Fitness, Performance: What’s the Difference?
At one point, you’ve probably wondered about the two separate programs written on the whiteboard each day. Most of the time “Fitness” and “Performance” have different skills or movement patterns, but each one of the two programs has its intended outcome. Also, one is not considered “beginner” or “advanced” (often, they take turns in which […]
What The CrossFit Games Athletes Can Teach US
About one week ago, several of us coaches and members from CFDP attended the CrossFit Games in Madison. The top 40 fittest men and women, top 20 fittest affiliate teams, teens as young as 14, and the fittest Masters athletes from all around the world, came to compete for the title of “Fittest on Earth.” […]
Completed My “Challenge”… Now what?
First off, congratulate yourself on completing ANY sort of challenge you have committed yourself to–whether that’s the 6-week Best Self Transformation Challenge or CrossFit Des Plaines’ 8-week nutrition challenge. Nonetheless, you have proved to yourself that you are capable of accomplishing a goal that you have set. So now what? There’s research from a […]
Traveling Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Gains!
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Should I “Rx”?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding=”0px|0px|30px|0px” admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”0px|0px|29px|0px” admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text] This week’s blog will answer a few “Frequently Asked Questions” regarding “prescribed” weights and movements within a workout also known as “Rx”. Q: What does “Rx” mean? A: “Rx” is the “prescribed” weight or movement for the programmed workout. The “Rx” is meant to create a […]
Mindfulness: Why should I “mind”?
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] It’s not a hoax! The American Psychological Association has cited several studies regarding the benefits of practicing mindfulness including easing stress, alleviating aches and pains, and increasing mood and productivity. Think about how many times you have physically or mentally felt overwhelmed, stressed […]
CrossFit Classmates: Set an Example
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Can you remember the first few people, aside from your coaches, who spoke to you during your first couple of CrossFit classes? How did it make you feel? Welcomed and excited, hopefully! Athlete Erin M. states “Everyone is there to make themselves better. Everyone […]
Accessorize Your WODs
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Are your goals performance related? Are you looking to finally Rx the class workouts for both strength and skill? If so, one great way to help propel you towards achieving those goals is by performing extra accessory work outside of the class workouts. However, accessory […]
Nutrition Challenge: Recap
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] There are several misconceptions about achieving our body composition goals. The reality of it is: it’s not about being largely restrictive, but rather learning about our body and just how much it needs for us to fuel it properly. Mary Guzman, a participant in the […]
A Winning Mindset
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Having a winner’s mindset is something that happens inside of you when you truly want to succeed. It consumes you and can put blinders on you from a lot of other things in the world that will try to sway you in the wrong […]