Monday, May 17, 2010

10 General Physical Skills - Do you have them all?



Don't cheat yourself. To be the best you can be, you need to be competent in all ten:

1. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance- The ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen.

2. Stamina - The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy.

3. Strength - The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force.

4. Flexibility - The ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.

5. Power - The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.

6. Speed - The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.

7. Coordination - The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.

8. Agility - The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.

9. Balance - The ability to control the placement of the body’s center of gravity in relation to its support base.

10. Accuracy - The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.

(Thanks to Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans of Dynamax)



Sunday, May 16, 2010

Dare to dream...

So exciting... anything is possible!


This video gives me goosebumps and tears... keep focus ... train hard... eat well

To reach a port, we must sail—Sail, not tie at anchor—Sail, not drift.
Franklin Roosevelt

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Okay... maybe I have too much free time on rest days... but this is a good one:

8 minutes that just might save your life....



Please if you have any questions on what you should or should not eat talk to
Tom or myself. I have been to the "dark" side and back :) and now understand
the benefits of healthy eating

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Run 3 km
then:
25 pull ups
50 squats
50 box jumps
Cheer for the BULLFROGS
then
Run 3 km


Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Sunshine... finally!

"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun." Pablo Picasso

It is so much easier to get up and start the day when the sun shines...
Eat smart, work hard, stay strong... and drink water!
4 intervals of :
row 30 secs on 30 sec off

Then:
25 GHD situps
25 walking lunges holding 25lb bumper plate overhead
20 ring dips
20 push ups
15 wall balls
15 ab twists
10 tire flips
10 pullups or snatches

Monday, May 10, 2010

The raw facts on cacao...

Cacao is one of the most magnesium-rich western foods...and it’s great brain and heart food...Cacao is also number one in the world in antioxidants of any major fruit or nut. It contains 10 times the antioxidant level of blueberries, 20 times what red wine has, 30 times what green tea has. Furthermore, cacao contains zero caffeine. Instead, what is present is theobromine, which is the sister molecule to caffeine and is better than any asthma medication, is a bronchial dilator and circulatory system dilator.

Cacao is lastly a brilliant weight loss food. It gives the body ample energy. Five or six cacao beans can keep a person going for a couple of hours.

For the best Cacao Smoothies see Bev at Coco Loco:

555-2nd.ST.S.E.. Medicine Hat, AB. T1A - 0C5. 403-488-6777.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Time for a Lady...

"Barbara"

5 rounds for time:

20 pull ups
30 push ups
40 sit ups
50 squats

Rest 3 minutes between each round

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Skill work:
Deadlift - work form go heavy but not your max

then for time:
3 rounds

50 DU or 400m row
21 KB Swings
12 pullups

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

For time:
5 rounds

5 thrusters
5 burpee pullups or burpee muscle ups (nice job Nolan!)

then
50 squats

Spring??

Isn't it great to live in the Prairies!!

More pics...


The birthday bumps! Hope you had a great day Ken!


Nice job working the front squat, ladies!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

For time:
21-15-9

3/4 body weight dead lifts
ring dips
K2E

Nice job everyone!



What??? No weight lifting shoes... No fancy workout clothes... and can still throw big weights around!

Monday, April 26, 2010

5 rounds for time:

10 squat cleans 1/2 BW
200m run


Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fun in the Park...


Heading to the park with tires, barbells, sandbags....???

hill sprint and burpee demo

Saige always smiling

Strongman, Matthew!

Nice job Cindy...

front squats all day long with a river front view!


more hill sprints...

done for the day...

Yeah "go cry somewhere else"
cuz we are badass Badlands CrossFit!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Find your max....

Take your time find your 3 rep max

OVHS 3-3-3


Great job gang, a round of PRs for everyone!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Who is the Fittest Canadian, eh? Event details for the Canadian Regionals are starting to filter in. Keep checking the link for info. All events - individual, masters and team - are going to be held in Okotoks.

Crew, if we are putting a team in let's get it together!!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

For time:

1000m row
30 pull ups
30 wall balls
30 push ups
30 thrusters
30 jumping lunges
1000m row

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

For time:

50 Wallball shots
10 ring push ups

40 Wall ball shots
9 ring push ups

30 Wallball shots
8 ring push ups

20 Wallball shots
7 ring push ups

10 Walball shots
6 ring push ups

Monday, April 12, 2010

A real blood pumper!

20 -15-10 -5
BW Deadlifts
HSPU
Ring Dips

Friday, April 9, 2010

Pam showing us how it is done...

Here's another video from sectionals. If anyone asks what I was doing today, tell them laundry, cleaning house and income tax, anything but uploading videos to You Tube :)


Some like it hot...some like it cold!

Saturday, April 3, 2010



Easter Break class times:

Mon & Wed
4:30 - foundations
5:30 - CrossFit
6:30 - foundations

Tues
5:30 - CrossFit

Friday, April 2, 2010

A picture is worth a 1000 words...



