It's not about getting skinny
I do remember trying to get skinny though. My workout routine was focused on shedding fat and losing weight and getting smaller. At the time, I was at my heaviest 210 lbs. I had the wrong idea of what healthy is. I thought healthy meant I needed to be skinny, that fat was the enemy; I needed to be smaller. I don't think that I am the only one who thinks that getting skinny is pretty depressing. When most people go about trying to make healthier choices in their lives, they think this is the way to go. When attempting go down this path it takes hours of work, dedication to a diet, and following a workout routine. With the end result to minimize myself into something smaller. That is so demoralizing.
Well, maybe this is just semantics but working to reduce, lessen, or lose is not in any way motivating. I would much rather work towards something that makes me bigger, stronger, faster, better. Those are motivating and positive words.
Doing CrossFit also takes a lot of work, dedication to diet, and following the Workout of the Day (WOD), but it is focused on building muscle. But it is not about getting skinny.
That is the defining line in CrossFit. Its works by building you up. The focus of CrossFit is making muscle. Muscle is what burns fat when your resting; muscle is what gives you the extra energy; muscle is what releases the positive feeling of endorphin's; muscle is where all the benefits to working out derive from.
But what if I told you it is more then muscle.
There is nothing more empowering then getting your body to do something that it has never done before. How about the first time a 52 year old woman does a strict push-up. Or the first time you get a muscle-up. Or the day you finally get the rhythm of double-unders. Or the girl deadlifting 300-lbs off the ground. Or the guy pressing his body-weight over head for 30 reps. These are feats to be proud of, and it makes all the work and effort worth it. It makes you feel like you can accomplish anything. It's funny how such little things can be so meaningful and impacting on who we are and what we want to become. But it does and it is empowering.
Beach WOD
I do remember trying to get skinny though. My workout routine was focused on shedding fat and losing weight and getting smaller. At the time, I was at my heaviest 210 lbs. I had the wrong idea of what healthy is. I thought healthy meant I needed to be skinny, that fat was the enemy; I needed to be smaller. I don't think that I am the only one who thinks that getting skinny is pretty depressing. When most people go about trying to make healthier choices in their lives, they think this is the way to go. When attempting go down this path it takes hours of work, dedication to a diet, and following a workout routine. With the end result to minimize myself into something smaller. That is so demoralizing.
Well, maybe this is just semantics but working to reduce, lessen, or lose is not in any way motivating. I would much rather work towards something that makes me bigger, stronger, faster, better. Those are motivating and positive words.
Doing CrossFit also takes a lot of work, dedication to diet, and following the Workout of the Day (WOD), but it is focused on building muscle. But it is not about getting skinny.
That is the defining line in CrossFit. Its works by building you up. The focus of CrossFit is making muscle. Muscle is what burns fat when your resting; muscle is what gives you the extra energy; muscle is what releases the positive feeling of endorphin's; muscle is where all the benefits to working out derive from.
But what if I told you it is more then muscle.
There is nothing more empowering then getting your body to do something that it has never done before. How about the first time a 52 year old woman does a strict push-up. Or the first time you get a muscle-up. Or the day you finally get the rhythm of double-unders. Or the girl deadlifting 300-lbs off the ground. Or the guy pressing his body-weight over head for 30 reps. These are feats to be proud of, and it makes all the work and effort worth it. It makes you feel like you can accomplish anything. It's funny how such little things can be so meaningful and impacting on who we are and what we want to become. But it does and it is empowering.
Beach WOD
Next week we are doing a Beach WOD on July 4th. We did this last year and had a great time WODing on the beach, grilling and playing some volleyball.
We will be going to Fort Gratiot County Park. Fort Gratiot Park is just north of Port Huron off of Metcalf Road. Map to park
We will be meeting at the park at 11:00 AM for the WOD.
No other classes will be held on July 4th.
No 6:00 AM or 6:30 PM class on July 5th.
We will be having a 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM class on July 5th.
2nd Annual CFM 10 Skills Team Challenge
We will be going to Fort Gratiot County Park. Fort Gratiot Park is just north of Port Huron off of Metcalf Road. Map to park
We will be meeting at the park at 11:00 AM for the WOD.
No other classes will be held on July 4th.
No 6:00 AM or 6:30 PM class on July 5th.
We will be having a 9:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM class on July 5th.
