Croga Fitness

New Year, New Coach! It is with great pleasure that we get to announce that one of our longtime members, Ethan Fein, has completed our internship program and is the newest member of our Croga Coaching Staff. He has been a member at Croga for 4 years now and it has been a pleasure to watch him grow and evolve as a young man and as an athlete. Next time you see Ethan in class or at the front of the class, please congratulate him on a job well done and don't give him too hard of a time as he earns his stripes. Check out Ethan's Coach bio on our Croga Staff page, link in the bio.

#TBT to the first #MobilityWithNora Coach @dahveee and his new assistant show us an effective way to loosen up those tight calf muscles.

#Repost @definingrich who organized this super cool charity contest! Congrats to Mike Dixon the winner of the Arms Race! He beat 12 other Croga members for the largest percentage increase in over the past 3 months. As the champ, Mike gets to decide where all the other Arms Race participants will donate at least $50 to. He has selected Second Harvest of Silicon Valley ... Kudos to everyone who participated. Our biceps are bigger as a result!

REAL results from real clients! LAST day to register for Croga Nutrition is TODAY. Visit croganutrition.com, email us at [email protected] or shoot us a DM. We're looking forward to working with you to help you CRUSH your 2021 goals!!

Our monthly Driven Nutrition order is up! Use the Google form in our FB members group or email us. Orders due this Thursday, 1/7/21.

Have a magical Friday!

For the month of November, we're excited to bring back our fundraising efforts by again highlighting two charities that are near to our heart and we want YOU to get involved. Want to sweat for a good cause? Here's your chance. We've set up Teams at both Movember and Barbells for Boobs for you to join. After you set up your own page, you'll be raising money by performing 1 burpee (or movement of your choice*) per $1 donated. We encourage you to video yourself doing your burpees after each donation and share it on social media. Be sure to tag @crogafitness on IG. *CrossFit-style movements only (air squats, KB swings, pull-up, etc.) Have any questions? Email [email protected].

Here are just some of the things our clients have said about working with us... I cannot speak more highly of the way in which the Croga Nutrition Program encourages feeling awesome about all the things your body can do, while also striving to make it better. - Annie Croga Nutrition gave me the guidance and support so I could make changes, improve, and get results. - Richard... For pretty much the first time in my life, I feel like I have a relationship with food & nutrition that’s healthy, positive and sustainable! - Meghan All the coaches at Croga Nutrition are very accommodating and that makes the journey to better you a little easier. - Madhu Ready to start a sustainable nutrition journey and get long term results? Register for the @croganutrition program at Croganutrition.com

Curt’s Member of the Month Workout. Gotta push the run. #Repost @vincec2

Wouldn't it be nice to not be given a long list of foods you're NOT allowed to eat or to have to starve yourself while on a "diet", but instead eat more than you ever have while still reaching your goals? Our @croganutrition one-on-one nutrition coaching service focuses on flexible dieting and keeping you well fed while losing weight, gaining muscle, leaning out or all of the above. Master your macros and experience the benefits of one-on-one nutrition coaching with accountab...ility and support from your coach. We have a LIMITED amount of spots open in our @croganutrition program, which will only stay open for the next THREE days! You can REGISTER now or get more info by emailing us at [email protected], sending us a message, or by visiting CrogaNutrition.com

The registration window is now OPEN for the next five days. If you've been waiting to take your nutrition game to the NEXT LEVEL, here's your opportunity to get started with Croga Nutrition. We'll be accepting a LIMITED amount of clients until January 5th, so CLAIM YOUR SPOT before it closes for the next few months. Register at croganutrition.com

Finishing the year STRONG!! #belionhearted

Come get STRONG with Coach Preston tonight at 6:30 pm! There are still a few more spots available.

