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The Difference a Squat Makes

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Workouts

As most of you know, CrossFit Girl Workout Grace consists of 30 clean and jerks for time with the ladies at 95 lbs and the guys at 135 lbs. Last Friday, at our CrossFit gym, we did 30 squat clean and jerks at 105 lbs for the ladies and 145 lbs for the guys.

Let me tell you the difference a squat makes: a BIG difference. That extra little movement not only takes extra time, but it’s infinitely harder and more work. Plus, add on the extra 10 lbs, and it’s a whole different workout.

I finished in under 9 minutes, but it was definitely hard.

CrossFit programming at its finest!

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CrossFit Competition: Festivus

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Competitions

In October, I participated in a CrossFit competition called Festivus Games. This was a partner competition, and I didn’t have a partner. I contacted the host, Caliber Fitness in Casper, WY, and they arranged for me a partner. We competed in the master’s division.

While it was cold, it was fun. You can see the highlights here:

And here:

We did extremely well considering my partner was new to CrossFit. We ended up in second place, and it was a good time. Plus, I made a new friend.

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CrossFit Competition: Battle at the Rock 2021

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Competitions

In October, I participated in an individual CrossFit competition in Castle Rock, Colorado, called Battle at the Rock. Hosted by Castle Rock Fitness, this event was as great as ever. I participated in the master’s competition, and although I didn’t podium, it was fun nevertheless.

The best part was the CrossFit floater, which we got to dive into a foam pit. You can watch the shenanigans here:

It was so much fun, as I describe above.

The rest were typical CrossFit workouts, as you can see here:

And here:

Fun day. Great hosts. Perfect weather. An absolute blast.

I highly recommend these guys. They put on great competitions and are as friendly as can be.

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CrossFit Competition: Project Uplift 7.0

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Competitions

In September, I participated in Project Uplift. This was my third year, and it was as great as ever. I joined a team from CrossFit Miramont, and we did Rx.

The day started off great! We did well in the events, and the money raised goes to support Kids at Heart, a local nonprofit helping foster kids.

You can watch me compete here:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0e9RwYAkIL8

 

And here:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/IJSdEI9Z32s
We did really well considering I hadn’t worked out with these guys before. I did end up ripping doing chest to bar pullups, but it was totally worth it.
 
Great day with great people for a great cause.
 
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WodProof App Review

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Product Reviews

In my last blog post, I mentioned the fact that I had to do the first phase of the Turkey Challenge, an upcoming CrossFit competition, at home using the WODProof app. This is an app that allows you to record your CrossFit or other workouts easily. It has a clock in the screen, which is one of the main reasons why the Turkey Challenges wants us to use it.

I’ve done CrossFit competitions before using this app

See example video here:

The key is testing it ahead of time.

3 TIPS FOR USING WODPROOF APP

  1. Use airplane mode. They are serious about using airplane mode. I had to redo an entire 20-minute workout because I got a phone call during my taping. It causing the app to stop recording. This royally sucked.
  2. Test the export method. Make sure the video will be recorded to your phone, as well as in the app. This will make exporting it to YouTube or other video streaming platform easier.
  3. Have someone film you. I’ve set WODProof up before in the corner of my garage, but if you are moving around a lot, it’s worth it to have someone follow you around. Starbucks bribes work for my kids.

OTHER USES FOR WODPROOF

WODProof app can also be used to record your movements when you are working on technical CrossFit or weightlifting moves, such as bar muscle ups or snatches. They have an online community where you can post your workouts, too. Learn more here, or download it in your PlayStore today!

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The Trials of At-Home Workouts

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Competitions

As most of you know, I workout primarily in my garage. I have almost everything you need for CrossFit (I’m lacking rings and a rope). That being said, working out by yourself is a challenge — especially if you are doing at-home workouts for a CrossFit competition.

THE TURKEY CHALLENGE CROSSFIT COMPETITION 2021

The Turkey Challenge is coming up next weekend in Broomfield, Colorado. It will be held at MBS CrossFit, which is supposedly as pristine of a location as you can get. I’m excited to see it.

