Back in the Saddle...

Sorry for the break in posting.  I have finally gotten back in the saddle about letting you all know about how the gym is progressing, what workouts we are doing, and how our clients are coping.

To those following Hons on his journey through CrossFit, you can see the pics of his latest bashing below. 

The above picture is a typical cool down position from anyone who has ever given 100%.  You dont have to be the strongest, fastest, or most capable person to be a part of CrossFit.  All you have to do is come in and give it everything you have.  If you do that, you will obtain the goals you are trying to and so much more. 

The workout that left Hons in the supine position for 5 minutes was a nice all around physical challenge, involving some weights, gymnastics, and cardio. Nothing extremely difficult but enough to allow him to push his intensity to the max and go for broke.

3 rounds for time:

5 Pullups

10 Thrusters

15 Box Jumps

As any new client becomes more comfortable with the workouts, then we can increase load and intensity to keep the body growing and changing.

For those training with me locally and away, I will start posting my workouts and workouts for you to do at home on here.  Until we open the doors at Roughnecks CrossFit in a few weeks, this will be the best place to find your routine.  Soon enough, you will be able to access the website to see pictures, bios, workouts, etc...

Stay with us, the fun is just about to begin.

Alex



First Wod Completed & Philosophy

Just a quick post today to congratulate my friend "Hons" on completing his first WOD!


He had a nice easy introduction into the program.  We want to make sure that all new clients are able to get a taste for what we provide without completely turning them away.

3 Rounds for time:
300 m run
5 pushups
10 kettle bell swings (Russian)
15 air squats

One of the principles that we follow in our martial arts is "Build never destroy".  Once something is destroyed, it can never be the same again.  It is important that anyone training with me allow for a gradual progression so that they can grow and build with what they have and then begin to make the changes necessary.  There is a period of time where the client needs to focus on the individual movmements, proper form/alignment, and then we can add weight and intensity.  The body needs a little bit of time to adjust to moving correctly and then a slow progression into what the program is built around.

Too much intensity or weight will only make the client feel pressured to keep pace with the group and they will soon find themselves pushing beyond their limit.  When you push and your not ready, thats when extreme soreness comes in and the dreadful feeling of having to endure such a thing again.  Take your time, leave your egos at the door, learn the movements, and then we can amp up the workouts when you are ready.

Hang in there and keep coming back.  The hardest part of anything in life is simply showing up.  Be a participant in life, not a spectator.  Show up, take part, meet new friends, and I promise we will have a great time.

Alex