August 4, 2009

"Nicole"
Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
Run 400 meters
Max rep Pull-ups
Max rep pullups = you must remain on the bar. If you slip off and immediately jump back on, that's one thing, but no getting off completely, chalking, resting, and then thinking you can hop back up there... That's not max reps!
In the "umm...really?" file- a new shoe from Sketchers- the Shape-Up. The advertising line for them is "Get in shape without setting foot in the gym." Really? Wow. I didn't realize that you could get in shape without working out! What have we been killing ourselves for, guys? Just buy a new pair of Sketchers Shape-ups, and you'll be all set! They actually have the audacity to say that wearing the shoe reduces cellulite!
Newsflash, guys- it doesn't matter what shoe you're wearing- if you don't exercise, you're not in shape. I cannot *believe* we are still at the point in this country that we think there is an easy way to get into good physical condition! There is no quick fix; like we tell people in the introductory class- you can't do the elliptical on level 1 for 25 minutes while chatting on the phone and watching CNN and expect to get the results that we get at Crossfit. There are no magic pills, or shoes (unless you happen upon Dorothy's ruby slippers), or other ways to cheat. You have to exercise, hard, and eat a healthy diet. Bottom line.
Here's a guy who works out hard, even when he's on a cruise! Nice going Jeff! Cute smile too!