Virtual Wine Night – February 11th!
TILT Virtual Wine Night!
When: Thursday, February 11th @ 7:30pm-9:00pm
What: Getting together for a wine tasting that will include trivia, prizes, and all the fun!
Where: TILT Zoom link- from the comfort of your home. Coach Eddie and Marisa Sebastianelli will be broadcasting live from TILT.
Cost: $50 – participants will receive 3 bottles of wine prior to the event
*Participant will be charged through their TRIIB accounts.
How to Sign-up: Click HERE to sign-up.
*Wine bottles will be delivered to your respective gym for participants to pick up prior to the event.
Participants will receive 3 bottles- a bottle of red, white, and bubbly!
Must be 21+ years old to participate
Sign-up deadline is Friday, January 29th
Over the course of the night, Marisa will be going over the wines, providing insight and information as guidance for participants to learn from and to enjoy the tasting. Eddie will provide participants with trivia questions that will range from topics about CrossFit, pop culture, and wine. Join in on the fun!
January Newsletter
We hope y’all had a Happy Holiday and Happy New Year!
We have a lot going on this January in 2021! We have a Virtual Kids Camp, Strength and Skills with Coach Brian, December Athlete of the Month, and most importantly kicking off the new year with our January Nutrition Challenge! Below is where you can find more details about each one! Let’s make 2021 a good one!
January Nutrition Challenge
Get ready for our January Nutrition Challenge! This 4 week nutrition challenge is meant to help us all dial in some healthy habits over the next month! In addition, we will be making it a friendly competition between TILT gyms. (Waltham, Sudbury, and Southborough/Wellesley) Members from each gym will be teaming up and holding each other accountable during the month of January. We will track our progress through a point scale, and post pictures/trash talk on our Facebook challenge group.
Click HERE for all details!
January Strength and Skills Seminar
Join Coach Brian for 3 weeks of strength and skill work!
Each week, participants will learn different warm-up protocols, lifts, and gymnastics skills.
This seminar is for all fitness levels. Click HERE for all details.
Email brian@crossfittilt.com to sign-up!
January Virtual Kids’ Fitness Classes
TILT will be holding Winter Break Virtual Kids’ Fitness Classes on January 4th, 5th, and 6th at 9:30am-10:00am. Click HERE for all details.
In-Person Kids’ Fitness Classes
TILT’s in-person kids’ classes are happening every Sunday in January from 12:00pm-12:30pm at our Sudbury location!
Email brian@crossfittilt.com to sign-up!
Member of the Month
Congrats to Kevin Sarro on being our Athlete of the Month for December!
Check out a fun Q&A would did with Kevin here!
New Year Schedule Changes
Friday 1/1 – Gym Closed
Saturday 1/2 – Regular Schedule
December Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Colin Hamilton on being our December Athlete of the Month!
Colin is one of our newer members here at TILT II but it feels like he’s been around forever! He’s been a great new part to our evening crew here and has jumped right in the deep end with Crossfit! He’s been a quick learner, picking up new movements and pushing himself to improve but smart when it comes to listening to his body and knowing when to modify if needed. Colin is always interested in learning technique the best he possibly can and extremely coachable. All his hard work is clearly paying off already! If you don’t all ready, get to know him a little more with a little Q&A below!
When did you first start at TILT?
I started at TILT in July of 2021 based on a recommendation from Patrick Kent, an old friend from college.
What is your favorite food?
Steak is my favorite at the moment, but I hear a great ice cream place is opening near the gym soon and it may be a contender.
If you could choose a walkout theme song, what would it be?
Scotland the Brave. The bagpipe is always appropriate when working with unwieldy objects.
You just won a million dollars! What is the first thing you would purchase?!
A cabin on a lake somewhere…but only if my kids’ college tuition has already been paid off.
What is your favorite outdoor activity or hobby?\
I love to roll (and occasionally paddle) Greenland-style sea kayaks.
What is your ideal vacation place?
