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Tips, news & viewsSunday, September 30, 2007
All future posts will be made to the main page of this website.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
We are now taking bookings for our next six week intensive CrossFit course to be held in Clifton Hill. The course includes training on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It will give you a solid introduction to CrossFit movements and you will participate in some challenging and rewarding workouts.
 Call Peter directly on 0402 796 052 to book your place or contact us via email. Monday, September 24, 2007
I don't feel well today.
I have no energy. It's too cold. It's too hot. I'm tired after work. I just ate. My legs hurt. My arms hurt. I worked out yesterday. I hate running. The gym's too far away. I'm not motivated. I'm not getting results. I don't feel strong today. My favourite gym t-shirt is in the washing. I just don't fell like it. You can come up with any number of excuses and reasons not to train. But there only needs to be one reason to train...because you can! Now, get up and do something for yourself. Thursday, September 20, 2007
The greatest thing about CrossFit (well, in my opinion anyway) is the sense of community. We're all about helping each other improves and grow. There are no battles of ego (the WODs wipe that away pretty quickly) and there's no "get fit quick" BS. It's an open-source model meaning you can take what is suitable and modify it for your own benefit. Whilst, it's not one-size-fits-all it can definitely benefit all.
Lots of people exercise with CrossFit by themselves in gyms, parks and at home. This is one of the coolest things about CrossFit - you don't have to sign up anywhere to train. If you are one of those people who is hiding at home and doing it by yourself it's time to get in touch. Start to leave some comments on our blog or with our daily workouts; join the discussion community; or come along to a class. We're even here to coach you one-on-one or in small groups with your friends. Don't stay a stranger. Yours in health & fitness, Adam. Friday, September 14, 2007
Virtuosity can be defined as "a focus on exceptional technical display" or "technical skill or fluency or style". We've all seen virtuosity on the sports field, on the stage and even, perhaps, in our friends and colleagues. We hold such displays to be exceptions rather than the rule.
Some might think that aiming for perfection is a fool's quest; I think it is an admirable goal. Shouldn't we be aiming to do our best all the time?  In the gym, do you let yourself exercise with poor posture or a lack of focus? Would you be surprised to hear that your results would dramatically improve were you to just put in that little bit more effort? When you are hungry, do you just grab something that's easy rather than preparing something healthy? Would the extra effort be worth it? What I am trying to illustrate is that settling for the average is not the path to success. Ask any successful business person or sportsperson; they worked for what they got and they didn't settle for anything less than the best. Your continued health & fitness requires effort on your behalf. It requires diligence, commonsense and consistency. It demands more than just the mediocre. If your want to be fit - truly fit - you have to aim for virtuosity. Thursday, September 13, 2007
Nutrition is a key component of your overall health & fitness regimen. Without a proper diet you will never reach your full potential. Sure, you'll still improve just doing the WODs but you won't reach the stars like some dedicated CrossFitters (including Nicole from CF Santa Cruz).
 We have found that the Zone Diet as introduced by Dr Barry Sears in his book Enter the Zone produces the most remarkable results. It drops body fat and builds muscle...fast. Many people decide not to try this method of eating because at the initial stages it requires some strict measuring of food and some attention to detail. These people will never find out if the Zone will make a difference or not. Here's our challenge to you:
Don't die wondering. Tuesday, September 11, 2007
STLToday.com, the home of the St Louis Dispatch, recently posted an article detailing a reporter's initial experience with CrossFit training. The article begins:
"It was an ugly moment in my personal fitness annals. The CrossFit class at Sweat Gym in Clayton had just ended, and I was feeling as if I might toss my cookies. Or pass out. Every muscle was shaking, and I was sure my legs would buckle on the way to the car. For the next week, I was unable to walk, run, sit or stoop without deep, deep tissue pain. Rolling over in bed hurt." Read more here. Saturday, September 08, 2007
Okay, so after about 26 hours of travel we made it home from the USA. The trip home included a drive from Santa Cruz to San Francisco, then a plane ride to LAX and then another plane ride home to sunny Melbourne.
We've taken heaps of photos, met heaps of great people and have lots to tell. I'll be writing a long blog entry - or perhaps a separate article - just as soon as this jetlag wears off. Keep training, Adam. PS - I just had the best coffee I've had in 4 weeks and it was from the airport. Thank God we're home. :o) Thursday, September 06, 2007
Hi all,
Santa Cruz is a whole lot like Byron Bay. Relaxed, friendly and just a little kooky. We love it. We arrived here yesterday after a 2(ish) hour drive south from San Francisco. After checking into a homely motel called Sunny Cove I headed off to CrossFit Santa Cruz for a workout. Tough work after a day of faffing around, driving and not eating enough. The workout was great: 25-20-15-10:
 Everyone that we have met that is associated with CrossFit has been amazing. This is truly a community and one more thing that sets CrossFit apart from other fitness models. We're heading back for a WOD tonight at 6pm then Greg A. is taking us out somewhere for dinner. You gotta see this dude workout in person...it's awesome. Oh yeah, he's a nice guy too. :o) Peter, I have a wicked t-shirt for you. Fiona, there are no beanies here at Santa Cruz...sorry. I've forgotten my discussion board password so please forgive my lack of involvement (I have been reading but not posting). We're home on September 8. I hope you are all well and keeping fit. I have a million new ideas and you will all be feeling the pinch with me very soon. Peace, Adam. Monday, September 03, 2007
Congratulations to the hardy souls who started the 6 week intensive this morning. It takes real commitment to wake up so early and venture into something new. You can be proud that you have taken the step!
I am looking forward to working with this group over the coming weeks and I will periodically give you, the reader, a rundown of how it is all progressing. If there is anyone wanting to join us we still have 2 places open. Next session is Wednesday at 6am sharp. Contact us for more details. |