The Elite

I was privledged enough this weekend to be invited to San Diego for the Level 1 Trainers Summit. This involved hearing speakers such as Coach Greg Glassman, Kelly Starrett on Mobility, Dr. Nicholas Romanov on pose running, Brian Mackenzie on strength and endurance, Jeff Tucker on gymnastics, Louie Simmons on powerlifting, Jeff Martone on Kettlebells, and many others. It was two days of hanging out with elite athletes and phenomenal coaches. It made me realize even though you think you might be good at something, you will never be at the top of your game. There is always room to grow and learn and to continue to strive to be the best. Thankyou to everyone who made this weekend possible and for the experience that was made!






Above: The Crossfit Level 1 Coaching staff performing a gruelling workout
at the University of San Diego after the first day of seminars.
50 Elite Crossfit athletes all competing on the same field, inspiring!

Get Low

Quote of the day:

It ain't ya beauty......it's ya booty!

I had many thoughts run through my mind today as I trained, and although it sounds kinda funny, this is the thought that stuck with me. I have noticed many people in our gym with full capability of getting low in their squat that seem to be skipping out on getting to full depth in their workouts. Many of these people I have seen with my own two eyes get to full squat depth time after time, but are now not making it a priority. If you aren't going to go full range on your squats, crease of the hip below crease of the knee, or at least make that your goal, then you might as well not be doing them at all. Why come every day, change your diet and lifestyle, make such a commit, all to come into the gym and cut yourself short?

I challenge you all to make a new commitment for the month of February to step out of your comfort zone and push yourself that much harder every time you walk into the gym!

January 010'

GET RIPPED

Week One I Am

Ok guys, we are well into January now and there is no more time for laziness. The I Am Crossfit Challenge has already begun and it's time to make things happen. For everyone on Team Gang Member (My team), it's time to get your butts in gear!

Weekly Expectations:

Food log, checked at least once a week
Workout log
Complete at least 5 workouts a week
Attend I Am meetings
Attend extra weekend workouts

This week we have a required Nutrition meeting held at the Burnet gym location at 12:15 Tuesday and Wednesday as well as 7pm Wed night. We are also having a skills training and workout Saturday morning at 9am with all of Team 4 including Lisa and Mike W's teams. We will be focusing on pullups, Oly lifts, and Met Con.

Time to Sport the Double C's

Christmas time is coming soon and now is the perfect time to get your friends and family some Crossfit gear. We have a ton of new fun stuff in at the Central location off Burnet. Sizes will go quick, so get your X-Fit gear soon. We also have Dynamax Med Balls and Trigger Points kits for sell, which make great gifts for those family members who workout!

Holiday Throwdown

Now that everyone is stuffed and over the Thanksgiving food fest, the Challenge begins. This is for any and all of the ladies in my indoor Crossfit classes. Today we will begin our 15 day Holiday Challenge which includes daily food log with checks, strict Paleo eating, benchmark workouts, and good old fashion fun! Setting goals and having people around you to hold you accountable is the best way to see results. I will not allow the acceptance for laziness and overeating to creep up on me during the holidays, I will take control over my choices and my decisions.

Bye Bye Belly, Hello Six Pack

If you were wondering if this is the same person, the answer is YES. This is a before and after pic of one of my indoor clients after following 1.5 month strict Paleo. I am not allowed to disclose any personal info about her other than the fact that she is amazing and seen a huge transformation. If you don't beleive that following Zone/Paleo works, challenge yourself to a 30 day trial and see what happens. If you have any questions about it please don't hestate to contact myself or any of the other Crossfit Central coach, we are here to help!

What can you accomplish in a month and a half?