Category Archives: Trainers

What’s it like to be the owner of a CrossFit gym? Interview with an Affiliate Part 5

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Nicki | 3 Comments

Here is the 5th interview in my series of interviews with CrossFit Affiliate owners.  If you missed the first four you can find them here:  Interview 1, Interview 2, Interview3, Interview 4.  I have also been contacted privately by some … Continue reading →

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A CrossFit Perspective

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Nicki | 5 Comments

I was recently contacted by an individual who travels frequently in the CrossFit community and has seen and interacted with numerous affiliates first hand. This person offered to be anonymously interviewed in the hopes that what is shared would be … Continue reading →

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What type of Towel Rack are You?

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Nicki | 1 Comment

Another guest post by my hubby: Robb Wolf When you look at the world of products and marketing the notion that investment in quality will produce good return is often tough to support. “Make it cheaper, make it faster” seems … Continue reading →

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On Ramp Revisited!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Nicki | 2 Comments

It’s been 3 years since we held our first On Ramp workshop at NorCal and 2 years since I published the two-part series in The Performance Menu, detailing my case for entry points, specifically a beginner class or “On Ramp” … Continue reading →

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What’s it like to be the owner of a CrossFit gym? Interview with an Affiliate part 3

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Nicki | 27 Comments

  Here is the third installment in a 5 part series of interviews with current CrossFit Affiliate owners.  If you missed the first two be sure to check out my introduction and Part 1 as well as Part 2.  Enjoy! … Continue reading →

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The Economics of Performance, Health and Longevity

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Nicki | 11 Comments

Guest Post by my hubby:  Robb Wolf Most folks that know me will not be surprised if I say “Hi, My name is Robb, I’m a geek.” My name is in fact Robb, and yes, I am a geek. Most … Continue reading →

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What’s it like to be the owner of a CrossFit gym? Interview with an Affiliate part 2

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Nicki | 5 Comments

Here is the second installment in a 5 part series of interviews with current CrossFit affiliate owners.  If you missed my preable to the series and Interview number 1 you can find that here. Interview with an Affiliate part 2 … Continue reading →

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Employees vs. Contractors in your Microgym

Posted on August 13, 2010 by admin | 3 Comments

I’ve been getting this question fairly frequently of late:  Nicki, I know you recommend having employees, but isn’t it expensive?  Shouldn’t I just keep my trainers as contractors? If you have trainers that train at multiple locations (other gyms besides … Continue reading →

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For the love! Please don’t bastardize the On Ramp!

Posted on March 18, 2010 by admin | 11 Comments

We here at NorCal Strength and Conditioning published our On Ramp curriculum and disseminated it free to the CrossFit community for one reason alone:  To help affiliates effectively introduce CrossFit to the beginning client in a way that not only … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendars: Black Box Summit #2

Posted on February 10, 2010 by admin | 1 Comment

We’ll be on the West coast this time at Catalyst Athletics in Sunnyvale, CA on April 24 and 25.  It’s going to be a packed weekend of solid information! Check the Black Box Summit site for all the details regarding … Continue reading →

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