The inspiring nature of CrossFit…

Over the past few years, it's been a real pleasure to help so many people find inspiration through CrossFit training. Several of my students have experienced life changing results such as losing 50+ pounds, rehabilitating injuries or simply discovering a passion for fitness they never knew existed. While these folks may have moved on to pursue fitness and "life" elsewhere... I am proud to have helped them all. Here's a story about an ex-marine that found CrossFit to be an intense regimen he calls a "livelihood."





SARAH (above), a former Stanford "Thrower" has found inspiration and competiton with CrossFit!

Strength Training for Throwers

Workout of the Day
"CrossFit Total"
Back squat, 1 rep max
Shoulder Press, 1 rep max
Deadlift, 1 rep max
-break
20 REP SQUAT (1)

PALEO RECIPE
"Salmon Cakes"- Sweet Cheeks
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups almond meal
1/2 pound cooked salmon, thinly sliced
2 large zucchini, roughly grated
1 tablespoon chopped dill, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Olive oil
Combine eggs and almond meal in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Stir in salmon, zucchini, dill, thyme and cayenne pepper. Place a generous amount of olive oil in a frying pan and heat over medium heat. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the salmon mixture into your hands and form into a ball. Place in the skillet and gently press the ball to slightly flatten it. Cook for 1-2 minutes each side or until golden underneath and cooked through. Remove and repeat with remaining salmon mixture. These cakes can be a little tricky to flip without having them fall apart. The secret is to use ample amounts of oil in the skillet so that the cakes don't stick. Be sure to add more oil to the skillet between each batch!

"Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action."-Benjamin Disraeli