My ideal spot would be a remote wilderness lodge with very few people, but plenty of great food and wine.
If you had any advice to give someone thinking about trying TILT what would it be?
You are not competing against anyone else. Start slowly and work on developing good technique. Be sure to stretch…it helps a lot.
If there was a workout named “Colin” what movements would we see in it?
Avoiding all the complex movements I have not been able to master (yet), my workout would have to involve lots of rowing, running, and rope climbs.
December Athlete of the Month
Kevin Sarro!
Congrats to Kevin Sarro on being our Athlete of the Month for December!
Kevin is a dedicated early morning riser of the 5:30am class and works hard every time he comes in! We asked Kevin a few questions below to get to know him a little better! Check them out and make sure to congratulate Kevin if you see him!
1. When did you first start at TILT?
November or December 2018
2. What is your favorite food?
Good Pizza
3. If you could choose a walkout theme song, what would it be?
Mo’ Money Mo’ Problems. Early 90’s Hip Hop is under appreciated.
4. You just won a million dollars! What is the first thing you would purchase?!
Clearly Mo’ Problems. A week on a beach with my girls not in 2020.
5. What is your favorite outdoor activity or hobby?
I love the beach, almost Gypsy like.
6. What is your ideal vacation place?
Beach Club Pool. I’m a Disney Geek.
7. If you had any advice to give someone thinking about trying TILT what would it be?
Stop thinking about it and just show up. Let the coaches do the thinking for you and trust what they tell you. Get in a workout that is right for you and allows you to get up tomorrow and do it again.
January Kids Virtual Classes
January Kids Virtual Fitness Classes
When:
Monday 1/4 @ 9:30am-10:00am
Tuesday 1/5 @ 9:30am-10:00am
Wednesday 1/6 @ 9:30am-10:00am
Where: Zoom! Once you register, you will receive our Zoom class link and password.
What: TILT’s Kids’ Fitness classes are designed to develop the body awareness and physical capabilities of young athletes between the ages of 6-10 years old. We focus on promoting fitness in a positive learning environment. We incorporate games, challenges, workouts and other activities! Our classes are safe and effective for children of all levels and fitness backgrounds.
Cost:
3 Classes- $50
2 Classes- $35
1 Class- $20
*More than one child interested? Every child after is free. Families can share the screen!
How to Sign-up: Email Brian at brian@crossfittilt.com to sign-up!
Check out a glimpse of our virtual kids classes below…
January Strength + Skills Seminar
January Strength and Skills Seminar
w/ Coach Brian
How to Sign-up: Email Brian at brian@crossfittilt.com
This seminar is for all fitness levels! Each week you will also receive additional video feedback on your lifts.
Double Unders
Hand sanitation will be required before and after all climbs.
TILT Nutrition Challenge
January Nutrition Challenge
When: Sunday, January 3rd – Sunday January 31st
Who: You!
Cost: FREE
How to Sign-up: Sign-up under your gym tab HERE
*After signing up, make sure to join our January Nutrition Challenge Facebook Group (previously our Community Cup Group)
Overview
Get ready for our January Nutrition Challenge! This 4 week nutrition challenge is meant to help us all dial in some healthy habits over the next month! In addition, we will be making it a friendly competition between TILT gyms. (Waltham, Sudbury, and Southborough/Wellesley) Members from each gym will be teaming up and holding each other accountable during the month of January. We will track our progress through a point scale, and post pictures/trash talk on our Facebook challenge group.
Tracking Points
Click HERE to track your daily points. (point system described below)
The Winner:
The winning gym will be selected based on:
-Average points of all gym participants
The Prize:
Bragging rights for the winning gym!
And…the TILT Cup trophy!
Point Scale
1. Eat Clean (1 point for every cup of fruit or vegetable/day) – 6 points max/day
2. Weekly Challenges – 1 point per weekly challenge – 2 points max/week
*The maximum amount of points each week is 44 points
Facebook Challenge Group
Click HERE to our January Nutrition Challenge Facebook group!
