“The Seven” Seven rounds for time of: 7 Handstand push-ups 135 pound Thruster, 7 reps 7 Knees to elbows 245 pound Deadlift, 7 reps 7 Burpees 7 Kettlebell swings, 2 pood 7 Pull-ups My Time: 51:02 This was a Killer!!! Average HR: 164 bpm (89%) Max HR: 202 bpm (100%) To follow all my fit [...]
Archive | May, 2010
W.O.D. May 28/10: “J.T.”
“J.T.” Rounds of 21-15-9 reps of: Handstand push-ups Ring dips Push-ups My Time: 18:20 Average HR: 136 bpm (74%) Max HR: 1641 bpm (89%) With Yesterday’s and today’s WOD the intensity for me was all about muscle fatigue over heart rate elevation. Today’s was tough. For those who haven’t tried handstand push-ups before, follow the [...]
W.O.D. for May 27/10
Three rounds for time of: 60 seconds L-sit 45 pound barbell Good mornings, 30 reps 60 Abmat sit-ups 25 pound plate Back Extensions, 30 reps For the L-sit, accumulate 60sec. For the Good mornings and Back extensions, minimize rest over speeding the movement. For the Abmat sit-ups (substitute a rolled-up towel if needed), feet un-anchored [...]
BMI: A poor predictor of health and fitness
As we move into the 21st century, and the health and fitness of Western populations and populations throughout the world are getting worse, it is important that fitness consultants, experts, and doctors are able to accurately measure the health of the uninformed public. An inaccurate measure of health could promote negative self-esteem amongst the healthy and can lead them to pursue unnecessary diets. On the other hand, those who are unhealthy may be mislead to think they are completely healthy.
Let them see you going (with a better backside) – tips to tighten that tush!
The more we use them, the more powerful they become. And unfortunately, the opposite is just as true. With all the time we spend parked in bucket seats, office chairs, recliners, and restaurant booths, most of us have spent years developing pretty cushy tushes.
Today’s W.O.D. – May 25/10 “Tabata Something Else”
“Tabata Something Else” Complete 32 intervals of 20 seconds of work followed by ten seconds of rest where the first 8 intervals are pull-ups, the second 8 are push-ups, the third 8 intervals are sit-ups, and finally, the last 8 intervals are squats. There is no rest between exercises. Post total reps from all 32 [...]
My W.O.D. for May 19/10: “SPRINT 8″
Today’s W.O.D. was the Sprint 8 interval program. Sprint 8 is essentially a 2 1/2 to 3 minute warm up followed by a 30 second sprint. Following the 30 second sprint you lower the intensity to a brisk walk or a light jog for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes and repeat this cycle until you [...]
Top 5 Fitness Mistakes people make
Are your workouts helping or hurting? Whether you are a fitness novice or a regular enthusiast, you may be making easy to fix blunders when it comes to your routine that are undermining your potential and your progress.
W.O.D. May 17/10 “300 Workout”
It’s been about 3 1/2 years since Gerard Butler played the role of Leonidas in the movie 300, and about 2 years since I last tried this workout that was both inspired by the movie as well as performed by the actors in preparation for their roles in the movie. The “300 Workout” is a [...]
Crossfit Tip #2: Measure, Measure, Measure
Crossfit Tip #2: Measure, Measure, Measure Keeping a training diary is important. But don’t just jot down your sets, reps, and exercises. Find a way to measure your progress. Each workout will be measured in a different manner. For example, some workouts where you’re focusing on lifting maximal weight, you’ll be recording how much you [...]
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