I look around each class and take a mental inventory of the athletes and the progress each of them has made since we first met. While everyone starts with a different set of goals, everyone changes and moves in the direction of those goals! Which, to say the least, is awesome! As Head Coach, I am consistently challenged to help everyone progress and improve in their individual ways which is what keeps me motivated and excited for each day at the box.
Since opening, I've seen a few athletes make huge strides forward, many be consistent in their progress and a handful that are still lagging behind. What I have learned is that there are a few key principles that seem to permeate the group of athlete's that make more significant advances to their goals. So, let's review them.
1. Be Here, Now.
Life is busy. We run from one thing to the next trying to fit it all in. The result is often times simply going through the motions of life. This absolutely can't happen during training. It's critical that the moment you walk through the door you leave your suitcase of bullsh** outside and turn on your "athlete brain". While multi-tasking is a necessity for life, there is no room for it in the box. You are here for one reason, and one reason only...to get better. Get focused on your training. Get better results. Period.
2. Be a Student of the Sport
While I'd like to think that I have everything and know everything you need to get better, the reality is I don't, and neither do our other trainers. This means that you, as an athlete, need to invest some extra time away from the box, learning and studying. Watch You Tube videos of top performing athletes. Read articles or books on nutrition. Do whatever you can to fill your mind with the best information possible to make you better.
3. Consistency Is King
Each week presents a different set of challenges in life. There is no doubt that the busy-ness of life get's the best of us at times. When we set clearly defined goals, it makes it easier for us to be consistent in our effort. Keep track of your workouts. Log your weights. Stay focused on your nutrition. The more consistent you are with your workouts and the effort you put forth, the better and longer lasting are your results. We all have excuses, and quite honestly, none of them are real good. :)
4. You Can't Out Train a Bad Diet
I've said it once, and I'll say it until the day I take my last breath. You simply can't make great gains while having trashy eating habits. Cut the sugar. Minimize the grains and dairy. Seek out quality protein sources. Supplement with quality products. Eat 4-6 smaller meals each days. Think like an athlete and eat like one, too. Yes, we all fall off the wagon. Don't stay off! Get back on track immediately and be grateful for the great health that you have and be even more excited about the great things that are to come. Make all the sacrifices count.
5. Get Extra Coaching
We have great and amazing trainers and coaches for a reason: to make you better. Take full advantage of our passion and knowledge for health, fitness, strength and conditioning. Show up for Friday Night Lights and get some extra work on your clean or snatch techniques. Schedule a couple of 1-on-1 sessions with one of us for video analysis, goal setting or nutritional guidance. While we provide a ton of help and coaching during class, you can get 10x the benefit from some focused, individualized training.
My job as Head Coach is to elevate each of my athletes to their full potential. To not do so, in my eyes, is failure at it's highest level. Use these 5 Keys to help you get more from your time at CrossFit. Here's to finding your own BeastMode!
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