
33 South Maple Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Tel: 973-879-1210
*Park on the street or in the lot PAST CFI on the left.
*Please DO NOT park in front of the garage door.
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33 South Maple Avenue
Park Ridge, NJ 07656
Tel: 973-879-1210
*Park on the street or in the lot PAST CFI on the left.
*Please DO NOT park in front of the garage door.
Click Here for Driving Directions
Thanks Steve…I will miss you all too!
Hi everyone—Tomorrows my last weekday workout at Ignite before my move.
Ill be there @ the 7pm class. If you are around/can make it please come @ 7. Id love to workout out with you all one last time
Tony I will be there! w your shirt
Anthony, I am the only one who calls you Anthony? I know tomorrow is your last workout but you make leaving sound so definite. I am super bad with good byes, but I will be there to say “see you in a few weeks.”
I just need to say you have an infectious smile and second to George have to be the LOUDEST Yogi I have ever been fortunate to teach.
Good luck in the apartment.
What the What is this workout?!? Going to have to check this one out.
Tony- no goodbyes, just see ya later.
That’s more like a heaving snatch balance… was looking at those a couple months ago. Look forward to practicing these!
What’s the Rx for the barbell walking lunge… 135lb ? Doesn’t matter really… those BBJ’s will kill me as it is.
T2 – see ya Thurs!
@Tony – you will be missed.
Check out this site: http://mobilitywod.blogspot.com/
Tony can’t say goodbye because because goodbye is forever. Instead I will say see you soon and if you ever need anything I’m here bro
this was really interesting, cause i wanted to start making shakes w raw eggs..
http://www.ehow.com/how_4679090_pasteurize-eggs-home.html
Party at Tony’s new apartment!!!
Okay I’m in a cheeseball mood because I was just thinking about how I adore my crossfit family… So I was thinking it would be nice to tell everyone why I love them. But the list of people is too long. So I’m naming 3 random people and giving them props… and everyone else should keep naming 3 random people and share why we love them until the love is all around the gym. Crossfit intimate what!
I’ll start with Tony since he’s going away until he realizes he misses us and moves home:
I love Tony because he is always so happy and cheerful and his eyes light up when he gets excited. I love that zest for life that he has and I love that his good mood is infectious. I also love that I can’t imagine him ever being mean to anyone.
Frank:
I love Frank’s passion for crossfit and that he was one of the first people I met at the gym. Frank is one of the people who I aspire to be like at the gym and I wish I had the sort of focus he has. His blogs on here about the gym are full of such enthusiasm and its wonderful to see someone with so much passion.
and finally:
Marisa,
Marisa I only just met but I love that you walk into the gym a born athlete. I am always impressed by what you can accomplish and I can’t wait to watch you to continue to grow as a crossfitter and see how far you can really go. Also, good luck in the competition this weekend.
I love everyone else too but the list is too long. Keep the love going! I know I’m so cheesy.
God… you say one nice thing about someone and everyone (cough-adam-cough-kenia-cough) yells at you.
I thought it was obvious that I heart both Adam and Kenia and that didn’t have to be stated.
Katie its a good thing I am not the jealous type!! (ignore the txt msgs I just sent you stating otherwise)
@Katie I love you because you are my right butt cheek and I am your left, together we are the perfect pair of asses anyone can ever find (and we dont even need to be drinking for this) I love that you make me run even though I dont want to or try to convince you that my thighs are too big thus making it difficult for me to have a good long stride, instead you just tell me to shut up and run. I love that you make me more competitive then I would normally be just so you cant brag and say that you beat me *cough 2 second faster on the row yest cough*
@Karen you are one Tuff Chick!!! I love how you step into Ignite ready to take on the WODs without any fear or complaints (unlike your husband George!) Plus I LOVE your kick ass haircut! One day I will be brave enough to rock something so bad a$$ like that!!
@Sherilyn I LOVE how you hide in the bathroom just so you dont have to do walkouts. But it wont work anymore I informed Tina and Steve of your trickery and they wont fall for it again!! By the way I LOVE how you picked up on presses and push presses like it was second nature. You amazed me from the first day you walked in and you continue to amaze me everyday!!!