Post away to hold each other accountable (and talk trash) by sharing pictures, recipes, meal prep, and more!
Daily Nutrition Tips
Every day on our Facebook Challenge Group, our coaches will be posting nutrition tips, information, articles, videos, and more. Our goal is to provide knowledge and information to all participants throughout the four weeks that can be carried on throughout the year!
Eating Clean Guidelines
Aim to eat 6 cups of fruits and/or vegetables a day!
You will receive 1 point for every cup you eat during the day (max 6 points/day)
*You can measure the item cooked, canned (drained), frozen, or fresh.
Other Eating Clean Recommendations + Resources
*Our Eating Clean portion of the challenge is a spin-off of the 800 gram challenge that was introduced by EC Synkowski of Optimize Me Nutrition. We have found that this is a sustainable and effective way to dial in some healthy eating habits. For more tips and recommendations, check out the articles below!
The 800 Gram Challenge: https://optimizemenutrition.files.wordpress.com/2018/03/800gchallenge_onesheet.pdf
Nutrition for the 99%: https://optimizemenutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/nutritionforthe99percent2.pdf
Weekly Challenges
Every week, we will have 2 different weekly challenges to earn points for your team. For each challenge you complete, you will receive 1 point (maximum of 2 points/week). Our coaches will dig deeper into these challenges at the beginning of every week.
VIRTUAL Gingerbread House Contest!
Virtual Gingerbread House Contest!
Where: In the comfort of your own home!
When: Friday, December 18th @ 7:30pm-8:15pm
Who: Open to all TILT Members and family
What: Participants will be provided with materials to master-build their very own gingerbread house Show off your creativity and holiday spirit and enjoy a fun-filled night with friends and family.
Cost: FREE!
We will provide Gingerbread houses for all who sign up! Please make sure to pick them up at the gym prior to Friday!
How will the winner be determined?
Following the event, all participants will submit 4 photos of their house, one from each side of the house!
The house with the most votes will win!
Winner will receive bragging rights!
How do I sign-up?
Sign-up HERE.
We look forward to seeing you guys on the zoom!
New TILT II Class Procedures – Start 12/13
Indoor Workout Member Procedure:
**Beginning on Sunday, December 13th everyone will be required to wear a mask while inside the gym at all times. This change has been put into effect due to the recent restrictions on fitness centers made by Governor Baker.**
As a reminder, please review all of our class guidelines below.
- You must reserve your spot for class via TRIIB. Class reservations begin 72 hours prior to class start time.
- On the day of class, please wait in your car until 5 minutes before your class time.
- Put on your mask and walk through the front doors of TILT.
- When entering, please answer our Click HERE for the TILT COVID Questionnaire
- Use the provided hand sanitizer, grab a disinfecting wipe, and head to an open station. Once on a station, you must leave your mask on. The only time when you may take your mask off is when getting a drink. All stations are separated to ensure social distancing. Additionally, we have made partitions to create barriers between members.
- Wipe down the equipment you will be using for the workout. (The equipment will already have been wiped down prior to class as well)
- Have a totally awesome time throwing down with your friends!
- After the workout, grab another disinfecting wipe, and wipe down your equipment and area.
- Exit the building out of the door near the garage.
- See you tomorrow!
** REMINDER– IF YOU ARE FEELING SICK OR THINK YOU MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19, OR YOU ARE AWAITING TEST RESULTS, PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE GYM**
Open Gym– During open gym, there will also be designated stations for members spaced out for social distancing. The same procedures for classes will apply for open gym slots.
Indoor/Outdoor Class Checklist:
- Mask
- Water Bottle
- Yoga Mat/Towel (if you would like)
Indoor Facility Set-up
Each class has a capacity of 18 members, with their own individual work spaces. All workout stations are separated 14 feet apart from each other in front and back. In addition, partitions have been made to create a barrier between members side to side of one another. Cleaning will be done before and after classes, during off hours, and at night with our professional cleaning crew.