The Turkey Challenge is usually a two-day CrossFit competition. However, due to COVID-19, Day 1 has been pushed to at-home. The challenge of working out at-home or doing the CrossFit workouts at your gym is that you are not pushed. You really have no one to work off of, so you’re on your own.

For me, the challenge was WODProof, an app that you can use to record your CrossFit workouts. It has a clock built-in and a community. However, filming yourself doing a CrossFit workout in your garage is not as easy as it sounds. I had to bribe my daughter with Starbucks right after, and it took me 30 minutes just to test the app to be sure it would work (the last thing I wanted was to have to do the CrossFit workouts again).

THE CROSSFIT WORKOUTS FOR TURKEY CHALLENGE

We had three CrossFit workouts, all in a row, with a running clock of 30 minutes. They programmed it for a 14-min AMRAP (8 alternating dumbbell hang snatches, 10 dumbbell box stepovers, and 12 wall balls) with a max power clean in the minute followed by a 7-min AMRAP of bar-facing burpees.

All around, it sucked. It wasn’t hard; logistically, it just sucked.

I did okay. You can watch the video and be the judge. Let me know in the comments, and subscribe to my YouTube channel!

You can see the video here: 

 

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CrossFit Competition: The Altitude Games

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Competitions

The Altitude Games was a two-part CrossFit Competition.

The first part took place online. Needless to say, this was difficult for me. One, we had to film ourselves using WODProof. I had never used this app so there was definitely a learning curve associated with it. The timing of the online portion was off for me. I had another CrossFit competition that weekend, so I was trying to squeeze these in before and after — not the best. I ended up having to do two of the workouts twice due to user error on the app. So I was a wreck.

The second part of the competition was in-person, which took place yesterday at CrossFit Decimate. I’ve done many CrossFit competitions here, and I can say these guys are a class act. The CrossFit programming is killer, the community and volunteers are supportive, and the judges don’t take their responsibility too seriously. They are fair, but understanding, too.

CrossFit Competition Podium Finish!

I shocked myself yesterday by coming in third in the Open Division. I haven’t won a CrossFit competition or even been close in a long time. I’m usually at the end of the pack. This most definitely renewed my faith in myself that I can do this. Admittedly, I started out rough. I failed the floater (as always). But, I got stronger (and felt better) with the second and third WOD. Admittedly, my pullups gave out at the end because I couldn’t feel my arms by 3:30 pm anymore.

The prizes for winning were amazing. Everyone got a pair of sunglassed from Epoch Eyewear. I have gotten a lot of podium prizes, but this was one of the best. I always need a pair of good sunglasses. I selected a polarized purple pair, which I wore on the long drive home. I love them!

We also got Pumpkin Spice Protein Drink (can’t WAIT to try this one!) called Witch’s Whey from Earth Fed Muscle, and a pair of grips from Bear Komplex. First place got a cool bag and more swag. This was totally cool and makes the pain of the day worth it.

Admittedly, I’m sporting some nice bruises. I can’t do kettlebell snatches properly, so got two of those — one on each arm beneath my wrist. For some reason, I have a bruise on my right shoulder (assuming from dumbbell clean and jerks). And I got a bruise on my shin from snatches and deadlifts.

IN-N-OUT FOR DINNER!

I’ve been to CrossFit Decimate several times for CrossFit Competitions so imagine my surprise when I exit the highway and there’s an In-N-Out Burger! If you haven’t eaten at this chain, you are missing out (and I don’t eat out all that much!). I picked up me and my kids a burger to go after the Crossfit Comp.

All in all, a great CrossFit competition at an excellent facility that I’ll definitely do again!

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4 Tips to Overcome CrossFit Burnout

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit

When you first start CrossFit, you are 100% committed. You show up to class even when you are sore or when you ripped the previous day. You go no matter how tired you are or how many bruises you have.

However, after a few years (I’ve found about three), you begin go experience CrossFit burnout. So what can you do? Keep reading below for four tips to overcome CrossFit burnout, and contact me for SEO CrossFit services today!

