Keep The Momentum!!!!!!

Don't lose  the momentum from Bootcamp!!! Sometimes we all get caught in the struggle of life so much that we lose connection with ourselves. No one is immune to stress and the curve ball that life presents to us in the least expected moments. However, preventing a health risk is much easier than curing one.



Remember how hard you have worked to get that 800m run under 5mins? Let’s keep that momentum going. Even those who were once on top of their game have to go back and reevaluate their training, such is the case of Sir Charles Barkley, who joined CrossFit North Atlanta and yes we are all so proud of him and sending wi-five his way!!! We feel your pain Sir Charles and what an inspiration to keep the momentum going.


Here’s the link for Sir Charles Barkley on CrossFit Journal
http://journal.crossfit.com/2011/05/barkley2.tpl#featureArticleTitle
 

…And here’s you!  See you guys  throwing it hard on the concrete jungle gym!

Choosing The Right Shoes For Your Foot Type

When choosing high performance shoes there are a few suggestions that I would like to mention prior to purchase. Although style may influence you at first, long-term comfort is the best indicator when choosing the right shoes.

A good pair of shoes should support your running gait and foot type. Sporting goods stores will not ensure you with regards to your proper fitting. Visit a local sports dealer that will measure your foot-strike.

How does your foot roll? which brings up pronation and supination.

Pronation is the inward roll of your feet while supination is the outward roll of your feet. Excessive movements on either will cause strain on muscles and tendons and can pose injury.

To Bare or Not To Bare? While the marketing for Vibram Five Fingers has certainly been funneled to ‘cool’, going minimal on footprint still remains to be a personal preference. Running and shoes definitely shares mutualism; however there’s more to running than just the ‘shoes’. Historically, men have been able to run barefoot and even modern day athletes and dancers (gymnast and ballet dancers) wear no shoes or shoes with no support but the million dollar ‘cushioned shoes’ industry will happily debate that cushioned is better any day. Ultimately, it comes down to the individual’s choice.

FOR GROUPON BOOT CAMP PURCHASERS:

 

To enroll in the Boot Camp from the Compound Crossfit online scheduler at https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=8813

1.  Enter your Groupon number in the Notes field
2.  When you go to check out, enter BOOTCAMP in the promotional code field

This will enable you to check out using your Groupon. 

PLEASE NOTE:  WE ARE UNABLE TO CHANGE THE BOOT CAMP DATES ONCE YOU HAVE ENROLLED, SO PLEASE BE SURE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE BOOT CAMP YOU SELECTED. 

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Compound CrossFit Administration

!!!!!!ATTENTION GROUPON PURCHASERS!!!!!

 

For the $59 Boot Camp Groupon - Participants may register for boot camps online using the promotional code which will be e-mailed to you upon the closing of the Groupon deal.  Once the boot camp registration has been completed, it may not be changed.  The Groupon must be presented by the first meeting of the boot camp to obtain the Groupon rate.

For the $49 monthly CrossFit Classes - Participants MUST attend an initial orientation session given on Saturdays at 9 am prior to attending regular class sessions for the month of training.  Participants must register for the orientation session online.  The Groupon must be presented at the orientation session to obtain the Groupon rate.

 

THE ORIENTATION SESSIONS AND BOOT CAMP SCHEDULE CAN BE FOUND AT OUR ONLINE SCHEDULER AT:  https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/home.asp?studioid=8813

Who's Your Buddy?

 Having a support system is one of the many building blocks

in keeping your healthy lifestyle successful.  A “Workout Buddy”is there to push you through when your brain tells you to stop.  After all, the brain is biologically wired to keep you safe. Having a workout partner can check your form:  if your elbows need to be higher or if your squat form is incorrect.  Working out with a partner is a great way to keep yourself motivated. They are there to call you out on days  you short change yourself of the effort.  Choose a person who will listen to your concerns and feelings:   your diet, your progress and/or regress.  Accountability session is good.  Social support can produce large and lasting gains.   Your ‘buddy’ can be your confidant:  spouse, best-friend, child, significant other and even your pet (your canine friend- great walking partner ) You can also find on-line support group more importanlty us  at The Compound!

Ryan Brock