WODs & Well-Being

March 3, 2012 “If people only knew how hard I work to gain my mastery, it wouldn't seem so wonderful at all." --Michelangelo I feel like this is a pretty fitting quote for today. Since joining CrossFit and the sudden surge of crossfit sweeping the nation there have been loads and loads of before and after pictures plastered all over the internet.  Whether it be abs of steel, a kick ass back or a really tight butt, there are 100 comments of people saying "I want that" or "I will never have that" or even "how could you even do that?!" I was even looking at some pictures of Annie Sakamoto and was told "thats gross" by someone in regards to her muscles which actually made me laugh... I look at her and swoon. To me every muscle on her body and every line of definition is a clear indication of her hard work and dedication to her body. Its really easy to say "I want that" but in reality... as Michelangelo was probably trying...

February 23, 2012 Ok ok... for the non-crossfit people... heres the explanation... "The CrossFit Games are the world’s premier test to find the Fittest on Earth." It all started with the first Games in 2007 and has grown to be a HUGE event. Its not an "easy" journey to say the least! There are three steps, the "Open," the "Regional," and the "Games." Anyone can sign up for the Open competition. This year there are over 60,000 athletes gunning for a spot in the regional. This is a 5 week process where every week a new WOD is posted. Each athlete has to complete the WOD and comply with the standards set (for example, if there are pushups in the WOD, they must be done to CF standards and if not, a "no rep" is given). The workouts either have to be done at a CF gym with an registered affiliate judging and keeping time/count or a video submission has to be made with the score. After completing the...