Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Jack & Jill
Warm up: 400 m run, tmu mb cleans/plank holds
Skill/focus: Power Clean
spend 15 mins working up to a heavy but not max 3 rep power clean
Workout:
15 power cleans @75% of 1 rm
30 hand release push ups
800 m run
10 power cleans
20 hr push ups
400 m run
5 power cleans
10 hr push ups
200 m run
for time
Finisher: hanging knee raise hold for time, 2 attemps
Post time/combined times for score
Last chance: If you missed Misty & Janet's awesome Paleo Pampered Chef party last night and the opportunity to get some great kitchen gear please visit Misty's page and she just might give you a second chance. . .
https://www.pamperedchef.biz/mistymccall?showId=3373347
The definition of a culture is a way of living, a way of life. A set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and behavioral practices that characterizes a group of individuals and the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations Again, this could certainly describe our CrossFit lifestyle. It is not a fad, fashion or trend but a way of life. We are constantly seeking to better ourselves, we spread the knowledge to friends, family and our children.
Things are happening because of this: not only are people getting faster, stronger and more flexible, improving body compositon and looking better they are improving physiological markers and their overall health along with their mindset, bettering relationships and careers. A unique bond of friendship and support develops among these like minded individuals with common goals. This "cult like culture" is transforming peoples lives.
While Mr Stoddard did make some valid points his disillusionment with CrossFit seemed to stem from the fact that he routinely got spanked by middle aged women especially in wods involving pull ups and he was off to try Zumba. Well, if you can't stand the heat. . .
No fitness program is a one size fits all. There are various sports that do require specificity training and people with serious health challenges that dictate different paths. Upon final reflection I would have to say yes, there is a definite cult or culture like aura associated with CrossFit. IMO it is a very positive one although its not something you can dictate, necessarily, but rather something you can harness. . .
Jack & Jill
Warm up: 400 m run, tmu mb cleans/plank holds
Skill/focus: Power Clean
spend 15 mins working up to a heavy but not max 3 rep power clean
Workout:
15 power cleans @75% of 1 rm
30 hand release push ups
800 m run
10 power cleans
20 hr push ups
400 m run
5 power cleans
10 hr push ups
200 m run
for time
Finisher: hanging knee raise hold for time, 2 attemps
Post time/combined times for score
Last chance: If you missed Misty & Janet's awesome Paleo Pampered Chef party last night and the opportunity to get some great kitchen gear please visit Misty's page and she just might give you a second chance. . .
https://www.pamperedchef.biz/mistymccall?showId=3373347
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"Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe dedicated" was the first thing I saw this morning when I walked in on the back of a member's shirt and I couldn't agree more. What is the matter with a lot of people? They expect results without effort, they'd rather take a pill or buy the latest supplement? Sorry, doesn't work that way--fitness is one thing money can't buy and only hard work can.
With all the recent buzz about CF many consider it a cult of obsessed people. See this recent article in Men's Health https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/cult-crossfit . On first reading I will admit or agree to a few faults of the overall program in application by some affiliates. Not requiring some type of a Foundational program--throwing people into a regular class that are not technically sound with the lifts, not addressing orthopedic concerns, not encouraging full range of motion, too much emphasis on the clock, poor programming etc. But that is something you will find in almost any program in various fitness facilities. As with any other profession you have the good, the bad and the ugly. And it is no different with various CF affiliates. Is that grounds for cult status?
Let's first look at the current definition of a cult discounting the obvious definition as related to religion. A cult is a group of people led by a charismatic person. These people may have practices that are different than mainstream beliefs. This could certainly describe CrossFitters; most are guided or inspired by a charismatic coach and the founder/leaders of www.crossfit.com would also fit that bill. And our beliefs are most definitely not mainstream. But that's a good thing because America is sick and fat and "mainstream" is not working.
The definition of a culture is a way of living, a way of life. A set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and behavioral practices that characterizes a group of individuals and the capacity for learning and transmitting knowledge to succeeding generations Again, this could certainly describe our CrossFit lifestyle. It is not a fad, fashion or trend but a way of life. We are constantly seeking to better ourselves, we spread the knowledge to friends, family and our children.
Things are happening because of this: not only are people getting faster, stronger and more flexible, improving body compositon and looking better they are improving physiological markers and their overall health along with their mindset, bettering relationships and careers. A unique bond of friendship and support develops among these like minded individuals with common goals. This "cult like culture" is transforming peoples lives.
While Mr Stoddard did make some valid points his disillusionment with CrossFit seemed to stem from the fact that he routinely got spanked by middle aged women especially in wods involving pull ups and he was off to try Zumba. Well, if you can't stand the heat. . .
No fitness program is a one size fits all. There are various sports that do require specificity training and people with serious health challenges that dictate different paths. Upon final reflection I would have to say yes, there is a definite cult or culture like aura associated with CrossFit. IMO it is a very positive one although its not something you can dictate, necessarily, but rather something you can harness. . .
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