Archive for January, 2012

Amber G

Can you squat too low? Is there a such thing? The answer would be that it is only relevant to the individual performing the movement. As long as you have adequate flexibility to not compromise your Lumbar Curve then you may go as low as you need or would like to. Now, with that being said, the standard on a squat is still hip crease below the knee and full extension at the top therefore; squatting below that is not necessary. A very low squat with great form under a heavy load can be seen in Olympic Weightlifting. Lifters are out to get the maximum amount of weight over their head whether it is the Snatch or the Clean and Jerk. Notice the 185lb. Kendrick Farris below receiving over 400lbs. in the bottom of the squat just before he put it over his head. I would like to see the jerk that would say “Hey Kendrick, you’re squatting too low!”

 Video courtesy of WFXL Fox 31

Registration for the 2012 Open begins Wednesday, February 1st. All athletes who want to participate in the open will need to attend a meeting on Wednesday at 6pm. To participate in the open, you will need to create a CrossFit profile and register. We encourage all members to participate in the Open. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please get with Kris to go over the format for the Open this year. This is going to be a fun and exciting way to match your WOD skills with that of the best in the world!

Video courtesy of WFXL Fox 31

One of the biggest concerns I hear from women when starting a training regimen is that they do not want to be big and bulky or take on male characteristics. I am not even sure where this idea actually originated from but fear not ladies, it wont happen! The idea that women putting on some good lean muscle is a good thing. Lean Muscle Mass will require your body to use more calories for energy in order to maintain itself, therefore your Metabolic Rate or Metabolism will be higher and faster. You will become a Fat burning furnace! So ladies, don’t be afraid to lift weights and certainly DO NOT be afraid to be strong! “Strong is the new skinny” you know…

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Having a buddy for accountability is a great way to stick to your workout regimen 

Hello everyone! First off, I would like to offer a humbled apology for not keeping up with the site as well as I should be. Heck, not giving it any attention in a few weeks for that matter! So, now that we  have gotten past that, let’s move forward shall we? In the last post we were just hitting New Years and thinking about goals that we had in mind to accomplish in 2012. Even though we are well into the first month, we can still start now! When setting goals, be careful not to set super unattainable ones, small victories that go towards a bigger plan is definitely the best route to take. I am all for “shooting for the stars and if you don’t make it you end up on top of the world,” (thanks Pit Bull) but the goals you set should be realistic. Also, set goals that can be measured. Goals like, “I want to feel better” or “I want to start eating right” are not specific enough. I would suggest leaning more towards goals like, making four workouts a week, accomplishing a particular fitness feat like a weight on a back squat or cutting out a particular food in your meal plan. Be specific and concise about what you wish to accomplish and hold yourself accountable. Also, it is very helpful to set dates that you want to achieve certain goals. Don’t say “this year I want to…” Set goals with a finishing or due date and make it happen by that time. I hope that these little tips will help you get further down the fitness path. One last thing, HAVE FUN!!!! A wise person once said, “Nothing is worth doing if you don’t have fun doing it.”

Having a buddy for accountability is a great way to stick to your workout regimen 

Hello everyone! First off, I would like to offer a humbled apology for not keeping up with the site as well as I should be. Heck, not giving it any attention in a few weeks for that matter! So, now that we  have gotten past that, lets move forward shall we? In the last post we were just hitting New Years and thinking about goals that we had in mind to accomplish in 2012. Even though we are well into the first month, we can still start now! When setting goals, be careful not to set super unattainable ones, small victories that go towards a bigger plan is definitely the best route to take. I am all for “shooting for the stars and if you don’t make it you end up on top of the world,” (thanks Pit Bull) but the goals you set should be realistic. Also, set goals that can be measured. Goals like, “I want to feel better” or “I want to start eating right” are not specific enough. I would suggest leaning more towards goals like, making four workouts a week, accomplishing a particular fitness feat like a weight on a back squat or cutting out a particular food in your meal plan. Be specific and concise about what you wish to accomplish and hold yourself accountable. Also, it is very helpful to set dates that you want to achieve certain goals. Don’t say “this year I want to…” Set goals with a finishing or due date and make it happen by that time. I hope that these little tips will help you get further down the fitness path. One last thing, HAVE FUN!!!! A wise person once said, “Nothing is worth doing if you don’t have fun doing it.”