FAQs:
- Will the bathrooms be open? Yes- they will be open. Please remain 6 feet from others at all times.
- Will the showers be available for use? Due to the new mask protocol, the showers will now be closed at this time.
- Will the water fountain be open? Yes- for refills only. Please bring your own water bottle.
- What if there is running in the workout and social distancing is not possible? As stated before, masks must be worn inside. When running outside, please make sure your mask is pulled over your face when passing other athletes.
- Will we be using the pull-up bars/ring in classes? Pull-ups and bar/ring work will be limited in class workouts. However, if they are programmed, members will be socially distanced and will be required to wear a mask when on the bars/rings. As always, other alternatives can be provided. Members can also use the bars/rings during open gym.
- What if I would rather workout outside? With the unpredictable weather, snow, and ice, we will be holding all classes indoors.
- Are children allowed to sit in the lounge area while class is going on? Children will be allowed in the lounge area during class. All children must wear a mask at all times and be distanced 6 feet apart.
In-Person and Virtual Schedule
In addition to our full in-person schedule, we will continue to hold virtual classes. Our virtual classes will continue to be recorded and posted to Vimeo. Check out our in-person and virtual schedules below…
Virtual Access: https://zoom.us/j/2740893085 ZOOM PW: 352062
Click HERE to access our Vimeo Class Recordings
TRIIB App Class RSVP
As a reminder, TILT is using the TRIIB app for workout posts, workout tracking, and a platform to reserve your spot for classes.
Click HERE for all set-up details. If you have any issues with the app, please reach out to James at james@crossfittilt.com.
Class Cancellation Policy
Due to there being restricted class sizes, we have implemented a fee for class no shows/late cancellations. For members that do not show up for an RSVP’d class or fail to cancel through TRIIB, they will be assessed a $10 fee per class. Cancellations must happen at least 8 hours prior to class through the TRIIB app.
If you have any questions about our Indoor Class Protocols, feel free to reach out to Brian at brian@crossfittilt.com
TILT II December Newsletter
TILT II FAM! Get ready for a great December we have coming up! Let’s continue to have some fun, get after our workouts, and come together as we strive for a better tomorrow! Below are some highlights and announcements we have going on this month!
Here’s what’s happening at TILT in December!
Weightlifting Seminar with ya boy Coach Eddie! Every Sunday at 8:00am-9:15am @ TILT Sudbury (spots are filled!)
Kids Fitness Classes – Sundays 12:00-12:30pm @ TILT Sudbury
Bring a Friend- Free Week Trial!
Bring a friend for a FREE week trial! You are welcome to bring family and friends to class to try out TILT! We will help them get started and introduced to our great community through fitness and fun! Flyers are at the front desk! Please feel free to grab some and if you have someone interested in getting started please email mick@crossfittilt.com and james@crossfittilt.com!
TILT Community Cup Challenge
The TILT Community Cup Challenge was amazing! You all brought the heat every week tackling workouts, snapping Facebook selfies, and getting after those weekly challenges! We came together, we competed, and we became one as we took on our other TILT community gyms, Waltham and Southborough. Never Miss A Monday workouts were absolutely electric with energy in the gym and the Facebook selfies were awesome!
The results are in and…. TILT V and III have won the community cup!
Southborough/Wellesley – 1937 Points, 54 Participants, 35.87 Average Points
Sudbury – 1832 Points, 53 Participants, 34.56 Average Points
Waltham – 1617 Points, 61 Participants, 26.5 Average Points
Athlete of the Month
Congrats to Stella “Be Stellar” Atwood on being our Athlete of the Month for November! She is mighty and one of the most hardworking athletes around! CLICK HERE to learn more about Stella!
Stella
Friday 12/25 – Gym Closed
Thursday 12/31 – 5:30am, 6:30am, 8:30am, 9:30am, 12:00pm
Friday 1/1 – Gym Closed
Sunday 1/2 – Regular Schedule