Bingo night and possible Harlem Shake on March 8th?
So seriously this would be fun and funny as hell to pull off. I just found out about these Harlem Shake dances. I think a ton of you would be interested. Jaime thinks it may be played out, I think we could put a slightly different flare on it somehow. We are very interested in any and all ideas that develop our community. Please bring them to the table.
Dancers? Breakdancer's? Actors? Looking for 30 seconds of fun??? Let us know what you think of this idea. Anyone have a jetski, quad, boat, life raft, or something funny to put in this.
Ideas? Thoughts? POST TO COMMENTS!!!!! Where is comments: look at the top right of this blog page.
So seriously this would be fun and funny as hell to pull off. I just found out about these Harlem Shake dances. I think a ton of you would be interested. Jaime thinks it may be played out, I think we could put a slightly different flare on it somehow. We are very interested in any and all ideas that develop our community. Please bring them to the table.
Dancers? Breakdancer's? Actors? Looking for 30 seconds of fun??? Let us know what you think of this idea. Anyone have a jetski, quad, boat, life raft, or something funny to put in this.
Ideas? Thoughts? POST TO COMMENTS!!!!! Where is comments: look at the top right of this blog page.
San Jose Athlete of the month Bryan Lee:
1. When did you join CrossFit NorCal (MV or SC)?
Joined the SJ location in February of last year.
2. Why did you join CrossFit?
I got fat(ter). I've always been a big fellow, weighing at least 200 lbs since 6th grade. While in school, sports such as football, tennis, and track and field kept me in shape. After spending a few years working a desk job however, I found myself in a very sedentary life style and very fat. I was still a member at a globo-gym, but it was obvious that I needed something different. Hours of research led me to discovering something called 'Crossfit'. Luckily, there was an affiliate less than half a mile from me! Like a lost stray, I wandered into an on-ramp class being coached by Pat and from there I was sold.
3. What changes in your health, physique and overall performance have you seen since starting CrossFit?
The physical changes have been great, but the psychological changes have had a greater impact. I feel more energetic, healthier, and have a general sense of well-being. Performance-wise, I have seen huge gains. Early on, I was unable to even complete WODs with unweighted barbells and a few times even ended up curling up into a fetal position. Just thinking about a 400M run was daunting and a pull-up was out of the realm of possibility. Now, I am able to Rx some WODs and lift moderately heavy loads. I can't say I am confident with every movement, but that is the beauty of Crossfit-- There are scaling options for everything.
4. What advice would you give to someone with regards to starting CrossFit?
My advice would be to check your expectations and ego at the door and just go with the flow. It is certainly not for everyone, but anyone can do it.
5. Favourite CrossFit exercise?
Prowlers. Specifically, heavy prowlers. Anything with a pushing motion.
6. Favourite activity outside of CrossFit?
It's hard to beat enjoying a nice cigar and a 18+ year old single malt with friends.
7. Proudest accomplishment at CrossFit?
This may seem odd, but my proudest accomplishment so far has been being able to string together double-unders! After nearly a year, I can finally string together at least 10-15 on a consistent basis.
8. Favourite place to eat a paleo-ish meal?
The salads at Crepevine are amazing!
9. Something that people would be surprised to know about you?
I am a huge nerd! Beginning with my love for comic books, anime, collectible toys, model figures, and video games, all the way to working at NASA, I am pretty much your stereotypical nerd.
10. What/who inspires you the most?
I am inspired by everyone around me, daily. Whether it's Crossfit or just life in general. We all have problems, yet we still make it through every day and somehow treat one another without malice. That is my inspiration, not just for Crossfit, but for life.
Joined the SJ location in February of last year.
2. Why did you join CrossFit?
I got fat(ter). I've always been a big fellow, weighing at least 200 lbs since 6th grade. While in school, sports such as football, tennis, and track and field kept me in shape. After spending a few years working a desk job however, I found myself in a very sedentary life style and very fat. I was still a member at a globo-gym, but it was obvious that I needed something different. Hours of research led me to discovering something called 'Crossfit'. Luckily, there was an affiliate less than half a mile from me! Like a lost stray, I wandered into an on-ramp class being coached by Pat and from there I was sold.
