Hey Roots Crew,
Seems one December publication wasn’t sufficient… so welcome to December, Half 2.
First up: you may be questioning, “Who the hell goes to educate me whereas Lindsay and Connor are out?” Good query. And don’t fear — identical to when there aren’t sufficient rowers, we’ve already obtained a plan to stagger the exercise – we even have a plan for the way we’re going to cowl their lessons!
I’m fired as much as welcome James Cho (CF-L3) as our interim coach on the Roots ground. He’s sharp, he’s skilled, he’s hilarious, and he’s leaping in beginning January fifth. You may study extra about him under, and get a way of his humor…
Subsequent: somewhat January spoiler we couldn’t maintain in. Fullswift Physio has opened a satellite tv for pc workplace proper contained in the store! Dr. Kyle Rogus, DPT (and Roots athlete), will likely be in-house, working with athletes within the workplace and on the store ground.
One of many issues I goal to create in our group well being efforts is a robust community of care — individuals who perceive what we do right here and help how we practice. We’re lucky to have medical professionals like Dr. Seng, Dr. Ware, and Dr. Drasler in our lessons, who present beneficial insights and care. We’re now excited to have Kyle within the combine. Ideally, you by no means want PT… however should you do, you’ve obtained somebody who really will get CrossFit and athletes.
Now, fast detour. I really like soccer. I detest getting pummeled with pharmaceutical advertisements at each industrial break. It’s a great reminder of how far we’ve drifted from our personal company to take management of our well being. Do you know that the USA and New Zealand are the one two nations permitting Direct-to-Client advertising and marketing for pharmaceuticals!?
Enter: the January Meals Problem. No gimmicks. No magic drugs. Simply actual meals, actual habits, actual outcomes. And sure, after the vacation season, most individuals are prepared for a tough reset. We obtained you. Watch the video, take a look at the small print, and soar in.
Want extra inspiration? The latest Athlete Highlight is reside — and this one brings the warmth. Sit down with Austin Moss and listen to how he went from zero rope climbs to a lot, from 31% bodyfat to not even shut, and made the aware choice to reside in another way. It’s definitely worth the watch, however let’s be sincere, ALL the Athlete Spotlights are price a watch!
There’s inspiration all over the place on this fitness center. However right here’s the reminder all of us want: motivation is fickle. It comes and goes. What wins is the lengthy sport — displaying up, doing the fundamentals, and stacking constant effort over time. That’s the place actual well being and actual health reside.
Keep the course. And root for one another.
Nicole
QUICK HITS
January 2026 Meals Problem Chalk Speak Video – Enroll Now!
Full Swift Physio and Dr. Kyle Rogus Satellite tv for pc Location Opens at Roots
Welcome James Cho (CF-L3) to Roots!
Athlete Highlight: Austin Moss
Vacation Reward Information from our Native Sponsors
The #800gChallenge Begins January 5!
The #800gchallenge is returning to its birthplace this January! We’re excited to associate with EC Synkowski and Optimize Me Diet to concentrate on what issues most in vitamin. It’s the right reset to your 2026 kickoff.
The #800gChallenge is an easy, simple, and wanted basis on the trail to well being. First, there are NO meals to remove. That’s proper! All you must do is eat 800 grams, by weight, of the vegetables and fruit of your alternative every day. And then you definitely preserve consuming no matter else you need.
Dates: January 5 – February 2
Value: $89 ($39 for the problem, $50 for 2 InBody scans, pre- and post-challenge)
Meet Your Neighbors From Across the Nook — Fullswift Physio + Efficiency

Dr. Kyle Rogus, PT, DPT, CSCS
We’re excited to welcome our neighbors at Fullswift Physio + Efficiency to the Roots group. You’ll now see Dr. Kyle Rogus (Roots member and Fullswift clinician) providing efficiency bodily remedy proper right here on the fitness center — plus at their essential clinic simply across the nook.
Fullswift works with CrossFit athletes day by day and focuses on:
• Efficiency-driven PT• Sports activities Harm rehab and prevention• Mobility + motion tune-ups• Tailor-made accent work + restoration plans
Their aim: preserve you coaching, shifting properly, and hitting your objectives.
Whether or not you’re coping with a nagging problem, dialing in mobility, or chasing a brand new PR, you’ll get one-on-one, hands-on care that matches the calls for of your well being and efficiency objectives.
To kick issues off, Fullswift is providing FREE in-person consults for Roots members. Go to the hyperlink, choose the Roots location, after which scroll to Roots Members Free Seek the advice of.
Welcome, Fullswift — we’re glad to have you ever within the constructing!
Welcome James Cho (CF-L3) to Roots!

Beginning January fifth, James Cho will be part of the CrossFit Roots teaching group to cowl whereas Lindsay and Connor welcome child Warman.
James (CF-L3) is at the moment the Head Coach at Keep Sturdy CrossFit in Michigan, the place he leads lessons, provides non-public coaching, and designs 1-on-1 packages for athletes. He’s heading to Boulder to hitch our group this spring, and we couldn’t be extra excited!
Study extra about James right here and please be part of us in welcoming him to the store ground in January!
Athlete Highlight: Austin Moss
Meet Austin! Austin joined Roots in January of 2024. From reducing weight, including muscle, considerably lowering physique fats, shifting from scaled exercises to Rx because the norm, and making many pals alongside the best way, Austin has lived the CrossFit expertise to a T. Tune in to study what he’s performed the previous two years to drive his well being and efficiency ahead, in addition to his pet peeve!
The Official CrossFit Roots Vacation Reward Information

In search of present concepts? Take a look at the CrossFit Roots Members Perks for particular CrossFit Roots member reductions on every thing from native clothes, therapeutic massage, wine, and extra!
See you on the store!









