Mental barriers are something that we regularly talk about and encounter in crossfit. It is that moment where you get stuck in your head and start focusing on how heavy your breathing, heavy your limbs feel, and how much your muscles are burning. Here are a few tips from CrossFit Invictus on overcoming those obstacles. […]
Mental barriers and how to work through it. Read More »
I’ve been noticing quite a few people have been ripping their hands lately with our increased work volume. Here is a great article from Crossfit Invictus on a slightly easier way to tape up and save those palms. Step 1. Take approximately 5 inches of standard athletic tape and fold it length wise. Wrap
In crossfit we often try to give our 100% effort all the time. This maximal use of energy can can often leave us worn out, grumpy, and injured. It is important to vary the amount of intensity given in your weekly workouts so you can feel what 70% of your peak intensity feels like versus
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Image from http://barbellnation.wordpress.com/2013/03/11/cutting-weight-is-hell/ Seeing as it getting mighty hot in the box its time to talk again about WATER! Few things to ponder: 1) Why is water important? Water is the most abundant thing in our body. It aides all of the metabolic processes and allows for the absorption and excretion of electrolytes, vitamins
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Thank you Jade Quilty from CrossFit Whistler for finding this article (http://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/scni38a6.htm). I actually found it quite fitting after the day I had today. It started off on the wrong foot and put me not in the best mood and it crossed my mind that when I have a PR I am in a better
Self-esteem in the athlete Read More »
Photo credit: http://rjayphotography31.blogspot.ca/ Back in February we held a Mental training seminar, and in that seminar we talked about how negative self talk and words are toxic! You may not realize that you are using these words in a sentance and what negative effect it has on you and your results. Think about some of
No No words at CrossFit Zone Read More »
Synchronize foam roll with a buddy! ~ Photo from AJ Training is ramping up for the Open and so is the programming and everyone is putting in extra time / intensity into their training. There have been so many personal records in the last month by the athletes which is so great… But I am
Rest day? Half Intensity Week? Read More »
By Matt Fitzgerald Top athletes are always saying that success in a sport is largely mental. It sounds nice, but is it really true? Until recently, there wasn’t much proof one way or the other. But new research is revealing some surprises about the relationship between the mind and body during periods of strain. In
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Today begins our technique week! If you would like to see what days we will be working on what movements, check out Friday’s Post. Check out some of the old posts we have on squatting: https://crossfitzonex.com/make-the-most-out-of-your-squats/ https://crossfitzonex.com/diddly-squat/ During Squat day, the coaches will be going through the basic mechanics of how to do an air
Technique Week – Squats Read More »
What a great way to start off the New Year… It is time to dial in all of the CrossFit movements this week. The month of January is already filled up, so we will not be hosting a Foundations Seminar. Instead of the seminar, you get 6 hours of technique Please try to come
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