it wasn't for me I changed my dedication towards Strongman training. It was throughout my strongman training that I became involved with CrossFit training. While training in CrossFit I decided to get certified in L-1 so I am able to teach others the beauty of the sport. I have competed in many individual and team CrossFit competitions. During my CrossFit coaching career I have met my current weightlifting coach who introduced me to the Olympic weightlifting. After spending many months working with Gera Vishnitsky, who was a former Russian Olympic weightlifting team member. I fell in love with the sport of weightlifting. I started to embrace this different style of training, and started understanding the beauty of the sport and began my career as an Olympic Weightlifter. As a competitor I have competed in 3 different competitions in 2 different weight classes.  With my experience with CrossFit I can't wait to show you how this new type of training can help further your crossfit and weightlifting goals.
 

Check out the PR's for December by clicking the button below!

During January, every 10 check-ins at CrossFit Total Empowerment helps provide a winter coat to someone in need. We're working with Causely and Soles4Souls to make it happen. Remember to add #givewarmth when you check in. For more information about this month's charity, check out https://soles4souls.org.