What did you learn the last time you were at the gym?  If you are a member of a regular gym you probably just showed up, did some cardio on a treadmill or bike, and perhaps some free weights or a couple of machines.  But what if you are lucky enough to have a trainer,… what did you learn?  Hopefully you have been educated on:

• Proper use of the posterior chain when performing a deadlift (a movement you perform daily in life)
• What full hip extension is and how it’s important when translating force from your core to your extremities
• Proper air squats
• Proper warm-up, both general, and specific to the workout that lies ahead
• How to use your hips so they can assist you in performing a kipping pullup
• Proper running mechanics to minimize harmful impact forces
• The importance of intensity on workout effectiveness, and which functional exercises render the highest output
• Nutritional information to promote healthier living, improved performance, and a more desirable body composition
• Goal setting
• A method of recording your workouts to measure your progress and keep you motivated

Anyone that is even remotely serious about improving their health and fitness should understand to some degree the items above.  If you are just showing up at the gym and going through the motions, or if you have a trainer that basically just counts your repetitions, you should reconsider how you are spending your money.

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Legitness of the Week

Alex 285×1 Overhead Squat (Sweat Shop Record)
Ellie 95×3 Overhead Squat (PR)
After falling and breaking her wrist in South America, Lucinda returns to CrossFit workouts just days after having surgery!
Charlie continues to raise the bar for most consecuetive pullups for men – currently at 38

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Wednesday’s WOD:

A.) Overhead Squats
5-5-5-3-3

B.) 4 Rounds:
Row MAX meters in 1 minute

results:

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Thursday’s WOD:

5 Minutes to complete:

403m Run
Max Pullups REPS
Max Body Weight Bench Press REPS
REST 3 minutes

5 Minutes to complete:

400m Row
Max Body Weight Bench Press REPS
Max Pullups REPS
REST 3 Minutes

*repeat each twice

 results:

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