April Newsletter
2021 Affiliate Cup
Congrats on everyone who participated in our 2nd Annual Affiliate Cup! Everyone absolutely rocked it and it was so awesome to see the team spirit of both Gold and Platinum! It was such an awesome way to celebrate the 2021 CrossFit Games Open! Congratulations to Team Gold on having the most points and being our winner of the Affiliate Cup!!! Well deserved!
TILT II Community Event
This Friday April 16th we will be holding a community event for all TILT II members! It will start at 6:30PM and we will be doing a team of 2 workout with a BBQ going outback! This will be a great way to jump into the nicer weather and get to know a few new faces within the TILT community!
Bring a Friend – FREE Week Trial!
Have a friend interested in trying out TILT? Bring them by for a free week trial!
Email James at james@crossfittilt.com to get started!
Sunday Kids’ Fitness Classes
When: Sundays @ 11:00pm-11:30pm
Who: Children ages 6-9
Where: 31 Union Avenue – Sudbury, MA
Cost: $15/class
How to Sign-up: Email brian@crossfittilt.com to sign-up. Spots are limited!
TILT’s Kids‘ Fitness Classes focus on promoting health and fitness in a positive learning environment for children ages 6-9. We incorporate a variety of games, activities, and fitness challenges to help encourage social interactions and a fun environment. Our sessions are safe and effective for children of all levels and fitness backgrounds.
Check out our 500/1000 Club
We are excited to announce the addition of the 500 and 1000 Club at TILT Waltham!
Click HERE to check it out
Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Liz Lleweylln on being our Athlete of the Month for March! Check out post here!
Schedule Changes
TILT will be Open 4/4 Easter Sunday but there will be no Kids class!
April Strength and Conditioning Seminar!
When: Sunday April 11th, 18th, 25th @ 8:00am-9:30am
Where: TILT Sudbury (31 Union Ave)
What: 3 Weeks of weightlifting, rowing, and running with Coach Brian and Ultra Marathon Runner Nate McBride
See weekly breakdown below.
Cost: $80 (3 sessions)
How to Sign-up: Email Brian at brian@crossfittilt.com
This seminar is for all fitness levels! If you have any questions, please email Brian at brian@crossfittilt.com.
Week 1 (April 11th)
Rowing
Split Jerk
Pacing Workout
Week 2 (April 18th)
Clean and Jerk
Lower/Upper Accessory
Week 3 (April 25th)
Running- coached by Nate
Snatch
We are super excited to have Nate McBride coaching the running portion of this seminar!
Find out a little more about Nate…
I was a distance swimmer from the age of 7 until I hung up my goggles in 2010 at the age of 36. I decided that I wanted to translate long distance swimming into long distance running and finally “learn” how to run. I had always tried running but, because I had no idea what I was doing, it was always a struggle and I was always getting injured. So, I took on a coach in 2010 and he not only completely transformed me into a runner, he taught me mindfulness and efficiency as I prepared for my first 100 in 2012. Nowadays, at age 47, I am a running ambassador for Team RunRun and I am coached by Matt Urbanski (2021 Tarawera 100 Winner) who has continued to level up my game (In the past 6 months I have crushed my PRs in the marathon, 50k, 50m and 100k distances after making new changes to my stride). Even 11 years later, I find that I am still very much of a student of the sport and it helps that I am my own best test subject. In 2021 I am focused on 8 major races including Anchor Down 24 Hour in August and Midstate Massive 100 in October. I am also planning several solo long runs including a 120 from my house to Orleans, MA in June. I have come to learn that running well involves hard work but it also requires attention to detail and willingness to change and try new approaches. I love sharing the information and secrets that I have come to learn and that have been passed down to me over the years and am psyched to be able to positively impact others in running.
Athlete of the Month
Liz!
Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Liz Llewellyn on being our Athlete of the Month for March! Liz first began classes with us outdoors over the summer in 2020 and has been killing it ever since! We asked her a few fun questions below to get to know her a little better! Check them out!