We wish you health and happiness in the new year! #belionhearted

Come get fit with us! Ignite Outdoors is offered 7 days a week in the parking lot and breezeways near Croga. 2 FREE classes to new visitors, so bring your friends. No experience necessary. Photo by @erinwilltryit

We're excited to announce Curt as our Member of the Month!! The thing we love about having Curt as an integral part of the Croga Family is that he is a wonderful role model for consistency, thoughtful training, and persistence. As you'll see in his Q&A, when he came into the gym he was pretty fit aerobically, but he knew he had some holes in his fitness game and he was excited to work on them. And work on them he did! Read more about Curt's experiences with Croga in the MOTM latest blog at https://crogafitness.com/curt-c-is-the-september-member-of/

Led by Captain Annie, the Croga Fitness team smashed the 100,000 Meter Challenge! A big congrats to all the members for pushing themselves during the usually sluggish holiday season. The 100KMC is a virtual fitness challenge with the aim of accumulating 100,000 meters via foot, bike or various other means, all between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Are you ready to crush it in 2021?! Well here's your chance to claim your spot and get early access to our Croga Nutrition Program. DM us or email us at [email protected] and we'll send you more information about how to get started.

Come get STRONG with us! #Repost @crossfitterwithsign Weak is dangerous @bretcontreras1

Happy Monday! Happy Penguins! Classic #Repost of @stevenalbertine from a few years back.

Who’s ready to get back under the barbell? We have morning and afternoon times available with Coach Hailey and Coach Cody every weekday. Indoor Small Group Training: 1 Coach, 2 Athletes, 30 min sessions. See website for pricing, details and full schedule at https://crogafitness.com/small-group-training/

IGNITE is offered 7 days a week in the morning and evening. See our full Schedule, link in the Bio. OUTDOORS in the parking lots and breezeways near Croga Fitness in accordance with current Santa Clara County Public Health Requirements. What is Ignite?... Ignite is Croga's no-barbell express group exercise program with three unique formats designed to deliver full-body results and well-rounded improvements in fitness. No Experience Necessary This class is perfect for all levels of fitness as every workout and movement can be modified to challenge each participant individually. New visitors can sign up for 2 FREE CLASSES of Ignite Outdoors at Croga Fitness and see if it’s the right fit. Link in the Bio.

Those of us who want to succeed have a better chance with the help and support of others. We provide you the support of a personal coach and an entire community to advise, cheer on and keep you moving. Our coaches are experts on a range of nutrition styles including flexible dieting and keto and are ready to help you find what works best according to your preference and lifestyle. January 1st-5th is the next sign up window for our @croganutrition Program. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a lasting body composition change and make the most out of 2021! Shoot us a DM, email us at [email protected] or visit croganutrition.com for more information or to be put on the waitlist.

We hope you got everything you wanted! #gains

Have a wonderful few days.

Our nutrition services are open to everyone, not just our in-house fitness members. We'd love to chat with you if you're a follower or if you have friends and family that are interested in enlisting our help. Want to learn more or refer someone to us? Shoot us a DM on Instagram, email us at [email protected] or visit the link in the Bio to find out more.

@vincec2 repping the #lionhearted patch! Tag us in a post with your weight vest and we’ll send you one too! Made by @stitchandwrench

We’ve got a fun few days planned for you before the holiday break. Join us and bring your friends!

No gimmicks. No starvation diets. No quick fixes. It’s about fueling your body to reach your goals. Shoot us a DM at @croganutrition if you want more information about how we can help support you on this journey. Also, check out @activeliferx for some real talk on health and nutrition. #Repost @activeliferx ... We work with clients all the time that are doing HARD workouts in the gym on a daily basis, chasing both aesthetic and performance goals, and not eating NEARLY enough. Doing high intensity workouts and eating the healthy caloric intake of a 4 year old is not acceptable. We get it, what and how you eat depends on a lot of factors: your goals, your output, your body type and composition, etc. BUT, under eating is NOT the answer. Your body NEEDS fuel in order to: Workout hard Build muscle Have energy Regulate your hormones Get quality sleep How you fuel your body should be health and performance driven. Food is fuel. We need to eat in order to recover. All the corrective exercise in the world won’t allow for recovery if you just aren’t eating enough. See more

Powerlifting Class is BACK! Coach Preston will be coaching a 90 minute class from 6:30 to 8 pm every Tuesday starting next week, 10/13. 6 people cap, 2 working inside on major lifts, 4 working outside on accessory movements. This class is open to all members and will count as a class in your membership or punchcard. Please sign up early to reserve your spot. No shows will still be deducted a class or charged $25 for the visit.

