Do you close your eyes and take a nap during the "Holiday," of Fight Gone Bad? Or maybe you face plant when the buzzer sounds, drink water between rounds?? Do you go heavy and slow, or fast and light?
How do you keep your body functioning while you kick its ass?
Slowing down and breathing are often foreign ideas to Cross fitters, who want to do as much as they can, as fast as they can. "Balls to the wall," is not always the answer though.
Just ask Jen.
She suggests taking a few deep breaths; remind yourself, "in through your nose, out through your mouth." Jen admits that this technique is not for everyone, but insists that OXYGEN IS. "Sometimes slowing down your breathing is the key to finishing strong, listen to your body."
Jen offers advice for those that don't feel like breathing, (like Izzo and Matt). "No need to bleed every WOD, I'd like to see you Crossfitting in 6 years... don't try to lift an elephant every time you come into the gym."
If you're having trouble figuring out what works best for you, your body, and your lifestyle, why not meet with Jen about your sleep and eating habits. "For some people, working out 3 days and taking 1 rest day works. Another option is to come in many days in a row, and control your output. No need to win a world championship in Air Squats and hurt yourself. Pace yourself if you know you will be wodding multiple days in a row."
You know best if you need a day off, if you aren't hydrated well, if there is too much weight on the bar. If you listen carefully, your body will tell you exactly what it needs.
Jen insists, "Taking a rest day does not make you weak. Someone once told me, 'You get stronger, fitter, faster when you’re resting, not when you’re in the gym,' they are right. Recovery is a crucial part of your success."
How do you keep your body functioning while you kick its ass?
Slowing down and breathing are often foreign ideas to Cross fitters, who want to do as much as they can, as fast as they can. "Balls to the wall," is not always the answer though.
Just ask Jen.
She suggests taking a few deep breaths; remind yourself, "in through your nose, out through your mouth." Jen admits that this technique is not for everyone, but insists that OXYGEN IS. "Sometimes slowing down your breathing is the key to finishing strong, listen to your body."
Jen offers advice for those that don't feel like breathing, (like Izzo and Matt). "No need to bleed every WOD, I'd like to see you Crossfitting in 6 years... don't try to lift an elephant every time you come into the gym."
If you're having trouble figuring out what works best for you, your body, and your lifestyle, why not meet with Jen about your sleep and eating habits. "For some people, working out 3 days and taking 1 rest day works. Another option is to come in many days in a row, and control your output. No need to win a world championship in Air Squats and hurt yourself. Pace yourself if you know you will be wodding multiple days in a row."
You know best if you need a day off, if you aren't hydrated well, if there is too much weight on the bar. If you listen carefully, your body will tell you exactly what it needs.
Jen insists, "Taking a rest day does not make you weak. Someone once told me, 'You get stronger, fitter, faster when you’re resting, not when you’re in the gym,' they are right. Recovery is a crucial part of your success."
I rested for a week in Disney and i don't feel like I got stronger.
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