2nd Annual CFM 10 Skills Team Challenge
Next month on August 10th is our 2nd annual CFM 10 Skills Team Challenge. The details will be slightly different this time. The team challenge will consist of a 3 person team, and each team must have at least 1 girl. Teams can include athletes from different CF boxes. This event is geared toward expanding everyone's ability in performing the 10 physical skills. So all skill levels are welcomed and scaling will be available.
There will be 4 WOD's for every team with a 5th winner''s circle WOD to determine the team that has mastered all 10 Skills.
The first three WODs will be announced the week of the Challenge. We will post video demonstration of the standards for movements and expectations of the WODs.
We will be offering individual prizes to the top three teams. Only Rx'd teams are eligible for the prizes.
Entry for the Challenge is $120 per team.
Register by August 1st.
There will be food and other vending services available on site.
Team captains can sign up here > REGISTER
The 10 Skills Team Challenge is a blast. If you did it last time. Do it again! If you didn't then don't miss out this time. Get your team together and represent CFM as we will be inviting the surrounding Boxes.
July Macombie
There will be 4 WOD's for every team with a 5th winner''s circle WOD to determine the team that has mastered all 10 Skills.
The first three WODs will be announced the week of the Challenge. We will post video demonstration of the standards for movements and expectations of the WODs.
We will be offering individual prizes to the top three teams. Only Rx'd teams are eligible for the prizes.
Entry for the Challenge is $120 per team.
Register by August 1st.
There will be food and other vending services available on site.
Team captains can sign up here > REGISTER
Sign up for the 10 Skills Team Challenge
Click for a printable flyer
The 10 Skills Team Challenge is a blast. If you did it last time. Do it again! If you didn't then don't miss out this time. Get your team together and represent CFM as we will be inviting the surrounding Boxes.
July Macombie
This month, the Macombie for the "Accessory Award" goes to Dawn. When Dawn WODs she has myriad of accessories that she sets up. This picture below is a perfect example of how Dawn accessorizes her WOD (Please note this was not staged). Fan pointed at her to keep her cool. Tape to prevent callouses. Water to stay hydrated. Tissues for a runny nose. Weight belt for heavy deadlifts. Wrist straps for presses overhead. Headband to keep hair and sweat out of her eyes. Towel to wipe up sweat. And Cards to keep track of which round she is on. To say the least Dawn is prepared for anything that she may need during the WOD. They must be working because Dawn is continuing to see results and making new personal records. Keep up the great work Dawn.
On Ramp
The next On Ramp will be in July starting on the 9th. If you are new to CrossFit this is a perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals as well as get a well-rounded approach to health, fitness, and nutrition. The classes will be held for two weeks on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00pm and Saurday at 9:00am. The dates and times are below.
July 9th, Tuesday, 5:00 pm
July 11th, Thursday, 5:00 pm
July 13th, Saturday, 9:00 am
July 16th, Tuesday, 5:00 pm
July 18th, Thursday, 5:00 pm
Upcoming Events
July 4th: NO Classes - Instead Beach WOD at Fort Gratiot County park 11AM
July 5th: NO 6:00 AM or 6:30 PM Classes
July 5th: 9:00AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM Classes
July 22nd - July 28th: CrossFit Games in Carson, CA
August 10th: 10 Skills Team Challenge
August 31st: Swamp Foot 4 Mile
On Ramp
The next On Ramp will be in July starting on the 9th. If you are new to CrossFit this is a perfect opportunity to learn the fundamentals as well as get a well-rounded approach to health, fitness, and nutrition. The classes will be held for two weeks on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:00pm and Saurday at 9:00am. The dates and times are below.
July 9th, Tuesday, 5:00 pm
July 11th, Thursday, 5:00 pm
July 13th, Saturday, 9:00 am
July 16th, Tuesday, 5:00 pm
July 18th, Thursday, 5:00 pm
Upcoming Events
July 4th: NO Classes - Instead Beach WOD at Fort Gratiot County park 11AM
July 5th: NO 6:00 AM or 6:30 PM Classes
July 5th: 9:00AM, 4:00 PM, and 5:30 PM Classes
July 22nd - July 28th: CrossFit Games in Carson, CA
August 10th: 10 Skills Team Challenge
August 31st: Swamp Foot 4 Mile
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