Yoga Team
The Yoga Team will help you to augment your strength, flexibility and mental capacities. Drop by this page to learn more about upcoming yoga events, and for informative posts that will help you to go deeper with your yoga practice. See you at the gym!
Erica Rideau is our certified yoga instructor. Erica discovered Crossfit while working at Lululemon Athletica and found it to be an awesome complement to her training at the San Francisco Circus Center, studying Aerial Skills, and Acroyoga. Erica is also our Certified Massage Therapist specializing in Deep Tissue, Sports therapy, zen shiatsu, and Thai Yoga massage. She has been a practicing yogi since 2006, and with her background in Massage Therapy and yoga, she brings the perfect balance to Crossfit. Erica leads our CrossFit/Yoga fusion class and is a great resource for stretching and mobility.
You can contact her at erica@crossfitsanmateo.com
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OH Squats
The Overhead Squat is not only a great test of flexibility but core strength as well. Remember: shoulders up! WARMUP: 400m run Shoulder mobility OH lunges/hip stretch Leg swings STRENGTH: 5-3-1-1-1 OH Squats WOD: 10 rounds of: 12 OH squats @ 40% 1RM 100m sprint Walk back recovery STRETCH: FOAM ROLL: RECOVER 2:1
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Anyone who knows me well also knows I’ve got a cup of coffee or tea (sometimes both) glued to my hand(s) at pretty much any hour of the day. Having my morning coffee has become more than just a dose of “wake up juice”. It’s a ritual that is comforting, soothing and stimulating. However, this [...]
