Thursday, November 3, 2011

What I think CrossFit is...

CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program which goals are to improve work capacity across broad time and modal domains. CrossFit is constantly varied, high-intensity, and focuses on functional movement. What does that all mean? CrossFit trains you for the unknown, just like life. We cannot predict what life throws at us and CrossFit can help you become better prepared for the unknown situations. CrossFit only teaches functional movements; natural movements of our body. No more bicep curls or leg extensions because we do not actually use these movements in life. For example, if you are parent, what do you do often with your child? You pick him or her up (deadlift), hold them over head when you play with them (push press), or run around the back yard (cardio). Do you ever feel exhausted after you play with your kids? CrossFit can help you become stronger, faster, more efficient, healthier, etc.
CrossFit is fun! It takes different realms of fitness such as weightlifting, gymnastics, metabolic conditioning (cardio), rowing, biking, swimming, etc. and puts it all together. You will learn to use your body in ways you thought was impossible. You will become less prone to injury because technique is taught and emphasized more than how fast or heavy you can go. It is for everyone…and we mean everyone! CrossFit is a family…when you do not show up to the gym…we will call and ask about you. We care.

What is Elite Performance?

My definition of elite is not a traditional one. Elite performance is when an athlete performs to the best of their ability...my job is to focus on the athlete and their abilities..I do not train my athletes to be better then others...I do not compare my athletes with others...I train my athletes to push and discover their elite performance...I don't train to the competition...