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

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Tag: Strength training

  • Friday’s WOD

    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…

  • What Makes A Day Great?

    Warm Up:  Each Athlete Takes A Turn To Run 100M While Other Athletes Pass A Med Ball While Sitting In A Circle At Bottom Of Squat Position Mobility:  6 MINS SWOD:          4 MINS:  Every 30 Secs Do 5 Reps @ 75% Of 1RM of Back Squat WOD:    40 – 30 – 20 1…

  • This One Was Hell!

    Warm Up/Mobility (16 Min Cap) 2 Rds: Run 200 M + 20 Rockers + 20 Supermans + 20 Sec. Shoulder Hold w/PVC 2 Rds: 20 KB Snatch + Lunge (10L/10R) + 40 Sec. Hold 2 Rds: 20 Sit ups + 20 Wallballs (10/14) + 20 Sec. Hold Squat Therapy w/Med Ball SWOD: 3 Rds: 30…

  • Thursday’s WOD

    This was my 9:30 am working out this morning: WOD (Workout of the Day) Warm Up:         Coaches Choice Mobility:            8 Minutes SWOD:               Back Squat 77% 5 Reps For 5 Min EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)  2 Min Rest  1 Snatch Grip DL + 1 Power…

  • Thankful for a new workout routine!

    For three steady weeks now, at least my upper or lower body has ached in a way that is unfamiliar to me. I consider myself to be a lifelong athlete and a fitness junkie. A daily jog for me is no less than eight (8) miles, and sometimes I feel guilty about that. I know- I am…