WELCOME NEW ATHLETES
ATHLETE IN PROFILE
LESLIE LOEDING
Overloed
How did I find Crossfit?
My brother Steve is the trainer and he asked if I would be interested in
giving him feedback about his instruction method and classes before he
brought in “real” athletes.
How long have you been with Crossfit?
Almost exactly one year.
What do you like about Crossfit?
I really like the constantly varied workouts. When I first started, I
had no idea what kind of workout I would be doing that day. Some days
are really tough physically, some days are really tough mentally, and
some days are just plain hell. Now Steve posts the workout on his
website so you can see what you will be enduring that day if you wish.
I usually don’t look because I like the surprise element.
I also really like the group concept. We have people spanning about 40
years in age, and all abilities. The one constant is that everyone who
sticks around gives 100% nearly every workout. The group concept not
only adds an element of healthy competition, but it makes working out a
positive experience with such a supportive group.
Proudest Achievement?
I would have to say being able to deadlift as much weight as I do for my
size. Steve is great in that he pushes people to do their best, yet
cautions against overdoing it. If it weren’t for his coaching I would
probably never even attempt to lift as much as I do.
Favorite Exercise?
I tend to favor and excel in the workouts that have many different
exercises, even burpees.
Least Favorite exercise?
Turkish git ups. I have only done them once, but that was enough.
Other hobbies:
I am not a hobby person – I like to do pretty much anything, but not the
same thing all the time. Perhaps that is why Crossfit suits me so well.
What would you tell others about Crossfit?
You don’t need to be in shape to join, but you do need to be committed
to getting in shape. Crossfit requires a certain level of dedication
that is not the same as going to a regular gym. With that said, I bet
you will like Crossfit 100 times more than your monotonous gym routine.
You really do see improvements in yourself and others, which motivates
people to keep coming back. Steve does a great job challenging people
and keeping them safe at the same time. Come get some…
EXERCISE OF THE MONTH
DOUBLE UNDERS
NUTRITION
PALEO DIET / CAVEMAN DIET
www.thepaleodiet.com
http://www.trainingbible.com/pdf/Paleo_for_Athletes_Cliff_Notes.pdf
This is an excellent article regarding Paleo and the athlete – must read for Top Gun CrossFitters.
Lift like a Girl – Reasons Women Need Crossfit
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5503848/lift_like_a_girl_reasons_women_need.html?cat=50
“The biggest difference between Crossfit and traditional treadmill and weights is, treadmill and weights focus on looking good, while Crossfit focuses on being good,” said Doug Price, owner and trainer at Crossfit Utility.
So, why should women (and men) do CrossFit ?
Crossfit doesn’t take a lot of time.
Crossfit strengthens.
Crossfit empowers
Many women agree – Crossfit provides them the best workout of their life.
The Crossfit Women Phenomena.
http://article.abc-directory.com/article/6214
Women all over the world are finding that Crossfit, the fitness system that involves intense weight training, is just what they have been looking when it comes to toning and building lean mass. It is scalable to any fitness level, quick and efficient, and functional. For many women, this shift in the paradigm of women’s fitness is long overdue.
The degree of EPOC you experience has a direct correlation to the intensity of your workout session. The harder you are able to work out, … the more energy your body will need to expend to bring them back down to normal once again. What this basically represents is how many additional calories your body will burn after the exercise session has been completed in order to return your body to the state it was in before the exercise took place.
