A note from David Clarke

Posted by on February 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Having been involved in sports and/or training almost all my life I take for granted my own physical ability.  I’m a 42 year old guy who has had two back surgeries but still try to keep healthy with diet and exercise.  I like to think that at some level I’m doing well and that I’m capable of keeping up with other guys my age.  Today a friend of mine who is 2 years older then me asked me if I’d help him get in shape.  He’s getting married in a few months and said he hadn’t worked out in several years.  I met him at his gym and he was eager to start.  I helped him with some mobility and a few stretches.  He was winded but still eager to keep going.  I gave him what I thought was a simple workout (10 minute AMRAP: 10 air squats and 50 meter sprint) and was shocked to see how difficult it was for him to complete.  In fact he tapped out at less then 3 minutes.
I learned a few things today:  1) I’m thankful for my ability to do stuff… all kinds of stuff.  2) The community of people I’ve surrounded myself with vis a vis CNFB has motivated and inspired me in ways I cannot truly measure — I am consistentlymotivated to work towards a higher level of fitness/health because of my extended family. 3) Never take for granted your own ability – be proud of what you are able to do. 4)Never for a moment believe that you are where you are by accident — it came with hard work. 5) Remember to respect the ability of others and to encourage them to achieve their personal best through hard work.  6) Don’t stop.
I vow to always try to keep my body and mind active. With the encouragement/support of my family and the extended family that you have helped create I know I can keep that promise to myself.  Both for my well being and so that I may live a happy and healthy life for many years with my loving wife and kids.  Fitness/health is a gift that we can only give ourselves.  But it helps to have the loving support of so many good friends that make it an easy choice to persevere.

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Registration for the CrossFit Games is open today!

Posted by on February 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Those of you wanting to compete in the open need to register.  Lets do this!

https://games.crossfit.com/mygames/

 

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Biggest Loser

Posted by on January 30, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

If you are participating in the biggest loser challenge please put $20 in the envelope by the front door and sign your name on the front.   Fitness Wave will be back out to the gym in 3 months to test everyone again.  Good luck, winner takes the whole pot and 1 free month of CrossFit!  2nd place gets 1 Free month of CrossFit.

There is a ton of great information on the Paleo Diet on the web.  I also post the Foodee Project on our site and it has great Paleo recipes!

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SMR Clinic at CFNB February 18th

Posted by on January 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Learn strategies and techniques for addressing soft-tissue restrictions like trigger points and adhesions. By using various tools such as balls, rollers, and blocks you will learn the best protocol through Self-Myofascial Release (SMR) a process likened to self massage as well as functional stretches and assessment movements.

CrossFit Newport Beach 

873 Production Place
Newport Beach, CA 92663

February 18th, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

This introductory mini-clinic details the 3 Primary SMR exercises and the relevant Secondary and Extended regions from the Alexander Method of SMR.

Register online  at: http://networkfitness.com/workshop-info/workshops-schedule/2-hour-mini-clinic-feb-18/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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OC Throwdown

Posted by on January 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Congrats to our new trainer Manny Adams for qualifying and competing at the OC Throwdown!  He and his fiance from CrossFit Fly did great this weekend!  Thanks to all the supporters that came out from CFNB!  Get ready to compete Games Competitors, CrossFit Games Open WOD’s will be starting February 1st!

 

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El Moro 5k tomorrow

Posted by on January 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Meet up at 9am tomorrow at the top of Ridge Park for a leisurely 5k. Come one come all!!

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Champion’s Attitude

Posted by on January 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Just what is this thing called “Champion’s Attitude?” Is it just thinking higher goals or is there something more to it than that? It is a lifestyle of thinking because it is not just a positive mental attitude; it is a development of character in a person. It is his action, his reaction, the very demeanor and deportment under stress and even during euphoric, successful moments. It is the athlete that controls his emotion and is worthy of being looked upon by his peers and others as role model as a first rate person, more than as a first rate athlete. A Champion’s thought is not just about his own performance, but he is considerate of his team members and does what he can to support them before and during competition. He always performs well before and during competition. He always performs well before the public whether it is an exhibition or demonstration. He strives to show improvements in competition so he is forever aiming for higher totals. He makes no excuses for poor performance, but he learns from them so he does not commit the same error in the future. He is not afraid to admit mistakes, and he is prepared to concentrate on correcting them. A champion faces reality and copes with problems head-on. When problems rear their head, he attempts to solve them rather than brood over them. He tackles the problem to find the solution. He has confidence in his ability and takes pride in himself in what he does.

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