October, 2011
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Sunday 23 October
Using your training log as a short- and long-term planner will help establish a consistent and purposeful approach to doing all the little things right.
Although it might not be as fun or sexy as a 200kg deadlift or a two-minute Fran, taking time to log workout details can go a long way in helping you become a better Andfitter. The benefits aren’t just about seeing shorter WOD times but creating a record of information that provides answers.
Logging how you felt during workouts can help you diagnose and treat injuries.
Information about your diet can help you understand why you performed better or worse.
Formally recognizinga nd celebrating personal accomplishments is how you stay motivated in the long term and continue to progress and grow.
Lets make sure we record our daily workouts, how we’re feeling physically and mentally, and our nutrition in detail.
Saturday 22 October
Life staff working hard at bootcamp - TABATA Bicycles
No open gym today
“Excuses are a heavier burden than any barbell. Let go of your reason to fail, and rise.” (From the Crossfit Games FB Page)
Friday 21 October
Strength: Shoulder press
WOD: 5 rounds
10 Deadlifts (100/60kg)
10 Face the bar burbies
50 Double unders
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Thursday 20 October
Strength: 5×5 Hang Clean
WOD: 21 15 9
Hang cleans (50/30kg)
Hollow Rocks
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Wednesday 19 October
Strength:
Split jerk 5 5 3 3
WOD:
Double alternating Tabata of:
Plate Thrusters (15/10kg)
Box jumps (60/50cm)
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Tuesday 18 October
Skill: Running (Pose)
WOD:
200m run – 20 Pull ups 200m run – 20 push ups 200m run – 20 squats 200m run – 20 sit ups
x3
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Monday 17 October
Skill: Skipping
WOD:
5 rounds for time of
24 plate ground to over head (20/10)
12 Toe to bars
6 Burpies
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16 October
Knowing when to fold
(John McEvoy, CrossFit Craic)
I have heard the following phrase many times within the inner circles of sport and fitness – “There is no such thing as over-training, just under-recovering.”
On rest days you make all your progress. You do not really get stronger, faster, or fitter while you are in the gym. The physiological processes of these changes occur during your rest periods. That is why it’s so important to listen to your body and take time off when you need to. You should never force yourself to come in and workout just because you like the look of the workout. If you feel tired, injured or burned out, take a day off! It will make the following days training a lot more effective and enjoyable – knowing you are fresh. The timing will be different for everybody. Some people come back from vacation stronger than ever and others feel like it’s their first day all over again. You need to figure out what is best for you. Too much training and you will burn out, too little and you will not make progress.
We understand that you all love coming in here. I have heard a lot of you say that it is the best part of your day, the only time you have to yourself. On those days when you feel sluggish or just not up for a hard workout you can stay home, come in and just do some mobility work or equally you can come in and just work the skills of the movements we are covering.
The bottom line is that we want you all to be progressing continuously. If you are not getting better in every area then something is off. There are 3 areas that you must focus on to succeed. Each one is equally important.
1- Good Nutrition
2- Good Training
3- Adequate Rest and Recovery
For additional reading on this very important topic, I strongly recommend checking out this article by Dawn Fletcher in the CrossFit magazine WODTalk. She lays out some very helpful pointers on how to optimize your rest and recovery, which is important for longevity as a healthy CrossFitter, athlete and human.
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