Cue CrossFit opens new CrossFit location by Century Link field in Seattle.
If you live or work in Pioneer Square, near Sodo, or the International District in Seattle, you now have a new option for high intensity workouts. Cue CrossFit just opened and of course Dre Fitness had to be there since we just love events that are fitness related.
Cue CrossFit Seattle Grand Opening which is by CenturyLink field.
Many people will reach a fat-loss plateau if their workouts have no progression. You need progressive resistance techniques. You must strive to do more physical work in a shorter time period.
The body always seeks to adapt, therefore the work is never truly done.
Challenge in new ways, kneeling cable pallof press for core strength and stability
Always strive for more, while understanding that recovery is even more important than your workouts.
You will burn more fat outside of a workout
By focusing on recovery, you will burn more fat in the day than you could ever burn during a one hour workout session. Here are some practical recovery trips:
RECOVERY TIPS
Consume lean protein and ideally a nutrient dense carbohydrate within 0-60 minutes post-workout
example: eggs/beans, chicken/rice, protein powder/designer carbohydrate, etc
Move around and stay active
stretches (especially dynamic stretches), bodyweight squats and hip bridges, going for a brisk walk, outdoor activities, jumps/leaps or sports
Consume lean protein at every meal
feed the lean, simple as that
Prioritize sleep
examples: drink relaxing tea after dinner, minimize exposure to light in the hours before bed, try a melatonin if you are forced into a different sleep schedule (such as shift work), naps
Hydrate with water
Eat living food with active cultures and live probiotic bacteria
You want to support the symbiotic colonies that make your digestion even possible.
Having a healthy gut ecosystem affects all things human (from the smell of your feet, reproductive health, and even whether you’re more likely to burn additional fat)
Other option is eating pre-biotic (food that is pre-curser to the natural bacteria present from birth). Examples: ginger, banana, onions etc
REMEMBER: Muscle groups can take between 12-36 hours to recover and a big part depends on your lifestyle factors
I would always kick your butt in a workout and leave you destroyed, but unless the recovery is a priority for you then we have to possibly limit the intensity of your workouts.
Bonus: things that hurt recovery
Alcohol
No sleep
Stress
If fat burn is your priority, avoid those and deal with it.
Live Healthy, eat healthy foods, get enough sleep, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs and alcohol.
Practice good hygiene.
See friends to build your sense of belonging.
Try to do something you enjoy every day.
This is where the performance goals in fitness play in
If you truly want to get the leanest body you’ve ever had, you have to get better. Stronger perhaps, faster, or more skilled. Muscular endurance and recovery time.
Med ball push up
You force the body to change. Becoming faster or more skilled at controlling heavy resistance are key to training the body properly. Progression is everything.
We could all do a little better
It’s good to have support around you. Celebrate healthy attitudes and reward the pursuit of fitness for life, longevity, and anything you’ve ever worked for.
Recovery activities will help you do more sooner
How does one manage the stress of life? I think about the meaning of it, what the message represents. When in doubt, exercise self-care.