Why We “Fall Off”
As a CrossFit coach I have worked with several athletes of different experiences, abilities, goals and stories. I’ve taken several mental notes as I sit and listen to their stories, or hear their remarks in passing. I began to evaluate why it is I have personally stayed invested for almost four years, and while some […]
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 […]
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 […]
Shifting our Mindset and Addressing “Ideals”
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] It’s safe to say that almost each one of us has once fantasized about having an “ideal” body: build, type, weight, size, shape… etc. Some might say that “we can never be happy with what we’ve got.” At CrossFit Des Plaines, we want to shift that mindset. “Bikini […]
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 […]
Metrics For When You Lose Motivation
[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”] “We can’t just be ‘motivated’ all the time. We must learn self-discipline.” We all go through our phases. We start something new, and we’re fully committed. A couple weeks pass, then we’re burnt out–we indulge, want to give up, or just avoid the reality […]
