Now that week 3 at Element CrossFit is underway, I figure it’s about time I get back into this! I’m still new at this, so a lot of my blog posts will be links to articles by other people who have already done a good job of explaining CrossFit fundamentals and other interesting topics. I love browsing other CrossFit websites, they provide a wealth of information, and I encourage you to do the same.

I’d like to thank everyone who has helped get Element CrossFit started up, including all those who have come by for a workout so far! For those who haven’t yet, I can see how it may seem intimidating to see pictures of people doing intense gymnastics and weightlifting. You might say to yourself “I can’t do that!” Not too surprising if you haven’t had any training, so why would you be expected to be able to?! CrossFit is scalable to all levels of fitness, and your trainers will be able to help you learn and achieve many things you never thought yourself capable of. If you check out our pictures (www.elementcrossfit.com then link to the facebook page) and say “I want to be able to do that!” then come in and try a free workout! Check www.elementcrossfit.com for more details.

If you are female and concerned that doing CrossFit will make you “big” and “gross” and “manly”, stop worrying. It won’t, because we don’t do bodybuilding exercises. We do functional movements that build lean muscle. If you don’t believe me, if you don’t want to be healthy and strong, that’s fine. If you do, spread the word and be beautiful.

Here is a great article, by Jon at Again Faster in Boston, about women and training.

http://www.againfaster.com/articles/you-are-beautiful.html

www.stumptuous.com is also a good site with lots of articles about women and training.

See you at the gym.