WHAT IS CROSSFIT BURNOUT?

Burnout of any sort is when you are exhausted, both physically and mentally from an activity. It’s usually a reaction to prolonged stress. You feel tired, you are cynical, and you lack motivation. With regards to CrossFit, you get to the point where you don’t want to go, and if you do, you half-ass the workout and then feel guilty for doing so.

4 TIPS TO OVERCOME CROSSFIT BURNOUT

Scale It Back

Scale it back means you take a week and choose CrossFit workouts that are easy and have your favorite movements. This keeps you moving rather than sitting for an entire week. This can mean you focus on running or rowing — primarily cardio exercises perhaps. Or, you put down the barbell for a week and do bodyweight movements only.

Take Deliberate Rest

For hardcore CrossFitters, taking days off can be challenging. After all, every WOD sounds good. However, you should schedule in rest days and stick to them. While active recovery is good, you should still schedule in at least one day where you don’t do any sort of exercise besides your daily life.

Realize It’s a Mental Game

When you’ve been doing CrossFit for over three years, it becomes a mental game. You most likely can do all of the movements, but there are days when you probably don’t want to. Here, realizing that it’s all mental can be helpful. On these days, you just go to the gym and zone out. You do what you can do, and forget about the rest.

Try Programming for Yourself

The beauty of programming CrossFit for yourself is that if you wake up one day and you don’t want to do wall balls or snatch, you don’t have to. Here, you have the ultimate control. You can truly listen to what your body (and your mind) is telling you and choose the movements you feel like doing. This is not the same as cherry picking CrossFit workouts. You still do the moves you loath, but you do them when you have the mental fortitude to do so.

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CrossFit Girl Workout Elizabeth

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Workouts

I have been struggling with CrossFit lately. Not necessarily CrossFit though; it’s more with my weight and my abilities.

Injuries have taken their toll, and after I hurt my back last fall, it’s been a rough road back. Throw in competing in CrossFit competitions against gals 20 years younger than me, and you get the point.

Today, Bergeron’s CompTrain had Elizabeth, a girl CrossFit workout that’s been around since the beginning, programmed. I looked at SugarWOD, the app I’ve had since the very beginning that tracks all of my CrossFit wods I want to remember. The last time I did it was two years ago with a time of over 22 minutes, so I thought, “I can beat that. My ring dips are much better now.”

Elizabeth is:

21-15-9 of

  • Squat Cleans 95 lbs for women
  • Ring Dips

So I begin. My time: 13:43. I smashed my old record by almost 9 minutes! I haven’t had a PR this big in at least a year. I was super excited and quite surprised. It’s these rare moments like these that keep me getting up at 2:30 in the morning, working out alone in my garage, doing strength workouts I don’t particularly enjoy, and keeping moving even though I don’t want to.

After six years of CrossFit, it’s all mental. All of it. Sure, there are weights you can’t lift and perhaps movements you can’t do, but those are the extremes. The daily grind is what makes the difference. So keep grinding away even when every moment sucks and you’re sore and would rather sleep and the like.

It’s only you you are against. So defeat yourself every time.

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CrossFit Competition: 1st Annual Battle Royale

by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Competitions

I’ve done quite a few competitions at Castle Rock Fitness. These guys run great competitions, on-time, and they are super friendly.

My daughter and I competed as a team, and I’m proud to say we did not come in last. We beat a few teams actually. A masters and a teen athlete against 20 year olds are to be expected to be near the bottom.

The WODs this time around were not the best. One WOD the other partner had to be able to do all of the moves and my daughter couldn’t do one so we had to stand around for five minutes. Another WOD had wall walks (possibly the dumbest CrossFit move ever). A floater was a 1600 meter row. I can do that one at home. The best was the complex (deadlift, hang clean, and a front squat). I PR’ed my hang squat clean at 140 pounds.

It was fun. Will do again. However, when we signed in, they had run out of our size of t-shirts so we both received the wrong size shirts that we now cannot wear. Given that we had signed up well before the deadline, this was disappointing to say the least.

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