Adam I heart you too (3 to 0 and somehow I am OK with that!!)
Kenia we are such asses but I love us together better than separate. I want to keep you with me everywhere I go because you always make me laugh and everything is so much more fun when you are around. And next time, I will beat you by 4 seconds.
Katie I love u….
I will continue this sentimental pow-wow and I will pick up Katie’s slack…
Randomly picking 3 people…
Kenia,
Kenia I love you for so many different reasons. I love to see how far you have come! You never seem to disappoint. U are a hard charger girl and that’s all you need for the rest of your life. I find myself excited about your defeats more than my own, You’re a beautiful person inside and out and will continue to inspire the people around you. You are a good time in and out of the gym and I am honored to call you my friend…forever.
Adam,
Well well well…..Adam…..you aint got nothing on me! lol your an awesome person and an unbelievable athlete. You are part of the AARP team but be proud because god help me that I can crossfit as hard as you do in my future years. You are always willing to put out your helping hands. You’re a born teacher and people take to you. You hit every workout like it’s your favorite and it’s a pleasure to watch you tackle them. Your attitude is awesome and your smile is contagious! Your def one to keep close and I know Steve loves you just as much. O and I love your daughter, which may have been the reason for randomly choosing you ?
John Agar, The Viking
Ok John my third choice is you buddy because you are AMAZING! And you lost over FIFTY pounds which is such a huge accomplishment! You impress me every day and I am thrilled with your progress. But not only are you becoming physically fit your attitude and overall character is positive..You are becoming comfortable with yourself and if that’s not something awesome to watch I don’t know what is! I constantly ask you “how do you feel” because your reaction is so appealing….i love that you feel “great” and you say it with a huge smile!!! You came in determined and starting from the bottom and you have completely transformed yourself. You also attack every WOD like an animal! Keep it up and I am more than glad to call you part of the family!!
And I’m adding one more…Steve of course
My inspiration and my drive for everything I do….In awe and will always be in awe of your attitude and overall passion for what we do. I love crossfit because of what you made it for me. And Ignite stands alone because of the love and support you have built it on.
Tony Ill miss you!!!! and STEF there is nothing you can do or say to have your wedding invitation revoked!! I need my ignite girls there of course, even if they are a plane ride away
Awe Katie, thanks. And I’m so sorry for stealing all of your stuff tonight, it really just happened that way! Steve pointed to the bar so I thought it was mine and then you threw the weight lock thingies in my direction so I was like oh how nice lol.
I haven’t known you guys that long but here goes (and sorry it’ll be short because I’m supposed to be packing for Boston):
@Adam I like when you say to me “Hey sunshine!” even though I don’t always look like the brightest ray of sunshine. I can be pretty reserved in new environments and it reminds me to smile.
@Lucy I love the way you cheer on everyone and it drives them to do better! You’re lots of fun and I hope one day to break out of my shell and cheer people on loudly like you do.
@Stef C I love the energy you bring into the gym! You’re always so cheerful and super friendly, making people feel comfortable. Not only that, your outfits are a lot of fun and brightens the room
Oh, Tina beat me to it with Adam haha. Well it’s some extra love!
Marisa you were making me laugh tonight. It’s so cool. I think your only mistake tonight was assuming I’m nice like that… haha jk.
And everyone is shy at Ignite at first but it doesn’t last very long. And Kenia and I were discussing that we think you are going to be so fun when we get you out tonight. Don’t tell Steve because he thinks we are the demise of all his serious athletes…
Wow Tina you made me blush and smile at the same time
I can’t pick 3 people because I love all of you equally. I couldnt have gotten this far with out everyones encouragement and support.
What a loving dysfunctional group we are. There is no other box like CFI!!!
My Random Three:
@Lisa: Even though you never read the blog, i have to thank you for getting me through a very difficult moment in my life these past few months and us going through it together with our own very similar and yet very different circumstances. You are a nurse by career, but you are also a nurse of the soul, the most caring individual and free person I know! Those handstands you did today symbolize the new Lisa, the core of you (all that is wonderful and amazing about you) remains the same, but you have transformed into a woman who refuses to settle in this life and will be happy. CFI has been our therapy!!! Thank you again Boricua Sista!
