Every Saturday you see people running together to and from a warehouse building sporadically. They look like they are working hard but having a great experience. You do a little research and come to find it is the local CrossFit gym. Eventually you decide to take the leap and try it. Flash forward one year and you are hooked. You know all the lingo, you have the crossfit shoes and crushing your PR’s in conditioning and lifting. You are a CrossFitter.
But what does it mean to be a CrossFitter? Is it just hard workouts? It is not.
CrossFit is a methodology of pursuing excellence in your fitness, health, and life. A CrossFitter focuses on the value of the journey and develops a genuine love for growth and continual improvement. This is a lifelong experience.
What is a typical day in the life of a 10+ year CrossFitter? How do they pursue excellence outside of the 5:30 pm class WOD? Let’s take a look.
Morning:
2 cups of water.
5 minutes of mobility (specific to your weakness).
3 scrambled eggs, 3 tablespoons of egg whites, ½ cup of Greek yogurt, one apple, one banana.
2000 - 3000 steps – Create opportunities for morning movement.
Mid-Day:
2-3 cups of water.
Continue pursuing opportunities of light movement. 2000 – 3000 steps added from morning.
6 oz of grilled chicken thighs, 1 cup of roasted potatoes, 1 cup of roasted carrots, 1 cup of roasted broccoli.
5 minutes of mobility to combat stagnation during the work day.
Evening:
2-3 cups of water
Attend the 5:30 pm CrossFit class. Leave your ego at the door. Get 1% better.
6 oz of meatloaf (90/10 beef) and a salad loaded with your favorite veggies, 2 oz of cheese, and 2 oz of olive oil dressing.
Dessert – a piece of 80% dark chocolate covered with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter.
Go on a walk with your family.
Other:
Read a few pages from your book of choice. Nutrition, history, religious, etc. This is part of pursuing excellence.
Stay away from simple, processed carbohydrates such as soda, snack food products, refined breads.
Be intentional about enjoying the day and finding value in the challenges of the day.
You may be a true CrossFitter if…
…You workout hard and eat well to support it.
…You have a strong squat and healthy, mobile hips.
…You balance strength and conditioning with skill development and longevity.
…You come to class and pursue walking throughout your day.
…You seek out what challenges you and overcome your weaknesses.
