Introduction

Mom (& other retirees), this will be a place where I will post various things, exercise for you to do. I will - the best of my ability - provide either pictorial demonstrations or video demonstrations of the exercises so that you know what I am talking about. I will also do everything in my power to try and make the exercises things that you can do at home, in your living room, in front of the TV, etc. 


Another thing I think you will like about my programming and this whole CrossFit movement in general is that workouts are short and intense. That is, no more days of spending 1, 2, or 3 hours pumping iron and doing treadmill and such at the gym. Our workouts typically last no longer than 20 minutes and often times they last much less. Still effective, however, which I think is just awesome!


So, together we will set up a long distance training program to try and help you increase your strength. The goal of CrossFit and my training will be to target your core muscles: that includes your abs, lower back and upper legs. From this type of training you get increases in strength across your entire body, without necessarily working your whole body. It's quite a fascinating and interesting effect that nobody understand how it works. My research team here is hoping to do some research on this in the Summer to try and get to the bottom of it all. The owner/CEO of CrossFit has successfully trained people from all walks of life, from Olympic athletes and NFL players to house moms, run of the mill people, and retirees. The goal is to increase an individual's functionality. That can vary. If you are an Olympian your functionality demands winning gold. If you are a retiree it might simply mean to be able to carry your grocery bags from your car to your kitchen, or put away a box, or pick up your grand kids, all without hurting yourself. 

So I will do my best to strengthen you up. First, you will need to have 1 thing: you will need a 4.5 foot rod of some sort. I use a piece of PVC piping (0.89¢ at Home Depot), but you could also use a broomstick or mop stick, with the broom or mop removed. You should be able to click the comments, or post a comment links below as a way of responding. This is a good way to provide me feedback on what is and what is not working, how you are feeling, and generally communicate with me about the program. Also, it's a fantastic way to store a permanent archive of your activity so that we can track your progress and make sure that you are improving and getting fitter. When we don't feel like you are making progress then we will modify the program so that you are making headway.


OK, so this is where we'll get started. Go ahead and try and click the comments link below and leave me a message. This is going to be fun and beneficial and if not then we will just can it!