LIMITED amount left! Perfect for a last minute GIFT! Contact Coach Dave ASAP to snag one for yourself or a loved one.

Check out our good friends Dr. Wendy and Dr. Nicole’s page @getfitt.ed for helpful information blending fitness and ergonomics for pain free living and work life. #Repost @getfitt.ed We preach a lot about posture even though we know there isn’t a perfect posture. Everyone's a little different but we should definitely strive for our own personal optimal alignment. ... Poor alignment can make it harder for your diastasis and pelvic floor to heal postpartum. One of the most common postures we see in new moms are ribs flared out , hip shifted forward and pelvis tilted anteriorly. Moms slowly develop this posture naturally during the 9 months of pregnancy to accommodate a growing belly. The result: extra stress on core and continued stretching of diastasis rib flare -> dec use of diaphragm -> shallow breath -> belly breathing hanging on spine which causes compression The fix: Weight shift forward so weight is in the middle of foot (vs too much on toes or heels) Shoulders should be slightly in front of your butt Ribs down Pelvis leveled Coming up Thurs and Friday are exercises to help the make the fixes easier attained!

Do you find yourself thinking about food in exclusive terms? Shifting the dieting mentality to an inclusive rather than exclusive perspective means that you’ll feel less restricted and more satisfied by the nutrient-rich whole foods you’re aiming to consume. It’s exhausting continually saying no to certain foods. Instead of spending all your mental energy thinking about what you can’t have, focus on all the food you CAN have. Follow @croganutrition on IG for regular nutrition info, tips and recipes. #Repost @workingagainstgravity

In 2020, there were things out of my control, but my nutrition wouldn’t be one of them. I wanted to take control of my nutrition and better understand how macros would affect my fitness performance and overall well-being, all while still doing IF. In terms of goals, I wanted to lose extra fat, but maintain my strength as best I could. Result? I’ve PR’d multiple times while working with Cody and Croga Nutrition, and have improved on many bodyweight-related movements, which so...me I couldn’t do previously. I’ve learned a lot about actual nutrition and my own body after these few months. Looking back at it now, this level of improvement was actually insane, and I’m looking forward to working on my next nutrition goals. - Rocky It’s been fun watching you crush 2020 - awesome work Rocky!! If you’re looking to take your nutrition game to the next level, our @croganutrition one-on-on Nutrition coaching is opening to a limited amount of clients starting January 1st. DM us, email us at [email protected] or visit croganutrition.com for more info or to be added to the waitlist. Let’s crush 2021 together!

We've got some SWEET new Croga patches courtesy of Ann-Maire. If you'd like one, post a photo of you in your weight vest and tag us @crogafitness and we'll send you one to add to it! #crogapatch #belionheared

We are proud to announce Francis as our Member of the Month!! We gotten to know Francis as both an athlete and as a friend over the past few years. As an athlete, he is very inquisitive, asking thoughtful questions and then executing on the coaching he receives in response, which has really made coaching him through the Olympic Lifts fun. As a friend, Francis is friendly, thoughtful, and genuine. It really is an honor to have such a great human as part of our community. To hear more about Francis’s experience at Croga at https://crogafitness.com/francis-t-is-the-november-member-/

Fitness with friends!! The best gift you can give yourself. Ignite Outdoors is offered 7 days a week at a wide variety of times and is socially distanced. No experience necessary. New visitors get two classes for FREE, so bring yourself and your friends!

