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Brain Power: 12/12/10

Posted: December 12, 2010 in Coach's Corner
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In my desire to expand my horizons, think outside of the box and expose myself to the different points of view that exist in this world of ours, I am regularly being forced to question what I had previously thought were “absolute truths”.

Many of you have read my posts discussing how important I feel it is to “Goal Set.” Personally, I think it helps keep people more accountable to what they really want to achieve if they share their goals and dreams with family and friends, write them down, post it on their “Facebook” profile, etc.

Simply put, my belief process was, “if people know I want to do/achieve/attain it, I’ll need to do whatever it takes to accomplish just that.” Derek Sivers disagrees with me. Watch the video below from his TED Talks presentation from September of this year, and really take a second to think about what he has to say.

I’m excited to see if you goal-setters/sharers still feel the way you do (that sharing is a better way of attaining a desired result), if you private thinkers agree with him and if so why you do, and finally, if anyone’s point of view may have changed simply after watching a 3:00 video.

Post your thoughts in the comments section and let’s talk it out.

Moment of Awesomeness: 8/20/10

Posted: August 19, 2010 in Coach's Corner
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Hey everyone,

I’ve been out of town visiting family for the last week, and get to stay here for another few days, but don’t think that means I haven’t been thinking about you guys the whole week!  There has also been a lot of time to do some more homework on effective programming, coming up with new and fun ideas, and seeing some amazing athletic performances (both in person, and on the web).

The one I want to share with you tonight is a video I acquired from a CrossFit friend of mine that absolutely floored me. 

CrossFit defines the 10 General Physical Skills that we have (and work to develop) to be:

1. Cardiovascular/Respiratory Endurance- The ability of the body systems to gather, process, and transport oxygen.
2. Stamina- The ability of the body to process, store, deliver, and utilize energy.
3. Strength- The ability of a muscular unit, or combo of muscular units to apply force.
4. Flexibility- The ability of maximizing range of motion at a given joint.
5. Power- The ability of a muscular unit, or combo of muscular units to apply maximum force in minimum time.
6. Speed- The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
7. Coordination- The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.
8. Agility- The ability to minimize transition time between one movement pattern to another.
9. Accuracy- The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.
10. Balance- The ability to control the placement of the bodies’ center of gravity in relation to its’ support base.

What do you think of the video?
Which of the 10 Physical Skills do you think come into play in the activities in the video?

Let me know!

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