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Claymore CrossFit’s Next 6-Week Nutrition Challenge Starts May 19th!

If you’ve been training hard but feel like you’re not quite getting the results you deserve — it might be time to take a closer look at your nutrition.

Our next 6-Week Nutrition Challenge kicks off on Monday, May 19th, and it’s designed to help you take control of your eating habits, improve your energy, and get leaner and stronger — without extreme diets or calorie-counting.  

Just ask Pam, who joined the last challenge in January with a bit of hesitation — and ended up finishing in second place overall!

🏆 Pam’s Results in Just 6 Weeks:

– Weight Loss: from 76.8kg to 73.9kg  

– Muscle Gain: from 28.4kg to 29.0kg  

– Body Fat Reduction: from 26.1kg to 22.2kg

These are real results from simple, sustainable changes. No tracking apps. No crazy restrictions. Just smart nutrition habits that work.

 💬 Pam’s Experience in Her Own Words:

 “I reluctantly joined the nutrition challenge in January. I’ve never been interested in ‘going on a diet’ but recognised I needed to change something to make the gains I wanted in the gym.  

 I read all the information each week — it was drip-fed in a way I really appreciated. I kept waiting for the day where we were told to count calories and cut things out. That day never came.  

The message was all about what you can *add* to your diet, and it really worked for me. I hadn’t realised how sluggish I was from the way I had been eating — I had been bloated and experienced indigestion a lot.  

Eating more protein and vegetables meant I was full and wasn’t looking for snacks, but it also meant I was fuelling my body with what it needed. I was shocked to see how well it had worked for me — I lost fat while increasing muscle.   

I’ve found it so easy to stick to that I’ve just carried on. Why would I want to go back to feeling rubbish?”

 💡 What’s Included in the Challenge?

🔹 Initial and Final 30-Min Nutrition Consult  

🔹 Two InBody Scans to measure progress  

🔹 Two 20-Min 1-on-1 Check-Ins with your coach  

🔹 Before & After Photos (optional but highly recommended)  

🔹 6 Weekly Nutrition + Habit Challenges  

🔹 Private WhatsApp Group for daily accountability and support  

🔹 Weekly Emails + Education Modules to learn as you go  

🔹 Prize for Best Body Transformation!

🧠 This isn’t just about losing weight — it’s about building better habits, fuelling your workouts, and finally understanding what your body needs to perform and feel its best.

⚠️ Limited to 10 Participants Only  

📅 Starts Monday, May 19th  

✅ Sign up today and secure your spot!  

👉 Follow the link

Ready to become the next transformation story?  

We’re here to support you every step of the way.

 

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🎉 Double Trouble Reloaded – Our Third Edition is Coming!

We’re thrilled to announce the return of our much-loved in-house competition — Double Trouble Reloaded — happening on Sunday, 25th May, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Claymore CrossFit.

 

This will be the third edition of Double Trouble, and we’re making it even more inclusive, exciting, and community-focused than ever before. This time around, we’re inviting mixed pairs made up of one RX athlete and one Scaled athlete, giving everyone at Claymore a chance to compete in a fun, supportive, and challenging environment — no matter their level.

 

💪 Who Can Participate?

 

This competition is exclusively for Claymore CrossFit members. Whether you’re relatively new to CrossFit or a long-time athlete, this event is all about testing your fitness, building camaraderie, and celebrating progress — together.

 

🏋️ Movement Standards

 

We’ve outlined clear standards for each division to help you choose the right role in your team:

 

Scaled:

– Knee Raises  

– Jumping Pull-Ups  

– Jumping Chest-to-Bar  

– Thruster 30kg/20kg  

 

RX:

– Toes-to-Bar  

– Pull-Ups  

– 1 Chest-to-Bar  

– Handstand Push-Ups with an AbMat

– Thruster 40kg/25kg  

 

💷 Entry Fee & What’s Included

 

The entry fee is £40 per team (£20 per athlete). Your registration includes:  

✔️ A Claymore goodie bag for every athlete  

✔️ Contributions to podium prizes 

✔️ Support for our amazing volunteers, who will receive a free lunch and a t-shirt  

 

👕 Pre-Order Your Competition T-Shirt

 

Want to go full comp-mode? We’ve designed 3 awesome t-shirt options to choose from — available in a wide range of sizes.  

