New Training. Same Mission. Let's Level Up.
- Keith E. Knapp
- Jul 1
- 4 min read
“Discipline is choosing between what you want now and what you want most.” — Abraham Lincoln | |||||||
Your Fitness, Refined.If you've made it to a class this week, and definitely if you've made it to a few, you may have noticed a shift in class: more intentional workouts, clearer focus, and coaches who seem even more dialed in. That’s not an accident. It’s the result of an intentional and considered evolution in how we approach programming here at CrossFit Fairfield. Why We Made the ChangeThis new structure isn’t just a refresh—it’s a recalibration. Over the past year, we’ve spent time reflecting on what matters most to our community:
The updated programming model was built to meet those needs. I personally believe that it will deliver clarity, consistency, and purpose every time you walk into the gym. We believe fitness should be empowering—and that means helping you train smarter, not just harder. What’s New?1. Every Day Has a Defined FocusEach training day now falls into one of four categories:
2. Smarter ProgressionsProgressions aren’t just built into the strength work—they exist across the week to help you dial in the exact capacities that matter most. 3. Energy System AwarenessEvery week now includes variety across the aerobic spectrum: sprint efforts, threshold training, and longer conditioning. You’ll feel the difference in your recovery and your performance. 4. Better Coaching MomentsThis new structure empowers our coaches to be even more effective. With a clear focus each day, we hope to be able to spend more time helping you improve—not just explaining what to do. 5. Functional Range of Motion & Mobility FocusYou’ll also notice an increased emphasis on mobility in warmups and joint strength and stabilization in accessory options provided each day. This will help us expand usable ranges of motion, reduce injury risk, and build long-term durability. Mobility isn’t a side dish anymore—it’s part of the main course. 6. Daily MindsetEach day now includes a mindset cue or focus to help you hone your mental, emotional and spiritual game alongside your physical one. This intentional layer adds depth to our training and helps us build a more holistic resilience inside—and outside—the gym. What It Means for YouWe’re not chasing variety for variety’s sake. We’re chasing progress. Whether you want to compete, stay healthy for the long haul, or just get a little bit better each week, this system is built to help you do exactly that. Show up. Trust the process. And lean into the structure—because it’s designed to make your hard work go further. | |||||||
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Community Spotlight: Coach Mike HalpinThis week Coach Mike tackled a Marathon Ruck for his birthday while he was on business travel to Fort Worth, TX. Yes, that’s 26.2 miles (or just over 42,000 meters) carrying 20 pounds in a backpack to celebrate turning 42 WHILE he was traveling for business. If anyone thought I was crazy for my birthday workouts, Coach Mike has officially taken the cake with this one. Interestingly, the first time I ever met Mike in person was when he was doing a 40k ruck with 40 pounds that he was doing to raise money for a mission trip he was going on. This year Mike and his family are going on another mission trip to South Africa over Thanksgiving and I’m eager to find ways to support their efforts to serve beyond the walls of our gym. Look out for more information about how you can support Mike. In the meantime, here is a link to the Halpin family’s fundraising page. I also have to personally thank Mike for the incredible amount of time and energy he put in last weekend to support Marcos and I in our Semifinals efforts. Mike was the Head Judge all weekend, which meant he had to know every workout in and out, understand floor layouts for competition purposes, manage videography for score submissions, and generally keep an eye on both Mark and I as we were doing our judging on the floor. Mike was a critical part of making last weekend work and we couldn’t have done it without him. | |||||||
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