CrossFit Generation

Breaking Away From the Comfort Zone

CFG athlete Barb Edling shares her thoughts about breaking out of her comfort zone.

"When I was in high school, I attended a leadership course that talked about breaking away from the comfort zone.  I remember the words, but they never really sunk into my mind.  I would think I was pushing outside of the comfort zone; when in reality, I would get to a certain level and then “hang out” for a while in the comfortable stage, never pushing past that point.

This is what happens in workouts at CFG.  I will push myself to the “I’m tired” point, but never past that.  Never pushing for the extra rep or a few seconds less.  Never pushing to try the women’s box jump or go for the smaller pull-up band.  Never pushing into the really uncomfortable stage.

This past weekend I tried rock climbing for the first time in the mountains around Asheville, NC.  I had major anxiety about climbing the rock because my feet wouldn’t be on the ground; I would have to trust someone on the other end of the rope; and I’m not a big fan of heights.  I didn’t even remember why I signed up for the trip.  Physically, CFG had me ready, but my mind wasn’t in the right place.  Basically, the rock climbing was taking me completely outside of my comfort zone.

Eventually, I was able to push past my comfort level and climb the rock.  I was amazed at what I achieved.  Even though others on the trip climbed higher and faster, I achieved just as much as they did because I pushed past what I thought my limits were.  I broke away from the comfort zone and it felt good.

Where do I go from here?  I need to remember to push myself past what I think my limits are.  I need to push for that extra rep.  I need to not accept the “dot” next to my name.  I need to break away from the comfort zone."

Thanks for sharing, Barb and keep breaking away.

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DAILY TRAINING

5/3/1

Shoulder Press

55% x 5, 65% x 5, 75% x 5, 85% x 3, 95% x 1+

Conditioning

AMRAP in 12 minutes:

Run 800m

Complete as many rounds as possible in time remaining of:

12 Barbell Push Press (135)(85)

Run 100m

-Score is total Push Presses achieved

 

Team Workout

    Teams of 2 (male/female) complete as many reps in 2 minutes of the Filthy 50 movements.  Both members of the team can be working at the same time.  Transition time is 15 seconds between movements.  Each team gets 1 women's station and 1 men's station.  Scale weight and movements as needed.

Movements:

Box Jumps (24)(18)

Pullups

KB Swings (55)(35)

Walking Lunges

Toes to Bar (sub lying leg lift while holding onto post if needed)

Push Press (75)(55)

Situps (feet anchored on DBs)

Wall Balls (20)(14)

Burpees

Double-Unders

Adrenal Fatigue

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Primal Challenge Update

    The last day to register for the CFG Primal Challenge will be Tuesday, May 1st.  If you are interested in joining this challenge to get your eating, sleeping, training, and overall health in order, please email barry@crossfitgeneration.net.  Currently there are 24 challengers signed up.  Don't delay!  After the sign-up date, participants will be emailed all the information about the challenge and your tracking guides.  GROK ON!

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DAILY TRAINING

5/3/1

Power Clean (90% + 10lbs)

55% x 5, 65% x 5, 75% x 5, 85% x 3, 95% x 1+

Conditioning

3 x 3 minute AMRAPs:

5 Hang Power Clean (155)(95)

10 Ring Pushups

Conditioning Notes:

-Recover 3 minutes after each round

-Score is total rounds achieved

-Start where you left off on the previous round

DAILY TRAINING

Gymnastics

40 Deadhang Pullups

-10 Overhand, 10 Underhand, 2 x 10 alternated grips

Sprints

4 x 400m sprints

Rest 2 minutes between efforts

DAILY TRAINING

5/3/1

Back Squat (90% + 20lbs)

55% x 5, 65% x 5, 75% x 5, 85% x 3, 95% x 1+

Conditioning

800m plate run for time (45)(25)

Compare to 10/4/11

Core

Planks

Priceless

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DAILY TRAINING

3 rounds for reps:

1 minute of Row Calories

Rest 30 seconds

1 minute of Strict Pushups

Rest 30 seconds

1 minute of Double-Unders *(every 5 DUs counts as 1 rep)

Rest 30 seconds

1 minute of Abmat Situps

Rest 30 seconds

*Example: If 50 DUs are completed, that is 10 reps.