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CrossFit Hofplein

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Feel Good, Be Unstoppable with CrossFit Hofplein!
2 locations at:
📍Katshoek 17, Central District of Rotterdam
📍Adrianalaan 382, Rdam The Hague Airport

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Big week ahead, and it starts with a bang 💥

First up: pure power. Explosive hips, a fast pull and the focus you only find when the bar gets heavy.

Then a metcon that lights up your lungs, torches your grip and core and leaves your glutes and hamstrings begging for mercy. Start smart, finish strong.

Are you a lifter or an engine person? This week asks you to be both. Swipe to see what's coming 👀 by @crossfithofplein

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19 hours ago

No time in the evening? Start your day with a workout instead 🌅

Our early classes are done before most of the world is awake and the rest of your day only gets easier. Not a morning person? Try it once before you decide.

You know what they say: The early bird catches the barbell! 🏋️‍♀️ by @crossfithofplein

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4 days ago

"Programming 101: what does RPE mean? 🧠

You see it on the whiteboard every week: RPE 7, RPE 8-9. Here's what it tells you.

RPE = Rate of Perceived Exertion, a 1-10 scale for how hard something feels.

🔹 RPE 7: challenging, about 3 reps left in the tank
🔹 RPE 8: heavy, about 2 reps left
🔹 RPE 9: very heavy, maybe 1 rep left
🔹 RPE 10: nothing left

Why we use it: the same workout lands differently on different days and in different bodies. RPE makes sure everyone gets the right stimulus, whether you lift 40 kilo or 100.

Next class, check the RPE next to the strength work and the metcon. It tells you how to pace.

Be honest: do you stick to the RPE, or do you always go for 10? 😅
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6 days ago

CFH TEAM THROWDOWN 2026 — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 🎄

The muscle soreness is still in place as we prepare for the ultimate Xmas throwdown💪🏼

Mark your calendars! On Saturday 19 December, we’re bringing the community together at The Compound to celebrate a year of training with our last throwdown of 2026!

Get your team of four, choose a team name and pick your division: RX or Scaled. Both divisions include gymnastics, lifting and conditioning. Check the full movement standards on the sign-up lists to find the right division for your team.

After the throwdown, If you’d like to freshen up before dinner, you can shower at Airport after the workouts. And then we’ll enjoy an early food truck dinner and drinks!

The entry fee will likely be €25–€35 per athlete for the whole day, including food and drinks after the throwdown. The final price will be confirmed later.

No team yet? Just add your name to the list, and we’ll help you find one! by @crossfithofplein

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12 days ago

Last call for the Buddy Throwdown 🔔

This Saturday, September 26th, the battle is on, so grab your partner and battle it out together. Teamwork, sweat, and serious bragging rights on the line.

⏰ Registration closes tomorrow, Wednesday September 23rd at 12:00
🤝 No buddy? No problem, sign up solo and we'll pair you with someone

Don't wait until the last minute, spots (and partners) go fast.

👉 Sign up on the sheet in the gym or contact us for a buddy search. by @crossfithofplein

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20 days ago

Set a goal. Write it down. Then stop checking it every week.

Progress in the gym isn't linear, and weekly check-ins mostly just show you noise: a bad night's sleep, a heavy meal, a stressful week at work. Research on performance tracking backs this up, give it real time (think a month, not days) before you draw conclusions.

🔹 Set one short-term goal (4-6 weeks) and one longer one (3+ months)
🔹 Check in monthly, not weekly
🔹 Celebrate the trend, not the daily number

Consistency beats obsessing over the scoreboard every single class.

What's a goal you're quietly working toward right now? by @crossfithofplein

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a month ago

Sportfeitje 🤔

Olympic weightlifting looks simple: pick the bar up, put it overhead. In reality, the snatch is considered one of the most technically demanding movements in all of sport, some coaches say it takes years to truly master.

You're not just fighting weight, you're fighting timing, mobility and speed under the bar, all happening in about a second.

So next time your snatch technique frustrates you: you're not doing something easy, badly. You're doing something genuinely hard.

📸 @rudephotography.nl by @crossfithofplein

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a month ago

Fair warning: this one's a grinder 🔥

Quality squats to start, building serious leg strength without letting your form break down.

Then a metcon that never really slows down: your grip, your core and your legs all get tested together, and the fatigue creeps in fast once the reps start climbing.

Move well early, because by the second half your grip will be doing the talking.

See you on the floor, bring your A-game. by @crossfithofplein

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a month ago

Coach tip 🔹

Use your hips.

Whether it's the top of a clean, a kipping pull-up, or driving out of the bottom of a snatch, most of your power isn't coming from your arms. It's coming from your hips.

🔹 Think ""snap,"" not ""pull""
🔹 A strong hip extension can make a heavy lift feel light
🔹 Weak hip drive is often why a lift "feels stuck" even when you're strong enough

Next PR attempt, stop thinking about your arms. Think about your hips.

Feel the difference the next time you're under the bar? by @crossfithofplein

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a month ago

CFH Buddy Throwdown 2026🏋🏼‍♂️

It’s finally that time again! On Saturday, September 26th, we’re hosting the CFH Buddy Throwdown at our Central location to find out which team is the fittest duo of 2026.

This is an event you won’t want to miss! Sign up with your favorite workout buddy and take on the challenge together. Don’t have a buddy? No problem, we’ll find a great partner for you. 👩🏼‍🤝‍👨🏻👭🏼👨🏼‍🤝‍👨🏽

You can register for either the Rx or Scaled division using the registration sheets available in the box.

Date: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Estimated time: 9:00 AM – 2:00/3:00 PM
Location: Centrum
Entry fee: €6.00 per person

Grab your buddy and sign up today! by @crossfithofplein

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a month ago

Different jobs, different backgrounds, same 6am or 6pm struggle.

That's what makes the floor at CFH work: nobody cares what you do outside these walls, everyone's just trying to survive the same WOD together.

Tag your favorite training partner, the one who suffers with you every time 😂 by @crossfithofplein

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a month ago

Reasons to workout 🏋️ #327

Because yelling at a barbell is cheaper than therapy 🗣️💰

Training does more for your head than your body gets credit for: lower stress, better sleep, and that quiet confidence that comes from doing something hard on purpose.

Plus, nothing boosts self-esteem like finally beating the WOD that wrecked you three weeks ago.

What's your #1 reason for showing up, besides the gains? by @crossfithofplein

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