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[BeachJunkie]

I know its a bit late for new years resolutions but I'm sure many people made them. I'm sure many of them related to weight loss as well. Does anyone here do Crossfit? Have you even heard of it? I got into it after gaining a bunch of weight from my surgery and subsequent lack of excersize. I'm a huge fan and was wondering if anyone would like to be my virtual crossfit partner? I stick to the WOD (workout of the day) which is posted on the crossfit site. I'm looking for someone to share times and max loads with. There are a plethora of people on the crossfit forum and brandx but I thought it would be fun to get some of the SD folks into it. If anyone is interested let me know. There are scaled workouts available for those just starting out or for those that need to ease themselves into a fitness regimine to avoid injury. Todays workout is

"Elizabeth"

21-15-9 reps of:
Clean 135 lbs
Ring Dips

Max effort for shortest time.

This is following a warmup of:

3 rounds x 15 reps of:

Overhead Squats (weighted or unweighted)
Glute Ham or Regular Situps
Back Extensions
Pull Ups
Dips

Doesn't sound too bad but its killer. You can find examples and tutorials for all the excersizes and a ton of information regarding the "sport" at www.crossfit.com There is also a scaled (lower levels scaled for beginners and women) version of the WOD here I think this would be a fun way for everyone to get in shape and motivate each other. If anyone is interested, post up!

[WreckWench]

It's NEVER TOO LATE FOR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS....


And this is a great idea! Not sure how many members are into this particular regime...but I'm sure we could find PLENTY of others willing to REVISIT those not so old 'New Year's Resolutions' and make them NEW AGAIN!

So if you are into Crossfit? Let us know!
If you are into ANY OTHER form of exercise....LET US KNOW!!!

Beachjunkie is right.... LETS BEGIN A SD FITNESS CHALLENGE!!! Who's Next in the CHALLENGE???

[Starfish Sandy]

I just started the crossfit WOD in Jan - you should see me loose with a kettle ball!!!

[uwfan]

Hey this week is Chinese New Year, a perfect time to renew (okay for me start!) a new years resolution! I'm going to take a look at the site and see if I can begin too. Thanks for the idea BeachJunkie!!

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

I'm more into cardio training, myself. I know I need to do some strength training as I get older, I just can't get into it......

[BeachJunkie]

Actually crossfit is incredibly cardio oriented. It makes me more winded and tired than running 6 miles in a 10 minute workout. You'll burn more calories and have a heavier cardio load doing a crossfit workout than you will running on an eliptical or riding a stationary bike for an hour! Not trying to push it, just speaking from experience. Anything is better than nothing.

Starfish Sandy, glad to hear you like it. Do you have a favorite workout?

UWFan, Give it a look, if you have any questions let me know. You'll either love it and get addicted to it, or you will despise it so much you'll never want anything to do with it again. Depends on how much you like pain and misery haha.

[WreckWench]

Now see what you've done Beachjunkie...you've gotten all these WOMEN excited about getting fit! GOOD JOB!

I think you need to KEEP tally of your PROGESS on our site...you know...as inspiration to other members! Not to mention a few pics here and there too!


But seriously...lets see who else wants to ADOPT ANY KIND OF FITNESS CHALLENGE AND WE'LL MONITOR EVERYONE'S PROGRESS HERE ON THE SITE!!!

[BeachJunkie]

That sounds like a plan. That was basically the idea. Nothing motivates a guy to get in shape like good lookin ladies! I'm all for sharing my results as long as everyone promises not to laugh. So who else wants to get in on this?

As far as pictures go, I can't put pictures on this computer but I'll post up my progress when I get back to the states. Fair enough? For now all I can do is post times for the WOD and measurements/weights. The biggest problem I'm having is diet. MRE's aren't exactly perfect for maintaining a good diet and the chow hall believes that EVERYTHING should be fried or made on a grill with ten times too much grease and oil. I have managed to cut out all soda of every kind, no fruit juice (too much sugar), limited starches, no fast food style stuff from the chow hall (burgers, wings, hot dogs, pizza etc). Just water and black coffee and gatorade. Can't wait to get back to the states and make my own food!


