Myth about CrossFit

There has been a lot of articles and talk in the fitness world about CrossFit. The biggest thing is that it is dangerous and that you are going to get hurt from doing those lifts, doing that many reps, going that deep in squat, etc.

Let me think for a moment....I have trained in multiple different fitness philosophies and here is the true hard fact....YES you could get hurt because you are physically moving. The thing is if you move you could possibly get hurt...walking to your car...running...playing sports, etc. If you are moving there are possible exposure to injuries...but CrossFit doesn't automatically mean injury. In my opinion CrossFit is an injury prevention program because we teach technique over weight...full range of motion to insure prevention of injury. If you walk into a CrossFit gym and you see ugly technique...injuries here and there....that is not CrossFit's fault...that is the coaches in the gym. It is important that the coaches in CrossFit have the correct certifications and educational background...in my opinion. At my gym we teach technique over weight...we don't care who you are or what your fitness experience is...if your technique sucks...take the weight off...do the bar...or do the PVC pipe...technique, technique, technique!! My favorite quote for a CrossFit gym..."Leave your ego at the door." So before you believe anything you read or hear, walk into a CrossFit gym and watch a class...ask questions. I think you will be very surprised at what you see!

Not Letting It Get to Me

I had a wonderful opportunity approach me recently. I was very excited for this opportunity, it would have been life changing. In the end, it didn't go as well as I had planned, again still life changing. I am very appreciative for the opportunity that was given to me because I grew a lot from it. I learned something new about my self, I gave myself feedback, I reflected and I moved forward a better person. Whether you believe this or not, we are put on this world for a purpose...some will look for a long time for their purpose...but once you have discovered what your purpose is, you must go for it. I have found why I have spent many years in school...many hours...many sacrifices...challenges...moments of growth...I am going to take my purpose and excel. I am a coach...I help others succeed...I train others to be better than me...to be better then their perception of themselves. That is what I do.

Failure is Not an Option

We as a society are afraid to fail...why? There is no such thing as failure. Life is all about how you perceive events. If you look at something as a failure, then yes you have failed. When opportunities do not go your way, look at them as learning opportunities. My mentor in grad school, Dr. Jenelle N. Gilbert, was a huge believer of this process. She made me and others a strong believer as well. There is no mistakes, only learning opportunity. It is important to look at events that do not go your way as a way to learn and progress. Reflect on the situation and take the feedback to make yourself a better person. Again, don't dwell on the things you can not control...I understand this may be more tough for some then others...once you learn to really change your mind set; everything else seems to be a 'breeze.' Remember failing is not an option because you never fail...you learn...you grow...you become better.