WOD Thursday 7/02/2009

In the month
of July I'll be teaching the Flexibility and Balance class on Mondays
from 11 to 12.  The Wednesday evening class will continue to be held
from 6 to 7.  I know many of you have been wondering what we do in the
Flex Class, and you will have 9 opportunities this month to find out.
 I've seen you standing around after your WOD, casting sidelong
glances, looking apprehensively at the people taking part who are
groaning "ouch,"  "ooof,"  and "ugh." This class is about much more
than twisting yourself into uncomfortable positions.  It is a way to
challenge yourself to do what we always do in CrossFit…better
ourselves at what we are not well-versed in.  Flexibility and balance
are key components of the CrossFit program. Answer yourself honestly,
do you need to improve your flexibility? Do you keep your chest
upright in your overhead squat?  How high can you get your elbows in
your clean?  Are you comfortable getting upside down in handstands or handstand
pushups?  Are you fast on your double unders?  Can you do muscle ups?
 These are just a few of the CrossFit fundamentals that can be improved
by increasing your flexibility, balance and strength. In class we focus
strongly on opening tight shoulders, hips and hamstrings, which are all
areas that you need open and strong in order to perform at your peak in
a WOD.  This class is not easy, but just like CrossFit, it is completely scalable.  Everyone
is welcome.  I applaud those of you who have taken the challenge to
participate in the class and who have pushed yourselves beyond your
comfort zone.  To the rest of you, I encourage you to come try out a
class.  I promise it won't hurt…too much.