Nolan, slaying the"Crippler" at sectionals

Thursday, April 1, 2010

work ur squat please

OVHS 65/35 7
Ring Dips 10
Mountain Climbers 50
Toes to Bar 5

4X

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Squat 5
Pull up 5
x5
ghBE 25

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Tabatha
OVSQ
R push ups
pull ups
box jumps

Monday, March 29, 2010

A job well done!


What a incredible display of athleticism from our athletes! The final wod called the "Canadian Crippler" lived up to its name. Many competitors were completely destroyed by the workout-but not our crew.

Pam was on fire and set the bar high for ladies. She had the best time early and in fact finished before many of the men! The entire building was a buzz after her performance. Pam finished 14th on that wod which moved her up to 21st overall! There were 47 women competing. Great job Pam!

Kaine battled through back spasms and would not surrender to the "Crippler". He finished with an impressive 32nd finish overall with over 60 men competing!

Nolan was the man of the hour. It did not matter that no one knew how to pronounce "Osadczuk" because after placing 16th in wod #1, 9th in wod #2, 24th in wod #3 and 17th in the "Crippler" Nolan earned 15th spot overall and is heading to Regionals - on step closer to the 2010 CrossFit Games! The Regionals will take place the end of May in Calgary! Nicely done Nolan!

Oh yeah... now that was a workout

Nolan, showing us how it is done!

Getting some help from a friend

Pam dominates on the pull up bar!

the crew


Saturday, March 27, 2010

Day 1-in the books!

Wow! What a great day! There were some amazing performances today. Where mere seconds separates top from bottom. Pam, Kaine and Nolan are in the hunt and are going to put it all on the line tomorrow.


All packed up and ready to go!


Burpees all day long!

105lb overhead squat...nice


Taking a break!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

the time has come, the time is now...

Tomorrow 3 of our members are making the trek to Edmonton - their first stop on their journey to Aromas - the home of the 2010 CrossFit Games!

Pam, Kaine, & Nolan are competing in the Central Canada Sectionals fighting for one of 15 spots (15 men 15 women) to advance to the Regionals held in May.

These 3 amazing athletes have trained hard, prepared well and are ready to slay!!

Tom and I are travelling with and will keep everyone posted. For sure there will be blood, sweat and tears, and some great stories to share will all on Monday.

Good luck PAM, KAINE, and NOLAN!

Monday, March 22, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010

Shots and Squats


3-2-1- go...

Shot #1. The crew is eager.

A friendly neighborhood pub. Thanks guys the tequila was fine...

3 bartenders definitely better than 1

Trying out for the team... form needs a bit of work

Looks like Wayne has done this before.

Kids don't try this at home. These are trained professionals.

Looking good...

Finally found some green beer! The crew still going strong.

The swish and spit technique...

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patrick's Day

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.


For some St.Patricks Day fun - squats and shots - be at the gym by 5:30.
Be sure to wear green!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Heavy back squat 1-1-1-1-1
then
100 strict pullups... yes strict!

Pam, those do not look like strict pull ups!


265lbs - no problem. Great job Wayne!


A cool 305 lbs!

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Monday, March 8, 2010

Snatches

20 snatches 75lb / 45lb
20 muscle ups or 60 chest high pulls and 60 Dips

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Mazatlan is on April 3rd to whenever
Tom was going down to surf and stay on Dave and Sofi's couch for 3 days but Christy thought it best to come with and extend it a bit - we leave Mon 5th get back the Friday 9th Staying at the Oceana Palace it's a 2 star but its on the beach - Check the deals with WestJest there are some smokin deals right now! 800-900 bucks for flight and room. Love to see the birthday Girls down there. Talk to me lets set up some surf and sun!

Lucky 7's

7 rounds

7 OVHS
7 Pull ups
7 Wall Balls
7 Burpees
7 Ring Dips
7 Toes to Bar
7 Box Jumps



Saturday, March 6, 2010

From the Arnold Classic...

5 rounds done with weighted vests (30lbs/15lbs)

7 deadlifts (225/155)
11 burpees

Friday, March 5, 2010

The school crew....



Great job ladies! Keep it up!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Just for Pam!

Todd Widman at the Washington sectionals
Todd was our instructor at the level 1 cert (hell yeah!) and continues to inspire.

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

The excitment is rising...

Check out this video from the Utah/Nevada sectional day 1:

WOD #1
Clean & Jerk (Any way overhead) for 1RM
3 attempts at max consecutive muscle-ups
Each muscle-up of each attempt adds 7lbs for men and 10lbs for women to C & J total.

wmv mov

Fun from Queensland sectional..

10 mins max reps, consisting of the following stations:

4 minutes - Thruster 110/75
3 minutes - KB Swing 1.5 pood/1 pood
2 minutes - Muscle-ups
1 minute - Burpees

Athletes will move from one station to the next at the end of the allotted time without rest. A bonus rep will be awarded for each successful muscle-up, (1 muscle-up = 2 reps).

Monday, March 1, 2010

For time:
12-10-8

Kettle Bell swing jumps
TGU
Kettle Bell push ups