Tuesday – Dare to try
When I first joined CrossFit Vancouver it was at the suggestion of my soccer teammate. The goal was not necessarily to become better at soccer, but that definitely was one of the benefits. I grew stronger, opponents had a harder time moving me off the ball. I could jump higher, going for headers against girls 8-10 inches taller than me. My point is that for many athletes CrossFit is a means of improving their sport of choice, ultimate, cycling, hockey, swimming to name a few. For others CrossFit has become their sport of choice. What I found amazing was that CrossFit gave me the confidence to try many different sports that I balked at BCF (before CrossFit) – ice hockey, swimming, snowboarding, circus (yes I consider circus a sport). I am continuing this trend with a foray into surfing, floor hockey and dodge ball this winter.
So, my question to you, what sport do you still dream of trying? Gymnastics, synchronized swimming, river kayaking? Why? Please post to the comments section.
So, onwards and upwards. I’m sure everyone indulged a wee bit over the holidays, a little Christmas baking here, a little wine and cheese there. It’s time to snap out of the turkey coma and hit up a workout.
Technique: Pick up something heavy! Go for a one rep max deadlift and try your hand with the Atlas stones (the lightest is 135lbs), but be careful putting them down (we don’t need any broken toes)!
Workout: Helen
3 rounds for time:
400m run
21 kb swings (red/black)
12 pull-ups
– Kermie
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By Shep 26 Dec 2011
I’ve always wanted to rock climb.
Fifteen years ago I went to an indoor gym and completed some kind of climb. The guy told me I was a natural.
Many a friend that climb have told me I’d be good at it. Just have never made it happen.
I know Corey Jenkins is a climber extraordinaire. Perhaps I’ll get him to take my rookie ass out this summer.
Great post Kerm.
By mamacita 27 Dec 2011
Climbing is something i’ve been wanting to try for years and years. Just signed up for an intro class. Looking forward to it.
Cycling is something else i’d like to get into…. my background is Italian so I’m hoping I have a knack for it.
Oh oh oh…. and kickboxing too…. used to do that at Fitness World with a personal trainer and loved it. Would be cool to see if i would be any better at it now.
Happy Holidays everyone!!!
By Lars 27 Dec 2011
I’ve been thinking about getting into RC Cars. I’ve also had people tell me I’d be a natural at driving an RC car! How cool would it be to pretend to be a racecar driver! I love pretending!
By wendy 27 Dec 2011
BOBSLED!!!!!
By skeik 27 Dec 2011
Skeleton or Bobsled http://www.whistlerslidingcentre.com/activities/public-skeleton
By Lars 27 Dec 2011
Shiek, those sports are Olympic sports and require a piss test to participate….
By Dexter 28 Dec 2011
Can someone add this workout to the leaderboard?
My vote is for mini golf.