2010-12-15
2010-12-14
Chay
Congratulations to Chay for committing to Ball State on a soccer scholarship. Chay has worked hard on the field and improved her strength and conditioning in the WOD Classes. And as you can see below, she does not have a lack of confidence. It is great to see the hard work pay off. Nice job by Mom too!
Here are a few pictures of Chay in North Carolina from
last weekend. We are very proud of her accomplishments! She has
worked very hard and her training at STICKS has played a part in her
success. The confidence she has gained in herself from the crossfit training
has transferred to her play on the field. The strength, agility, plyometrics,
(see pic Chay heading ball- she is up there ) and friendships she has made has
also been a very rewarding part of her experience.
Thank you,
Lisa
2010-12-13
101213 - 6AM CLASS & LATEST VIDEO
LAST THURSDAY'S WOD INVOLVING BURPEES, THRUSTERS & BALL SLAMS
6 AM WOD CLASS-Great job in the class and fighting the roads and weather to get here.
2010-12-10
MISC VIDEO CLIPS/5 WEEK CHALLENGE
CROSSFIT BRIGHTON
END OF THE YEAR/BEGINNING OF '11
5 WEEK SUPER CHALLENGE
DEC. 10TH-JAN. 14TH
Here is your list of challenges if you choose to accept them.
-400 meter Sled Drag (#135/#95)
-Do 100 Burpees in a day for 3 days (does not have to be on consecutive days)
-Deadlift 1/2 of your PR for 100 reps
-Row 5,000 meters in one sitting 2X during the challenge
-Run 1 mile
-Stay late to work on squats/OHS - increase weight PR by 5% minimum
-500 Chest to Bar pull ups - integrity counts - you chest doesn't touch DON'T COUNT IT and if you are on a band you must step down at least one band this month
-View videos via youtube and click like if you like it 1x/week
-Visit the www.crossfit.com website 1x/week and read about it
-Come to a class you rarely/never attend
-Visit crossfitbrighton.com and post a comment in the section below
-Visit www.crossfitbrighton.com
-Become a friend of crossfitbrighton on facebook
-Accompany a guest to a Sunday Intro Session
*Mystery Task (to be done last)*
"Challenges make you discover qualities about yourself you never really knew"
2010-12-09
2010-12-06
101207 Post
Many people believe in the conventional wisdom that the only way to work on "Cardio" is to train in mono structural endeavors such as bike, run, row and swim. While there are benefits to this type of endurance work we believe there is another way.
We utilize many different movements during the WODs to stress people's cardiorespiratory systems. There are many movements that are included and constantly vary but the common thread is that they are Functional. These Functional movements involve multiple joints and big muscles working in conjunction (vs. seated leg curls). Add the fact that the training is measurable and repeatable and this is the definition of Crossfit.
Many people are shocked to realize that utilizing big muscles during relatively short, intense training sessions not only stress their cardiorespiratory systems but will also leave them laying on the floor gasping for air. One way we modify the training for new Crossfitters is to decrease the amount of weight used in the particular exercise. While this allows for a safer training situation, the lighter weights allow the individual to perform more reps in a shorter amount of time therefore putting more stress on the cardio system.
Many are dismayed at the fact that "they didn't think they were this out of shape" and strive to get better.
2010-12-02
101203 Post
Practice-
In order make movement patterns automatic people must continually practice the skill desired. Someone said that it takes 1000 reps of proper form to create habits. I don't know what the number is and I'm sure it is dictated by the person but it does take time. Continually practicing proper form on deadlifts, front squats, cleans, snatch, KB movements, air squats and many other basic movements will help create patterns and neurological connections. Only after these movements are mastered should weight and intensity be added to the mix.
