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CrossFit WOD: Helen

Posted by SPD81 on October 02, 2012

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CROSSFIT ATHLETE MEL OCKERBY SHARES HER BEACH-READY WORKOUT

Have you gotten on the CrossFit bandwagon? Many celebrities are fans of CrossFit , and it's becoming more and more popular as a way to get results fast without being bored. Mel Ockerby is one such fan. The former gymnast started CrossFit training just two and a half years ago and now spends her days challenging herself and others as a Puma trainer and member of the reigning champion team in the Reebok CrossFit Games (I took a 12-minute workout with her last month, courtesy of Puma, and let me tell you, she knows what she's doing). I recently spoke to her about how she got into CrossFit, and asked her to share a bikini-ready workout with us. FitSugar: Why do you like CrossFit so much? Mel Ockerby: It's fun! You work out with your friends. The workout changes every day. It's never boring. It never gets "easy." Yes, you get better at certain movements, but once you're good at a movement, you either want to add more weight or do more reps to m...

CORE MUSCLES FOR RUNNING.

A great workout for this is the side plank. Lie on your side and support yourself with your elbow so that it’s vertically under your shoulder. Make sure your palm is facing upwards. Stretch your legs out straight and lift your hips so that your body forms a straight line. For more stability, you can place your upper foot in front of your foot on the ground. Now lift your upper leg until it’s about parallel to the ground and stretch your upper arm in the air, perpendicular to the floor. Hold for a few seconds and return to the starting position. After 6-8 reps, change sides and complete, four sets on each side. You’re trying to lose fat, not muscle. Source: Men’s Health Coach

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