@Tony: I am so proud of you and all your accomplishments thus far. . .but you have just scratched the surface of your potential so keep being you and DO NOT LET the money, power, and greed that plagues WALL STREET taint that amazing personality that you have. I think even if they tried, you will always be the amazing Tony!! You are also quite ready for the ladies, so make them swoon over you! Any girl would be so lucky to have a guy like you, and NO GOLDDIGGERS!
@Brad, can I clone one of you please and find him in California
? I think there should be many “Bad-Brad Molzen’s” roaming this earth, for the betterment of humanity. Agreed everyone? Brad, I swear to you that I will be forever grateful for your encouragement, support, funny comments, laughs, kind words, etc. You are strong, not just physically, but I think Henry Rollins said it best:
“Strength reveals itself through character.
Muscle mass does not always equal strength.
Strength is kindness and sensitivity.
Strength is understanding that your power is both physical and emotional.
That it comes from the body and the mind. And the heart.”
This is you Brad. =)
To the rest of you. . .Love you all!
Marisa, you inspire me to be better each time I go into CrossFit! I love that you are so Bad-Ass, drink, but better yet, know your ALE, grapple, CrossFit, but can look adorable in your dresses and boots! =) FEMME FATALE! You have so much potential and could definitely make it to the CF Games someday, and I’ll be watching out for your name to be a fixture amongst the CF circles!
Girl Power!
Oh and I have decided that I will be Hit-Girl for Halloween because she is my favorite superhero. If you haven’t seen the movie “KICK-ASS” you should just to see this little girl in superhero action!
Stef, that was the mostest kindest bestest superest thing anyone’s ever said about me. Thank you so much. Words are powerful things… and I’m left a bit speechless.
I can say though….
The enemy of the best, is the good.
Ponder this, and all will be revealed, KungFu Panda style. Skadooosh!
Wow very mushy last night!
Since its only been 2 months for me, ill just be intimate with everyone. Ill just say that I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I first decided to come. Steve told me to get ready to become part of cult and I laughed at him. I have not met 1 person who hasnt been supportive. It seems like if you are having a bad day, someone will come along and pick you up. The credit goes to Steve and Tina for opening up the “Box” and really setting the tone with this type of attitude. I never want to leave CFI and I cant ever see myself going back into another health club.
See you guys later.
How is it possible to only choose 3 people? Is it the ones that are most inspiring, motivating, caring, encouraging, supportive, or friendly? This is all of you. We are a unique group that is bonded by this thing called CrossFit. We push ourselves and each other through these “freaky” workouts in order to better ourselves, not just physically. Each of us has had a small part in each others success and achievments.
Steve – it is because of your drive and vision we are who we are. You are the ultimate Coach that cares about our growth as people far beyond our results posted on the board.
Tina – your passion and intensity are unmatched. Never have I seen such beauty and grace kick the hell out of a workout.
KFJ – you are such the motivator to all. Always in your face because you know better is possible and we shouldn’t just settle. Its an honor to train next to you.
More to come, off to the 6am wod.
Im not falling into the trap of picking anyone.. lol..no way, not now, not neva!
Each and everyone one of you motivate and inspire each other. Its amizing to see .. to be able to sit back and watch from a coaching stance its mind blowing. I know im tuff at times, strong, stern, and sarcastic to the point of it being mean. But i do love each and everyone of you more then you know. Appreciate all the hard work and drive that you ALL put in each and every day. It makes me question my drive and intensity daily. As a coach to see your athletes rise up and then surpass what you physically can do is an amaizing and undescribable feeling. Its an honor to now people take the words that come from my mouth to heart. That people look at what we provide and say this is good. To not raise and eye brow but to raise a fist. It makes me speachless and forever in all your debt.
Thank you for making Ignite into what it is today.
Tina and I have made friends for life.. Friends that we find we wanna be around more then people we have know for life..
Like they say Misery love company.. We thrive on a good misery and thrive on the company that comes with it..
WHO AM I!!!???? C x F x I !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As for Tina..
my heart soul air and comfy couch. end all be all… no halmark card can put words to the aew im in on a daily basis from idead to performance and of course beauty.. thank you for you..
