June Long Weekend Holiday

No sessions Next Sat the 12th and Mon 14th June

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Games Prep 2

Nerves

When it comes to the the first CrossFit event you compete in...... well lets call it participate in, as "compete" will automatically generate nerves try to be relaxed and have fun. Easily said than done right. Like any sporting event or any event at all for that matter nerves can work with or against us. I can bet that players running out for the State of Origin rugby league games are nervous even though they have run out onto those stadiums many times. Nerves in this case raise the heart rate, help secrete adrenalin from the adrenal glands as the pituitary sends downs it messages for the fight or flight response. These are positive physiological response for performance. This increased awareness will help you run fast, react quicker and lift heavier for longer. If you are nervous that is a GOOD thing.

The biggest hurdle with nerves for a new athlete is feeling like they are not good enough which makes them nervous because they do not want to be embarrassed or they think they are not ready. Well everyone needs to start somewhere and everyone needs to compete for the first time before they can compete for the second time. In CrossFit, although most of the time it is an individual event you are never alone. You will always be supported by your friends from the box, from friends you have made from other boxes and your family. At the end of the day you are only measuring your performance against YOUR PERFORMANCE and "competition" will bring out your best!!

If you can get over the initial nerves of actually doing a workout in an uncomfortable environment, I can tell you, you will forget about all nerves as soon as 3..2..1.... GO is shouted!!! After all CrossFit is about being comfortable with being uncomfortable.

WOD
 
Five rounds for time of:
60/40kg Back squat, 20 reps
Handstand walk 1 lap of gym

This will be a long session and performed in pairs with your partner resting while you performm the WHOLE session!.
*if you are not confident in the handstand walk you may perform this session solo by holding a handstand for 2mins accumulative time per round. Same/Same for a push up prone hold next level down

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