Today I took my first official Crossfit class. As I was driving to class, I had this wave of anxiety and self-doubt come over me. I almost turned around and went back home. But, that would have been letting my old ways control me. Instead, I shook it off and told myself, you are being RIDICULOUS...this is just exercising
This is me a 2 months ago. Clean and Press @ 45lbs, Now I can lift at 65lbs
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Some of our home gym equipment
For the past few months, my Hottie Husband, has been coaching me at home with some of our equipment. We decided if I really enjoyed Crossfit, I would join a gym after a few months of training at home. HH works out at a big competitive Crossfit gym and I am just not interested in a gym like that. I like to hang with your everyday kind of people at a smaller gym. I just didn't want to get lost in a sea of people or be known as HH's wife.
I arrived at the CF gym, everyone was so welcoming and made me feel right at home. We did our warm up, consisted of stretches, situps, handstand push-ups, a 400 meter run, and 20 Back Squats. Our WOD (workout of the day) is called KAREN. This video (below) I pulled off of youtube. I like this example, because it shows just your average Crossfitter. Since it was my first day at the gym, the coach had me use a 8lb ball. I did it in 7 minutes and 27 seconds.
Crossfit can be intimidating, but anyone can do it. The feeling you get, after completing a extremely difficult workout, is amazing. My body is transforming very quickly and I am physically stronger. On an emotional/mental level, I feel stronger as well. I use to let negative you suck thoughts over take me, but now I am able to push through. Besides, when you break it down, all we are doing is Picking things up and putting them down. HA!
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