The word is spreading. The popularity of CrossFit is growing at an alarming rate. It’s no longer an underground sub-culture of fitness fanatics. Because of it’s ability to be scaled to any age, experience and fitness level, more and more people are experiencing the benefits of this truly effective program. But unlike that underground band that was cool to listen to until they became really mainstream, CrossFit will never fully be “mainstream”. That’s because it’s tough. The workouts are both physically and mentally challenging, and unfortunately the industrial revolution has made humans quite a lazy species. We’ve become accustomed to using technology to carry us along the easiest route possible, a route that requires the least amount of energy expended. While this trait has it’s benefits in many arenas, fitness is not one of them. That’s because the very foundation of how we make fitness gains, comes from challenging the body well beyond what it does on a day to day basis. So have no worries, although CrossFit will continue to grow in popularity, there will always be countless individuals churning away on stationary equipment at their gym and purchasing gadgets that promise an effortless fast-track to fitness.

Check out the videos. The first one is a piece on CrossFit, ran on the local news in Long Island, NY. The second one is from King County CrossFit in the Seattle area. It shows you can get an amazing workout without being in a facility the size of Oracle Arena.

King CrossFit from Ronald Antonio on Vimeo.

 

Monday’s WOD:

“Cindy”

Complete as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes:

5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Squats

Two new monsters did their first workout at the Sweat Shop this afternoon, John and Donnie. Both did awesome, John finished 1 rep behind the best performance of the day set forth by Brian C. who completed 21 rounds as Rx’d plus 3 pullups. Sarah G. completed 22 rounds plus 3 pushups with the blue band for assisted pullups.

Lastly, Connor B., from CrossFit Oakland (and son of Mike and Lones) made a guest appearance in the evening class. He performed Cindy with chest to bar pullups at a body weight of 245lbs! Siiiiick!

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