Hi folks, Yes it is the time of the year again. You are probably reflecting upon your achievements and memories of the past year and tell yourself that from next year on there will be a few things different. This at least is what numerous studies suggest. All articles I have read on this topic suggest that the majority of people either think about New-year’s resolutions or actually write New year’s resolution down. However all sources are telling the same story. The success rate of following through with these resolutions is very slim! For example, it is said that roughly 90 % of all people have new year’s resolutions. 80 % of those people give up on their resolution by the middle of February and the remainder of those people follow through only until the middle of the New Year. A very marginable number of people actually follow through until the very end of the New Year. So let’s face it. The statistics are against you. This fact should not discourage you but encourage you to tackle your very own New year’s resolutions and be one of the few successful people. Let’s start simple. Most people overestimate what they can … Read More
GPP the important but not as sexy part of your training
GPP, an abbreviation for General Physical Preparedness, ie general physical readiness. It is the less sexy part of our training sessions that does not include heavy squats or technically challenging movements. At our gym, we usually see GPP days on Tuesday and Thursdays, the two not so favorite days. The trainings are usually longer but less technically demanding. Sure, everyone would rather work on their clean & jerk than row or walk around with a kettlebell. But, GPP will always be an important part of CrossFit and here is why: 1.GPP as the basis for technique Without exceptions – from the absolute beginners to the CrossFit Games athletes – we all need days when we don’t perform any technically challenging movements and risk injury. GPP helps build the foundation of our fitness. Because it moves in the aerobic range around 60-70% of the maximum heart rate, it gives our body a different impulse than high intensity training. 2. GPP to build your strength If you think GPP won’t help you reach your new max squat or press goal you are wrong again. You don’t have to squat three times a week to improve. CrossFit builds on developing all 10 aspects of physical … Read More