CrossFit Austin visits CrossFit San Diego

CrossFit Austin visits CrossFit San Diego. Much Thanks to Eddie Lugo for his hospitality. The facility was awesome the people were great. CrossFit San Diego will be hosting a CrossFit certification July 22nd-23rd and a CrossPit certification Aug 22nd-23rd. Register at crossfit.com.

CrossFit Austin Attends Egoscue University

I will attending the Egoscue University located in sunny Del Mar California. I will be taking the PAS or Posture Alignment Specialist Course. This course is designed to teach how to identify and correct postural deviations, it adresses pain and how to increase athletic performance. The Egoscue Method has a great reputation through out the world. Many professional athletes such as Junior Seau and John Lynch have used The Egoscue Method for treating and prevention of chronic injuries. Junior Seau attributes much of his success and longevity in the NFL to the Egoscue Method.

I personally had a nagging rotator cuff problem for about six years. After reading the PAIN FREE, I was able to fix my rotator cuff in about fifteen minutes. Since then, I have fixed a externally rotated knee which had been causing me pain for a year. So far my personal experiences have sold me on Egoscue, I look forward to learning new techniques that will help my clients with pain, posture and performance.

Situp and Throw

The Situp and throw and it's variations is one of the Dynamax Daily Dozen cornerstone exercises. This great exercise develops superior core strength and connects the upper torso to the lower body. In addition it trains the rotator cuff muscles, lats and hip flexors.

To do this exercise start in a seated position with the legs directly extended in front of the hips, keep legs together. The catcher tosses the ball to the trainee. The trainee lowers him/herself all the way done until the shoulder blades touch the ground, simultaneously extend the arms overhead, quickly reverse the direction and return the ball to the catcher. Perform as many or as few reps as needed, be smart, stop if you feel a warming sensationin the lower back. Enjoy!

Do not situp then throw, situp and throw.

Medicine Ball Flutter Kick

Cristi performs a medicine ball flutter kick. Take the ball over your head then bring the ball and leg forward at the same time touch the ground between right and left legs, alternate legs, perform 20 reps.

To register for The Dynamax Medicine Ball workshop cut and past the following link into your browser. http://www.adamtraining.com/adam_dynamax_workshop.htm.

CrossFit Austin Medicine Ball Training

The Dynamax is a great tool for the development of all around fitness otherwise known as general fitness. The Dynamax Medicine Ball is superior to all medicine balls in design and in its theory and application. I have effectively used medicine balls from beginners such as a 50 year old female wanting to lose weight to 30 year old professional cage fighters.

The Dynamax Daily Dozen is a series of exercises that targets the entire body. Anyone seeking elite fitness or just looking to stay healthy can benefit from the Dynamax Daily Dozen. There is essentially three cornerstone exercises, locomotion, that is where the trainee covers a specific distance with a particular exercise, an example is a High Knee Lift covering lets say 20 meters. Another cornerstone exercise is the situp and throw and its variations, this cornerstone exercise targets the core. And the last cornerstone exercise is rotations and its variations, rotations develop a strong link between the lower and upper body, which is essential for a healthy back and superior sports performance.

My clients love Dynamx Medicine Ball Training, they prefer it above all other forms of training. Some of my clients have purchsed their own medicine balls for use at home and local parks. Medicine Balls are relatively inexpensive usually between $69-$100. The Dynamax Medicne Ball is the most versitile strength and conditioning equipment available on the market today. Nothing compares in its utility, it takes up virtually no space and can be used in an infinite number of ways from strength training, weight loss, sports performance etc. Medicine Balls can be used for multi-planar training and are great for the development of bilateral funtion. The single most common element missing from almmost all strength and conditioning programs is th development of rotation strength, which is necessary for rotational sports such as golf and tennis.

Diane

Deadlift 145lbs
Handstand Pushups
21, 15, 9
for time:

PAIN FREE

"Pain Free: A Revolutionary Method for Stopping Chronic Pain" by Pete Egoscue

Starting today, you don't have to live in pain!

