Saturday, October 23, 2010

"The Carrie Story"

On Thursday October 21st, the 6:30am Rentless Bootcamp at Jack and Adams took on "The Carrie Story". Carrie McDonald (pic below) has been with Crossfit Central for a year, so here is her story...as well as a fun workout to go with it including her favorite moves (minus the burpees).
On 5/28/80 (5 situps, 28 russian twist, 80 sec plank hold) Carrie McDonald was born; this makes her 30 years old (30 lunges with med ball overhead). In 2009 (11 burpees) Carrie joined Crossfit Central, which was founded in 2005 (7 burpees). On 2/7/08 (2 sit ups, 7 russian twist, 8 sec plank hold) she ran her first Marathon (26 shoulder presses). On 12/5/10 (12 sit ups, 5 russian twist, 10 sec plank hold) she will run in the Dallas White Rock Marathon (26 shoulder presses). Her goal is 3:40 (3x40sec runs) which will quailfy her for the Boston Marathon (26 shlder presses) on 4/18/11 (4 situps, 18 russian twist, 11 sec plank hold) or the 2012 (5 burpees) Boston Marathon (26 shlder presses). Carrie has worked really hard for this, running 40-50mi/wk (4 runs), we wish this 30 y/o (30 ball taps) the very best!!!
(Pic Above: Neil and Carrie take a short run after most classes)

Thursday, October 14, 2010

"For The Love Of Med Ball"

On Oct. 14th, 2010 my Thursday bootcampers took on "For The Love of Med Ball". The whole goal of the workout was not to put the med ball down :) And that did just that...some even used a 10lb ball!!! Thats right...my classes are AWESOME!!!!

I told them NOT to put the med ball down...so here is how they rested LOL!

IHOP Workout by Neil

On September 14th, 2010 some of the T/Th 6:30am Jack and Adams take on Neils "IHOP - Internation House of Power" workout! The workout goes as follow:
Famers Run with dumbbell overhead - opening ceremony
5/5 Turkish Get Ups
30 Russian Twist
20 American Swings
15 Roman Deadlift
Farmers Run with Dumbbell over head - Closing ceremony
Come find out what other "fun" workouts Crossfit Central's 6:30am T/Th Jack and Adams Rentless Bootcamp can do for you!


Friday, October 1, 2010

"The Bruin"

While looking for a workout for myself Wednesday night, when I should have been planning a workout for my bootcamp I came across this workout called "The Bruin". As I was writting it down I thought, "OMG I could modify this for my bootcampers....they are going to hate me!". Therefore I have been putting all my bootcampers/clients through "The Bruin"!! When I get unsore from this weeks workouts, I personally (and because I promised my 5:30pm Bootcampers) I plan on taking on The Bruin. I will film it and post it! Meet "The Bruin"
100m sprint
83 Forward Lunges w/ wt. overhead
70 Squats
83 Reverse Lunges w/ wt. overhead
35 push press
100m Sprint
15 Thrusters
100m Sprint
83 Forward Lunges w/out wt.
35 Burpee
83 Reverse Lunges w/out wt.
100m Sprint
70 Double Unders
100m Sprint
Bootcampers used 6-10lb med balls for weight and did 70 sit ups instead of double unders! I'm in the process of trying to find the WOD to get the exact wt for the overhead incase you want to do it, but hang tight!

Above is my 5:30pm Rentless Brentwood Bootcampers (minus a few) who took on "The Bruin" during a make up Wednesday night!

My favorite feedback comment from this workout was: "BYOC...Bring Your Own Cane"

*pic of my 6:30am Jack and Adams Rentless Bootcampers to come when I get it off my camera*

I asked Gina how she felt after this workout, what was worse her shoulders or legs, her reply "I hurt all over". LOL! You know it was a good one!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Fight Gone Bad

When I step up for my 17 minutes of the Fight Gone Bad workout on September 25th, I won’t be competing just for myself. I’ll also be raising funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, LIVESTRONG, and the CrossFit Foundation.

In the first four editions of the Fight Gone Bad fundraising event, CrossFit Affiliates have raised more than $2 million. Fight Gone Bad is one of the most brutal workouts on the CrossFit menu, and the members of Crossfit Central will ante up for the challenge.