1. When did you first start at TILT?
July 17th, 2020
3. If you could choose a walkout theme song, what would it be?
Prince, Baby I’m a Star
4. You just won a million dollars! What is the first thing you would purchase?!
A house in Vermont near skiing and a lake.
5. What is your favorite outdoor activity or hobby?
Skiing in winter. Paddleboarding in summer.
6. What is your ideal vacation place?
A lake in the mountains, somewhere with a really good grocery and gastropub nearby.
7. If you had any advice to give someone thinking about trying TILT what would it be?
Go for it. Seriously. Start today. It is 100% fun, 0% awkward. The coaches and members create a really friendly and welcoming environment. And the coaches can scale and modify the workouts so they’re right-size for wherever you’re at.
The 500/1000 Club!
We are excited to announce the addition of the 500 and 1000 Club at TILT Sudbury!
How do I become a part of the club?
Attend 500 or 1000 classes at TILT!
What’s in it for me?
Bragging rights, fitness gains, and your picture posted at TILT under the 500 and 1000 club wall!
Every 4 months, we will be checking our members’ total attendance at TILT.
Check out our founding members of the 500 and 1000 club below!
1000 Club Members:
Dave Sebastianelli
Adam Stack
Paul Duddy
Daphna Cox
David Hanlon
500 Club Members:
Jamie Denn
Tracey Parker
Lisa Polesello
Jo Agne
Charlene Nassa
Emily May
Dale Tapply
Brian Knopf
Elise Kumar
Lianne Castelli
Bob Haarde
Shonda Morris
Marc Symington
Alex Babitsky
Edward Denn
Silmara Goulart Perozin
Ben Parker
Carie Facemire
Phil Muscatello
Anne Yazdani
Nadia Abuelezam
Michelle Burke
Simone Harris
Rodrigo Deazevedo
Brady Schlosser
Lori Cash
Ana Lucia Azevedo
Sue Ciaffoni
Sarah Troiano
David Evans
Scott Kluge
Calum Dudgeon
Mike Ward
Meritza Kluge
Fairlee Fabrett
Nathalie Mason
Jennifer Dudgeon
Jennifer Hooper
Nicole Forman
Erica Bovenschulte
March Newsletter!
Here’s what’s going on at TILT II in March!
Kicking Off The Affiliate Cup!
The Affiliate Cup is approaching! Please check-in with your coaches to pick up your T-shirt or tank at the front desk. It all begins on Friday, March 12th!
Tune in to watch TILT coaches go head to head with each other every Thursday night after the workout is released. It will be live streamed through our TILT Zoom link. Click HERE for all details.
NEW TILT Sweatshirts!
We are approaching TILT’s 5 Year Anniversary! It all started on March 4th, 2016 with the opening of our Waltham location. 5 years later, and 4 more gyms..this awesome community continues to grow and amaze us!
Sign up for a sweatshirt HERE! Pre-order deadline is Friday, March 5th.
Bring a Friend – FREE Week Trial!
Have a friend interested in trying out TILT? Bring them by for a free week trial!
Email James at james@crossfittilt.com to get started!
Sunday Kids’ Fitness Classes
When: Sundays @ 12:00pm-12:30pm
Who: Children ages 6-9
Where: 31 Union Avenue – Sudbury, MA
Cost: $15/class
How to Sign-up: Email brian@crossfittilt.com to sign-up. Spots are limited!
TILT’s Kids‘ Fitness Classes focus on promoting health and fitness in a positive learning environment for children ages 6-9. We incorporate a variety of games, activities, and fitness challenges to help encourage social interactions and a fun environment. Our sessions are safe and effective for children of all levels and fitness backgrounds.
Member of the Month
Congrats to Carolyn Ross on being our Athlete of the Month for February! We did a fun Q & A with Carolyn to get to know here a little bit better! Check it out HERE!
February Athlete of the Month!