That is the revolutionary message of this breakthrough system for eliminating chronic pain without drugs, surgery, or expensive physical therapy. Developed by Pete Egoscue, a nationally renowned physiologist and sports injury consultant to some of today's top athletes, the Egoscue Method has an astounding 95 percent success rate. The key is a series of gentle exercises and carefully constructed stretches called E-cises specifically designed to provide quick and lasting relief of:

Lower back pain, hip problems, sciatica, and bad knees Carpal tunnel syndrome and even some forms of arthritis Migraines and other headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, sinus problems, vertigo, and TMJ Shin splints, varicose veins, sprained or weak ankles, and many foot ailments Bursitis, tendinitis, and rotator cuff problems Plus special preventive programs for maintaining health through the entire body.

With the help of Pete Egoscue's revolutionary program of quick stretches and strength-building exercises, you can cure chronic pain, and do it naturally.

Pete Egoscue has shown thousands of individuals, corporations, schools, and championship sports teams how to eliminate pain without investing in expensive ergonomic devices or resorting to surgery or drug therapies. His groundbreaking book, with nearly 50,000 hardcover copies sold, shows readers how to:

Relieve lower back pain Improve hip problems, sciatica, and bad knees Relieve migraines and other headaches, stiff neck, fatigue, sinus problems, vertigo, and TMJ Relieve painful problems, like carpal tunnel syndrome, often misdiagnosed as arthritis Prevent injuries and maintain health through stretching programs for the entire body

Testimonials

"This book is extraordinary, and I am thrilled to recommend it to anyone who's interested in dramatically increasing the quality of their physical health."
--Anthony Robbins

"Pete Egoscue has totally changed my life. Never have I experienced such complete pain relief as I have following the Egoscue Method."
--Jack Nicklaus

"Pain Free is based on a very sound understanding of human physiology. It shows how we can break the circuit of pain and naturally heal one of the most significant disabilities of our time."
--Deepak Chopra

"Pain Free can help you transform pain into power, and hurt into heart. Egoscue's methods will help you feel at home again in your body!"
--Harold Bloomfield, M.D.

About the Authors

Peter Egoscue, an anatomical physiologist since 1978, operates the Egoscue Method Clinic in San Diego. His exercise therapy program is acclaimed worldwide for treating chronic musculoskeletal pain attributed to workplace and sports injuries, accidents, aging, and other conditions. He has been consulted by some of the biggest names in sports. He is the co-author with Roger Gittines of Pain Free at Your PC and The Egoscue Method of Health Through Motion.

Adam will be attending the Egoscue clinic in San Diego in April of 2006 for certification in the Egoscue Method. For more information contact Adam at: (512) 762-9548

DETERMINATION

DETERMINATION

Medicine Ball Diva

This Diva uses Dynamax Medicine Balls to Develop Strength and Power

True Warrior Spirit

Mike, is the epitome of warrior spirit. Mike is 53 years old and is a six degree blackbelt in Uechi Ryu an Okinawan Martial Art; trains with CrossFit.

Three Cage Fighters

This is Paul Buentello Ultimate Fighting Championship Veteran
David Rivera Professional Fighter King of The Cage
Steve Jimenez Renegade Heavyweight Champ

Workout:
Run 800 m
100 Squat
Run 800 m
100 Squats
Run 800m
100 Squats
Run 800 m
For time:

Lisa On The C2

Row 500m
65 lb Barbell Thruster
20 Medicine Ball Situps
Five rounds for time:

Wallball Workout

David Rivera professional fighter (King of The Cage) cranks out some WallBall. Try Wallball, simply take a 25 lb (Dynamax Medicine Ball) squat with the ball at chest level, jump and heave the ball at a 10 ft verticle target, repeat 150 times. This is a great strength endurance workout that will definately get you breathing hard. Have fun!