I used to measure my fitness level on how long I worked out or how many calories I burned that day. I used to think lifting weights would make me look bulky and big. I used to believe eating fat would make me fat. I never had any real fitness goals, I just thought I needed to workout daily to either loose weight or maintain my current weight. I used to believe I had to burn a certain amount of calories a day to stay fit. I used to weigh myself daily and let that number control my emotions. And I used to think this was normal...
I've been a fitness instructor for over 15 years, I'm supposed to be an example of health & fitness, but instead I was living in denial. My values didn't align with my actions and I lost satisfaction in teaching fitness classes because at the end of the day I wasn't seeing any results in myself nor my members:-(
Then I found Crossfit....
Crossfit = Constantly Varied, High Intensity, Functional Movements
Crossfit = Increased Work Capacity Across Broad Time & Modal Domains
WHAT...???
I don't have to workout for hours a day..???
I should lift heavy weights...???
I don't have to count calories...???
I need to eat fat...???
I need to eat more protein...???
I need rest days...???
I need to sleep 8 hours a day...???
I need to record my WOD's...???
For those of you that personally know me, you'd be surprised to learn that Crossfit intimidated me at the beginning and sometimes still does. Olympic weight lifting, pull-ups, tire flips, atlas stones, handstand push-ups, rope climbs, muscle-ups, etc, were movements outside my comfort zone. Although the idea of doing them sounded really intriguing, they were things I've never done before. I think most woman are intrigued by the idea of Crossfit, but are intimidated by the movements and working out with guys who'd rather lift heavy with horrible form then lift lighter to practice good form. In my experience woman are more interested in getting comfortable with movements and would rather practice proper form then lift heavy, which is why I created a Ladies Crossfit Program.
My goal is create community and accountability while building confidence and strength!!!
Not to get too philosophical, but LIFE is not only a mental battle, it is also a physical one and I believe Crossfit prepares me both mentally & physically for life…Crossfit ‘most often’ builds confidence…I say ‘most often’ because Crossfit can also be humbling too….trying to do your first pull-up or handstand push-up or muscle up (I haven’t gotten a MU yet, but it’s one of my goals) is extremely humbling which is why we check our EGO at the door…being humble will make you stronger mentally & physically…And getting your first pull-up will definitely build confidence...check out my first pull-up, although ugly it made my week and from then on I was doing pull-ups in WOD's because I knew I could!
Week #1 we learned many of foundational Crossfit movements...Wall Balls, Kettle Bell Swings, Pull-Ups, Handstands, Box Jumps, Burpees, Row, Slam Balls, Ring Holds, Ring Rows, Tire Flips, Jump Rope, KB Push Press, etc...
Check out Week #1's white board...
Check out Week #1's white board...
Week #2 you graduated to more technical movements using the barbell...Back Squats, Front Squats, Strict Press and Push Press...
Check out Week #2's white board...
What's been your favorite part of class so far?
What has challenged or frustrated you the most?
Has any of your goals changed since you started class?
All feedback is welcomed and very much appreciated...
Ladies Crossfit - Getting Stronger together!!!