Congrats to Carolyn Ross on being our February Athlete of the Month! Below we asked Carolyn a few questions to get to knew her a little better! Check them out below and make sure when you see her to congratulate her!
1. When did you first start at TILT?
2018 I think. It’s all a blur.
2. What is your favorite food?
Pizza!
3. If you could choose a walkout theme song, what would it be?
So many good ones…have to go classic AC/DC Highway to Hell!
4. You just won a million dollars! What is the first thing you would purchase?!
Lake house!
5. What is your favorite outdoor activity or hobby?
Wake surfing
6. What is your ideal vacation place?
A quiet lake.
7. If you had any advice to give someone thinking about trying TILT what would it be?
You will never regret it. Go your own pace. Ask for help. Celebrate your personal wins.
February Newsletter!
Here’s what’s happening at TILT this February!
Sign Up for the 2nd TILT Affiliate Cup!
Click HERE for all of the details and to sign up!
The Affiliate Cup is a fun new way to participate in the CrossFit Open! We would love to have everyone join in on the fun. Athletes will be assigned to one of two teams.
Workout, have fun, and earn points for your team!
Tune in to watch your coaches go head to head with each other on the workout on Thursday night after the workout is released. It will be live streamed through our TILT Zoom link.
February Events:
Virtual Wine Night – Thursday 2/11 @ 7:00pm
Click HERE for all details
February Mental Toughness Seminar w/ Coach Mick
Click HERE for all details
NEW Virtual Mobility Class
Every Wednesday at 4:30pm-4:45pm w/ Coach Gianni
Member of the Month
Nicole Foreman!
Click HERE for a fun Q&A we did with her!
January Athlete of the Month
Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Nicole Foreman on being our Athlete of the Month for February! Whether she comes for class in person or virtual, she always brings her best effort and works very hard! We asked Nicole of a few fun questions below to get to know her a little better!
1. When did you first start at TILT?
I first started at TILT in October of 2017, but I began doing CrossFit in May of 2015.
2. What is your favorite food?
I’m one of those annoying people who eat to live rather than live to eat, so all my favorite foods are snacks. I absolutely love Reese’s peanut butter cups and firmly believe the egg-shaped ones are the crème de la crème of all Reese’s products. In the last year I was also lucky enough to be introduced to “fancy cheese” (aka goat cheese with heated fig jam on top) by the Bronsons and that has become a staple in my weekend snack list.
3. If you could choose a walkout theme song, what would it be?
I’ve never thought about choosing a walkout theme song. I’m a huge Taylor Swift fan so I would probably choose something by her like Shake It Off or Blank Space. I might also go a completely different direction and choose something like My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark by Fall Out Boy.
4. You just won a million dollars! What is the first thing you would purchase?!
The first thing I would do with a million dollars is refurnish my house. I bought a condo about a year and a half ago and I was lucky enough to inherit a full household of furniture. The hand-me-down furniture has been incredible, but I’d want to add more of my own personal style into the house.
5. What is your favorite outdoor activity or hobby?
I love hanging out on the beach and just relaxing in the sunshine. During the pandemic, I also learned I really enjoy going for a walk outside to get both some exercise and some fresh air. I want to become a person who hikes but I really despise places that don’t have indoor plumbing, so we’ll see.
6. What is your ideal vacation place?
Right now, my ideal vacation place would be anywhere that is not my house. In usual times, I look to vacation to warm places where I can lay on the beach, go swimming or enjoy a boat ride. I’d also love to travel overseas and experience different cultures.
7. If you had any advice to give someone thinking about trying TILT what would it be?
Take the leap! TILT offers so many ways for you to try our community and our workouts risk-free, so why not jump in? I think TILT is unique in that the community is truly nonjudgmental. We all want the best for each other, and we all understand that we’re at different places in our fitness journeys. Whether you want to compete in the CrossFit Games or simply pick up your grandkids, our coaches and community will help you get there!
2021 Open/Affiliate Cup
2nd Annual TILT Affiliate Cup!
