7/8/2014
Weight: 187
Measurements:
Chest Waist Hips R Quad L Quad R Calf L Calf R Bicep L Bicep
44" 42" 45.5" 21.5" 21" 13.5" 14" 12.5" 13"
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
The Crossfit journey begins
The family all decided to start Crossfit last week with Park Meadows Crossfit. Needless to say I am feeling nervous, excited & scared.
We began last week on Monday June 30th with our first of three On Ramp classes that are scheduled every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
This class is designed to teach you the fundamental movements that comprise a CrossFit or FIT workout, and give you a daily WOD (Workout of the Day) designed for the beginning CrossFit Athlete.
Day 1 MONDAY - The warm-up alone had me sweating and feeling some muscle burn. A short run, some lunges, figure 4 stretches and We worked on squats and proper form for a few Olympic lifts that we will be required to complete once we start the actual Crossfit classes and the WOD ( work out of the day ) that will be assigned for each particular class. We were also shown how to work into a pull up by using the Kip pull up technique.
Day 2 TUESDAY - Wasn't any better, not only did we expand on the different lifts, only using PVC pipes. Who ever would have thought that a 6 ounce PVC pipe could feel so heavy after a few practice lifts. Learned how the rowing machine works and proper form when using this. Also worked on proper push-up form and witnessed an example of the progression we will someday be able to do ( HA! ) towards hand stand walks and hand stand push ups. Thank god we had Wednesday night off to try and rest, stretch and stretch some more. I never realized the effort or strength it takes to get on and off the toilet! Sleeping was another issue. I couldn't get comfortable, my back and hips were killing me. Finally after taking a Xanax and muscle relaxer I was able to get some Zzzz's.
Day 3 THURSDAY - Legs felt a little better, I can now walk down stairs without feeling like my legs are going to give out. Worked on more lift techniques...
Wall ball squats - throw a 10 lb or heavier medicine ball as high as you can on the wall in front of you and then catch and drop into a squat - Repeat!
Friday was the 4th of July so no classes that day. Woot Hoo !!!!
Saturday - 1st OFFICAL CROSSFIT CLASS at 10am.
Warm up consisted of running 400 meters or rowing 500 meters, 10 Burpees into pull-ups, 10 kettle bell swings, and I may have blocked out the rest... REPEAT twice. Seriously ?? That was only the warm up!
WOD was 7 clean lifts with bar and weights or with just a medicine ball, 11 box jumps @ 30", a lower height or step ups, run 200 meters with a medicine ball at the weight you can handle.
REPEAT 5 X.
I was able to get into my 2nd round and then fell off the freakin box while attempting to do a step up with my right leg leading instead of my left. Apparently I am a bit stronger on my left leg. Scraped my left shin on the box, fell back onto my ass and broke the fall with my right pinky finger. Had a bit of an emotional melt down - I felt embarrassed, disappointed in myself and just mad. Thought I broke my finger but it looks like, after a visit to the Dr. Monday, that I severely sprained my finger and have a lovely splint on for a few days or 2 weeks depending on how it feels.
I finished the workout by modifying to 30 air squats and the run portion 2 more times.
My ego was crushed that I couldn't finish the actual WOD but very pleased for just trying to finish regardless of my injury.
http://www.fitincolorado.com/7-6-14-wod/
Everyone there was encouraging and supportive. I think that is by far the coolest thing I have realized about this type of "gym" environment. The fact that even if you are out of shape you are supported and rooted on as you finish what you can. Here's hoping this weeks workouts are just as intense as last weeks and I survive without further injury.
We began last week on Monday June 30th with our first of three On Ramp classes that are scheduled every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
This class is designed to teach you the fundamental movements that comprise a CrossFit or FIT workout, and give you a daily WOD (Workout of the Day) designed for the beginning CrossFit Athlete.
Day 1 MONDAY - The warm-up alone had me sweating and feeling some muscle burn. A short run, some lunges, figure 4 stretches and We worked on squats and proper form for a few Olympic lifts that we will be required to complete once we start the actual Crossfit classes and the WOD ( work out of the day ) that will be assigned for each particular class. We were also shown how to work into a pull up by using the Kip pull up technique.
Day 2 TUESDAY - Wasn't any better, not only did we expand on the different lifts, only using PVC pipes. Who ever would have thought that a 6 ounce PVC pipe could feel so heavy after a few practice lifts. Learned how the rowing machine works and proper form when using this. Also worked on proper push-up form and witnessed an example of the progression we will someday be able to do ( HA! ) towards hand stand walks and hand stand push ups. Thank god we had Wednesday night off to try and rest, stretch and stretch some more. I never realized the effort or strength it takes to get on and off the toilet! Sleeping was another issue. I couldn't get comfortable, my back and hips were killing me. Finally after taking a Xanax and muscle relaxer I was able to get some Zzzz's.
Day 3 THURSDAY - Legs felt a little better, I can now walk down stairs without feeling like my legs are going to give out. Worked on more lift techniques...
Wall ball squats - throw a 10 lb or heavier medicine ball as high as you can on the wall in front of you and then catch and drop into a squat - Repeat!
Friday was the 4th of July so no classes that day. Woot Hoo !!!!
Saturday - 1st OFFICAL CROSSFIT CLASS at 10am.
Warm up consisted of running 400 meters or rowing 500 meters, 10 Burpees into pull-ups, 10 kettle bell swings, and I may have blocked out the rest... REPEAT twice. Seriously ?? That was only the warm up!
WOD was 7 clean lifts with bar and weights or with just a medicine ball, 11 box jumps @ 30", a lower height or step ups, run 200 meters with a medicine ball at the weight you can handle.
REPEAT 5 X.
I was able to get into my 2nd round and then fell off the freakin box while attempting to do a step up with my right leg leading instead of my left. Apparently I am a bit stronger on my left leg. Scraped my left shin on the box, fell back onto my ass and broke the fall with my right pinky finger. Had a bit of an emotional melt down - I felt embarrassed, disappointed in myself and just mad. Thought I broke my finger but it looks like, after a visit to the Dr. Monday, that I severely sprained my finger and have a lovely splint on for a few days or 2 weeks depending on how it feels.
I finished the workout by modifying to 30 air squats and the run portion 2 more times.
My ego was crushed that I couldn't finish the actual WOD but very pleased for just trying to finish regardless of my injury.
Everyone there was encouraging and supportive. I think that is by far the coolest thing I have realized about this type of "gym" environment. The fact that even if you are out of shape you are supported and rooted on as you finish what you can. Here's hoping this weeks workouts are just as intense as last weeks and I survive without further injury.
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