The CrossFit Thornton coaching team is made up of more than just a bunch of certifications. We can go on and on about their qualifications and experiences but it’s probably just better to give you a snapshot of who they are personally and professionally.

Jason Rodriguez is originally from Upstate New York (Charlton), moved to Colorado in November of 2010 with the drive to change lives and his own. He has 10+ years working as a Personal trainer, 4 years as a CrossFit Coach, 2 years as a Olympic Weightlifting coach, and 15+ years as a Rowing (Crew Coach). In addition he brings 12 years of extracurricular to professional experience to the challenge. He brings experience working with juvenile offenders, adults with disabilities, and school age children in a Health and Fitness standpoint.

In 2008, he dedicated to training with the sport/methodology of CrossFit. He wanted to change his image in mind, body and spirit. The bulk of his is spent on building strength and endurance, so I can improve on all disciplines of CrossFit and life. At least one day a week is dedicated as a active rest day out of the gym.

Most importantly eating food that is only found on the perimeter of grocery store is the best option. In regards to frequency of meals; consume 3 meals and 2 -3 snacks a day.
The sport/methodology of CrossFit has changed me. Happy I discovered it.

Competition Background:
CrossFit Open 2011 – Present
Winter WODfest 2013
Spring Fling 2014
Winter Team Challenge 2012
Competitive Rowing from 1997 – 2010
GORUCK
ToughMudder 2014, 2015
Spartan Race 2015 (earned my trifecta – Sprint, Super, and Beast)

If he isn’t at the gym you could find him in a coffee shop, enjoying the outdoors (hiking, biking, SUPing, spending time with Jenny, facetiming with family back in NY, etc. (he’s kinda active)

New Years WOD

Add that year for rd’s and reps
Pushups
Situps
Squats
Box Jumps
Pull ups
Cal row

Gonna Hurt

10 min AMRAP
10 Reps each
Push ups
Ring Dips
Wall Balls
Sit ups

1 min rest

10 min AMRAP
20 reps each
Cal Row
Kettlebell Swing (American)
Pull up
Box Jump

Education and Certifications:
• BA in English at SUNY Oswego, December 2004
• NASM – CPT, BCS, CES, PES, Youth Client
• CrossFit Level 1 and Level 2 Trainer
• USAW Sports Performance Coach
• CrossFit Movement and Mobility Trainer
• CrossFit Rowing Trainer
• NESTA – Certified Nutrition Coach
• USRowing Level 2 Crew Coach
• Whole 30 Workshop
• SMR Workshop
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid

Brian believes:
“I believe that everyone should have a chance to realize that, they do have it in them. To not just show me or their friends or family but to themselves that they can do it, lose weight, tone up, be healthy, build muscle, or to just be happy with that person they see every day in the mirror!”

Brian’s experience:
• High school and collegiate athlete (football, baseball, and swimming)
• Assistant for one of the best Crossfiters and coach’s in Grand Junction Colorado (Cody Flemming) in 2012

Brian specializes in:
• Working with people who want to better themselves but do not have the guidance or help to get there.
• High school athletes in any field from football to soccer.
• Also with people who want to compete in competitions such as crossfit or triathlons

Brian’s qualifications:
• Crossfit level 1 certified
o Olympic lifting
o Functional fitness
o Nutrition
Brian’s favorite quote:
“You don’t have to be great to start, you have to start to be Great!”

Too Easy

Alternating EMOM for 20 minutes:
10 Burpees to a plate As fast as possible
100m Sprint

Sage

20 minute AMRAP of:
400m Barbell Carry 185/135 *back rack or front rack

-then-

15 minute AMRAP of:
400m Farmer’s Carry 50/35 each hand

-then-

10 minute AMRAP of:
50m Shuttle Sprints

-then-

5 minute AMRAP of:
Sled Drag 225/165

TS

EMOM for 17 minutes:
6 Thrusters 135/95
6 Bar Facing Burpees
*rest on Minute 5:00 and 11:00