Ashley and Jackie making it happen. Ring Dips are a completely different animal than pretty much any other pushing movement. The stability requirements inherent in pushing against free hanging rings are tremendous. But just like nearly everything in CrossFit, Ring Dips are scalable. Here, Ash and Jax are using jump bands to reduce the load. There are even easier progressions. Come in yourself and find out what they are. www.gatewaycrossfit.com … [Read more...] about Making It Happen
Not too shabby, Jax!
Jackie's second time doing the Hang Squat Snatch with weight. Not too shabby! Olympic lifts are fantastic for developing power, speed, strength, balance, accuracy, flexibility, coordination, and agility. And performed at high reps schemes, they are a metabolic MONSTER. But like anything worth learning, make sure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Otherwise, you are building your house on sand. www.gatewaycrossfit.com … [Read more...] about Not too shabby, Jax!
Not too shabby, Jax!
Jackie's second time doing the Hang Squat Snatch with weight. Not too shabby! Olympic lifts are fantastic for developing power, speed, strength, balance, accuracy, flexibility, coordination, and agility. And performed at high reps schemes, they are a metabolic MONSTER. But like anything worth learning, make sure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Otherwise, you are building your house on sand. www.gatewaycrossfit.com … [Read more...] about Not too shabby, Jax!
Completely Scalable = Accessible to Everyone.
We frequently talk about how CrossFit is completely scalable. This is to say the use of natural human movement patterns allows us to alter load, range of motion, intensity, etc., to make our exercises accessible to everyone. The Dumbbell Hang Power Clean & Jerk is a perfect example. At it's apex, the Clean & Jerk is performed on the world stage with a barbell and loads exceeding a quarter of a ton! By swapping dumbbells for a barbell, we can dramatically decrease the load, and remove the … [Read more...] about Completely Scalable = Accessible to Everyone.
Getting your mind right.
Sometimes the mental game is much harder than the physical one. Renee overcame a BIG mental stumbling block by finally getting under a heavier clean. Ugly Clean & Jerk. Beautiful effort! Way to go, Renee! … [Read more...] about Getting your mind right.
Getting your mind right.
Sometimes the mental game is much harder than the physical one. Renee overcame a BIG mental stumbling block by finally getting under a heavier clean. Ugly Clean & Jerk. Beautiful effort! Way to go, Renee! … [Read more...] about Getting your mind right.
“The Yin and Yang of Yoga and CrossFit”
Check out our article in the Winter edition of Yoga & Spa Magazine. "The Yin and Yang of Yoga and CrossFit" The Chinese philosophical concepts of yin and yang are often thought to be opposing forces, but they are actually complementary and harmonizing. Interpretations from Daoism tell us that any corollary notions of good vs. bad, or better vs. worse, are not reality. Instead, they are grounded in our perceptions. A compelling argument can also be made about the seemingly opposing, but … [Read more...] about “The Yin and Yang of Yoga and CrossFit”
“The Yin and Yang of Yoga and CrossFit”
Check out our article in the Winter edition of Yoga & Spa Magazine. "The Yin and Yang of Yoga and CrossFit" The Chinese philosophical concepts of yin and yang are often thought to be opposing forces, but they are actually complementary and harmonizing. Interpretations from Daoism tell us that any corollary notions of good vs. bad, or better vs. worse, are not reality. Instead, they are grounded in our perceptions. A compelling argument can also be made about the seemingly opposing, but … [Read more...] about “The Yin and Yang of Yoga and CrossFit”
How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
CrossFit is frequently associated with incredible feats of athleticism, and the equally impressive physiques of its top athletes. And given our natural human desire to excel and "look good naked", that's not a surprising phenomenon. But as we reexamine our priorities for the 2015 New Year, let's look at the deeper benefits of a core strength and conditioning program like CrossFit. It is our observation that every measurable value of health can be put on a continuum that ranges from sickness to … [Read more...] about How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
CrossFit is frequently associated with incredible feats of athleticism, and the equally impressive physiques of its top athletes. And given our natural human desire to excel and "look good naked", that's not a surprising phenomenon. But as we reexamine our priorities for the 2015 New Year, let's look at the deeper benefits of a core strength and conditioning program like CrossFit. It is our observation that every measurable value of health can be put on a continuum that ranges from sickness to … [Read more...] about How Healthy Will You Be In 2015?