When: March 12th-March 26th
*Workouts will be held on Friday March 12th, 19th, 26th during all classes
What: Fitness, Fun, and Friendly Competition! See below for all details.
Click HERE for teams and point tracking.
How the Affiliate Cup Works:
- The Affiliate Cup is a fun new way to participate in the CrossFit Open! We would love to have everyone join in on the fun. Please include your t-shirt size and most attended class on the sign-up sheet. You do not need to register for the Open to participate.
- Once registered, we will place you on a team with TILT members and a coach. Each team will be designated by a specific color (gold or platinum). Teams will receive their team shirt/color before March 12th.
- Over a three-week period, CrossFit HQ will release three classic and accessible workouts that can be performed by participants of any ability level. There will be limited equipment and bodyweight options (very similar to the workouts TILT is already doing!) Each week, on Thursday night, the weekly workout will be announced. The first workout will be announced on Thursday, March 11th.
- Once announced, TILT coaches will go head to head with each other on the workout on Thursday night after the workout is released. It will be live streamed through our TILT Zoom link directly after the workout is released. (coaches live stream workout will most likely start at 8:30pm) *See match-ups below*
- On Friday, during all classes, participants will have a chance to throw down on the Open workout during all classes. This will be the first opportunity to receive points for your team!
- Team members will also have the opportunity to earn additional points for their team – see below.
You earn 1 Point for:
- Doing the Open Workout in class on Friday (in-person or virtual)
- Judging someone in class on Friday (virtual classes receive automatic point regardless)
- Wearing your team color in class on Friday
- Posting a score or comment to the blog. Or..posting a post workout selfie on our TILT Accountability Facebook page.
*Max points per week = 4 points
Click HERE for teams and point tracking.
The Winner:
At the end of the 3 weeks, we will tally and average out all the points for each team. The winning team will receive bragging rights!
Thursday Night Throwdowns
TILT Coaches will be going head to head every Thursday night at 7:50pm over Zoom. The workout will be announced at 8:00pm. The coaches will throw down at 8:15pm. Tune in for the excitement via Zoom!
Mental Toughness Seminar w/ Coach Mick
MENTAL TOUGHNESS SEMINAR
When: Sunday February 7th, 14th, and 21st @ 8:00am-9:00am
Where: CrossFit TILT II (31 Union Avenue – Sudbury, MA)
Cost: $75/person
How to Sign-up: Email Brian at brian@crossfittilt.com to sign-up!
What to Expect:
This seminar is geared towards taking on challenging workouts and staying focused and positive. We will work on pushing through uncomfortable times in workouts and talk about how to go into workouts with a positive attitude and mindset. These sessions will build your mental muscle and take on those workouts that scare or intimidate you! There is no better time with the 2021 CF Open coming up to bring effort and jump into a challenging workout with a better, more positive mindset. When it comes to workouts or taking on difficult tasks, you need a plan of attack, a clear mind, and a positive attitude.
Each session will be based around an open workout. Included in these sessions will be tips on mindset, motivation, strategy, pacing, modifications, and more! Following each workout, there will be a breakout session to reflect. The goal of this seminar is to build your mental muscle and be more confident going into workouts with a positive mindset!
From Coach Mick:
Showing up to the gym is a simple thing to do but bringing effort everyday you enter the door of the gym is an effort- a mental effort. Your mind controls your body and down inside you, you control your thoughts and feelings. Words become action. What you think can help or hinder your performance in your workout. Let’s take these challenges head on!
CrossFit is not just a workout. I believe CrossFit can change your life and give you the added confidence and belief in yourself that you can accomplish your goals. You just need to plan on how to attack them and adjust your mind to believe you can and will. I’ve been through a lot in my own life and CrossFit has helped get me through many struggles. It has taken me from some very bad, dark places and into a life filled with hope and passion. So, please join me for this seminar and take on 2021 on the right foot! Here’s to being a better you!