Keep showing up for yourself - in person or virtually! #BeLionhearted

I jumped into Croga Nutrition about 11 months ago with zero expectation other than wanting to feel more in control of how I was treating my body outside the gym. I didn't have a target weight, or even a clue as to what that ought to be. Having been an elite level athlete all the way through my college years, and then gone through a period where I truly just let it all go post-retirement, I knew my body was going to be very different than it had been at any point in my life.... And if I'm being honest, assigning a tangible goal scared me. So I committed to whatever plan my Coach, Preston, laid out for me...relentlessly. It has been nothing short of life changing. Yes, the transformation in appearance and tangibly on the scale have been incredible (55lbs lost and about 10 inches off my chest, hips, and waist). But I think for me the biggest breakthrough is in the relationship I have with my body. Both in the way I take care of it, and in the way I feel about it. As my body changed physically, I started to see such huge progress in my performance, that the athlete and competitor that were such a big part of me for so long reappeared. And that has been a blessing. I cannot speak more highly of the way in which the Croga Nutrition Program encourages feeling awesome about all the things your body can do, while also striving to make it better. Looking forward to continuing on the journey. - Annie You’ve been an inspiration to watch - amazing work Annie! If you’re looking to take your nutrition game to the next level, our @croganutrition one-on-on Nutrition coaching is opening to a limited amount of clients starting January 1st. DM us, email us at [email protected] or visit croganutrition.com for more info or to be added to the waitlist. Let’s crush 2021 together!

We’re definitely missing some of our favorite holiday traditions like the Ugly Sweater Rowling comp. Here’s a look back at some of the previous victors over the years.

We won’t stop because we’ve got a mission that’s way bigger than all these roadblocks and inconveniences. There are lives at stake. Fitness not only saves lives, but it makes lives more fulfilling. And our mission is to provide as much fitness to as many people as possible, while keeping it fun and inviting. We got to #KeepWillowGlenFit! - Coach @dahveee We’ve got outdoor, socially distanced classes 7 days a week. Join us in our mission to #KeepWillowGlenFit! 2 Free classes to new visitors.

"With all the pandemic safety restrictions, I wanted to focus on what I could control in my life, including my health. I knew I needed help. Croga Nutrition gave me the guidance and support so I could make changes, improve, and get results." - Richard We’re super proud of Richard’s dedication to the process during the last few months and couldn’t be happier for him that he’s getting the results he’s worked so hard for! If you’re looking to take your nutrition game to the next... level, our @croganutrition one-on-on Nutrition coaching is opening to a limited amount of clients starting January 1st. DM us, email us at [email protected] or visit croganutrition.com for more info or to be added to the waitlist. Let’s crush 2021 together!

Come warm yourself up this winter by getting your sweat on with an amazing group of people. No experience necessary! Ignite Outdoors is offered 7 days a week at a wide variety of times and is socially distanced. New visitors get two classes for FREE, so bring yourself and your friends!

#TBT to the year Croga conquered the @spartan race and took home the largest team award!

Our monthly @drivennutrition order is due Friday, 12/4. Use the Google form posted in the FB members group or email us. #Repost Needing some new ways to increase your protein intake? ... Here are just 4 Simple uses for Driven Whey! 1. Use in Smoothies and Knock Off Ice Cream Shakes (see @simplymander for some amazing recipes) 2. Throw it in your pancake recipe (Jack up your @kodiakcakes) 3. Create your own energy/protein bites! (Check Out Our Recipes!) 4. Make your own coffee creamer! 5. Have your breakfast ready to go the night before with overnight oats! (We have more recipes for you!) 6. Easy peasy, just throw it in some yogurt for added flavor and a protein packed snack! Available in 6 Amazing Flavors! Banana Cream Pie Caramel Latte’ Chocolate Milkshake Fresh Cinnamon Roll Strawberry Milkshake Vanilla Dream See more

Want to kick off 2021 by getting a handle on your nutrition? Our personalized @croganutrition program will be accepting a limited amount of clients starting January 1st. Need more info? Visit croganutrition.com or shoot us an email at [email protected]

One of our newer members Laura lost her bulldog. Please ask around and see flyer for contact details.

LAST DAY of November Giving!! Visit the Croga Movember Team page and select Cody or Dave’s page to donate. https://us.movember.com/team/2348769

Croga performance hats are here! $30 in Grey or Black. Limited amount left - contact Coach Dave to snag one.

