Showing posts with label first crossfit experience. Show all posts
Showing posts with label first crossfit experience. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

My First CrossFit Class

After dabbling in various crossfit-esque workouts with Trainer, I decided to actually go to an official CrossFit class at a box yesterday. I can now say that what I was doing before was not CrossFit. We did some techniques here and there but my workouts with Trainer are nowhere near as intense as what I did yesterday.

I walked into the Box and was immediately intimidated. I started making assumptions. Apparently I didn't read my own post from yesterday! I got over it when everyone started smiling and introducing themselves. In fact, I was pleasantly surprised from the vibe. Everyone cheers you on and helps you. It's just a really supportive atmosphere.

Yesterday's Workout of the Day (WOD) was Deadlifts 5 sets of 5, and then 5 rounds of 15 medicine ball cleans (either 20 or 14 pounds) followed by 15 hanging knees to chest. I thought I wouldn't have too much trouble with the WOD because I have done cleans with Trainer. What I learned yesterday is that I was not doing cleans before. My technique was way off and I had trouble getting the right technique the entire class. That said, it made me even more motivated to get it right! CrossFit Owner/Coach (CO from this point forward) spent a lot of time coaching me through the proper clean technique and I can honestly say I still don't have it down. I came home, took a shower and practiced in the tub - haha! I will get it eventually.

Woohoo!

I'm sore today and have an appointment with Trainer tonight. I won't be back at the CrossFit Box until Memorial Day and then I'll stop in occasionally until I complete the sessions with Trainer. I'm working hard at my new lifestyle (I have started using the phrase - It's a lifestyle bitttchhh! - with Hubby and really seem to enjoy saying it!) Though I look at my body everyday, I'm not focused on getting immediate results. I know it will take time, hard work and dedication and I am fully prepared to give it my all. After all, you don't ever appreciate anything that comes easy!

Bitttch! ;)