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!

January 010'

GET RIPPED

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!

Takin' It Back

 
Pictured above, Zach Thiel doing a workout at the old Crossfit Central.

Central clients watchout, this month we are taking it back to the old school ways of Crossfit. We will be informing you guys on where Crossfit came from and who all the Hotshots are that you see in all of the old school videos. Many of you newer Crossfitters might not know all the background info on Crossfit, and this month we are taking the opportunity to get everyone on the same page. So get ready, this months workouts will consist of the well known "Girl" and "Hero" workouts.

Also check out the main page for updated success stories, we have some truelly amazing testimonies!

Crave Check

 
So, why all of you at Crossfit Central this weekend are working out hard and Zoning perfect, I have been busy eating cheesecake! As most of you know I had my wisdom teeth removed Thursday, super lame. The doc said no hard foods and definetly NO working out for at least 3 days. So instead of getting depressed from lack of fitness, I chose to indulge in cheesecake! It was a great idea until about 30 minutes after the crime was committed, I broke out in a sweat and got really dizzy. I hit a sugar high and felt worse than I did the day of my surgery!

Just a reminder to all of you out there trying very hard to stick to Paleo/Zone eating......it is sooooo worth it. The way you feel when eating whole foods that are good for your body compared to eating crap, there is no comparison. So when you are feeling tempted by your favorite junk foods, just remember what its like to feel good and resist temptation.

Standards

Alright, it is time. Time to blog, time to step it up, time to get on fire! I have been in cruise control for the past few weeks with my workouts, diet, and training. I used the end of the Games as an excuse to take it easy for a while.

Well now I know thats bullshit!

I am an athlete and a competitor, there is no off time, there is no time to relax and take it easy. There will always be someone out there working harder, getting stronger, and pushing faster than you. This is not the time to coast.

Get off your ass and GO!

Two week commitment: Zone/Paleo everyday, will not miss a workout, run 2X/week.

Call me out if you can!!!

Workout Time...Say What!

 
August programs are just beginning and everyone is on fire. Classes are either full or filling up so get into a class quick. Women's indoor classes I still have openings in are MWF 10am, TTH 5:45, and Bootcamp down South at Deep Eddy MWF at 6:30. All of these classes are great because they are earlier in the morning and beat the heat of the day. We all know how HOT the ATX can get mid-day! I also have one new opening for a personal training client. Not just anyone can do this though, if you are serious about training and acheiving results you will be required to sign a contract of commitment. To accomplish your goals you have to be fully committed to yourself and your dreams!

The Big, The Bad, and The Ugly

 
So today Sara, a PT client and dear freind, came into the gym ready to kick some ass. She had a new determination about her and I was pumped. You see, Sara is kind of a baby when it comes to caluses and tears on her hands. So normally she does jump pullups off a box in lower reps. Today we used a band and she rocked out about 50 on her own. Her very last set she didn't let go of the bar until she was done....and the result was rips! She freaked out for a few minutes, but then realized how exciting it was to get the pullups and soon got over it. This was a huge acheivment in my book, way to go Sar Bear!!!!!!!!!

Every Second Counts

This is your last chance to purchase your movie ticket to the premier of Every Second Counts, a Crossfit film. This will be a fun event and a great way to support Crossfit. Go to www.crossfitcentral.com and purchase your ticket before tonight at midnight.

See ya there!

Summertime

 
All of the programs at CRossfit Central are filling up fast and furiously with swimsuit season around the corner. The coed and women's only programs already have sold out classes for June. If you want to reserve your spot enroll online at crossfitcentral.com.

Pizza Pizza

 
Haha...caught red handed! This is an incriminating picture of two current Crossfit coaches, identity still unknown, taking down quite a handful of pizza. Since we cannot see their eyes, I am not sure if these two criminals will ever be caught, but just so they know, this should never take place again.

Although we as coaches do practice what we preach, being Zone/Paleo diet, we all need a break sometimes. This weekend we went to Chicago for a Dani Johnson seminar and took a little time out for some good eats!

Learning

 
HHHHMMMMM, now what are these silly girls up to? Well, Turkish Get Ups of course. Their WOD consisted of Turkish Get Ups and Goblet squats, two exercises they have never done before. The Get Up is a concentrated movement for total body and focuses a lot on core.

Expect the unexpected which is Crossfit.

Little Bro

 
This past weekend Terrel, my bro from Lubbock came to Austin to attend a Crossfit Affiliate seminar hosted by Jeremy Theil. This seminar gave other affiliates a chance to come and learn how to run a successful Crossfit. This just shows that Crossfit Central is a staple in the Crossfit community. We have such amazing leaders followed by such an amazing team of coaches and staff!

North Bootcamp

 
The BHI Corporate Program is now opening their doors up to the public. Classes are available for anyone and everyone interested in a workout program up north. There is a Level 1 class at 11:45, and a Level 2 class for more advanced clients beginning at 12:30.This Crossfit class takes place inside the gymnasium and is a combo of Indoor Crossfit and Bootcamp. Contact me for questions about getting enrolled this week.

Certified Badass

 
This is Carey after finishing 1st at the regional Qualifiers this past weekend. She is an inspiration not only in the gym but also inspiring outside the gym. She is always pushing herself and those around her to be better and greater. She is an amazing role model and coach. I just want you to know Carey from here on out I will push myself as far and hard as I am able to beat you, because I know you are the BEST!

Game Time

 
It's finally here...time to compete. In two hours we are taking off to Ft. Worth for the Regional Qualifiers. This will determine who will move forward to the 2009 Crossfit Games. We are taking somewhere around 14 amazing athletes crom Crossfit Central.A lot of hours and sweat have been put into the preparation for this event. Good luck to all my fellow competitors and teamates. Go with confidence and strength, have no fear, you are well prepared. God has blessed us all with amazing talents, have faith in that.

Dani Johnson

 
We just got back from a mind altering seminar in Houston put on by Dani Johnson. This was definetly an experience that has changed my life and the way I will do things from now on.If you are ever offered the opportunity to hear her speak, don't hesitate. This experience has brought me closer to reaching my goals, as well as closer to my Crossfit family.

Double C's

 
The 6:30 Deep Eddy BC completed the filthy 50 today to start them off right for the weekend. You guys are lookin' lean and ripped....just the way I like it! Keep up the Fantastic work guys!

And a big shoutout to Mindy McD on her 23rd B-Day today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nasty Girls

 
Two of my precious Deep Eddy bootcampers, Maggie and Blake, show off their sweat and dirt stained clothing from the bear crawl filled hour they just put themselves through. Both of these ladies have had remarkable success and complete transformations. Great job girls, I am very proud of you both. Check back soon for their testimonials and success stories!

Line Em Up

 
It is amazing what you can do with only a set of dumbells. Today the Lakepoint crew gave it all they had in a workout using dumbells for swings and deadlifts combined with some squats and hill runs. Some people make excuses for not having the funds for equipment or the time. There is no excuse, you need little to no equipment for a Crossfit workout and a very minimal amount of time. If you need ideas or help finding creative ways to get a quick workout in at home, feel free to ask. No more room for excuses!