I had formerly been a member of A1A. Being out of consistent exercise for a few years and having some bad eating habits, I was at an all time high (in weight). Seeing all of Dan’s posts of everyone getting solid results through dieting, including people I knew from the gym, seemed like a way for me to jumpstart getting back into health and fitness.
Dan was super helpful in answering the most basic of questions and sending preliminary info so i gave it a shot.
It’s very easy to follow if you’re committed to the program.
What was the hardest part? What as the easiest?
Just gotta stay disciplined and theres plenty of good stuff to eat! Learning to cook simple things at home was very easy once I tried.
What had you tried before? Did it work?
I had cut out bad foods and ate “healthier”. It worked OK, but nowhere near as quickly, effectively and efficiently as TDP because just “eating healthier” without specific guidelines you THINK you’re being better than you are.
Checking in and following a list are both very key.
What are your goals and plans moving forward?
My goals are to stay disciplined of diet guidelines and do another good Phase 1 on my own so I can send you GREAT before/after body shots. Especially since I’ve started going to my apartment gym twice a week now!
This combination of a strict pull up and a strict ring dip is performed with out any swing or kip, with the rings starting in a turn out position from a dead hang and a turn out position on top of the rings.
There’s always been controversy surrounding the kipping pull ups. It’s dangerous, it’s cheating, you look like a noodle on the bar.
To be clear, I mostly agree with all of these statements.
First – the kipping pull up is absolutely dangerous for anyone not strong enough to do at least 5 strict pull ups.
If you cannot perform 5 strict (and I mean real-strict, none of this bent leg, bent knee kicking business. Hollow body STRICT!
Second – it’s not cheating.
It’s only cheating if doing a box jump is cheating for a back squat. They’re two different movements. One is strength, one has completely different purposes and applications. If you’re calling it cheating, you’re failing to see the mechanism of the training device.
Changing the body, for-real changing and not just losing a bunch of water weight, takes time.
Real time. Months, years even.
Get your head adjusted to that, because it’s reality.
Your 21 day Keto-Pizza challenge diet MIGHT get 20 pounds off of you, but you’re not keeping it off. You know this, yet you persist.
A client recently told me, “I Lost 100 pounds last year!” The only problem was, he’d lost 25 pounds four times and put 30 back on each time.
100 lost, 120 gained, 20 pound total gain. Yep…short term mentality. This was from a smart person, a successful business person. Common sense and acumen in abundance…and yet, with food, none.
Nutrition is a life long habit. Diet is a lifestyle skill. If you’ve done other short term stuff, please forget it. Challenges and other short term ideas DO NOT work. They’re a recipe for disaster, a cliff.
Once you’re done with 30 days or 6 weeks, what’s next? Cake, pizza and no plan? On again/off again/never again?
We know this happens, we’ve seen it over and over again.
What we propose is something completely different, free of a challenge mindset that promotes overly strict adherence.
If you make a mistake on The Dan Plan Diet, no big deal. You’re not perfect.
Think of The Dan Plan Diet like learning a foreign language. It takes time to get it right and understand the subtle nuances.
“You’re a week in, we have at least 90 days to work together.” This is something I say regularly. I call this the ‘come-down-off-of-that-ledge’ speech. You’re a week in.
Maybe you didn’t stay a close to the plan as you’d like to admit, but dang it you want RESULTS!
When do you want them? NOW!!!
Slow down, enjoy the process, stay away from the scale, look in the mirror a little less. Give yourself some credit.
You made the choice, you invested in yourself. Investments take time.
We all know there’s no such thing as a quick fix for your body. It’s common sense.
Unfortunately common sense goes out the door when it comes to body image. It’s so sensitive and unique; marketers and advertisers take advantage of that.
No one really looks like the air brushed, dieted-down, dehydrated models on magazine covers, yet we’re primally drawn to that image and our own ability (or inability) to achieve. I know because I feel the same way.
Tune out all of the noise. Trust the process. I’ve hacked the path through the jungle. I know what works, and I’m happy to guide you.
Runs are subject to not be exact distance, and may include obstacles.
Team – 800/800 run-1000/1000 row-800/800 run
WOD 2 “Thrust or Bust”
21-15-9 Thruster Burpee Box Jump Over
RX 75/53 Barbell, 24/20″ Scaled/Masters 45/33, 24/20″ S
Full extension is not required on box jumps. Both feet must make contact with the box. Box facing and lateral is allowed. Scaled & Masters may step up. RX must jump up, but may step down.
Team – Partner A completes the full workout, then Partner B completes the full workout.
WOD 2.5 RX Only! “Jump for Your Right to Lift”
Individual In 5 minutes, perform: 100 Double Unders Max Reps Ground to Overhead 135/83
Team In 7 minutes, perform: 200 Double Unders Max Reps Ground to Overhead 135/83
WOD 3 “The Twenty Ones”
21 toes to bar 21 wall balls 21 pull ups 21 lunge steps, in place 21 single arm hang power snatches 21 single arm push press/jerks 21 squats 21 burpee pull ups
“The 42’s”
With a team mate, breaking reps in anyway you desire: “The Twenty Ones” 42 toes to bar 42 wall balls 42 pull ups 42 lunge steps, in place 42 single arm hang power snatches 42 single arm push press/jerks 42 squats 42 burpee pull ups
RX 20/14# ball, 11/10′ target Chest to bar 40/25 DB goblet lunge goblet squats 8/7′ chin over bar burpee pull ups
Scaled & Masters Hanging Knee Raises (Style points for toes to bar) 14/10# ball, 10/9′ target Jumping Pull ups (style points for legit pull ups) 25/15 DB goblet lunge goblet squats 8/7′ bar touch burpees, no pull ups
10 minute time limit. For every rep you don’t complete add 1 second to 10 minutes.
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To do any athletic endeavor you need core strength, both front and back. This routine focuses on abs, hips and lower back strength. Choose an option that fits your level. Rest as little as possible to get the work done.
Every body wants abs, but don’t nobody wanna get on the floor.
You’re not one of those people.
YOU get on the floor.
YOU get abs.
Do 3-5 Rounds of this. It’s good for you, we promise.
Before you start any kipping exercise, you should have several strict reps of that exercise. If you’re not able to do strict Toes to Bar, work on increasing strength with strict knee raises, V-Ups, strict leg raises and other simple core exercises.
What were your goals when you came into CrossFit A1A?
My main goal was to make exercising a part of my daily routine. In addition, I wanted to learn how to workout. In the past I made a lot of excuses (no gym nearby, I need a training program, etc…) to avoid exercising, but now I feel like I have the confidence and the skills to make the most out of my workout anywhere. I wanted to Build strength and agility with an emphasis on injury prevention.
What are you going to accomplish next?
Maintaining the good foundation that I have built regardless of day to day challenges I.e. work, travel, family, holidays etc..
How many times a week do you work out, and what does that do for your day?
I work out 5 times a week, 2-3 times with Chad and the rest is cardio on the beach or a swim. Working out early in the am helps me set the day right and I become more productive.
If you had to give someone who hasn’t done their first CrossFit work out yet, what would it be?
It’s not as intimidating as you might think. It’s really about getting a great workout and pushing yourself in a supportive environment!
