Whether we believe in talent or not is irrelevant. Everyone, however, should believe in hard work. When we were born, we looked just like the next baby. We didn’t have any skills, any separating “talents”. Nothing. We learned everything from scratch. Yet, there is a time in our lives that we thank we can’t learn anymore. That we’re too old to “learn new tricks”. In that moment, remind ourselves that nothing has changed but our perceptions. It’s a self- imposed limit that goes directly against our greatest strength, and what makes us human. Adaptability. The difficult pill to swallow is that when we chalk it up to not having the “talent” it’s really an excuse. An excuse that we don’t want to put in the hard work. When we can see it from that angle, talent doesn’t matter. All that matters now is ho hard we’re willing to think, plan, strategize, and work.
THE WEEK AHEAD:
Mon: “Resting Bike Kelly” 4 Rounds- Cal Bike, Box Jumps, Wallballs, Rest
Tues: Skill: Kipping Pull- Ups, Workout: “Nicole” 20min AMRAP- Max Pull- Ups, Run
Wed: Strength: Squat Snatch, Workout: “Ingrid” 10 Rounds- Snatches, Burpees over Bar
Thurs: “Leading Ladies”- Double Unders, Sit- Ups, Cindy Rounds
Fri: Strength: Split Jerk, Workout: “Grace” Clean and Jerks
Sat: “White”- Rope Climbs, Toes to Bar, Walking Lunges, Run
Sun: Strength: Clean Pull+ Power Clean, Workout: 21min AMRAP- Cal Row, Burpee over Row, Power Clean
#MainlineMonday; CFML’s High Powered Open Gym Workout Of The Week:
RX:
- Every 3min for 6 Rounds:
12 Cal Cardio Choice
12 Reverse DB Lunges
8 Devils Presses
Scaling Options:
- Decrease cals on machine (should take around 50 secs) Scale weight to make lunges unbroken. Should have about 1min Rest
Some advice from Coaches: “Stay consistent on the Cardio Cals, Steady pace on the lunge, and hang on to those devil’s presses trying to minimize the breaks in between”
#TuesdayTreat; Arrives in your inbox every Tuesday Morning. Check here
#WhatsNextWednesday; Wayne Additional Saturday classes
- For two weeks we will be adding an 8am on Saturday Morning in addition to our 9am in Wayne. Stay tuned here and WODIFY for more.
#SpotlightThursday; 💪💪Lets finish March strong.
Gain accountability and bring a friend to a Fit U class. Calorie Torching cardio + Muscle Burning Strength. Free class offer ends March 31. Schedule.
#FearlessFriday; CFML’s calorie torching, muscle building workout of the week:
Strength: Split Jerk, Workout: “Grace” Clean and Jerks. Grace is a classic CrossFit benchmark workout that test the sprint capacity of our athletes. This should be a quick burner that leaves you feeling like you gave it all.
#ShoutoutSaturday; Congratulations to all of the participants of our March Madness Competition. Look for the qualifiers to be announced later in the week
#SelfCareSunday; Revisit your New Year’s resolutions and pick one thing to focus on. Just one.
Sometimes, the best way to build momentum is by securing what seems like a small, easy win. That’s how progress starts to snowball.
Pick one thing, commit, and go from there.
Stuff your coach is reading, hearing, watching, using or buying
50% Off Reebok Nano X and X1’s
Whether you’re Games bound this year or not, everyone can finish the Open in style with a new pair of Nano’s at half price. Use code “NANOSTEAL” at checkout to save 50% off a new pair of X’s or X1’s.
Bulletproof Your Back
Anyone do a workout recently that put a lot of strain on their back? Make sure you’re prepared for the next time you have 100 deadlifts programmed with these exercises to strengthen and protect your lower back.
Three Tips for Bar Muscle Ups
Who thinks we may see some gymnastics in tomorrow’s announcement? Here are some last minute tips to help you master bar muscle ups in case you need them this weekend.
Three Top Plank Progressions
The plank is a fundamental core stability exercise, but can get pretty tedious. Here are three progressions that increase difficulty and stability demands to keep you working hard…and interested.
Some Five Minute Morning Mobility
Have you ever woken up in the morning and felt stiff and sore? Well this routine is for you. Whether you’re looking to stay limber to take on the WOD, or simply get out of bed without pain, here is a five minute routine to make it happen.