The event will take place on Saturday, September 25 at more than 500 CrossFit affiliates throughout the United States and around the world at 6 a.m. EST until 6 p.m. PST. Last year, over 5,200 people participated, raising more than $1.1 million for the charities. This year they seek to break the $2 million mark.

“Through their generosity and commitment, CrossFit athletes are making the most of a great fundraising opportunity,” said Scott Zagarino, Executive Director of The Sportsgrants Foundation. “These athletes are taking their training to a higher level by providing much-needed support for our troops, law enforcement and first responder communities and the millions of Americans fighting all types of cancer.”

In this workout, participants move through five stations for one minute each. Upon completion of the “round” of exercises, they get a minute rest and go for two more rounds. Scoring is based on the number of repetitions the athletes can complete in each minute (rowing = one point per calorie burned). The workout was given its name by World Ultimate Fighting Champion BJ Penn, who remarked after finishing, “That was just like a fight gone bad.” The stations include:

- Wall-ball: 14-lb. ball, 10-ft. high target
- Sumo dead-lift high-pull: 55 lbs.
- Box Jump: 20-in. box
- Push-press: 55 lbs.
- Row: calories

To support my efforts, go to HERE :)

● LIVESTRONG fights to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. LIVESTRONG works to empower the cancer community to address the unmet needs of cancer survivors. To do so, LIVESTRONG encourages collaboration, knowledge-sharing and partnership and develops evidence-based solutions to address both the common and unique problems survivors are facing around the world. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.livestrong.org&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGg2QBhVnPMrTyrsGQwm2t9e4zrSg

● Inspired by the difficult stories of the first wounded service members returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq, the Wounded Warrior Project raises awareness about and enlists the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service people and provides direct programs and services to meet their needs. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.woundedwarriorproject.org&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNGWheZtAPTnXIFD3HCKkStIl4YKEw

● CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program used by many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide. Thousands of athletes have followed the workouts posted daily on http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.crossfit.com&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNFQnqE5xy1GfRy3HvF8KlDbXef1Xg, distinguishing themselves in combat, the streets, the ring, stadiums, gyms and homes.

● The CrossFit Foundation provides support and assistance to the men and women of the military, law enforcement and first responder communities and their families, as well as to enhance the quality of life and fitness of deserving families. For information on the foundation, please contact foundation@crossfit.com.

● The Sportsgrants Foundation one of the few nonprofit event production companies in the United States. http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportsgrants.org&sa=D&sntz=1&usg=AFQjCNEQmECmcT7eZ7DqXIP4taL7wta_iA

Meet My Mom...

Meet my mother Sheree Pierce...also known as my hero and idol. She is one AMAZING woman! she is able to balance every thing life has had thrown at her. She helps out in the church as much as possible (pic below)... She takes care of people, such as my great aunt who is 12 hours away in FL....and so much more.
To make sure she can swing her leg over this saddle (my daddy and her on their harley)...

She is doing this (below)...also known as Crossfit. My mom started On Ramp at Crossfit Beaumont 2 weeks ago and took her first REAL class this morning. Not only has she started working out crossfit style but she is now 90% paleo and on Advocare! I'm such a proud daughter!! My mom has taken control of her life and living it to its fullest!

Whats your mom doing? #NextLevel



Wednesday, September 1, 2010

My Purposeful Statement

Crossfit Central does WONDERS for helping coaches and athletes set AND reach their goals. As coaches we were asked to write our Purpose Statement. Here is mine.

I pledge myself to making a profound impact to others lives.
I promise to lead by example.
I want to be held accountable for my actions.
I am dedicated to my career in fitness.
My solid belief system and moral values will serve as a good stable base for which ever road I take.
I will make a consistent effort towards self improvement.
I am an ambassador for fitness.

While these words/sentences might not mean anything to you but they mean alot to me. They are my purpose. I found words that stood out to me and I wanted to live by and used them to create this purpose. I have posted these in many places that I look at daily. I ask that you hold me accountable to this. Have you ever asked yourself what is your purpose?


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