Strength: Deadlifts
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
10 T2B
10 Power Cleans (70%)
10 HR Push-Ups
Then immediately work to complete 30 HSPU
NOW...STOP THE WHINING!
Ok gang, it’s time to take a step back and think about why you’re here. We know your time is valuable - surely you’re not choosing to spend it doing something you don’t want to do, right? You started this CrossFit journey to get better – period. We understand that means something different for everyone: lose weight, gain muscle, move better, learn new skills, live a more independent life, relieve stress, etc….but whatever your goal, the only way to get there is to work for it, not complain about it.
Now, I’m not saying we have a box full of Negative Nellys…nor are we all Positive Pollys all the time (boy would that be aggravating). I think we collectively land somewhere in between, but lately there’s been a TON of whining and moaning, and it needs to stop. I’m talking about those seemingly harmless comments like “I could never do that muscle-up thing” or “I suck at running” to the flat-out negative “Burpees? Again? I hate Burpees” or “Paleo sucks” or “This is too hard.”
This is a supportive community, and if you’re having a bad day, we get it…but please understand that your comments impact everyone around you whether you realize it or not. Every day, there’s going to be something on that whiteboard that someone doesn’t like. How horrible would it be to walk in and hear every single person complain about every single move?
You are here to get better, and we are here to get you there, but that’s not going to happen without hard work. Scale back when you need to; take a short break when you need to; but when you arrive at the box, come in ready to work and stay positive. You CAN do this...you ARE better than yesterday!
Lisbeth Darsh is a member of the social media team for CrossFit HQ and shares some spot-on thoughts through her blog, "CrossFit Lisbeth." Read on (and pardon the language)...
“…WTF has happened to people in this world? When did bitching become the hobby du jour? “I don’t like that.” “But I can’t do that.” “This workout favors the stronger/lighter/faster/slower/heavier/younger/older/blue-eyed/olive-skinned/gamer/book worm mathlete.” “But that weight’s too heavy.” “That weight’s too light.”
This isn’t Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You don’t get to try everything until you find the bar that is “just right.” There’s no blanky or sleepy time during the workout.
You get what you’re given. And you do the workout.
See, you found CrossFit and part of its appeal was that in a super-careful, politically correct world, someone was going to say to you: “Here. Do this. Shut up and do it. Stop complaining. You might suck at it. So what. Work your weaknesses. Nobody is f***ing perfect all the time.” And you liked that idea. It was rough and sexy. The gym was hot in a badboy way again. And it made you a better athlete, and a better person.
You joined because you were sick of not being as strong as you believed you could be. Physically, mentally, emotionally.
So, be strong now. In fact, be strong when faced with anything and everything in your life. And tackle that sh**.
Stop bitching and do work.” – CrossFit Lisbeth
Conditioning:
3 Rounds
10 T2B
10 Power Cleans (70%)
10 HR Push-Ups
Then immediately work to complete 30 HSPU
NOW...STOP THE WHINING!
Ok gang, it’s time to take a step back and think about why you’re here. We know your time is valuable - surely you’re not choosing to spend it doing something you don’t want to do, right? You started this CrossFit journey to get better – period. We understand that means something different for everyone: lose weight, gain muscle, move better, learn new skills, live a more independent life, relieve stress, etc….but whatever your goal, the only way to get there is to work for it, not complain about it.
Now, I’m not saying we have a box full of Negative Nellys…nor are we all Positive Pollys all the time (boy would that be aggravating). I think we collectively land somewhere in between, but lately there’s been a TON of whining and moaning, and it needs to stop. I’m talking about those seemingly harmless comments like “I could never do that muscle-up thing” or “I suck at running” to the flat-out negative “Burpees? Again? I hate Burpees” or “Paleo sucks” or “This is too hard.”
This is a supportive community, and if you’re having a bad day, we get it…but please understand that your comments impact everyone around you whether you realize it or not. Every day, there’s going to be something on that whiteboard that someone doesn’t like. How horrible would it be to walk in and hear every single person complain about every single move?
You are here to get better, and we are here to get you there, but that’s not going to happen without hard work. Scale back when you need to; take a short break when you need to; but when you arrive at the box, come in ready to work and stay positive. You CAN do this...you ARE better than yesterday!
Lisbeth Darsh is a member of the social media team for CrossFit HQ and shares some spot-on thoughts through her blog, "CrossFit Lisbeth." Read on (and pardon the language)...
“…WTF has happened to people in this world? When did bitching become the hobby du jour? “I don’t like that.” “But I can’t do that.” “This workout favors the stronger/lighter/faster/slower/heavier/younger/older/blue-eyed/olive-skinned/gamer/book worm mathlete.” “But that weight’s too heavy.” “That weight’s too light.”
This isn’t Goldilocks and the Three Bears. You don’t get to try everything until you find the bar that is “just right.” There’s no blanky or sleepy time during the workout.
You get what you’re given. And you do the workout.
See, you found CrossFit and part of its appeal was that in a super-careful, politically correct world, someone was going to say to you: “Here. Do this. Shut up and do it. Stop complaining. You might suck at it. So what. Work your weaknesses. Nobody is f***ing perfect all the time.” And you liked that idea. It was rough and sexy. The gym was hot in a badboy way again. And it made you a better athlete, and a better person.
You joined because you were sick of not being as strong as you believed you could be. Physically, mentally, emotionally.
So, be strong now. In fact, be strong when faced with anything and everything in your life. And tackle that sh**.
Stop bitching and do work.” – CrossFit Lisbeth
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