Preparing for the Open

Important step in preparing to lift: Calculating the weight

And here are some important steps to prepare you for the CF Games Open!  It's coming up soon so make sure you are ready...

Step One: Register.  Seems simple enough, but sometimes you lose your mind and forget to register, or submit your score by the deadline or otherwise disqualify yourself from the competition.  Don't be that guy or gal.  Check out the Games website regularly to keep up with important information.  For now, that means registering and remember to choose Team CFO so your amazing performances count toward the CFO team. And if you are on the fence about competing - get off!  It's ok to be nervous. No one regrets giving this a go, it is fun and you will like it.  

Step Two: Stay Healthy.  Do not forget the importance of what you do when you are NOT working out.  We will break you down in class, you are responsible for the rebuilding phase. Feel free to ask us for clarification or assistance with any of the following:

• Mobilize
• Hydrate
• Eat Clean
• Take Rest Days
• Get Proper Sleep
• Check out the Healthy Joints clinics led by Aundi and Dawn starting with the Shoulder on Feb 16th

Step Three: Mind Your Mechanics.  This is not the time to get sloppy. Stay strong in your positioning throughout each movement - you will perform better, resist injury and just plain look more awesome when your technique is dialed in.  

Recommendation: Check out Coach Aaron's weekly Track Workouts to practice your running technique and also ramp up your conditioning.  WOD's are held at Piedmont H.S. track on Saturdays at 8am, $10 drop-in fee.

Step Four: Bring It.  Go big or go home.  Once those mechanics are solid - do not hold back. This is the time to push those limits - especially those pesky mental limitations.  You will be surprised at what you can accomplish when you listen to your body and not those negative voices in your head.

I will not be so cliche as to add a Step Five: Have Fun!  Because DUH, this is our definition of fun.  More details on how the fun will be organized coming up in a follow-up post by Coach Mini.  Happy Game Season!