Many of our gym members are new to CrossFit and it is easy to become overwhelmed with the vast number of exercises that CrossFit exposes you to. One movement that seems to be overlooked by many trainers is the snatch balance. This is a great way to become confident with stabilizing weight overhead while in a squat position. Please review the video below as it will help many of you with the WOD for 12/1/11.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Testimonial
This is the first winter that I know that I'll be in better shape by spring than I am in the fall. I have always been athletic, but usually I notice that when I stop improving in a particular sport, I don't enjoy it anymore. I have always stopped and I look for "the next thing."
I have been doing Crossfit two times a week for three months. I am in better shape now than I was more than a decade ago, when I played ice hockey at Uconn. I've done kempo, triathlons, jujitsu, boxing, and zumba, but none have compared to the fun of crossfit. I love every single class, and I love that it continues to challenge me every time I come work out. Working with a supportive group of people is so motivating, and I am one that always said, "I'll never join a gym!" I just had never been to the Columbia Crossfit gym!
You know how you can't improve one area of your life without every other area being affected? Well, that is what I feel about Crossfit. How can I go workout and give 100%, and then not give 100% in the rest of my life? Since starting Crossfit, I've noticed that every area of my life looks brighter and is more satisfying.
Doing Crossfit has seriously improved my overall quality of life. I am so grateful!!
Leah Hardy
Thank you for sharing with us Leah. I hope more people can send us some of there testimonials on how Columbia CrossFit had help change there lives.
I have been doing Crossfit two times a week for three months. I am in better shape now than I was more than a decade ago, when I played ice hockey at Uconn. I've done kempo, triathlons, jujitsu, boxing, and zumba, but none have compared to the fun of crossfit. I love every single class, and I love that it continues to challenge me every time I come work out. Working with a supportive group of people is so motivating, and I am one that always said, "I'll never join a gym!" I just had never been to the Columbia Crossfit gym!
You know how you can't improve one area of your life without every other area being affected? Well, that is what I feel about Crossfit. How can I go workout and give 100%, and then not give 100% in the rest of my life? Since starting Crossfit, I've noticed that every area of my life looks brighter and is more satisfying.
Doing Crossfit has seriously improved my overall quality of life. I am so grateful!!
Leah Hardy
Thank you for sharing with us Leah. I hope more people can send us some of there testimonials on how Columbia CrossFit had help change there lives.
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Importance of Personal Training
People join a gym for many different reasons, some to lose weight, others to get ready for a big event or race. Whatever your goals are, Columbia CrossFit's Personal Trainers can help you get there quicker and with more efficiency and better technique. When working with a personal trainer, you will not only be working hard but you will be working functionally as well. There is no set course of action when you meet with your trainer for the first time. We will sit down with you to discuss your goals and what you expect from personal training. Then, we will also watch you move. This is one of the biggest keys to success and also what separates trainers here at Columbia CrossFit from any old gym in a mall. If you have problem areas or restricted range of motion, we do not work around it, we work with it to help fix the issue. Mobility/ Flexibility is a big limiting factor we see all the time in the gym. This is a big area of focus when you meet with your trainer. The first part of each personal session will start with mobility exercises.
Nutrition!!!! You and your trainer can talk about your nutrition and how to make it better or more specific to your goals. The right nutrition can be the biggest key to success, and everyone is different. There is no such thing as a diet that works perfectly for everyone. So your trainer can sit with you and talk about your specific needs to fuel your body correctly.
Lastly, a watchful trained eye is always on you. Not only will you get great instruction on how to perform exercises, but your trainer will be able to demonstrate for you (Visual learning), cue you with quick words of advice(Auditory learning), and also put you into the correct positions using various methods with bands or weights (Kinestetic learning). They will also keep track of your weights and progress as well so that you are constantly improving.
So contact us today to set up your personal training session!
Nutrition!!!! You and your trainer can talk about your nutrition and how to make it better or more specific to your goals. The right nutrition can be the biggest key to success, and everyone is different. There is no such thing as a diet that works perfectly for everyone. So your trainer can sit with you and talk about your specific needs to fuel your body correctly.
Lastly, a watchful trained eye is always on you. Not only will you get great instruction on how to perform exercises, but your trainer will be able to demonstrate for you (Visual learning), cue you with quick words of advice(Auditory learning), and also put you into the correct positions using various methods with bands or weights (Kinestetic learning). They will also keep track of your weights and progress as well so that you are constantly improving.
So contact us today to set up your personal training session!
Friday, November 4, 2011
"Bring a Friend Friday"
Dont forget every Friday 5pm class will be "Bring a Friend Friday"
You can bring anyone you'd like! Work outs will be fun and who ever you bring will be your partner for that work out. This is a fun way to show your friends what it is you have been up to and why your in better shape then them!
You can bring anyone you'd like! Work outs will be fun and who ever you bring will be your partner for that work out. This is a fun way to show your friends what it is you have been up to and why your in better shape then them!
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