I'm not sure who the father of CrossFit is/was
but I know that Ross Enamait was doing all sorts of Re-mixed HIIT
for a good while before it exploded into what it is today.
I think he could be a good candidate at least.
His book Never Gymless was written some time before YouTube got popular,
and is an awesome addition to any fitness library. He's been putting vids on YouTube
for at least 7 years now.
He was also having articles about BURPEES published on BB.com
when most CrossFitters today were in High School, if not Junior High.
I think Ross played a big part in bridging the gap between
Plyometrics, HIIT and lifting and throwing Anything Heavy!
until it burns....and then just a little longer.
Intensity was/is his #1 Goal in Fitness.
No matter what you do, it's got to be INTENSE!(V02 Max ring a bell?)
What about Tony Horton? Dude was been owning the scene
outside the Gym Arena for decades now.
Anyway, from what I see, CrossFitters have a great attitude
and seem to be a lot more open group to challenges and change
vs Meat Head Gym Rats who stick to their tried and true methods.
I got nothing against either.
Meat Head Gym Rats(The fathers of Fitness) have been doing in their Kitchens since the 70's
what so-called Medical Professionals tell us today isn't possible or are just finding out is possible.
Their work ethics and programs cannot be questioned.
Their results speak for themselves.
Crossfitters are the universal, modern day Iron Men type.
Eat better, toss weight, sweat a lot while lungs on fire, feel great.
Their results speak for themselves.
Oddly enough though, the gap between fit and non-fit
has never seem to be more wide than it is now.
At the same time as it seems that mankind has figured out exactly what it takes
to be and maintain a fit body, there is a huge number of people who are not, do not and will not.
...and I for one don't think it's just about Will Power but I digress.
Reminds me of a brain meme I saw the other day.
Basically the point was;
How/Why does my brain show me an image of myself fit and send signals to my conscious side
of what I want to look like with a strong desire to be that person,
but then not allow me to be that person?
In simple terms, Why can I NOT be who I WANT to be!?
Why/how does the brain stop us from doing it
by overloading sensors that make certain people eat unhealthy foods
when immediately after their brain then makes them feel guilty
for eating the very food their brain told them to eat!?!?
Now a visual...
Brain tells me to workout/eat healthy supper, so I do.
Brain tells me to eat, but wait it's 10:00 p.m. ..... I should consume a protein shake or Big Glass of Water
No, Brain tells me Frosted Flakes Better....just work harder tomorrow, maybe eat chips/salsa too.....
Now Brain makes me feel horrible for eating Frosted Flakes and chips and salsa....
Brain tells me I'm a failure, now just go to sleep and try again tomorrow.
Why does the brain torture?
Anyway I find it incredibly interesting just how powerful the mind is
and how much it has to do with our actions.
Most are in the same boat when it comes to mind power.
It's a complete PITA to get our mind over the hill,
but once over it's full steam ahead.
Reminds me of a quote from Dr. Robert Jeffress
who is actually a Baptist Minister in Dallas.
"You are more likely to act yourself into a feeling,
than feel yourself into an action".
Sometimes you have to STOP thinking
and Just Do-It! ...thanks Nike....
THAT is where I think Cross-Fit has blessed the Fitness World.
No need for spread-sheets and huge diet logs,(nothing wrong with that)
just lift something, jump something, toss something until you're on fire
...then go a little bit farther, compare with friends, then see ya tomorrow.
Welcome to Cross Fit.
but I know that Ross Enamait was doing all sorts of Re-mixed HIIT
for a good while before it exploded into what it is today.
I think he could be a good candidate at least.
His book Never Gymless was written some time before YouTube got popular,
and is an awesome addition to any fitness library. He's been putting vids on YouTube
for at least 7 years now.
He was also having articles about BURPEES published on BB.com
when most CrossFitters today were in High School, if not Junior High.
I think Ross played a big part in bridging the gap between
Plyometrics, HIIT and lifting and throwing Anything Heavy!
until it burns....and then just a little longer.
Intensity was/is his #1 Goal in Fitness.
No matter what you do, it's got to be INTENSE!(V02 Max ring a bell?)
What about Tony Horton? Dude was been owning the scene
outside the Gym Arena for decades now.
Anyway, from what I see, CrossFitters have a great attitude
and seem to be a lot more open group to challenges and change
vs Meat Head Gym Rats who stick to their tried and true methods.
I got nothing against either.
Meat Head Gym Rats(The fathers of Fitness) have been doing in their Kitchens since the 70's
what so-called Medical Professionals tell us today isn't possible or are just finding out is possible.
Their work ethics and programs cannot be questioned.
Their results speak for themselves.
Crossfitters are the universal, modern day Iron Men type.
Eat better, toss weight, sweat a lot while lungs on fire, feel great.
Their results speak for themselves.
Oddly enough though, the gap between fit and non-fit
has never seem to be more wide than it is now.
At the same time as it seems that mankind has figured out exactly what it takes
to be and maintain a fit body, there is a huge number of people who are not, do not and will not.
...and I for one don't think it's just about Will Power but I digress.
Reminds me of a brain meme I saw the other day.
Basically the point was;
How/Why does my brain show me an image of myself fit and send signals to my conscious side
of what I want to look like with a strong desire to be that person,
but then not allow me to be that person?
In simple terms, Why can I NOT be who I WANT to be!?
Why/how does the brain stop us from doing it
by overloading sensors that make certain people eat unhealthy foods
when immediately after their brain then makes them feel guilty
for eating the very food their brain told them to eat!?!?
Now a visual...
Brain tells me to workout/eat healthy supper, so I do.
Brain tells me to eat, but wait it's 10:00 p.m. ..... I should consume a protein shake or Big Glass of Water
No, Brain tells me Frosted Flakes Better....just work harder tomorrow, maybe eat chips/salsa too.....
Now Brain makes me feel horrible for eating Frosted Flakes and chips and salsa....
Brain tells me I'm a failure, now just go to sleep and try again tomorrow.
Why does the brain torture?
Anyway I find it incredibly interesting just how powerful the mind is
and how much it has to do with our actions.
Most are in the same boat when it comes to mind power.
It's a complete PITA to get our mind over the hill,
but once over it's full steam ahead.
Reminds me of a quote from Dr. Robert Jeffress
who is actually a Baptist Minister in Dallas.
"You are more likely to act yourself into a feeling,
than feel yourself into an action".
Sometimes you have to STOP thinking
and Just Do-It! ...thanks Nike....
THAT is where I think Cross-Fit has blessed the Fitness World.
No need for spread-sheets and huge diet logs,(nothing wrong with that)
just lift something, jump something, toss something until you're on fire
...then go a little bit farther, compare with friends, then see ya tomorrow.
Welcome to Cross Fit.
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