While we can’t gather for our traditional Croga Thanksgiving Feast this year, we will spend the day cherishing these wonderful memories and looking forward to a time in the near future when we can celebrate this incredible community again. We wish you all a happy and safe Thanksgiving. We are thankful for each and every one of you and the beautiful friendships that have blossomed out of this gym. -Coach Dave

We completely agree with @syattfitness: If you’re waiting to get motivated before you decide to get up and do the damn thing...you’re gonna be waiting a long fucking time. . Most people think motivation is the first step. .... First you get motivated. Then you take action. Then you get results. . Wrong. . That’s not how it works. . And thinking you’re just going to get motivated is a pipe dream. . First you take action. . Even (and especially) when you aren’t motivated to do it. . Maybe it’s walking 5min/day. . Maybe it’s drinking a glass of water before you eat. . Maybe it’s having 1 piece of fruit every day before 10am. . Maybe it’s counting your calories one day/week. . I don’t care what it is. . I just care that you pick something to do and do it. . Because this equation begins with action. . From your action you get results. . From your results you get motivated. . With that motivation you take more action. . And so the cycle continues. . But it all starts with action. . So, please. . Stop waiting until you’re motivated. . Make the decision to do something every day that will get you closer to achieving your goals. . And do it. . Every day. . Even when you don’t want to. . Then you’ll get results. . From the results you’ll get motivated. . And whoda thunk it...then you’ll be taking more action. See more

Coach @codyrubel is doing handstand walks for a good cause! November Giving is in full swing, visit the Croga Movember Team page and select Cody or Dave’s page to donate. https://us.movember.com/team/2348769

Another beautiful Sunday morning for fitness at Croga! #BeLionhearted

We're excited to announce Steph as our Member of the Month!! Over the past two and a half years, it has been an absolute pleasure watching Stephanie reach her health and fitness goals at Croga through hard work and consistency. We've enjoyed watching her learn, grow and evolve emotionally and intellectually over that time by dedicating herself to living a long, healthy life and helping others do the same. You can read more about her experiences at Croga in her Q&A at https://crogafitness.com/stephanie-p-is-the-october-member/

Here’s our upcoming Holiday Schedule. Plenty of days to come down and get active with us before the new year. We’ll still be having Ignite Outdoors even when the weather gets chiller or wetter, just meet us in the breezeways by @crogafitness

Tuesday, November 17th COVID Update. Purple Tier. No major changes here at @crogafitness. We’re just gonna keep kicking butt outside, getting fit and staying strong. If you’re looking for a supportive community to help you stay engaged and take advantage of this crappy situation, come on down! We’re always looking to spread the fitness . #BeLionhearted #KeepWillowGlenFit

COVID Croga Fitness Update - 11/16

Never miss a Monday.

Nine months in vs nine months out. And yesterday I hit my goal weight!! Seeing we can’t celebrate much this year, I figured a little self-love might motivate someone. No magic pill, no crazy restrictive diet. Just work hard. Day in and day out. What works for me is trusting my nutrition coach @croganutrition and sticking to a fitness routine that is challenging yet sustainable @crogafitness and power zone training on the @onepeloton - @kellyamusgrave What an amazing example of what consistency and hard work can do. Grats Kelly! If anyone is looking to take their fitness and nutrition journey to the next level, shoot us a message or visit crogafitness.com

Come get STRONG with Coach Preston tonight at 6:30 pm! There are still some spots available.

We’ve got a new assistant coach on the job! Thanks for helping Coach @dahveee out this morning Lincoln.

Finishing the week like...

You three beauties are awesome. Relationships like this that have blossomed out of @crogacrossfit are what we’re most proud of. - Coach @dahveee #Repost @jennyjrios Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life, you can barely remember what life was like without them. -Anna Taylor @erinwilltryit @alexxa.rind

We wish you gainz this week, no matter how small they be.

#TBT to last year’s Halloween festivities. We will miss getting sweaty in our costumes inside the gym this year, but join us at 8 or 9 am Saturday morning for some outdoor fitness!

Name something scarier. #Repost @morningchalkup

Saturday fitness with friends!