🗓️ Pre-orders close on 9th May, so don’t miss out and order through this LINK

 

🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors

 

We’re proud to be supported by some incredible local businesses again this year:  

– Michelle Henderson – HH Mortgage Consultancy  

– Olga – The Beauty Boutique  

– Lisa & Dave Stewart – Home Heating Services Scotland  

– Daren – Highland Health Store

– Struan Matchett – Struan Electrics  

– Oleksiy Torokhtiy – Warm Body Cold Mind  

– Rachael Matthews – Grahams Protein  

– NOCCO

 

Thank you for believing in our community and helping make this event so special!

 

📝 How to Sign Up

 

  1. Find your teammate  
  2. Add your team to the sign-up board at Claymore and on TeamUp HERE
  3. Spots are limited to 30 teams, so be quick!

 

💡 Need a partner? We’ve got you covered. There’s a separate board for athletes looking for a teammate — just write down your name and preferred category, and we’ll help pair you up!

 

🙌 Volunteers Needed

 

We’re always blown away by the support from our community. If you’d like to be part of the action without competing, we’d love your help with:  

– Judging  

– Scoring  

– Heat transitions  

– Equipment prep

💥 Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and free lunch as a thank-you for making the day possible.  

👉 Sign up on the board at Claymore or email [email protected].

We can’t wait to see the energy, teamwork, and Claymore spirit come alive again on comp day. This edition of Double Trouble promises to be the most fun and inclusive one yet.

 

Let’s lift heavy, cheer loud, and make it one to remember! 🖤🔥

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First Aid Course at Claymore CrossFit

Join Us for a First Aid Course at Claymore CrossFit  

 

We’re excited to announce our upcoming First Aid Course, tailored specifically for a gym environment. Delivered by the qualified team at Level Up Training and Development, this comprehensive three-day program will provide essential first aid knowledge and hands-on practice.  

 

At the end of the course, participants will complete a multiple-choice assessment to evaluate their understanding and, upon passing, will receive the Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF)—a nationally recognized qualification.  

 

Why Take This Course?  

The Qualsafe Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) is designed for individuals who want to serve as a first aider in their workplace or community. You’ll learn how to manage a wide range of injuries and medical emergencies, with a special focus on scenarios that can arise in a gym setting. This course will equip you with the confidence and skills to provide critical first aid when it matters most.  

 

Course Details  

📍 Where: Claymore CrossFit  

📅 When: 

  • Saturday, May 31 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
  • Sunday, June 1 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
  • Saturday, June 28 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Exam included)

Course Price

We’re happy to offer a special discounted offer for this 3 day course of 150£

 

Topics Covered:  

✅ Roles and responsibilities of a first aider  

✅ CPR and defibrillation  

✅ Managing an unresponsive casualty  

✅ Recovery position  

✅ Choking  

✅ Burns and scalds  

✅ Wounds, bleeding, and shock  

✅ Broken bones, fractures, and dislocations  

✅ Seizures and epilepsy  

✅ Anaphylaxis  

✅ Asthma  

✅ Stroke  

✅ Heart attack  

✅ Minor injuries  

 

Limited Spaces Available!  

To ensure high-quality instruction and individual attention, this course is limited to 12 participants. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain your First Aid certification and be prepared for emergencies inside and outside the gym. 

🔗 Register now to secure your spot!  

 

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Lift OFF 2024

This November 23rd we’re bringing you the second edition of the Lift OFF internal individual weightlifting competition. This year we’re innovating and all the athletes will have to get through CrossFit Total 1 (Back Squat, Deadlift and Strict Press) in the morning like last year but in the afternoon they will be challenging themselves with the Olympic Weightlifting Total of Snatch and Clean and Jerk. 

The other novelty this year is that we will be using the Sinclair Coefficient method to make the competition even. The Sinclair Coefficient is a numerical value that adjusts an athlete’s performance based on their body weight. In order to achieve that we will need to weigh each participant in the morning. 

