The Roots of CrossFit

📍 12 Labours Annapolis | 📅 October 4th | ⏰ 9 AM – 4 PM | 💰 $150 We’re thrilled to welcome Dylan Cooper to 12 Labours Annapolis for our upcoming Dozer Weightlifting Seminar — a full-day clinic dedicated to leveling up your Olympic lifts. Dylan brings over 14 years of experience in the sport of Olympic weightlifting. As a competitive athlete, he represented Team USA, earning two bronze medals at the Junior Pan American Championships and placing 8th at the Junior World Championships. He’s trained under some of the most reputable coaches in the country and even spent time training alongside Olympians. Since retiring from competition, Dylan has shifted his focus to coaching — helping everyday athletes build strength, confidence, and a love for the barbell. He’s coached hundreds of lifters and developed one of the most widely used weightlifting programs in the sport today. What makes Dylan stand out? He has a gift for making Olympic lifting accessible and enjoyable, breaking down complex movements into simple, actionable steps that help lifters of all levels improve. Whether you are brand new to the snatch and clean & jerk or you're looking to refine your technique and hit new PRs, this seminar is for you. Spots are limited — secure yours now and spend a day learning from one of the best in the game. 📲 Click here to sign up

We’re excited to highlight Wade as our Athlete of the Month! Wade joined 12 Labours in early 2025 after some convincing from longtime member Dillon Posten. At first, CrossFit felt a bit intimidating — new movements, a new environment — but the community quickly made him feel at home. He credits the Foundations course with Mel for helping him get up to speed and build confidence early on. These days, you’ll catch Wade at either the 5:30 AM or 4:30 PM classes, throwing down in Olympic lifts and long workouts — two of his favorites. His current goal is to master double unders, and long-term, he’s eyeing his first CrossFit competition. He recently completed a Hyrox event in May and has another lined up in September, which he says he couldn’t have done without 12 Labours. What Wade loves most? “Easy — the people.” The support from coaches and members alike keeps him motivated. His advice to anyone on the fence about starting: “Just do it. There’s something for everyone, and the coaches will help you scale anything so you can succeed safely.” Outside the gym, Wade is a project manager, a proud dad to his son Jett, and spends his free time riding motocross, mountain biking, snowboarding, hunting, or filming with his camera. His personal motto, courtesy of a doctor after a major injury? “Motion is lotion.” Congrats, Wade — we’re lucky to have you in the 12L crew!