Comments on: Focus On Quality With These Three http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/ Baltimore Kettlebell Instruction Wed, 21 Mar 2012 23:40:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sandy Sommer, RKC http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/comment-page-1/#comment-98 Sandy Sommer, RKC Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:37:00 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/#comment-98 Cameron,<br/><br/>You are welcome and I wish you the best in all your workouts!<br/><br/>Be fit! Cameron,

You are welcome and I wish you the best in all your workouts!

Be fit!

]]> By: Cameron Dube http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Cameron Dube Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:54:00 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/#comment-97 Nice post. Thanks for the links.<br/><br/>RE CrossFit and form, I concur with Bud about the competitive mentality leading to a race situation. I think most Crossfitters would say that, while form may slip from time to time (especially during an intense timed WOTD like Fran), they're still conscious of it and keep a mindful eye on it. <br/><br/>I definitely don't think it's the norm or the purpose of CrossFit to disregard form. After all, they do bring in world-class coaches to help CrossFitters _perfect_ their form.<br/><br/>Thanks again for the info! Nice post. Thanks for the links.

RE CrossFit and form, I concur with Bud about the competitive mentality leading to a race situation. I think most Crossfitters would say that, while form may slip from time to time (especially during an intense timed WOTD like Fran), they’re still conscious of it and keep a mindful eye on it.

I definitely don’t think it’s the norm or the purpose of CrossFit to disregard form. After all, they do bring in world-class coaches to help CrossFitters _perfect_ their form.

Thanks again for the info!

]]> By: Sandy Sommer, RKC http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Sandy Sommer, RKC Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:40:00 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/#comment-96 Sarah,<br/><br/>A lot of women have expressed interest in a "How To" on pull ups. I hope it helps:) Sarah,

A lot of women have expressed interest in a “How To” on pull ups. I hope it helps:)

]]> By: Sandy Sommer, RKC http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Sandy Sommer, RKC Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/#comment-95 Bud,<br/><br/>Great idea. I need to go back through some notes etc as I first picked up the kettlebell in February 2007. It's been an amazing 24 months! Bud,

Great idea. I need to go back through some notes etc as I first picked up the kettlebell in February 2007. It’s been an amazing 24 months!

]]> By: Sarah http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/comment-page-1/#comment-94 Sarah Sun, 22 Feb 2009 20:03:00 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/#comment-94 Yes, simple is awesome! Lots of great ideas for pullup training there also, Sandy. Thanks! Yes, simple is awesome! Lots of great ideas for pullup training there also, Sandy. Thanks!

]]> By: Bud http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/comment-page-1/#comment-93 Bud Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:42:00 +0000 http://www.charmcitykettlebells.com/sandys-journal/focus-on-quality-with-these-three/#comment-93 I agree with you on form. My general take on crossfit is that it is its own best friend and worst enemy when it comes to form. The great strength of crossfit is the group element. You can see multiple methods, and people can help teach each other, essentially extending the reach of the instructor. The group aspect is also motivating.<br/><br/>The problem with the group aspect of crossfit is that training can turn into a race of sorts where less able (and sometimes more able) people neglect form to keep up.<br/><br/>I like this post because it comes from the perspective of someone who was not always able to perform at the level you do now, making it all seem more accessible. I'd like to see some articles on getting from rank beginner to intermediate to your current level. I agree with you on form. My general take on crossfit is that it is its own best friend and worst enemy when it comes to form. The great strength of crossfit is the group element. You can see multiple methods, and people can help teach each other, essentially extending the reach of the instructor. The group aspect is also motivating.

The problem with the group aspect of crossfit is that training can turn into a race of sorts where less able (and sometimes more able) people neglect form to keep up.

I like this post because it comes from the perspective of someone who was not always able to perform at the level you do now, making it all seem more accessible. I’d like to see some articles on getting from rank beginner to intermediate to your current level.

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