Here’s an example, Chris lifted 462.5 for CrossFit Total 1 and his Olympic Weightlifting Total is 200. The Total of both is 662.5 and the Sinclair Total for Chris would be 819.53

This competition is only open to Claymore members and is a great way to find your maximal strength potential. A competition setting is the best way to push yourself beyond your limits and what is the best environment to do it within the walls of your box surrounded by your coaches and your friends.

What to expect

CrossFit Total 1 is the sum of the best of three attempts at the Back Squat, the Strict Press, and the Deadlift. The Olympic Weightlifting Total is the sum of best lifts in Snatch and the Clean and Jerk. You will attempt each lift 3 times just like in a traditional weightlifting competition and the weight must increase after each successful attempt at each movement. The weight may not be decreased after the first attempt but you can redo it. A failed rep counts as an attempt. You’ll be allowed to take the back squat and shoulder press from the weight rack. The results will be displayed in a live leaderboard throughout the day. 

Join us on Saturday the 25th of November for the Lift OFF from 8:00 to 4pm. We will start with a weigh in for everyone and will run the event in waves. The podium will be held in the afternoon so we’ll be able to celebrate everyone’s achievements on the day.

Sign up now through this link for 15£. This fee includes the participation as well as food for lunch from the next door Delicious as well as tea and coffee available throughout the day.

We’re looking forward to bringing this second edition to you

 

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Rowathon 2024

The second edition of the Rowathon at Claymore CrossFit will take place on Saturday the 21st of September in the morning. Just like last year we are rowing 42.195 km for a great cause! This will be an opportunity to get our amazing community together to raise funds for the Stroke association. 

We’ve chosen this specific cause because it’s one that is close to our hearts because Chris sadly lost his father to a stroke. And to honor his passing we’re putting on this event and the fundraising. We would be glad to have you participate but if you’re unable to make it that day you can donate via this link. 

To make it even more fun we’re inviting some of the Perthshire sports clubs to row with us and are thrilled to have them for this occasion. To fuel the Rowathon we ask everyone to please bring something to nibble on afterwards for a Brunch. It can be sweet or salty and don’t forget the protein. Claymore will take care of the drinks. So assemble your team of 5 and sign up on the main board at the box.

 

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Nutrition Challenge at Claymore CrossFit

Nutrition plays a crucial role when practising any sport and especially CrossFit, as it fuels the body for intense workouts, supports recovery, helps lose body fat and build muscle. A balanced diet rich in proteins, timely carbohydrates, and healthy fats provide the energy needed for high-performance training, while vitamins and minerals aid in muscle repair and overall health. Proper nutrition also enhances endurance and reduces the risk of injury, enabling athletes to consistently perform at their best and achieve their fitness goals.

It all seems easy on paper but where do you start? 

Start with our Nutrition Challenge, because it will help you build your own path. We will meet you where you are and work from there. It’s been proven to be impossible to shift one’s habits and create an ideal scenario overnight so we take one step at a time and make it manageable for you. You will be supervised by a qualified Nutrition coach who has a heap of experience and has been helping people improve their quality of life for many years. 

The format of the Nutrition Challenge is interactive as you’ll be working in a small group of 10 people that will help you to stay motivated throughout the 6 weeks and beyond. Each week we will give you a new habit to master, each building on the previous one like building blocks to reach your goal. Each habit will be explained and tailored to your lifestyle for the best outcome. 

The notion of challenge comes from the fact that you will be challenging your current ways and because we throw in a healthy incentive to the winner of the best body composition (most body fat percentage lost). One of our previous editions’ winner of the Nutrition Challenge was Rachael. Her results were just amazing, in 6 weeks she lost a total of 4.4 pounds of which were 3.4 fat mass as well as 5cm around her waist and 3.5cm around her hips. She regained her confidence with new healthy habits and is able to enjoy long distance running with more ease, which is her original passion apart from CrossFit. 

And how do we know that the Nutrition Challenge works? 

Because we’ve got the numbers to prove it thanks to the InBody scanner 270. The InBody is a machine that measures body composition through bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). The BIA method sends a small alternating current through the body that allows for highly accurate measurements of a person’s body fat as well as water, lean mass, overall weight, and more. We use it throughout the 6 weeks, in the beginning, half way and at the end of the challenge.