Time for todays workout was 10:13. I'll post up tomorrows workout and time if anyone is interested in following along.

Current measurements are:

6'2
205
33 in waist

Goal is to either cut down to a nice dry 195 or maintain the 205 and increase muscle mass. Wish me luck. Anyone else want to join me in my quest for the healthy beach body?

[Starfish Sandy]

I have lost 21 pounds since my joining of weight watchers - it's a life time struggle for me. I just like food! I play around on the crossfit web site - I bounce around with the different workouts - I really do like the basic kettle ball squat/swing. (My name for it) I started swimming - at the Y. It takes once up AND down the pool to make ONE lap. sigh. I can do 17-20 laps (with some breaks in between) and Dan can do 40. Not sure I'll ever see the 40! SWIMMING LAPS KILLS ME. It is a lot harder than it looks - plus I have a Nemo fin!

I do about 45 mins of either the elipitcal (sp?) or the "wave" at the gym and then about 15-20 of circuit weights - my blood sugar can drop in a flash - so it just depends how long I can last.

I have a friend in my weight watchers class who has lost 130 pounds. Yes, 130 pounds, she keeps me motivated. Quite a gal.

I hope to dive for as long as possible - so I'm okay with having to work for it.

Edited by Starfish Sandy, 29 January 2009 - 06:04 PM.

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

OK, I'm up for the challenge, even if I don't do the same type of exercise routine as you. My resolution was to work out at least 4 times per week, and I've made some progress losing weight. Do I have to give my stats?? **Sigh** OK, just under 6 ft tall, and 215 lbs this morning. Goal is to get down to at least 185 by my next dive trip, which looks like Fiji in May. I really want to get rid of some of this "natural buoyancy" so I can drop some lead out of the BC.

My typical weekly workout schedule looks like:

• Recumbent bike at home before work, Mon-Fri for 30 minutes
• Mon/Wed/Thurs I stay at work after my shift, and do 45-60 minutes on either a treadmill or elliptical
• Tues, I stay at work after my shift, and do some type of strength training, but there is no fixed set of exercises or number of reps. I tend to work my upper legs (quads & glutes, for climbing into boats in full dive gear), biceps (I hate tricep work), and lower back & core.
• Fri/Sat/Sun, my workout consists of housework, yardwork, or projects. Or sitting on the couch reading a good book, whichever I choose!

Edited by Landlocked Dive Nut, 31 January 2009 - 08:50 AM.
correct typo. 85 lbs? Really? LOL

[Bubbles]

Goal is to get down to at least 85 by my next dive trip, which looks like Fiji in May.

Are you sure about this goal....85???

[Bubbles]

I have lost 21 pounds since my joining of weight watchers - it's a life time struggle for me. I just like food!

I'm with you there on the life time struggle. Over the years I've done just about every diet out there, but Weight Watchers is the one that really has worked best for me. It all boils down to portion control, and incorporating exercise into your diet plan. I start to have problems when I get lazy, stop planning my meals and get back into the fast food habit. Personally I've been back on Weight Watchers for the last couple of weeks, and I've lost 3-4 pounds. As soon as I get back into an exercise routine I expect to accelerate my progress. I'm going to look into the Crossfit thing you guys have been talking about!

[Bubble2Bubble]

I'm game for this SD Fitness Challenge ! I have never learned how to exercise indoors before, I have always done everything outside and my weights is like a YoYo..spring and summer OK then Fall and Winter the pounds just start adding up ! I know what you eat makes a difference but Exercise makes a huge difference..I'm going to go to that web site you suggested and see what I can get into..

6' 1-1/2" 200lbs..I can do better for myself
Thanks BeachJunkie

[Landlocked Dive Nut]

Goal is to get down to at least 85 by my next dive trip, which looks like Fiji in May.

Are you sure about this goal....85???

Hell of a typo! 185, cross my fingers!

[drifter]

I'm in on this. I've been working on the stationary bike for the last 2 weeks.

6' and currenly at 205 from a high of 212.