P.s DO NOT post your opinion and concerns with my spelling and grammar.. My giflts lie other places lol
My sister and Tina and probably about to Vomit…
thank God Deb M is away.. id have a text by now
OK screw it i have to point someone out..
AGAR THE VIKING.. it takes majoy guts to walk in a place like Ignite at 300 plus lbs. Second it takes major guts to put the blinders on scale your workouts down and just chug ahead not worried about time just focused on life bettering..
to have the drive to say NO I WILL NOT STOP to see the silent scream in his eyes during the WOD taking controll of all the lies in his head dureing each rep and crushing each and every falsehood that been put on him since youth, crushes me emotionaly. I have nothng on this dude NOTHING.. To be a viking is to be fearless, to be a destroyer.. Not only is he destroying WODS he is killing past identites based on LIES.. his Can Nots become I will’s.. His nevers become forevers.. ITs like watching the move Brave heart every time he comes on ..
Fight on Warrior you are lion hearted..
I love you ALLLL!!!!
Damnit kenia…..I told you I’m a changed woman, no more hiding in the bathroom to avoid walkouts! lol
Wait….I just remembered my first week here….Deb (the one I didn’t know was married to Vic until last week) came out and ran my first 400 with me after she finished her WOD and I was ltierally about to pass out! I thought that was so weird, why is this lady I just met today coming to run with me? I quickly learned that she embodies the spirit of EVERYONE at ignite! I remember meeting Brad and him telling my how awesome I did, all I wanted to do was go throw up! And of course Steve….when I didn’t understand, you asked me if I needed flash cards? lol Thanks to everyone, you guys are all AMAZING! Ok enough mush for now….
Good Morning everyone…
I walked into a lot of LOVE this morning when I started to read the blog posts and I love it!!! I would love to be able to just choose 3 random people to write about but I don’t have the unique ability to do that. What I can say is that I’ve NEVER been around soo many people who have cared soo much about their health and the health of others.
It’s honestly a pleasure being associated with CFI for soo many reasons. EVERYONE is soo determined and I love working out in a competitive environment. I LOVE IT ALL from the Nutrition to the movements and OLY’s.. I have met some GREAT minds and I look forward to meeting more people that share the same passion that we all share to better ourselves mentally and physically.
With that being said, @ Steve and Tina.. You guys just literally exchanged vows on the blog and there is no need for the actual ceremony.. LMAO!!!@ Tina.. You must wear your wedding dress to the gym and WOD and the same goes for Steve.. WOD is a TUXEDO for you.. LOL!!!
I AM CROSSFIT IGNITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kNaRf here.. PLEASE READ BELOW AND LET ME KNOW WHO’S DOWN!!! I’m obviously in…
Down & Dirty Heads to the East Coast!
Attention all recruits! Have Fun – Get Dirty!! The Merrell Down and Dirty Mud Run in New York features 5K and 10K off-road courses filled with:
•Military-style Obstacles
•Commanding cargo climbs
•Wild water crossings
•Mud, mud, and More Mud!
•Post-race BBQ and an awesome Tech Tee
Race alongside local Military personnel, Public Safety Officers and Police Academy trainees, all while supporting our troops through Operation Gratitude.
The first annual Merrell Down & Dirty Mud Run in New York will take place on October 3, 2010 at Pelham Bay Park at Orchard Beach!
P.s I truely love Tina’s cleaning skills.. she cleans so good i cant find my car insurance , hence why im going to traffic court tonight..lol
@Steve- I met Tim last night and told him you were my xfit coach and he goes “Steve? Oh ya I know Steve. Steve is not my friend.
He’s a best friend!”
Ok people.. I really want to get some people together to do this Merrell Mud Run in Oct.. So far Myself and Marisa are down.. Who else is down????????????????????? Should I start calling people out or are we going to get some daring people who aren’t afraid of some Mud.. I mean, my nickname is KnaRf the cAvEmAN so I embrace mud by default.. LOL!! Comne on peeps.. Let’s get it in!! Let’s get a lil team going, train hard and crush this event.. There are 5k and 10k races.. I’m down for whichever…
Today is Butt Cramp Day
AWWWWWWW!! Katie it’s amazing what you started!! Like Trevor I’m fairly new to CFI, I don’t think I can pick just 3! Everyone has gone above and beyond to make me feel comfortable…like Marissa…it can take me awhile to warm up. I’ve wod’d all different times and at every wod at least one person ,usually more than one had introduced themselves making me feel even more comfortable! I haven’t met anyone that doesn’t lend a hand, correct my form, or motivate me! I appreciate you all and look forward to meeting all of you!
