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Go Dog Go! CrossFit Workout for Tuesday – As Many Rounds as Possible

By Kill Fat Me | January 11, 2011 |

I actually like all of the exercises that we did for our CrossFit workout of the day today (WOD): Push-ups, Chin-ups, and Dips. I’ve been practicing the kipping pull-up and chin-up, so it was a good day to put it to the test. This WOD is a great way to work on your chest, triceps, and biceps. The chin-ups, in particular, also help you perform better on rope climbing.

Programming for Strength Training – Jim Wendler's 5.3.1 Methodology

By Kill Fat Me | January 7, 2011 |

Guineapig lifting barbell Strength training using Olympic-style weightlifting was something I avoided until just a few months ago. For the last 30 years, I have primarily done bodyweight training (e.g., push-ups) and some lighter lifting with dumbbells (e.g., bicep curls). That’s about it. But, when I joined my CrossFit gym a little over 5 months ago, weightlifting was a core component of the training. I dreaded it at first. But, now I have come to realize how much the increases in strength have improved my overall fitness, my cardio performance (e.g., long trail runs), and the muscle tone of my body. It is worth the investment of your time and energy.

First CrossFit Workout of the New Year – Dead Lift, Thrusters, L-Pull-ups and Run

By Kill Fat Me | January 3, 2011 |

Photo of Lady Doing an L Pull-up Ah, the first CrossFit workout of the year today and it was a good one! It was the first time that we’ve introduced L-Pull-ups into the workout and they are not easy to do. I was able to do a pretty good number of them, but not the full number in the WOD (had to fall back to regular pull-ups). So, I have some work to do!

CrossFit Workout for Thursday – Fran, I Think We Need to Start Seeing Other People

By Kill Fat Me | December 30, 2010 |

Photo of Lady Doing CrossFit Thrusters We did “Fran” in my CrossFit class this morning (Thrusters and Pull-ups). I have a love/hate relationship with Fran. I love the pull-ups and hate thrusters. But, the truth is that if you hate an exercise it means that it is something you need to work on. Right?

CrossFit Workout of the Day (WOD) for Saturday

By Kill Fat Me | December 11, 2010 |

I missed a CrossFit WOD workout this week due the NYC trip. So, I took advantage of an open hour in my gym today on Saturday and made it up. Tough one! At least for me. Thrusters always work me hard. Warmup: Quick jog (just 210 yards) Pull-ups Stretches Mobility Work: Focused on my shoulders…