Expanding Horizons

So I got my inspiration for this post from my run through the Benicia State Park. Fitness is not about what we can do or what we can't do, but its about what we are willing to try to do.

The Benicia State Park is a decent paved trail through a marsh, but along it are the various structures for workouts. There are probably 6 stations (that's a guess), and they are all awesome. They are there with a specific workout posted, but they are awesome in the sense that you can try all new things on them. For example, at the ring station where you are supposed to practice hanging and doing leg lifts, you can try and do ring dips, or improvised muscle-ups. Both of which are very good workouts and CrossFit staples. So practice up!

Now back to the general topic. The point of CrossFit is to defeat the specialist with consistency. So instead of going along with your regular workouts and schedule, throw something new in. Even a rest day, try a new movement or form of cardio. Variety is the key to success as I said earlier. Anyone can specialize in just lifting weights or just running or just biking, but a true person of fitness aims to succeed in all forms of of the exercise world. So instead of going on a run, go on a bike ride instead. Instead of rowing, jump rope instead. Forget weight lifting one day and do all body weight exercises (my favorite). And for those rest days where you don't want to work out, play a new sport. Like frisbee or volleyball, or some form of sport that you have never tried or are new to. The world is full of things to do, so why limit yourself to only a few? Even cheese-rolling if you will. Never tried it, sounds like a Community Park on a sunny afternoon type thing!

Track

5 mile run at 65%

Super enjoyable.


Workout

3x(15,15,15)
Superset each two workouts

Standing Dumbbell Curls
Tricep Pressdowns

Preacher Curl
Skull Crushers

High Cable Curls
Dips

Inverted Ab Thrusters
Calf Raises