CLICK HERE to read Part 1, the beginning of my journey.
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The year is winding to a close. Some of us started eating junk at Halloween and will continue on through the New Year. Others held it together until Thanksgiving, but are now on the holiday food train. Some have decided to “just wait” until after the holidays, since there’s too much temptation this time of year. I say, start now. You don’t have to throw yourself under the bus just because it’s December. You can still have bites of your mom’s/ grandfather’s/ neighbor’s famous whatever, just don’t go crazy. And start a workout routine now - or continue the one you’ve been doing - so that you’re one step ahead come January.
I've been consistently working out at CrossFit Thornton for 6 weeks now (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 4 weeks on), and I'm making progress. It may not be visible on the outside, but it's happening:
I've been consistently working out at CrossFit Thornton for 6 weeks now (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off, 4 weeks on), and I'm making progress. It may not be visible on the outside, but it's happening:
- I am getting stronger. Example: When I first started, I did ring pull-ups with my feet on the floor. Now I do assisted pull ups (hanging from the bar, with my feet in a band).
- My mobility is improving. You can't safely build strength if you're unable to do the movements correctly. For me hip and shoulder mobility limit a lot. So I spend about 10 minutes most days working on this. Did you know that mobility is not the same thing as flexibility? A great resource for mobility exercises - whether or not you’re a CrossFitter - can be found at mobilitywod.com. I still have a loooong, long way to go, but I’m told that eventually I’ll get there. I guess I can wait. ;)
- My form is getting better. If you’ve never lifted weights before, like me (gym “machines” don’t count), the movements can seem a little awkward at first. I’m happy to report that I’m getting the hang of them.
- You may be wondering, "Where’s the cardio?” The cardio is part of the workouts! Warm-ups and the WODs themselves are cardio-based; lifting heavy & fast = cardio. I know for a fact that my cardio fitness is improving, even though I’m not logging hours on the treadmill/elliptical/etc. Example: I went for two runs this past weekend. I had not run for about 2 months before that. Now, I’m not a fast runner, but on Friday I was able to run my normal distance (3 miles) at my usual pace. And on Sunday, I was able to run that same distance at about 1 minute faster per mile. Without doing any running or speed work for 2+ months. Win!
Up until this week, I’ve been CrossFitting 3 times per week. This week and next I'll be going 4 times per week, then I’m out of commission for a couple weeks. (Longish story that I will save for another time…)
You can try a FREE session at CrossFit Thornton when you mention Mac Kid! EMAIL ME if you want me there at your first class; I will figure out a way to make it work. If I can do this, so can you!
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Disclosure: I was given a membership in exchange for writing a series of articles about CrossFit Thornton. Even so, the experiences and opinions are 100% my own.
