Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: Health
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WOD Warm Up: 3 Rounds 200M Run + 1 Cindy (5 Pull ups, 10 Push ups, 15 Air Squats) Mobility: 7 Minutes SWOD: Romanian Dead Lifts @ 40 x 1 4-6 Reps x 3 Sets WOD: For Time 1000M Row 50 KBS (53/35) (44/20) 30 Burpees This was the first Saturday morning CrossFit class that…
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The packaging and labeling of food items is a business. It is in fact–my opinion– a business that motivates consumer behavior. Package coloring, size, graphics, and terminology will either make you or a child take a second look or scowl and turn away. The most savvy and educated consumer is capable of falling into the…
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Rarely does a day go by and I am not asked about my diet. While I have my “cheats,” the one thing you won’t see me drinking is soda. Read this great post about soda consumption and you will understand why I don’t indulge in it.
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WOD: “Helen” 3 Rds of Run 400m 11 pull ups 21 KBS Rest 2 mi SWOD: 5 Rds of: OTM 1: 3 strict pull ups (+ weight if needed) + 3 burpees OTM 2: 5 Strict Dips + 6 Box Jumps (24/20) My body knows when Friday arrives. Immediately after work and about an hour before…
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WOD: Heavy Fran 21-15 – 9 (15 Min Cap) Thrusters (135/95) Pull-ups Rest 3 Minutes 5 Rounds of OTM1: 3 Reps Back Squat (light/medium) OTM2: 20 DU’S or 10 Box Jumps (24/20) Two and a half hours before class, I enjoyed a relaxing full body massage. Lying on the massage table as the therapist stoked…