This kid gets it!..

He is an inspiration and I hope people take off the blinders and look at what big government is doing.   Listen to what this kid has to say and try and tell me it doesn't make sense!  This video should pop in your memory while making your next grocery list.

My favorite line:  "I'd rather pay the local farmer then have to pay the hospital."

http://www.cheeseslave.com/2010/09/26/11-year-old-on-industrial-food-system/

Two birds with one stone...(with a Raw Milk article)

... this article makes me sick and elated all in one reading!   It's an example of how the media does not include ALL research conducted but instead chooses what THEY WANT to research and report on.  Please take the time to read this fantastic article and dig a little deeper with the links provided.

RAW MILK ALL THE WAY!

http://www.realmilk.com/abc-news-raw-milk-story.html

...And Tastes Great Too!

More great facts about Raw Milk!  This time from goats!  A friend of mine transitioned from processed milk you find in the supermarkets to raw cow milk (not long after I did)  and most recently to Raw Goat Milk.  I did some research, tried it myself, and love it!  This is one of the websites with tons of information about the fantastic benefits of raw milk.

http://www.roseofsharonacres.com/raw_goat_milk_benefits

CrossFit prepares me for anything you throw at me with 3 Fitness Models...

1. 10 general physical skills. Strength. Stamina. Endurance. Flexibility. Power. Speed. Coordination. Agility. Balance. Accuracy. These ten words describe the predominant characteristics of almost any activity you are likely to encounter, and therefore your capability in each describes your fitness. We humans are usually pretty good in a couple, mediocre in most, and horribly deficient in a few. Improvement in some of these skills comes through training: stimulating physiological changes in your body. Others are developed through practice: developing your nervous system to accomplish tasks within your current physical capability. Finally, power and speed are developed through a combination of both training and practice.


2. Capability at random physical tasks: The hopper. Put every conceivable workout (not just CrossFit WODs–every conceivable workout) into a hopper. Spin the hopper and then pull out a workout at random. He/she who is fittest will perform the best over a large number of these random tasks. What’s the task you dread coming out of the hopper more than anything? A long run? Pullups? Single rep strength? Could anything reasonably come out of the hopper that’s completely a non-starter for you? Fixing that weakness is the single best thing you can do for your overall fitness. CrossFit has found that you can make more progress by devoting yourself to improving your deficiencies rather than continuing to improve your strengths. Furthermore, improving your deficiencies seems to have an amplifying effect on all of your non-deficient skills. This is both unexpected and very cool. We don’t understand it, but we know it happens.


3. Capacity in the three metabolic pathways: phosphocreatine, glycolytic, and oxidative.A metabolic pathway is just a method your body uses to produce ATP, the body’s currency of energy which is spent by your muscles. You are as fit as your capacity in each of these pathways. The phosphocreatine pathway is for short, explosive ATP production. The glycolytic pathway provides energy during medium-duration exercise from ~30 seconds to ~4 minutes. The oxidative pathway is your capability to produce energy aerobically (from oxygen). This pathway provides low amounts of energy for very long durations. Many people are fit in a single pathway. CrossFitters seek to be fit in all of them.

......Working only the bi's, back, and tri's does NOT!  Have you ever picked anything up heavy in everyday life with a leg extension movement?.... I think not!

Lets breakdown SUCCESS...

S-ee your goal

U- nderstand the obstacles

C-lear your mind of doubt

C-reate a positive mental picture

E-mbrace the challenge

S-tay on track

S-how the world you can do it

Does your gym offer any of this..?

Does anyone check on you if you miss a couple days at your gym?  If you want accountability, real training, and a community atmosphere than find a CrossFit gym near you!

CrossFit Champions is like this!

Inspiring Video...

... if this doesn't get you pumped up to better yourself through fitness, jump back on the elliptical and go nowhere.

 What fitness looks like...

WOW! This is no rant, it's THE TRUTH.... The Pu$$ification of America!

This is something that I think about all the time and could not have said it any better!

(its a long read but worth every word!)

http://zacheven-esh.com/blog/the-pussification-of-america-2/

Females... Lifting IS for you!

Many woman believe that if they start strength training they will become "bulky" like woman  seen on muscle magazines.  Well, those thoughts are false.  The woman on the cover of muscle magazines are there for one reason...because they WANT to be and that is what THEY choose to "train" for.

This article brings to light some misunderstandings about woman that strength train.

http://www.elitefts.com/documents/female_athletes.htm

GOOD Nutrition and Raw Milk starts with grass-fed livestock

Found some great articles this weekend I wanted to share.

First:  The importance of keeping livestock outside and feeding on grass instead of crammed in a warehouse and fed grains  (like chickens and pigs have already been).

http://www.acompassionateworld.org/2010/09/cows-eat-grass-don%E2%80%99t-they/

Second: An explanation of the Leaky Gut Syndrome.  (Guess what the culprit is.... grains!)

http://fireofthegodsfitness.blogspot.com/2010/09/wolf-eats-grains-part-2.html

Third: The fantastic benefits of drinking raw milk that has been raised in a pasture and fed grass and grass only!

http://www.raw-milk-facts.com/raw_milk_health_benefits.html

Paleo, Paleo, Paleo!

A couple stories, informational websites I found today.

World Record Rowing holder explains what helped her get over the hump...

http://www.golf-talk.co.uk/news/paleo-diet-helps-world-champion-row-into-the-record-books/12451274

What is the Paleo diet and the benefits of it?....

http://www.legaids.com/blog/paleo-weight-loss-low-carbs-low-fat-recipes/

Dawn Breakers do "Boot Camp Gone Bad"

Members of CrossFit Champions boot camp, Dawn Breakers, do "Boot Camp Gone Bad"!

3 rounds, 5 stations, 1 minute at each station with one minute rest in between rounds.

Max reps at each station.  Stations are: Burpees, KB swing (25lb), air squat, med ball ab mat sit ups (14lb), jump rope (single under)

Total score is accumulation of total reps throughout all three rounds.

"Dawn Breakers" Boot Camp has started!

CrossFit Champions "Dawn Breakers" is off to a great start at Matzke Park!  We are looking forward to reaping the benefits of CrossFit and eating right!

Here is a picture of Dawn Breaker members Matt and Paul after their first day.  Fantastic work you two!  Keep it up!