"Suffering is easier to do when shared." It's also where the results are. … [Read more...] about
Who is designing your workout program?
Because any old dunce can put together workouts that will crush you. In fact, we see it all too often . But the real artistry is in designing and scaling programs that stimulate a desired response (minimum effective dose) but fall short of pushing you to the edge (maximum tolerated dose). Such programs get you results without causing excessive soreness and fatigue, while lowering your risk of overtraining, overuse, and injury. In our opinion, that is the sweet spot for those searching for … [Read more...] about Who is designing your workout program?
Who is designing your workout program?
Because any old dunce can put together workouts that will crush you. In fact, we see it all too often . But the real artistry is in designing and scaling programs that stimulate a desired response (minimum effective dose) but fall short of pushing you to the edge (maximum tolerated dose). Such programs get you results without causing excessive soreness and fatigue, while lowering your risk of overtraining, overuse, and injury. In our opinion, that is the sweet spot for those searching for … [Read more...] about Who is designing your workout program?
Don’t Use Machines. Become One. ®
Don’t Use Machines. Become One. ®
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!
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?
Are your limits real or self-imposed?
Until a few months ago I had stopped at 5x320# on Back Squats. Why? I don't really know. It was not a conscious decision; I just wasn't going any higher. Maybe a part of me was saying, "That's strong enough". Maybe I was just being lazy. But the obvious fact is that I was capable of more if I was willing to put it out there. I've been going up 5# every month, and today I did 5x340#... on a day when I was pretty fatigued. And I can tell there is more left in the tank. So take a moment to look at … [Read more...] about Are your limits real or self-imposed?
