FEBRUARY 2018

What's up Windy City!

Happy February! Shortest month of the year; however, as always, we’ve got a lot going on! This month is going to be filled with chili cook-offs, complimentary body comp assessments, and the 2018 CrossFit Open. More info on all that below. As well, and as usual, we’re really excited to share this month’s AOM profile with you. Don’t miss this one…inspiring stuff. All that and more — including an article and retail deal of the month. Check it out!

Keep livin' BIG,

—Justin

ANNOUNCEMENTS​

• Complimentary InBody Composition Analysis for All Members
  Windy City recently invested in the InBody 570; a top of the line body composition analyzer with a 98% accuracy rate. And we want to offer ALL current Windy City members a complimentary test! Takes about 2 minutes (literally); and you’ll receive a full page print-out with loads of info. We’re offering complimentary testing for the month of February. All you have to do is schedule a time with Chris. Learn more about the InBody 570 and schedule a time here.

• Chili Cook Off
  Join us for our annual Windy City Strength & Conditioning Chili Cook-off! Windy City members (could be YOU) will put their tried-and-true recipes to the test for fellow members to judge (or this could be YOU!) Winners will get prizes! 
  
  Contestants will have chili set out for tasting and judging in the lobby the morning of Saturday, February 10th from 9 am to 12 PM during regular classes. Members will vote on their favorites. Voting will close by 11:30 and we will announce winners at 11:45.
  
  If you would like to put your best chili to the test, contact any member of the Windy City Social Committee (Annie, Bear, Lauren or Melanie). Please bring a heating device for your chili. We will have outlets and tables for setup. See our Facebook Event for more details.

• 2018 CrossFit Open
  The 2018 CrossFit Open schedule has been released. This year's Open runs Feb. 22 – Mar. 26. We'll be running heats each Saturday of the CF Open (more details to come as we get closer). If you haven't ever done the CF Open, do it...it's fun, and a great opportunity to test yourself against the rest of the world. There will be Rx and scaled versions of each workout. To join the Windy City team, please follow instructions below:

  Step 1: 
  - Register for the CF Open (games.crossfit.com)

  Step 2: 
  - Log-in and go to your competition dashboard

  Step 3:
  - Select the Windy City CrossFit team (under Windy City CrossFit) and join!

• Please sign in at the kiosk before/after your workouts
  We’ll be honest, we've been pretty lax about checking you in before your workout. But we need to make this mandatory so we can keep tabs on how full classes are in order for you to get the best experience at the gym. So starting today, please make checking in at the kiosk part of your workout routine. Thanks in advance for your cooperation!

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Michael D'Agostino

“Before I started at Windy City, I was I extremely out of shape and very lazy. I would drink, eat unhealthy food and slay on the couch and watch TV. Needless to say I was in rough shape, my sister, who had Cystic Fibrosis and had gone through 2 lung transplants, passed away in August 2015. I was pretty severely depressed but didn’t know how to get out of my unhealthy, sad, and weak state.”

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STAFF FAVE FOUR

Here's a list of what we're loving and learning this month:​

1. Ox: Thing I'm loving
   ROMWOD "Swole & Flexy" Mat—Makes ROMWOD at home enjoyable.

2. John B.: Book I'm reading
   Outliers—It helps put into perspective the things we can control, and those we can't. It helps illustrate the importance of playing the hand you've been dealt, and making the best out of it.

3. Jason: Adventure I'm planning
   Lisbon, Portugal—My wife wants to take me for my birthday in August. We went for our honeymoon a few years ago and loved it.

4. Terri: What I'm eating

   Noosa Yoghurt—It's delicious! Why else would you eat it? Also, 83 million probiotics!

    

ARTICLE OF THE MONTH

The Best Way to Catch Your Breath During a Workout, According to Science

Recover more quickly during your rest periods, so you can go harder, longer, and faster during your next set.

by Kelsey Cannon on menshealth.com

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GET IN GEAR

15% OFF PROGENEX MORE MUSCLE PROTEIN

FROM FEB. 1–7 ONLY

Formulated for fast absorption and maximum uptake, Progenex More Muscle is one of the most unique protein supplements on the market today. Whether you're looking to aid weight loss or get JACKED out of your mind—if you're training the way we do here at Windy City—everyone would benefit from a high quality, rapidly absorbing protein supplement. From Feb. 1st–7th, get 15% off Progenex More Muscle protein (only applicable to 2lb bags).

Flavors:

• Peanut Butter Smash
• Belgian Chocolate & Vanilla

Available in the Windy City store

INSTAGRAMS OF THE MONTH

Use #WindyCityLivin on Instagram and your picture might get featured here.

Keep livin' BIG, my friend.