It has almost been a month since Louis and I have graduated
from the On-Ramp class at CrossFit Bay Area. We are slowly being integrated
into the “regular” (it seems difficult to call it that because it is anything
but “regular”) class but I guess that is true of all CrossFit classes. Our past
experience with weight training has been different from the Olympic Lifts we
are learning in CrossFit. Traditionally Mr. Rico and I would work a particular body
part and do the recommended lifting for that area. For example with Leg Day
that consisted of squats, lunges, extensions, etc. Now our workouts are more of
a functional style of training which will consist of box jumps, deadlifts,
thrusters, kettle bell swings and so on. We are enjoying the changes with this
new program as they are explosive movements and are never boring. The fun part
is that the WODs are timed and for me I love the competition. I can track not
only how much I can do but also compare my time and weight lifted with that of
others. I never really knew how competitive I am. Because I did not participate
in competitive athletics growing up, the urge to go faster and strong then the
person next to me is foreign…but I like it. Now I am constantly looking for
ways to improve my fitness goals.
Deadlifts are my Favorite!
I recently read an article posted on Bodybuilding.com titled
8 Habits of Highly Successful Fit People
which for the most part was helpful. Like anything else we read we should
discover what it means for us and take away what we feel could benefit us. Some
of the habits I agree with and am already doing, while others I hope to adopt
into my life. There was one that I am still skeptical about and requires more
research on my part. You can check it out at the following link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/strength-in-numbers-8-habits-of-highly-successful-fit-people.html?mcid=weekly_nl_031614-Header&rmid=Weekly_NL_031614&rrid=11014724
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After review of the habits I found that become successfully
fit requires a major commitment to a lifestyle change. Of the 8 habits I pledge
to work on the following two and then once it becomes second nature to me I
plan to add a couple more until I have them all down. The first two habits that
I plan on working on are: documenting my
workout (which is something required of CrossFit anyway) and make fitness social; this is also an advantage
of being a member of CrossFit; everyone gets to know each other and motivates
each other. I have made more friends through CrossFit than in any other
activity. Here is a shout out to Gary, LeeAnn, Amy, Andy, Kiersten, Christy,
Thea, Jordan, Joe and Troy just to name a few. Thanks to Amy for checking my
push-ups and making sure I was not cheating myself. You can see our group at https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/CrossFit-Bay-Area/147430358638783.
I hope this is helpful to you in continuing to stay committed to your fitness and wellness goals!
I hope this is helpful to you in continuing to stay committed to your fitness and wellness goals!
