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Our post Cov19 plan is working. We wanted to take a moment to let you to know that you are safe at CrossFit 718. If you were on the fence about returning to the box, don’t be! Everyone is doing their part to stay safe. We are taking…

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10 Years Strong

Thanks to You, CrossFit 718 is Ten Years Strong. Our story started with two local kids from Brooklyn who had a dream. Israel and I were young parents who struggled but were always willing to put in the work to make a better life for…

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Phasing into the Box

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Post CoV19 Reopening Plan

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THE GIVE PROGRAM

● ● ● ● ● For fitness professionals by fitness professionals. The Give Program was founded t o help New York City and Long Island trainers adversely impacted by COVID-19, while working in concert with local businesses to keep…

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Prepared for the Apocalypse

Its was about a decade ago when our fitness motto was to prepare for the Apocalypse. There was this little sign outside the gym that said the funniest thing ever. "Join Now and prepare for the Zombie Apocalypse." This was in 2012 when we thought…

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What’s up with the mural on the side of the building?

By: Eddie Birzin In June 2019, the owners of Crossfit 718 commissioned an original work of art on the side of their building. The mural was painted by the Slavery Collective and is part of their ongoing Subway Art History Project. That project…

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CF718 COV19 – Member Updates & Information

Dear members & athletes, Our hearts go out to everyone who has been struggling to get through these strange times. Our most important message is that we are here for you, please communicate with us as often as possible. We can connect…

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That Time We Worked Out with the Fittest Man on Earth

If you happened to be watching the Today show while sipping your morning coffee on the morning of September 19, you may have seen a few familiar faces. Our very own Tammyli Gonzalez, Tina DeGraff, and Chris Hopkins took their skills to Rockefeller…

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6 Reasons to Register for the In-House Open!

Get excited, because the next CrossFit Games Open (20.1) begins on October 10, 2019! With participants from around the world, the Open is a truly global event. But here at CrossFit 718, we’ve found a way to bring a little homegrown flair…

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New Programming and a Q&A with Coach Anne!

We’re excited to announce new programming designed to support parents and pregnant/postpartum athletes! Coach Anne, a new mom herself, is kicking off the initiative on August 19 with an informational session for moms, pregnant women, and women…

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Remembering Jason Tabick

This month we said a difficult farewell to a fellow 718’er, Dr. Jason Tabick, who passed away suddenly on May 20, 2019. His passing comes as a shock to us, as he did not have any signs of illness or disease. Jason was a larger-than-life…

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Quality v. Quantity

By: Reuben Pearlman First things first, there are really two conversations to have regarding quality and quantity as it relates to your training program. One is the quality of the individual movement performed during a workout session (e.g.,…

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Recap: The 2019 In-House Open

Izzy and I had such a great time hosting the 2019 In-House Open. For the first time ever, rather than focusing on individual performance, we split the community into teams. It was a refreshing way for us to host those five weeks. Historically…

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Some Thoughts on the Open

With two WODs behind you and three more to go, now is a great time to re-group and take stock of your 2019 Open experience so far. Are you satisfied with your performance? What have you learned about yourself as an athlete? What can you do to…

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When to Modify or Scale Your WOD

By: Coach Iz & Jenessa Connor We tell beginners that one of the best things about CrossFit is that anybody, regardless of their ability or experience, can do it. But sometimes veteran athletes who are used to Rx-ing their WODs need…