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Crossfit Training
So the local wingsuit cliff is heavily covered in snow, so not much going on in terms of flying during the winter. However, I recently started going to a Crossfit gym and am loving it so I thought I'd share some of my experiences.
f you haven't heard of it already, Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program that is spreading like wildfire across the globe. I was first exposed to Crossfit by a friend a few months ago, and after going to an introductory class, I've been addicted every since. Crossfit is based on 3 principles: constantly varied exercises, high intensity workouts, and functional movements. If you're like me, even if you've been going to the gym for years, you really only do a slight variation of the same exercises week after week. This new style of exercise combines a variety of disciplines (cardio, Olympic power lifting, kettle bells, gymnastics, ect.) into one intense program. In short, CrossFit’s fitness model predicates results based on the following ten physical skills: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy. It will make you a better athlete no matter what sport you participate in. I encourage all of you to check out your local Crossfit gym, or at a minimum check out their website. Before long, you become a fire breather too :)
f you haven't heard of it already, Crossfit is a strength and conditioning program that is spreading like wildfire across the globe. I was first exposed to Crossfit by a friend a few months ago, and after going to an introductory class, I've been addicted every since. Crossfit is based on 3 principles: constantly varied exercises, high intensity workouts, and functional movements. If you're like me, even if you've been going to the gym for years, you really only do a slight variation of the same exercises week after week. This new style of exercise combines a variety of disciplines (cardio, Olympic power lifting, kettle bells, gymnastics, ect.) into one intense program. In short, CrossFit’s fitness model predicates results based on the following ten physical skills: cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, accuracy. It will make you a better athlete no matter what sport you participate in. I encourage all of you to check out your local Crossfit gym, or at a minimum check out their website. Before long, you become a fire breather too :)
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Comment by Josh Galt on February 20, 2009 at 12:41am - you breathe fire? Can you do it for pics with the new Wingsuit? ;)
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Comment by Neil Amonson on February 20, 2009 at 1:39am - you better believe it.....
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Comment by Josh Galt on February 20, 2009 at 3:07pm
- I looked up the crossfit stuff, looks pretty interesting. Cross training and plyometrics etc are the best way to go. And there's nothing like H.I.T. for getting in good shape, period.
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Comment by Neil Amonson on February 20, 2009 at 7:02pm
- Another part of the training I really like is the community vibe it has. You aren't at a gym with a bunch of strangers. You get to know everyone and we all encourage each other by name. It really helps when you need that last little bit to finish a rep or push yourself that much harder.
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Comment by Alicia Anne on February 22, 2009 at 6:03am - My friend (girl) does this as well and absolutely loves it because you're interacting with people while working out. Most gyms people won't even say hi passing by. I'm going to check into it, there are 4 crossfit gyms near me, surprisingly. I also start my internal martial arts training soon!
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Comment by Kevin Yount on February 22, 2009 at 8:22am - That looks awesome. I'd love to find one of these and have a chance to play with kettles every now and then. I've always wanted to visit The Monkey's Bar if I'm near Madison, WI for all the rings, ropes, ladders, etc. that they have to play and train on.
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Comment by Rochelle Parry on March 17, 2009 at 4:17pm - I just did a promotional cross-fit class here at work. Very tempted to sign up, and I like Neil's comment about the community aspect (one thing I never liked about gyms - little interaction although you're surrounded by people with similar goals).
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