I have to thank Deb and Vic for finally talking me into CFI…and of course to Tina and Steve for making it all possible!
@Knarf- I would def be interested but I have a wedding the night before so I dont see it happening. I am already signed up for Tough Mudder in November so Ill be training hard in Sept and Oct for that.
@steve- can we still do some tough mudder WODs in sept and oct?? Or maybe come up with some WODs that I can do on my own.
The Wods are more then enuf to set you up for the mudder.. But you can do skills whenever you want …
Skilllllzzzz- Pull ups and Rope Climb
Greetings from North Haven! I’ve mostly been staying away from the computer aside from a few teensy peeks. Couldn’t resist joining the Love Fest that is Ignite to say I miss you all! X and O to everyone.
Although I never post on the blog, I must confess that I do enjoy reading the daily comments!! They def. make my day
I will start off by saying that I have so much respect and admiration for every individual @ CFI…How can one possibly choose only 3 ppl. when each one of you have such unique and special qualities that make Ignite was it is today .. a family!!
I feel soo blessed to have been given the opportunity to train along side such a phenomenal group of people and I thank God every night that he has brought u all into my life @ a time when I needed it most…
@ Steve-you are truly an insiration.!!! Your commitment to CFI comes from such a pure and genuine place that should be acknowledged on a daily basis. Your ability to motivate an individual to push beyond their own mental and physical capabilities is a gift God has given you..You and Tina have made a second home for many of us and I will forever be grateful that I have you both in my life..
@ Bad Brad-My CF mentor.. You just can’t imagine how your actions have touched my heart… As I write this with tears in my eyes for the reason that to this day I remain in total amazement that a complete stranger stuck by my side during my first WOD with such kind words of encouragement and motivation. You broke down my box jumps into 3’s until I completed them all and you box jumped with me even after you completed your time..The kind of motivation and encouragement that @ times one does not receive from their own blood family I found here @ CF and it started with you Brad… Thank You soo Much!!!
@ Stef-my Boriqua Sister… You more than anyone know the challenges life has thrown my way and I can’t thank you enough for being my friend, my sister and my therapist @ time
You are the reason I am @ CF it is a gift you passed onto me that I will forever be grateful for… You have watched me grow so much in the last 6 months and I could have never done it without your words of encouragement.. I love you!!!
I soo adore all of you…. Kenia, Katie, Tina, Sherilyn-My latina sister’s ( Katie and Tina you are Latina too… hahah
I love you all…
@ Tony Ieavin… Sooo sad
please keep in touch will miss u soo much!!!
HUGS HUGS HUGS HUGS KISSES KISSES KISSES KISSES MUSH MUSH MUSH MUSH. . . then hands getting ripped, arms and legs getting smoked, cut up shins, busted knees, bruises, cuts, blood, sweat. . .feeling like you are going to vomit or actually vomiting and no one judging you cause of it, falling from box jumps or geting cut up from the edge on a box jump, yelling, screaming, grunting, complaining, celebrating, motivating, cheering. . .C. . .F. . I!!!!!
I think this is my favorite picture ever:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/crossfitignite/4925293098/in/photostream
Steve. . .I think you should add that to your vows at the wedding next year: “Tina, I love your cleans. . .and your kipping pull-ups are like no one else’s, this is why I say I do today”.
@stef- 2 days of posting that pic! Pay back is a bitch!
NOPE…I CAN’T PARTICIPATE IN THE PICK THREE LOVE FEST.
NOPE…I CAN’T PARTICIPATE IN THE PICK THREE LOVE FEST. i love you all way too much, kind of scary huh the first time I am at a loss for words…anytime I think I’ll do it I come up with 4 people then 5 then 6 and so on.
