‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring… Not even the lazy athlete, who’s body is suffering from a pull-up and barbell heavy workout the other day. My box is taking a well-deserved break and will be closed for the next few days, and I’ll be following their cue and doing the same by resting and spending time … Continue reading Happy holidays
When I started CrossFit training I had no idea what it was (other than having a vague idea of it being a high intensity physical activity). I realized later on that it was combination of different types of activities: Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, kettlebells, body weight, gymnastics, and endurance exercises including rowing, cycling and running. CrossFit athletes are considered “generalists” rather than “specialists” because they … Continue reading Master of none
Ready, set… hold up! Before we begin, let’s start off with a few definitions courtesy of Merriam-Webster: athlete noun ath·lete | \ˈath-ˌlēt, nonstandard ˈa-thə-ˌlēt \ A person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina. uninitiated adjective un·ini·ti·at·ed | \ˌən-ə-ˈni-shē-ˌā-təd Lacking knowledge of or experience with something : not initiated, inexperienced I joined the neighbourhood CrossFit gym … Continue reading Athleticism for the uninitiated
THE LAZY ATHLETE 