Tuesday 2/16/10
Tuesday 2/16/10
Is this what your personal trainer looks like?
54321 WOD:
For Reps:
5 minutes of Rowing for calories
4 minutes of Box Jumps for reps (20/24)
3 minutes of hang squat snatches for reps (45/75)
2 minutes of wall balls for reps (10 ft high)
1 minute of Handstand Push-ups for reps
Coaches corner: This is the Sunday workout from the Midwest sectional. I thought it would be cool for you guys to see how you stack up against other crossfitters. The best score for this event were 313 reps for men and 256 for women RX’d
Video of the workout presentation … [wmv] [mov]
1 bowl=2 servings. F.D.A. may fix that. What are your thoughts on this article? Do you think it will help at all? Post a comment or discuss in class tomorrow.
In my experiences in the fitness industry I have seen many trainers that look like they aren’t taking their own advise. What are your thought on having a trainer who is out of shape.
Interested in competing in crossfit, or seeing how you are compared to other local crossfitters? Crossfit Santa Clara just started having weekly workout where you tape yourself doing the workout and then sent in the video. Its a cool idea and I think Ill start doing it. If any of you want to try it let me know and Ill send it in for you.
I think some people may find a trainer who is not in ideal shape not as intimidating. Besides, what is important is not how fit the trainer is, but how effective they are at getting their clients in shape. One does not necessarily imply the other. There are many trainers who are in great condition, but this does not mean they are effective at coaching others.
February 15, 2010 at 10:36 pm
I agree totally Pete but at the same time dont you think you should practice what you preach. I have seen trainers many times get on their clients about diet and life style and then go have a cigarette and doughnut before their next appointment.
February 16, 2010 at 8:48 am
I agree that a trainer or coach “should” practice what they preach. Certainly it would allow them better insight into the benefits of what they are telling the clients to do. Essentially the difference between theory and practice. Not to mention there is a certain moral authority gained by “walking the walk”.
But again, at the end of the day, if you look at it from the clients perspective, what really matters is how effective the coach/trainer is at getting their client to achieve their goals. Some may need the trainer to practice what they preach to be effective and some may not. I can’t tell you how many overweight, out of shape coaches of professional atheletes I see. However they must be effective or else they wouldn’t be a professional coach.
February 16, 2010 at 11:57 am