Has anyone seen Sandra’s cakes? I did some facebook stalking and came across them. I’m so impressed with her talent. I love how there is so much talent in our gym…. from cake making to kung fu to grappling to playing in bands to hockey…
Tina… we need to find some talents like we talked about yesterday.
Katie, you have a huge huge talent.
INSTIGATOR
hehehe im laughing my evil laugh right now Brad
Steve your grammar is like nails on a chalk board.
TINA – you are truly an angel from heaven!!!! For loving Steve and putting up with him!
oh yeah and yes I’m in for the 30 day challenge.
(Steve – are you happy I posted on your blog! ha ha)
PS – I’m Steve’s sister.
lol Katie. See? It’s certainly a talent.
And yes, i’ve seen Sandra’s incredible cakes. They are very cool!
Welcome Lisa to the blog. I was wondering who was bold enough to say Tina is “putting up with” Steve. LOL.
Sandra’s cakes are amazing!! Don’t worry Katie you’re not the only one, I stalked her page yesterday! lol
Hi Lisa! Now we need to get Aldo to start blogging.
T-Rev – check yesterdays blog. Aldo did post
Anyone have a website for Sandra’s cakes?
Trevor don’t worry he is a website stalker – he knows all. ha ha
Oh god Lisa’s posting now this is gonna become a free for all on me.. may as well set up a pie throwing station..
Lisa meet the latin girls + katie … they will consume you and ruin your life..
or is it my life!? lol
LISA!!!!! Nice to meet you. I’m one of the latinas +katie. . .we will consume you and won’t ruin your life, we will enrich it and make you do things you would never consider and still have no shame, like us shameless cfi gals.
T-REV. . .but I DO LOVE THAT PICTURE!!!
Miss all you guys this week..I am taking the week off to rest this old body..been going 4x a week since April…having CFI withdrawals at the moment…I can’t pick out just 3, but I would like to thank JR,for bringing me to CFI..Robin” Kool-Aid” Estevez, and both of the Grif’s for making the 8:30 class what it is…Adam, Lucy, Lili, Donna, and the rest of “TEAM AARP” for showing these youngn’s what we old folk can do..and Hockey Chris for pushing this old man way past his comfort zone..also..not enough can be said about the crazy latina contingent and Spyder for bringing the fun…
Coach Steve..words cannot express my gratitude..
AGAR…you rule..we salute you now, but keep going and it will be an official salute to you in uniform…..
KnArF…let me check. but I am in for the 5k if scheduling permits…
See you all next week!!!
@ Lisa Steve’s sister… you need to come to the gym so we can meet someone who grew up with Steve and learn all about his embarrassing youth.
I would be happy to share anything you would like to know about Steve!!! Ha HA
I can be an honorary Latina. Last Name Martinez.
In all seriousness, growing up with Steve I always knew that he would own his own business and eventually rule the world. It was always a matter of when not IF.
I’ll def be by the gym……..eventually, my husband has been going – but in the mean time you guys can clue me in on what you eat during this 30 day challenge. I’ve been on the websites – I have been doing my homework. I think the hardest thing for me may be dairy, I just cannot seem to get away from it. I love Yogurt and Milk!
This one’s for you Dennis…I love you too…how’s that? Now I bet you don’t feel new.
Need to post Trev’s angel look, I love it.
Thanks Lucy, that was really nice. Now I have to get back to soaking my @ss is a tub of ice. Sandra was nailed it when she posted butt cramp day.
My three would have to be my whole 6 am class, we usuall only are three. Don’t know how we make it thru every day so early. You guys really inspire me to work hard. Thanks for always teaching me the right way to do things. In the beginning Neil would literally run behind me pushing me so I wouldn’t give up. Who does that type of thing. I never thought I would love it so much. Thanks to Deb M. for introducing me to this great place.
I do think Sandra should have picked me as one of her three, since she is always trying to beat me !!!!!!!!!!
Miss you Deb and Vic
Thanks you for your kind words about my cakes…but i don’t want to be known for my cakes…i want to be known for my deadlifts or my overhead squats!!! LOLOL…just kidding I do appreciate it!
Dennis..I never mentioned butt cramp day..I think that was Steve, sadly I had to miss todays workout! Ally you will always be one of my top 3!