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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Chalk Up. Today’s edition was chalked up while watching Jenn Jones’ ducks taking a bath in slow motion!
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“The secret of strength lies in a quiet mind!” — White Eagle
CHALK UP IN 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU HIT THE BOX
Helen Harding, 2016 CrossFit Games 40-44 Division champion, hitting 9 unbroken strict muscle-ups. CrossFit HQ is hiring a support staffer for the Games season. It must run in the family because Sarah Loogman’s mom did her first CrossFit class today and got 10 consecutive double-unders. Morghan King likes to dance before she squats and she was also spotted wearing the new Reebok lifters over her Nikes. Rumor Mill: Ben Smith says there will be a Reebok Nano 7.0 color inspired by Wisconsin cheese. Mattie Rogers spends her days off from lifting doing some CrossFit. Garret Fisher hits a 402 pound split jerk PR. Catch a sneak peak of the new Rogue Russian OLY bars. Angelo DiCicco hit a 305 pound power clean PR. Women’s Health’s 12 burpee variations you’ll love to hate (that’s one for every day of Christmas!) Jared Enderton is now the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Team USA Sprint Cycling team.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Why is a CrossFit membership so expensive? Coach Adrian Conway helps put your membership price in perspective and answer some question for your friend on the fence about joining.
“Did you know that the average cable bill is $103 a month? Just consider that you’re willing to invest over $100 a month in something that sucks hours away from the quality of your life…But you’re not willing to spend the equal amount to come be part of a gym, change your life forever and be able to live a longer and more full life.”
CHALK UP READS
“5 Tips on How Not to Lose Your Gains This Christmas” by CrossFit 714
We are two weeks into December and we are already hearing the same ol’ same ol’ of people not making it into workout.
Been really busy….traveling a lot…..family’s in town…..too much egg nog….you name it!
There are a few things you can do to keep on your fitness path and not totally derail the next couple weeks until New Year’s. Don’t worry, it doesn’t involve avoiding every single person you see until January 2nd.
“A Quick Fitness Survival Guide for the Holidays” by Gameplan-A
During the holidays, it’s really tough to keep your healthy habits! With all the holiday parties, family gatherings, travel, and decadent food and drink (not to mention social and financial stress), you can easily get completely pulled out of your routine of food, exercise, and sleep. Sometimes your friends and family don’t have the same fitness habits that you do, and it’s always hard to be the odd one out or stay strong when everyone around you is indulging.Here are my answers to some common questions about staying healthy during the holidays.
CHALK UP AFFILIATES
The new CrossFit Mayhem is unbelievably massive.