Monthly Newsletter // July 2026

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Summer Days Ahead ☀️

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#SummertimeChi is always fast, fun, and busy for the Defined community. Take a moment to pause and reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far this year — read on for the latest reasons to high-five yourselves, get the scoop on upcoming summer social events, and watch our latest spotlight on Coach Jarryd Widhalm! 

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But first: Does your Instagram need some fresh material? Look no further…

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📸 Photo Dumps! 👇

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🏃 Murph Day

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🏖️ Beach WOD #1

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🌈 Defined Pride Circuit

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As we enter July, we’re starting a new cycle: Cycle #6 continues the work from Cycle #5, turning up the heat on our Front/Overhead Squat and Strict Press, plus advancing from the Hang Power Clean to a full Squat Clean + Jerk. You can also expect longer Metcons to push your engine and gymnastics focuses on the Kip Swing and Double-Under. 

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READ: Cycle #6: The Heat Wave – Squat Cleans & Positional Thresholds

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Coach’s Corner: Meet Coach Jarryd!

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Get to know the people who make our Community Strong. 

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This month we’re catching up with Coach Jarryd Widhalm, who joined our community in 2020 and our coaching staff in 2021. 

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Coach Jarryd found his love for CrossFit during a challenging time in his personal life — the methodology and the community lifted him back up. Hear his story, plus how his love for improv translates to the training floor in his coaching style. 

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WATCH: Coach’s Corner: Meet Coach Jarryd! 

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READ: Coach Jarryd’s Bio

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Defined Pride Circuit 2026: A Cause Worth Sweating For🌈

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We dreamed big, we planned hard, and showed up to make this Pride Month something to remember. Thank you to our incredible community of volunteers, competitors, bakers, and supporters who helped make the Defined Pride Circuit a huge success. 

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57 athletes. 28 teams. 30 volunteers. 16 bakers. $2,100 raised for The OUT Foundation — $1,019 from the bake sale alone! 

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Watching you move through 10 stations across our neighborhood — sweating through WODs, running checkpoints past landmarks that carry so much meaning, cheering on teammates — that was the whole point. 

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Congrats to our winners! 

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RX

🥇 Alex B + Kyle B - 53:25
🥈 Connor B + Richard M - 54:40
🥉 Chantz A + Ricky B - 60:36

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Scaled
🥇 Cody O + Cara B - 58:42
🥈 Drew D + Ty B - 61:45
🥉 Andrew L + Ben W - 62:10

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1,000lb Club: Results Are In ✅

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We trained, we tested, and we moved some serious weight. The results from our 1,000lb Club training cycle are in, and if you found 1-rep maxes in Back Squat, Bench Press, and Deadlift that equal 500lbs+, expect to see your name hanging from one of our updated pendants above the front desk by the end of this week!

New this year: We’re adding a Masters Division that will recognize any of our athletes ages 40 and up who qualified for one of the weight clubs. 

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70% of our athletes achieved at least one PR on the Big 3. 

Congrats to all the heavy lifters! Stay strong. 💪

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1,000lb Club

Chantz A

Jason O*

Kayle D*

Cody K

Reid C

Jeff S

Robert O

Tony R*

Erich R*

Peter O

Eric L

Aaron A

Chase H

Taylor C

Davin S

Patrick G

Vivek J

Ricardo P

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900lb Club

Alex F

Bill K

Bobby C

Steven B

Fernando R

Dan M

Noal D*

Romy S*

Matt D

Chris S

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800lb Club

Matt S

Evan W

Jack G

Justin C

Braden C

Cody O

Samuel S

Ryan E*

Carlos C

Ramon M*

Konnor B

Wayne Z

Brad R*

Pedro M

Tyrus B

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700lb Club

Mason H

Anthony D

JJ G*

Steph R

Lura M

Dylan B

Eric G*

JP L

Muneeb A

Jarryd W

Rahul B

Jordan Y*

Odun I

Mike O

Kyle R

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600lb Club

Jacob L

Colin G

Juan Jose H*

Eric C

Tanner E

Allison S

Brian R*

Myriam K

Kevin M*

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500lb Club

Emma F

Mel S*

Tara M

Sarah S

Helena W

Ashley H

Juliana L

Katie E

Shira W*

Caitlin V

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Masters 40-49

Brian R

Eric G

Erich R

Jason O

JJ G

Jordan Y

Juan Jose H

Kayle D

Mel S

Noal D

Ramon M

Romy S

Ryan E

Shira W

Tony R

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Masters 50-59

Brad R

Kevin M

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Got Sleep? Those ZZZ’s Might be Your Missing Link

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If you've been showing up to class consistently, hitting your lifts, and trying to eat well — but still feel like progress is slow — there's a good chance the missing piece isn't another workout. It's sleep. In our latest blog post, we break down the science behind sleep — and why it might be the missing secret to your gains on the training floor. 

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READ: Why Sleep Might Be the Most Important Part of Your Fitness Program

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Let’s Connect! Upcoming Events at Defined

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NEW: FRIDAY WOMEN’S STRENGTH CLASS (& OPEN GYM)
Beginning Friday, July 10: 9-10 a.m.
Sign up in PushPress. 

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BRING-A-FRIEND DAY

Tuesday, July 14‍

All class times.

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BEACH WOD #2! 

Saturday, July 18‍

Montrose Beach: 9-10 a.m.
Sign up in PushPress. 

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SAVE THE DATE: SUMMER BEACH SOCIAL!

Saturday, August 15‍

More details coming soon! 

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SAVE THE DATE: NUTRITION WORKSHOP

Saturday, August 29‍

More details coming soon! 

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QUICK LINKS

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HSA/FSA Benefit

Goal Setting w/ Coach Robert!

Personal Training

Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Elvis!

Defined Recovery Club

Defined Mobility

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Thanks for making our Community Strong. 💪🏼

Team Defined

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