This is your opportunity to finally get on track with long term healthy habits that will keep serving you for the rest of your life. Follow this link and get signed up for our upcoming edition. We run them quarterly.

 

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Double Trouble 2024

Double Trouble!

We are pleased to announce that on Saturday 15th of June from 8:30am to 4pm we are running our second edition of Double Trouble. This mixed pairs competition is open only to Claymore CrossFit members. The aim of this competition is to allow all levels of athletes to participate in a fun and challenging environment. That is why we will have 2 categories: Scaled and RX. 

Scaled or RX?

In order for you to decide which one to choose here are a few example standards:

Scaled: Knee raises, Jumping Pull-ups*, Pull-ups*, Thruster 20kg/15kg

RX: Toe-to-bar, Pull-Ups*, Muscle ups*, HSPU*, Thruster 40kg/25kg

*At least one athlete should be able to do it

If you’re having a hard time choosing the category, ask your coach, he/she will help you to find out what suits better.

Fees

There is a sign up fee of 35£ for the team (17.50£ per athlete). The participation fee will go towards the podium prizes and a thank you for volunteers who will receive a t-shirt and free lunch. Each athlete will also get a Claymore CrossFit goodie bag full of amazing surprises.

Exciting news

We are lucky to have local companies sponsoring our event such as Deadset Studios Barber Co, Michelle Henderson with HH Consultancy and Lisa and Dave Stewart with Home Heating Services Scotland we are also looking for local companies and businesses to complement our event and will be glad to work with them. If you are a local entrepreneur or know of one don’t hesitate to send them our way and get in touch with Olga. Let’s get this amazing community together and help each other grow strong!

How to sign up?

Once you find your teammate sign up on the board at Claymore CrossFit. The number of teams is limited to 30 in order to make sure the day goes well and follows a tight schedule!

Are you without a partner? Not a problem, there is a board for athletes looking for a teammate. Simply put your name down and your desired category and we will find the perfect match for you. 

Volunteers

We will need volunteers on the day of the competition (scoring, judges, preparation of heats, equipment prep…). So if you don’t want to participate in the competition but still want to be part of the day, sign up on the board as well. To thank you, you will get a t-shirt and a free lunch! If you’re free and willing to help that day send Olga an email [email protected] 

We’re looking forward to this first edition of Double trouble at Claymore CrossFit

 

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Oleksiy Torokhtiy is coming to Scotland

Oleksiy Torokhtiy is a professional athlete with 20 years of experience in Olympic weightlifting under his belt. He won multiple European and World titles and also took part in two Olympic Games first in Beijing in 2008 where he totaled 390 kg (Snatch, clean and Jerk) and London in 2012 where he totaled 412 kg and won a Gold medal.

Oleksiy’s Personal Bests are:

Snatch – 200kg (click to watch)

Clean and Jerk – 240kg (click to watch)

After finishing his career he committed himself to coaching and has hosted over 200 weightlifting seminars all over the globe. 

At Claymore CrossFit in September

This autumn Oleksiy Torokhtiy is coming to Perth, Scotland at Claymore CrossFit to deliver a two day seminar. Book your weekend of 7th-8th of September for an elite level course, where you will go over some theoretical parts, drills and training delivered by the champion himself. You will learn and deepen your knowledge on the Snatch, Clean and Jerk as well as practice under the guidance of Oleksiy. The day will start at 9:00am and will finish at 6pm both days.

This seminar is open to all and will cater to your levels of performance to help you further your technique in the 3 Olympic weightlifting movements. 

Seminar’s price

The price for this seminar is £160 and we’ve created a zero interest payment plan for you to pay £20 per month for 8 monthly payments leading up to the seminar. Follow this link for full payment and this link for the payment plan. 

Register now as spaces are limited to 22 participants.

 

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The CrossFit Games Open at Claymore CrossFit

CrossFit Games Open 2024

2024 CrossFit Games OPEN is approaching fast and is less than a month away and it’s time to prepare for it. The Open is running across 3 weeks from February 29th to March 18th 2024. Anyone can take part, no matter your fitness level/ability or age! 

