November 2022
Leveling Your Health
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is chronic diseases, which is any onset of a long term health condition, usually preventable with diet and exercise. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, etc. Today we will discuss the prevention side of chronic diseases through the lens of our physical movement.
CrossFit Inc. has observed that nearly every valuable health indicator can be measured on a continuum. This continuum has three distinct levels; “sickness, wellness, and fitness.” This continuum is a great tool to observe how healthy or unhealthy an individual may be.
Some of the leading indicators are blood pressure, resting heart rate, body fat percentage, bone density, cholesterol levels, muscle mass, etc. The “healthiest” will have all of these markers trending in the direction of “fitness”. Ultimately our goal at CrossFit 307 is to enhance all aspects of our health throughout our life.
“Done right, fitness provides a great margin against the ravages of time and disease.”
-Greg Glassman
So how can we move from sickness to wellness to fitness?
Short answer: move often, eat well, and sleep a lot.
Long answer: Improve mechanics, consistency, and intensity of the 10 physical skills of fitness. Which are: cardiorespiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy.
This is the heart of the programming at 307, to deepen your ability in all 10 skills while simultaneously having the best hour of your day.
We can measure and “level” our fitness by tracking and improving our capacity over time in all of the skills above. Benchmark workouts and strength tests are great examples of how we achieve this currently. Each color or level past white (in the image below) is one step away from chronic disease, and one step closer to optimal performance.
What color are you on the “health spectrum” below?
What areas in your life do you need to move from sickness to wellness in?
Disclaimer
This website does not provide medical advice. The information provided is purely for educational purposes. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for medical advice. Please seek your medical provider regarding any medical condition or treatment.
Resources:
https://www.crossfit.com/essentials/what-is-fitness-part-4-sickness-wellness-fitness-continuum
https://www.crossfit.com/essentials/what-is-fitness-lecture-10-physical-skills
Preview of Programming Focuses this Month
Strength Cycle:
*Conclusion of Deadlift, Front Squat, and Jerk Cycle. 3RM Test.
*Gymnastic skill development session: 1x per weekNotable Benchmark Workouts:
Aunt Meghan, 3333, Fran, Diane, 400m Run, 500m Row
Community Highlights/ Announcements
Birthday Bash 2022 was a big hit thanks to the amazing 307 community. We hope you enjoyed the new format, the workouts, and celebrating your fitness with friends and family. Thank you to everyone who participated, judged, and helped out, we greatly appreciated the support!
November Holiday Hours: Lifetime will be closed Thanksgiving day, open regular hours Black Friday, with no scheduled 307 CF classes.
Wodapalooza Online Qualifiers: Many of our athletes competed in the online qualifying process of CrossFit mega competition Wodapalooza. Our very own Megan Scully qualified for the 35+ Masters division and will be headed to Miami in a couple months to represent 307! Please wish her good luck and congratulate her on a big accomplishment.
Koda Games Review: Two teams repped the 307 well at the Koda Games this past month, with our lady team locking down a top 2 finish! Coach David demonstrated how to go full send on the bike, and how to lose function in your legs ;)
New CrossFit Season Updates (new competitive format to be aware of)
Upcoming Events
Turkey Challenge November 19th-20th, Superior, CO
Turkey Trot 5k November 24th, Casper, WY
12 Days of Christmas Ugly Sweater Wod, Mid-December
Iron Cowboy Partner Shootout, January 28th, Rock Springs, WY (registration opens Nov. 1st)
CrossFit Open, February 16th