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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CrossFit Perks #1: Accountability Partners
[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”] Whether you choose one for you, or you make a few along the way, there is one very evident perk that the CrossFit community has over your typical globo gym: your accountability partners. Some come into CrossFit with their spouse or friend, while others come […]
“Bulletproof” Your Body
[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”] If you think that attending CrossFit classes 3-5 times a week is going to be the answer to all of your health concerns, you may have to re-think your ideas about health and this blog post can help you think about it in a […]
96% of Your Day
[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”] About 96% of your day equates to the 23 hours you have outside of the walls of your CrossFit facility. You may be someone who comes to CrossFit class several days a week–maybe up to even four, five or six days each week. However, […]
Fixing Imbalances – The Importance of Unilateral Work
[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”] “Imbalances will result in limited mobility, hinder our strength gains, cause muscle stiffness, and increase the risk of injury…One of the best fixes for muscle imbalances is incorporating single arm and single leg movements.” The majority of people deal with muscular imbalances, which may […]
Do you REALLY want it?
[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”] Last week we posted about doing it for YOU. However, what is it that YOU truly want to achieve? Do you want “it” or do you REALLY want it and you’re willing to work to make it happen? I really want to lose 15 pounds, […]
