Well, that’s a wrap on the 2019 Crossfit Games Open. For a lot of us, the Open represents the one time a year where we “compete”. We ride that wave through the five weeks; come in and put in some extra effort and extra time. Despite that season of competition coming to an end, let’s stay on the wave and keep looking forward to even more goals.
With conventional grip, we are relying on our grip strength alone to hang on to the barbell. We have one thumb and four fingers in an open circuit relying on muscle to close, and keep closed, that circuit. However, once we establish hook grip, the circuit is closed and tension keeps it there. In “hook grip” we are wrapping our thumb on the bar first. From there, our index finger and middle finger “hook” over the thumb. Just the same as a cam-lock works on an adjustable ring strap; the more force that is applied to “open” that circuit, the harder it closes.
What researchers have found over the years is that regardless of the task involve all energy systems are in use. Albeit some more than others depending on the task, all three energy are in play. Let’s repeat this point, your body doesn’t use one energy system exclusively, rather it’s more of one and less of the other depending on the needs required.
I have a great appreciation and tremendous respect for anyone who is being excellent. Whether it be the person pumping my gas at the gas station, the person who cleans the floors, or the person running the company. Take pride in what you do. Do it with excellence so that you can be proud of the outcome.
The Open is all about the community and being together to take part in a world wide event focused on fitness. For most of us, it’s the only “competition” that we do within Crossfit. That is fantastic! Give it a little extra attention through some of the tips above and you might just surprise yourself with what your fitness can do. Execute to your potential. Be the best you that you can! Welcome to the Open.
“The Open Is for Anyone
The 2019 Reebok CrossFit Games Open is the largest fitness competition on Earth and an exciting showcase of the CrossFit community. Here, athletes like you, from all around the world, show up and push themselves further than they ever thought possible over a five-week period. Challenges, PRs and the unknown await. Are you ready? “
-Crossfit
…Greg Glassman, the founder and CEO of Crossfit, is a master of coming up with simple illustrations (most of them only need to be deciphered like Coach Jay’s handwriting) to explain some pretty heavy topics. In this particular case, he has made a simple arch to help us “place our needle” on the arch in a hopes of moving it towards the “fitness” end…
This topic was brought up to me today in regards to a blog post. First let me say, that I am by no means a doctor and I certainly do not pretend to be smart (quite the opposite most of the time ha!). As I do before I start typing every blog, I thought I would research and find some quick facts to support our opening questioning…
Hey Everyone!
We’re three weeks into the new year, and many of us have our resolutions going strong!
I heard someone say recently that the piece of cake they were about to eat would ruin their new years resolution. Whether it’s #whole30, getting 8 hours of sleep, or committing to five WODs a week, not breaking our resolutions can feel impossible. That’s because it is.
We have to be resilient.
Some days we’re going to miss a workout. Some days we’re not going to get enough sleep. Some days we’re going to eat the cake.
And that’s okay!
Be resilient and keep at it. Don’t give up on your goals because you missed one day. Take a rest day, then WOD tomorrow. Prioritize sleep, and remember why you made the resolution in the first place. Eat the cake, wipe away the delicious tears of cake-filled joy (we can’t let the broccoli see us cry), and get back on track. Whenever you start to slip up, pause…take a deep breath…and start over.
Have strategies to stay on track. Figure out what’s been tripping you up and plan for it. Having a hard time eating healthy? Plan it out in advance. Set an alarm to remind yourself when go to bed (even if it’s embarrassingly early like mine). Have a gym buddy hold you accountable. Repeat after me: “I will not bail on my gym buddy”.
We have a fantastic community of amazing, real, imperfect people to look to for support. We want you to succeed. We’re here for you. We need you.
Be resilient.
By Jacob B
“You Need To Breath To Exercise”
I know, right? Mind-blowing stuff. However, when was the last time you actually thought about your breathing as a conscious part of your workout. We spend time in the gym before each WOD going over technique for each movement we are performing that day. Your coach’s intent is to first and foremost keep you safe. We want to address the things that could be potential problem areas in a movement to make sure poor form does not lead to injury. After that, we want you to be able to perform that particular movement as efficiently as possible. I’ve shared with my classes in reference to a power snatch. If someone walked in off the street and had never touched a barbell before and I told them to grab one from the ground and put it over their head in one motion. They are almost certainly going to perform something that looks like a power snatch. Through technique and queuing though, we can make that movement much more efficient and powerful.
Since 2011, I’ve attended many funerals, weddings, fundraisers, and key moments in people lives. I’m not unique in this matter. Chances are that if you’re reading this you to have been to many of these key occasions, as this is life. However, when I reflect at these moments since 2011 they all have the same connection, Reebok CrossFit 306…
6 minutes on 3 minutes off x 4
AMRAP and pick up where you left off
75 DU
25 KBs 24kgs/16kgs
15 T2Bs
25/20 Cal row
