30 JulStay Away From the Vitamin I
The “Vitamin I” that I am referring to is ibuprofen. It is classified as a “non-steroidal-anti-inflammatory-drug” and it is serious stuff folks! It is not to be taken haphazardly nor should it be taken just to chase away the DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Sorness) from last yesterdays “Fight Gone Bad.” In fact Kelly Starrett, of [...]
Read More ...15 JulWhat is the Goal?
“The goal is to keep the goal the goal”-Dan John Over halfway through 2010 can you believe it? Well, if you remember, back in January we put pen to white board and wrote down some goals for the year. How is that list nearly seven months in? If you are dedicating time to your weaknesses, [...]
Read More ...15 AprMay “On Ramp” Schedule
Our group of April On Rampers are nearly halfway through, which means it’s time to prepare for those who are waiting on deck to get in on the fun! Sign-ups are filling up fast and there is a possibility that 8 spots wont cover the demand for May. If that is the case we will [...]
Read More ...09 AprEvolution of Crossfit
The picture on the left shows an athlete preparing to yank the bar off the floor. In this sequence the athlete will drop his chest thereby putting slack in his arms, and then yank his arms straight in a misguided attempt to put speed on the bar as it leaves the ground. This jerk is [...]
Read More ...16 SepThe mental side of things
I take great pride in hearing how training at L10XF has impacted the lives of individuals outside the gym. Hiking up Mt. Lassen, throwing your hat into a 5k run on a whim, or donating a box of clothes that once were snug but are now to lose to wear. However, one element that gets [...]
Read More ...19 MayFor The Record
Chris cut out soda and immediately sets a huge PR on the deadlift….Hey, I was at the beach the day we discussed “correlation vs. causation” in College! __________ Record keeping should be a part of every committed persons training regimen. How can you compare progress over time if you don’t know the weight used previously for a given workout? [...]
Read More ...16 FebConsistency Through Injury pt.1
CrossFit is the sport of fitness, and just like other sports we are not without injuries. This is not an inditement upon CrossFit or our movement as much as it is a statement about the flesh and bone nature of our bodies. Bodies that require adaptational stressors in order to develop strength, loose body fat, or improve bone density. In [...]
Read More ...24 NovNever a Dull Moment
Megan showing the full range of motion (ROM) required for a proper GHD sit-up This hunk of metal and fake leather is a GHD, which is short for Glute & Hamstring Developer. You may have noticed some folks trying to use this nifty piece of equipment that sits unassumingly in the corner of the gym. I say [...]
Read More ...29 SepAthlete of the week….Ah, Month!
Sorry for dropping the ball on the L10XF’s athlete of the week. Guess I could blame it on all the qualified people who have been making huge strides as of late-which is true. However, the real reason is I am a scum bucket who is off to do burpee pull-ups till I pass out! In [...]
Read More ...19 SepSquat Clinic-How we squat
Really there is no such thing as teaching the squat. The movement is so natural that it can more accurately be described as re-learning a skill that was once commonplace. For this reason adults often need more help “remembering” this movement as opposed to children who in many cases learn this movement with little formal [...]
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