Thrusters

Monday, January 25, 2010

WOD

Heavy Thrusters 5-5-5-5-5

Rest

Three Rounds for time of

100 ft. of Lunges

Max Pull-Ups (unbroken)

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Corey Practicing the elusive dead bug after a WOD!

Training with a Directed Mind

What does this mean? Training with a directed mind means thinking critically and above the, "auto-pilot," mode to better allow us as an athlete to figure out what is working or not. The problem with this level of thinking is that most athletes don't know what they don't know. In other words, they are unaware of the things that they don't know or do not perceive at a critical level whether their body is adapting poorly, well or excelling at training.

The more I train, the more I try to work on this. After each workout within the 24-48 hours that follow, I make a note in my journal to document how my body has adapted to the training. I also make specific notes on the "qualities" of the adaptation. This is where the rubber meets the road for athletes. Figuring out what works for you and how you and your coach can maximize your potential as an athlete.

Try this exercise. For the next week, make a note in your journal 1-2 days after a WOD on how you feel. Then go back to your journal after two weeks and see if there are trends that correlate to particular movements, loads, time domains or volumes that you feel like you are strongest or weakest at. If there is not enough data, continue to do this for 30 days and then think about your observations and discuss them with your coach if needed. Thinking with a directed mind means getting past just doing WOD's to do them. For less experienced athletes who are still working on basic strength, power, endurance, mobility, and mental capacity, developing this higher level awareness is not as important. But it is a good habit to learn and can assist you and your trainer at meeting your fitness goals.

Scheduling: We have noticed that athletes are waiting to the last minute to schedule. If possible, please schedule as early in advance as possible. You can also block schedule with recurring appointments.This allows us to plan for coaching and plan for future class development. Thanks!

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Thrusters

Monday, July 19, 2010

WOD

Heavy Thrusters 5x5 (if needed, perform behind the neck to facilitate improved elevation and extension)

Rest

3x10 GHD Hip Ext

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Steve Bridges, at 46, was the oldest competitor to finish all three WOD's!

Pics and video will be loaded on the site this week from the Box Games! We are slowly getting media processed and put together. Check out the pics on Facebook and the flicker gallery.

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