Movement Patterning and why it's so Damn Important!

Movement patterns have been the focus of CFRR's CrossFit classes for the last

3-4 months and for a lot of us, including myself, it's been a bit of an ego check and feels like I'm taking steps backward. Backwards in movement, not in fitness. 

So am I, or are we, going backwards in movements? Yes. In fitness? Not at all. 

So the big question is why do this? Why go back to basics? Why learn how to move all over again? To paint the picture let this analogy soak in. Here's an excerpt from a book called Free+Style....

"Kids need to learn to read, and then use the ability to read to learn new things." 

People, especially in CrossFit, need to learn to move properly so they can learn to move in new ways and with more complex movements. That's the reason behind why we are going back in movement patterning. A few steps back now will transfer to it of steps forward in the future! 

Help us Help you!!!!!

Fitness is really easy when it resonates with the rest of your life. When it doesn't, it's damn near impossible.

Your coaches at CFRR are more than just fit people who read TV screens and correct movement patterns. We can help you with making fitness resonate with the rest of your life! How much sleep should you get? How much water should you drink? How do you manage stress? What type of self recovery do you do?

Open the lines of communication with your coach and let them in on what you need help with! We know you don't know it all and we are craving your questions. Let us help you!

We are here:-)

Are you ready for the Whole Life Challenge?

This 8 week life challenge isn't only about changing the foods you eat. It's about changing your sleep, water intake, meditation (stress levels), exercise, flexibility, and nutrition. It's a lifestyle change. 

So many "food-only" challenges yield individuals losing weight and body fat over the course of 6-8 weeks only to see those numbers climb back to the where they started after the challenge ends. The reason is because there hasn't been a lifestyle change. Only their eating habits for the course of the challenge. The constant yo-yo-ing in weight up and down drives people insane and rightfully so. It's very hard to make a lifestyle change. Everyone knows it. You must make the decision for yourself. 

I'm jumping in. Who's with me? 

How bad do you want it?

This is my favorite motivational videos. No matter what you need to get motivated for, this will do it! Competition, challenge, job, or just an everyday workout, this is for you.....

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=agdv6u2SE5Q

What a Crock

Simple and fabulous....

Hatch Chili Crock Pot Chicken

6 chicken breasts 

1 jar hatch green chili tomatillo salsa

Garlic olive oil

Salt and pepper

Medium heat hatch green chillies 

This was put together in the morning and was ready for dinner! 

I mixed mine with some jasmine rice and Serrano salsa. Fabulous and outs chipotle to shame! 

The Night is Darkest just before Dawn....

These two mean a lot and go deep for me. 

The first one below gives meaning and hope to even the darkest of times you might be going through. It reminds me that there is a reason to what is happening in the present. Even though we may not understand the what and why behind it but there is light out there and it will shine if you persevere! 

The second one is simple: 

1) Learn from the past. Learn from your mistakes. Learn from your victories. 

Learn. 

2) Be ready for tomorrow. Be prepared to take it head on. We don't know what's around the corner but we are ready for it. 

3) Give thanks for opportunities. Maybe a second chance or maybe a first time chance. Be thankful you have the chance at all.

:-)

I came across this a few years back and then again yesterday....

It's a simple reminder that when the dust settles only a few things matter. 

It's not how much money we made or how much we can snatch. It doesn't matter how fast we can do 30 muscle ups or what clothes we wear. 

What matters is the impression we leave on those we interact with. Will we always get along with everyone? No. But we can always try to. And we can always never stop trying. 

When the sun sets on me and those who knew me reflect and think of me, I want people to remember me as making a positive impression on them. Maybe it's from a health and fitness stand point or maybe it's not. More importantly, I want to be able to make people smile. If I can do that for the rest of my life, that's something I can live with. 

Smile today:-)