- Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
- by CrossFit Blacksburg
Yesterday we did the workout "Murph", one of the CrossFit Hero workouts - and one of the harder ones. If you did Murph, or "Daniel" last week, you know that the hero WODs are extra challenging. They test you both phsically and mentally. Somewhere in the middle of it, you're wondering if you're going to make it all the way through. But you keep pushing through, and some time later, you're finished. But have you ever stopped to read about the Heros we honor with our sweat - and sometimes blood?
The CrossFit Journal published an article yesterday called "Fallen But Not Forgotten". Take the five minutes to read it. More and more Heros are being added to the list - too often. So remeber them as we offer our sacrifice of sweat.
Murph - 1 mile run, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 squats, 1mile run
- Monday, May 31st, 2010
- by CrossFit Blacksburg
Happy Memorial Day! Thank you to all the members of the Armed Forces we have the privilege of interacting with every day. It is a true honor to train with the Veterans, Active Duty, and Cadets we have at CrossFit Blacksburg. Thank you and God Bless you!
Today is the launch of our newly designed web site. Give us you feedback - we hope you like it! Thanks and congratulations to Wes. He got married on Saturday, and still got the new site finished last week!
Reminder - 10 am is the only class today!!
- Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
- by CrossFit Blacksburg
Free Guest Days start today! If you have given your friends a Free Guest Pass please remind them to contact us ahead of time (e-mail or phone) to reserve a spot in one of our classes. Many of our current athletes have had their first taste of CrossFit during our Guest Days. Spread the CrossFit "love"!
Late night burpee tutorial. Bonus points if you can identify the people, place, and occasion.
- Tuesday, May 25th, 2010
- by CrossFit Blacksburg
This is yet another great trailer fromt he movie Fat Head. I know I've said it before, but I think we just might have to buy this. And as I've said before too, eating fat doesn't make you fat, carbohydrates do! I'll let these guy explain it as they have animation and everything!
- Monday, May 24th, 2010
- by CrossFit Blacksburg
In an interview with Dr. Oz about foods to keep off your grocery list was posted on an Arizona TV Station. For the most part he was spot on. The funny part was the reponse sent in by the Corn Refiners Association...
High fructose corn syrup, sugar, and honey all contain the same number of calories (four calories per gram).
According to the American Dietetic Association, “high fructose corn syrup…is nutritionally equivalent to sucrose. Once absorbed into the blood stream, the two sweeteners are indistinguishable.”
The American Medical Association stated that, “Because the composition of high fructose corn syrup and sucrose are so similar, particularly on absorption by the body, it appears unlikely that high fructose corn syrup contributes more to obesity or other conditions than sucrose.”
High fructose corn syrup is used in the food supply because of its many functional benefits. It is used in certain applications for sweetening, and in other applications it performs functions that have little to do with sweetening. For example, it retains moisture in bran cereals, helps keep breakfast and energy bars moist, maintains consistent flavors in beverages and keeps ingredients evenly dispersed in condiments.
As many dietitians agree, all sugars should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Consumers can see the latest research and learn more about high fructose corn syrup at http://www.sweetsurprise.com/
Really?! Thoughts....
