This was all confirmation that my decision to be more open minded about fitness was right for me. I was lacking strength in many areas and became stagnant and bored. The pr's weren't coming and the constant metcons or heavy olympic lifts were not doing anything for me at that point. My joints ached and it took me a year and a half to warm up. All the "functional movements" of CrossFit was not enough for me to keep getting better and I lost interest. The isolated exercises I began doing ( yes some on the machines) have obviously made me stronger for much of what CF throws my way. I realize now how deficient my hamstrings, back and sections of my shoulders were. They were very underdeveloped and it showed. The wonderful difference from this week and 4 months ago is nearly unbelievable in those areas. I guess it's just not all for looks after all. ;)
I'm not saying all CrossFitters should go train for a bodybuilding comp. That would be fucking crazy. I'm just saying don't knock the globo so much. Some of us enjoy it and benefit from it. It's been around for freakin ever. I'm not a doctor or some fancy fitness expert I'm just speaking from my current experience. Maybe if you devoted just a little time here and there to some isolated stuff you would up your CF game. I'd bet money you would. I do still believe in ELIPTICAL=FAIL, OVERHEAD SQUAT=WIN....I'm not that far gone. BAHAHAHAHAH! I can't bare to get on that thing still!!! HAHA!! ;) It's to bad my CF kool aid drunk took so long to wear off though, I may of checked my ego and had a open mind about other types of training much sooner if it did. I do know that as soon as my competition is over I am going to try all different types of classes and activities and squeeze in CrossFit as well BECAUSE IT IS AWESOME!! DUH!! Do expect to catch me the majority of my time down at the regular old gym though. I feel to good to not keep it up! It's gonna be fantastic!!
Negatives of the week: I was dying hungry on Fri and Sat craving sweets. I started my period today so I'm feeling better. I think I'm over the peanut butter and honey spoon or murder charge hump. Those were my two choices last night for real. I choose option number 1 a few times.
Positives of the week: Everything else!!! THE WEATHER IS INCREDIBLE!!! I had a great week and I'm ready to hit it hard tomorrow!! Feeling great!!! SEVEN WEEKS TO GO!!!!! :)
Have a wonderful,productive week and try something new!!!
I think the biggest point here is that the TRAINER can make the world of a difference. Your current trainer recognized your deficiencies and has made you a more balanced athlete. The programming can really make a world of a difference.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the culmination of all of this! I've been rooting for you and I have no doubt that you will surpass your goals.
Now that is a true story!! I lucked out with my trainer who's gym looks just like a small CF box. Rubber mates, dumbbells, and a couple bars. Very old school and bare bones. It's great. Right up my alley. He recognized my first session where I was deficient. I immediately had to stop flying around a pull up bar and go strict on many movements to develope where I was lacking. He knew what I wanted to accomplish and it has been done 10 fold in a very short amount of time. It's all programming and diet for sure. Thank you for keeping up with me. It is so much fun. :) Oh ya and my kid is starting at your place in a week or two. We are trying to adjust to a whole new schedule. It will be a great combo with her OLY stuff and she will kill it :)
DeleteI love this blog, I was so excited for you to try a Crossfit wod again with our new and improved muscles. It's like a new toy. No more aches and pains, we're smarter now, we know how to feed our bodies and train without destroying ourselves, we love to destroy ourselves however, but now it doesn't linger with us, it's healthier. Being a gym rat is fun in all aspects!
ReplyDeleteSo much fun!!! I love it all!
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