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Mental Mindset of the Elite 101

7/18/2012

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Continuing on with our theme of the CrossFit Games recap. 

How do the ELITE Think??
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Not necessarily an ELITE trait, but it makes a WOD more comfortable.
Watching the CrossFit games this past weekend was amazing, inspiring and educating. To be able to see the best of the best CrossFitters all in one room is an eye opening experience. 

I have always been of the opinion that more of your success with CrossFit (and your overall life) has to do with your Mental capacity more so than your physical capacity. The way the Elite CrossFitters think is the main reason why they are the Elite. 

Here are the Mental characteristics of the Elite:
-They all have a coach. It is much more productive to have someone with a third party objective to help you skip unnecessary steps and push yourself further. 
-They are cool under pressure. If you were to watch their faces in the heat of competition in each event they are always in control, constantly breathing throughout the WOD and stick to their game plan. 
-They are always positive. I didn't see anyone complain about a WOD, movement, weight, etc... They understand that to be the best it doesn't matter what the WOD is, how HOT is was, how HEAVY the weight is, it only matters who they are. They trust themselves, the training they have put in, their support group around them, focus on the task at hand and block out any negative thoughts!
-They have appropriate goals and expectations of their performances. CrossFit is a numbers game. They know their numbers. They know what it takes to hit those numbers. They are focused on hitting those numbers.
-They don't worry about other competitors or uncontrollable factors. They understand that they are 100% responsible for their success. Their success has about nothing to do with anything outside of them and has everything to do with everything inside of them. 

If you notice all of the techniques they use, you COULD use. I find that the elite are not that much further ahead than any of YOU. In fact, a lot of them were in your shoes at one point. They were on your physical and athletic level. The only difference is they have put the extra work, stretched they self belief/self-worth and are determined to reach their FULL potential. 

By adopting the traits of the best and staying committed you can set yourself to join them and be the best. 

What are you waiting for?!?!

Today's Workout:

4 rounds:
AMRAP 4 minutes of-
8 Wall Balls (20/14)
10 Slam Balls
12 Weighted-Sit-ups
1 minute rest

Post by CMO. 
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What's the Difference?

8/23/2011

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Many of us have had a variety of different experiences of what it means to be a “group fitness” class.

Over the years we have all tried yoga, pilates, spin, circuit training, and more. I have never experienced group training that even came anywhere close to the experience at a CrossFit 818 class.

I never had anybody cheer for me in spin class.

I never faced a seemingly overwhelming obstacle in yoga that caused me to bond with my classmates.

I never accomplished anything in circuit training that caused me to have a new outlook on my life and capabilities.

In none of those classes was I ever overcome with emotion watching a fellow classmate lay it all out there in pursuit of bettering themselves.

All those things happen at CF 818 — all the time.

So why is it so different? Sound off!

Announcement: CrossFit 818 will be closed on Labor Day
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We meet again! Aram and Allen go head to head!
Today's Workout
"Front Squat Medley"
Max reps front squats (185/135)
rest as needed
Max reps front squats (135/95)
rest as needed
Max reps front squats (95/65)

Posted by Chris.

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