CrossFit Tribe

Just gotta say…I am SO proud of the picture below. These are two people that have worked extremely hard, and CONSISTENTLY to get the kind of strength, precision, and integrity of movement that you see below. Check the active shoulders, full extension, and gorgeous display of midline stability (no hyperextended spines to compensate for waning upper body strength!). Again, I am SO SO SO proud.

5 Rounds for time of:

30 Box Jumps
7 Shoulder Presses

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Seen from the outside of the steamy windows of our cave...

C’mon, guys…it wasn’t THAT bad today…

Stay tuned for the Rick and Steve show, more from the Three Stooges, quality time with inverted Kelly, and some great shots of everyone’s sneaks as they box jump their way to CrossFit nastiness.

Stay warm, folks! Get some CrossFit!

-Erin of Crossfit Tribe

Mike’s (pictured below mid box jump) got a new workout log on the CrossFit boards…

Did you know that Alyson, Sam, Adam Scheiner, Jesse Emers, Justin, Alycia, and myself all have logs on the boards as well?

They are very easy to use, very encouraging, and a great place to compare and contrast your stats with those of other like-minded (and timed) Crossfitters.

Well – what are you waiting for? Get some community and search engine strength!

We are very happy to welcome a devoted and strong woman such as Carissa to Crossfit Tribe. I yawned during her workout… I’m not allowed to ever do that again! )

Dennis completed his most grueling metcon yet today… Not bad for an old sailor!

With love and much empathy for your soon-to-be sore calves,

Erin of Crossfit Tribe

Just a movie but –

At one point, Smith (the father) says the following:

“When people can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you that you can’t do it.”

He goes on to say,

“If you want something, go get it!”

Your central nervous system is a huge determinant of what you can lift, how fast you can go, and how well you will perform in general. This is why the learning curve for “newbies” at anything is always huge until they’ve become familiar with feeling confident in a particular movement. This is the same reason why someone may have the flexibility to squat below parallel – but may not yet have the mental courage embedded into their very nerves.

Your body will not willingly go where it knows it will be challenged. We are wired for to seek out comfort.

Your CNS begins with the neural synapses of your brain and connects down to the nerves that help you to maintain your grip on a pullup bar… Yep, from the moment your brain sees the iron of the bar right up to the moment your fingertips begin to strain.

Besides the fact that that in and of itself is incredible – consider this: that the brain directly effects how long you will hang on, how much discomfort you will decide to take, and ultimately what you will do.

How badly do you want something? When was the last time you dared to do something that actually seemed out of your reach? How often do you envision yourself completing a goal that actually takes work to get to? Are you willing to look past the means to your end and push to the end itself?

Belief is a big deal. It changes reality. It changes the numbers – on the scale or the barbell. It alters normalcy. It overcomes self-prejudice. It makes things happen. Believe that you will finish. Believe that you are capable. Sooner or later – you will be.

Find out more about what your CNS has to do with weight loss, strength gain, and general wellness here.

Do remember the day you did 150 pullups? from Erin Davidson on Vimeo.

As nature intended.

Post and compare times here.

30-20-10

PVC Overhead Squats
Mountain Climbers
Thigh Touches
Pushups

From DOUG/CROSSPHAT (???) : A Crossfitter on the Venza Marketing Team?

except Perez’ and Steve’s! Sorry, guys – I left the file at home!

Another Week at Crossfit Tribe from Erin Davidson on Vimeo.

PAT
Row: given 20, 18, 15
Wallball: 31, 23, 23
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 20, 18, 15
Box Jump: 22, 20, 18
Push Press: 25, 20, 20
Score: 308

KELLY
Box Jump: 17, 14, 14
Push Press (45): 6, 10, 8
Row: 4, 5, 6
Wallball: 9, 11, 13
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 8, 8, 8
Score: 141

ALYSON
Push Press (45): 23, 18, 15
Row: 10, 9, 9
Wallball: 21, 17, 17
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 14, 14, 12
Box Jump: 13, 12, 12
Score: 216

RICK
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 20, 14, 13
Box Jump: 17, 15, 9
Push Press: 23, 20, 15
Row: 17, 12, 13
Wallball: 20, 15, 15
Score: 238

MARK
Wallball: 28, 18, 15
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 11, 9, 7
Box Jump (step-ups): 14, 10, 9
Push Press: 22, 18, 16
Row: 13, 11, 11
Score: 212

DENISE
Row: 15, 9, 10
Wallball 27, 23, 22
Sumo Deadlift High Pull 11, 10, 12
Box Jump (utility box): 14, 15, 17
Push Press (45): 10, 11, 13
Score: 219

RACHEL
Box Jump: 20, 19, 19
Push Press (45): 22, 21, 15
Row: 9, 7, 8
Wallball: 22, 18, 18
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 17, 15, 18
Score: 248

MARY JO
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 12, 10, 8
Box Jump (step ups to utility box) : 18, 14, 13
Push Press (45): 13, 6, 7
Row: 8, 8, 7
Wallball: 9, 8, 9
Score: 150

RICH
Wallball: 13, 7, 10
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 11, 7, 8
Box Jump (utility box): 8, 9, 7
Push Press: 18, 11, 7
Row: 5, 5, 6
Score: 132

DENNIS
Wallball: 35, 21, 20
Sumo Deadlift High Pull: 23, 11, 10
Box Jump: 16, 12, 16
Push Press: 15, 10, 9
Row: 17, 13, 11
Score: 239

Stay fit and God speed!

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