Effective Monday, February 9, we will be moving from three weekday evening Workout of the Day ("WOD") classes (6:00, 6:30, 7:30) to four (6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 8:00). Beginners' and Elements classes will typically be at 7:30 and/or 8:30. This schedule change should help us accomplish several objectives: (1) it should further relieve crowding; (2) it should accommodate those who need to arrive later; and (3) it should allow us to better size the classes.

We will probably move to a first-come-first-served approach for assigning members to WOD classes. Members will sign in as they arrive, rather than signing in for a particular class. If you arrive at 6:05, do not be surprised if you are assigned to the 6:30 WOD class; if you arrive at 5:55, you may also be assigned to the 6:30 WOD class, if the 6:00 is already full.

For example, during a WOD like "Fight Gone Bad," (when it makes sense to have 10, rather than 12 people in a class) it is entirely possible that the first 10 people will arrive by, say, 5:50. At that point, we may decide to close the 6:00 class, and assign the next 10 people to arrive to the 6:30 class. In this way, our approach may be similar to those restaurants that do not take reservations, but rather sit a table when everyone in the party has arrived.

We do not know whether this approach will prove optimal for our members, but we are going to try it for a month or so to see. Based on our experience to date, we believe this may actually minimize the wait time and maximize efficiency. We also believe it will give people more time to warm up and/or practice skills, either before or after their WOD class.

Typically, you can expect classes that start on the hour to be in the back half of the gym (i.e., by the showers), and classes that start on the half hour to be in the front (i.e., by the reception desk). When you arrive, if there is not a class currently in session, you can use the area where your class is scheduled to occur for warming up. For example, if you arrive early for a 6:00 class, you can start warming up in the back WOD area. If you arrive early for a 6:30 class, you can start warming in the front WOD area. When you finish, if there is not another class scheduled for the WOD area you're in, you can stay for a while, and continue to practice.

We are trying to be efficient, flexible, and accommodating. As a general rule, if you are uncertain whether you can do something in one of the class areas, ask the instructor assigned to that area.

Let's see how this works.

Monday 090119

REST DAY MAKE-UP WODs:
7am: 7 x 1 Hang Power Cleans
12:30pm: 7 x 1 Hang Power Cleans
6pm: 7 x 1 Hang Power Cleans
6:30pm: GHD Sit-ups, Hip & Back Extensions, Thrusters, Pull-Ups
7:30pm: 7 x 1 Hang Power Cleans

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