3. What changes in your health, physique and overall performance have you seen since starting CrossFit?
The physical changes have been great, but the psychological changes have had a greater impact. I feel more energetic, healthier, and have a general sense of well-being. Performance-wise, I have seen huge gains. Early on, I was unable to even complete WODs with unweighted barbells and a few times even ended up curling up into a fetal position. Just thinking about a 400M run was daunting and a pull-up was out of the realm of possibility. Now, I am able to Rx some WODs and lift moderately heavy loads. I can't say I am confident with every movement, but that is the beauty of Crossfit-- There are scaling options for everything.
4. What advice would you give to someone with regards to starting CrossFit?
My advice would be to check your expectations and ego at the door and just go with the flow. It is certainly not for everyone, but anyone can do it.
5. Favourite CrossFit exercise?
Prowlers. Specifically, heavy prowlers. Anything with a pushing motion.
6. Favourite activity outside of CrossFit?
It's hard to beat enjoying a nice cigar and a 18+ year old single malt with friends.
7. Proudest accomplishment at CrossFit?
This may seem odd, but my proudest accomplishment so far has been being able to string together double-unders! After nearly a year, I can finally string together at least 10-15 on a consistent basis.
8. Favourite place to eat a paleo-ish meal?
The salads at Crepevine are amazing!
9. Something that people would be surprised to know about you?
I am a huge nerd! Beginning with my love for comic books, anime, collectible toys, model figures, and video games, all the way to working at NASA, I am pretty much your stereotypical nerd.
10. What/who inspires you the most?
I am inspired by everyone around me, daily. Whether it's Crossfit or just life in general. We all have problems, yet we still make it through every day and somehow treat one another without malice. That is my inspiration, not just for Crossfit, but for life.
Workout for Wednesday:
1 Split Jerk (alternate with Partner for 5min)
* Use a moderate load
1 Push Jerk (alternate with Partner for 5min)
* Use a moderate load
- Emphasis is on technique not cycling for speed.
In partners:
run 200m
AMRAP burpee over barbell
* While one partner runs, the other accumulates burpees
6 rounds (3 runs each)
Why Split or Push?
So there is no absolute answer to which one is better. It's really dependent on the athlete. however most people prefer to split. The reason why many people prefer to split is really for two reasons:
Shoulder mobility and balance.
The split allows the athlete to get under the load easier for most people. Why? Essentially it has to do with shoulder mobility and balance. In the normal push jerk you receive a deep jerk in an overhead squat position. However most people don't jerk with the same grip they overhead squat with. Most people need a wider grip to accommodate for their chest dropping and having to keep the bar over their body in the overhead squat. This is normally not the same grip they use on a jerk. As a result they can not get under the bar and keep their feet in a squat stance due to lack of range in the shoulder. As the athletes chest drops a tad in the squat (happens to almost everyone) their shoulders can not accommodate and keep the weight back over their body.
Secondly, having the feet remain so close makes it a bit more challenging to balance the load. Splitting the feet out gives you a wider position of support.
* Use a moderate load
1 Push Jerk (alternate with Partner for 5min)
* Use a moderate load
- Emphasis is on technique not cycling for speed.
In partners:
run 200m
AMRAP burpee over barbell
* While one partner runs, the other accumulates burpees
6 rounds (3 runs each)
Why Split or Push?
So there is no absolute answer to which one is better. It's really dependent on the athlete. however most people prefer to split. The reason why many people prefer to split is really for two reasons:
Shoulder mobility and balance.
The split allows the athlete to get under the load easier for most people. Why? Essentially it has to do with shoulder mobility and balance. In the normal push jerk you receive a deep jerk in an overhead squat position. However most people don't jerk with the same grip they overhead squat with. Most people need a wider grip to accommodate for their chest dropping and having to keep the bar over their body in the overhead squat. This is normally not the same grip they use on a jerk. As a result they can not get under the bar and keep their feet in a squat stance due to lack of range in the shoulder. As the athletes chest drops a tad in the squat (happens to almost everyone) their shoulders can not accommodate and keep the weight back over their body.
Secondly, having the feet remain so close makes it a bit more challenging to balance the load. Splitting the feet out gives you a wider position of support.
