4 BIG Reasons to Keep a Training Log

4 Reasons to keep a pen and paper Training Log: Are You Progressing? In order to know if you are progressing in any of your fitness goals you need to track the quantifiable and related metrics of your workouts and recovery. Crossfit is a results based fitness system. Each component of this system produces a [...]

Pen and paper training log vs. online apps

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A training log is a very useful tool. I have kept one in various forms for many years. Most of them have been computer based, either a spreadsheet I have built myself, or an online community based training log website where your log is on display for anyone to look at. Here is the log [...]

“Don’t be WOD drunk.”

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Wise words. In the attached video (open post to view video), John from Crossfit Endurance and Whiteboard Wednesday talks about how too much of a good thing can be a damper to your fitness goals. Here are 5 ways to avoid being WOD drunk. 1. Scale wisely – If you are sore from previous workouts, [...]

8 Tips to winning the Leaning Challenge.

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Eat Paleo – It’s pretty easy to create your own version of Paleo or cheat here and there. Don’t. Stay on the path. Stick to the parameters of orthodox Paleo nutrition. Lots of lean meat and eggs. Lots of veggies. Healthy fats. Easy on the nuts. Keep fruit to post workout. No grains. No legumes. [...]

Training Log preview – Benchmark workout log and Level qualification tracking.

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Training Logs will be available Friday, February 10th at Level 4 CrossFit Seattle 5pm class! $15.00.    

Training Log Preview – Weekly Log and 5/3/1 Templates

Weekly Log

Weekly Log 5/3/1 Templates   Tomorrow: Benchmark workout log and Level qualification tracking.

Training Log – BLOCK and CYCLE Planning Tools

Block Planning how to

  More tomorrow.

Training Log – Table of Contents

Training Log Table of Contents

  Tomorrow: A look at the BLOCK and CYCLE planning tools.

It’s Coming…..

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A training log specifically designed for the Level 4 athlete. Available Monday February 13th at Level 4 CrossFit Seattle. Price:$15.00   Tomorrow: A look inside.  

CrossFit Goal Setting

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  In this article, I’m going to talk about goal setting, and possibly simplify a smart idea. For starters,  we all know about the goal setting acronym SMART, commonly known to the business world. SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Timely. It’s a great way to set and organize a goal, but sometimes [...]