You’re not sure to be fit enough to participate? Have no worries as there are 3 categories to choose from: Foundations, Scaled and Rx. And you will be competing with people your own age. But the real competition is with yourself. You can find more information and sign up directly on the CrossFit Games official site and sign up there as well: https://games.crossfit.com/ 

Watch the announcement at Claymore

The announcement of the Open workouts it’s the most exciting part of the CFGames and it’s going to happen on Thursdays 28th of February, 6th and 13th of March from 8:00pm. Join us for a drink and a fun time.

Friday Night Lights

At Claymore CrossFit we will run the Open Workouts all day Friday (29th February, 7th and 14th of March) with a special gathering on Friday Night Lights from 5:00pm to 8:30pm. The evening will run in several heats to allow for everyone to do the workout. And on the last Friday 15th of March the whole Claymore community will come together for a PotLuck meal with Claymore providing drinks.

To make it even more fun we will run an Intramural competition. Everyone who joins will be split into 3 teams that will compete against each other. We will announce the composition of the teams on the 29th of February and your respective captains will be Aedan, Steph and Valerio with a co-captains along their side. The captains will be your guides during the 3 weeks and will help you get through the Open. 

Details about the Intramural competition:

The Open is upon us and it’s time to prepare the team’s strategy for the Intramural Open Competition. The 3 teams will be earning points each week based on each and everyone’s participation (1 point per person), judging (1 point per person, not cumulating) and score placement in the given category (depending on the place: 3 for the first , 2 for second or 1 point for the 3rd place). 

With regard to the scores they will be counted in all 3 categories Foundations, Scaled and Rx, across Women and Men and with a division between above and below 40 as well as 55 years old.

Open Prep Workshops

And that’s not all! We’re building 3 Open Prep Workshops to help you prepare for the Open and beyond. Running up to Friday Night lights you can join one, two or all three specialty workshops to help you get even better prepared for it.

Friday the 9th of February: Weightlifting (barbell and DB movements) with coach Aedan

Friday the 16th of February: Mono-structural (jump rope, rowing, box jumps and burpees) with coach Steph

Friday the 23rd of February: Gymnastic movements (pull-ups, chest to bar, muscle-ups, push-ups, HSPU) with coach Valerio

The workshop will be an hour and a half, starting from 7:30-9:00 pm

What you get during the Open Workshop:

  • step-by-step individual coaching
  • work on progressions depending on your current level to allow you to progress
  • focus on the movements you will likely see in the Open
  • the pleasure of doing an open WOD from the previous years
  • tips and strategies on how to approach the Open wod with the specific movements 

Prices for Open Workshop

One workshop  £12 – follow this link

Two workshops £22 – follow this link

Three workshops £ 33 – follow this link

The places are limited to 12 participants per workshop, so sign up now!

Let’s make this Open season the best one at Claymore CrossFit

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The importance of hydration

Hydration is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. Water plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including:

  • Temperature Regulation: Sweating and breathing are essential mechanisms for regulating body temperature, and both processes require adequate water intake.
  • Nutrient Transportation: Water helps transport nutrients throughout the body, ensuring cells receive the necessary elements for proper function.
  • Joint Lubrication: Proper hydration helps maintain the lubrication of joints, reducing the risk of injuries and promoting joint flexibility.
  • Digestive Function: Water is essential for digestion, absorption, and transportation of nutrients. It also helps prevent constipation.
  • Cognitive Function: Dehydration can impair concentration, alertness, and short-term memory, emphasising the importance of staying hydrated for optimal cognitive performance.

The amount of water a person should drink varies based on factors such as age, sex, weight, physical activity level, and climate. A common recommendation is the “8×8 rule,” which suggests drinking eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, totaling about 2 litres or half a gallon. However, individual needs may differ, and some people may require more or less water.

A more personalised approach involves considering factors like thirst, urine colour (pale yellow is generally a good indicator of hydration), and specific lifestyle considerations. It’s essential to listen to your body and adjust your water intake accordingly. Additionally, individuals engaged in intense physical activity such as CrossFit or a high level of activity during the day may need to increase their water intake to compensate for increased fluid loss through sweat. If you want to check your hydration levels you’re welcome to book a consultation with us. We use the next level technology InBody scanner that allows us to see the water content in the body amongst other values. Follow this link and get an appointment with us. 

 

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