 The Rise of CrossFit and Myofasial Release A.J. Peterson and Sam Simonson

CrossFit  Created by Greg Glassman  Saw bodybuilders getting bigger but wasn’t convince that they were in great shape.  Glassman thought that in order to be in shape you had to push your body to the max  That also meant that you needed to keep your body guessing during your workout.  Not all the workouts were designed to build power, muscle, and endurance.

CrossFit  Not all the workouts were designed to build power, muscle, and endurance.  Full body workout for every workout.  Goal of CrossFit is to hit all levels of fitness not just packing on muscle.  In CrossFit you train muscles equally to avoid risk of injury.

Pros of CrossFit  You don’t do the same workouts week after week.  You set your own standards because you know what your body can handle.  You will become cut and defined.  It also will enhance your muscle endurance.

Cons of CrossFit  It isn’t the best way to pack on muscle.  Tired + lifting = tearing and the possibility straining of muscles  CrossFit is something that you will have to build your body up to.  Breaks down the joints and muscles in the body.

 How many of you are soar after a day of lifting or an intense workout?

Myofacial Release  You put a foam roller on the ground lay you soar muscle over the roller. Using your body weight to role back and forth over the roller to release tension and trigger points  It is affective because it massages the facia in your muscle. (The plastic rap around your muscles)  Therapist, trainer, and coaches are using Myofacial Release methods to decrease injury and increase flexibility.

Facia  By massaging the Facia you give your muscle energy and support needed to recover.  By stretching you Facia you allow blood flow through your muscles. This will allow your muscles more flexibility and energy.

Rolling Before and After Workout  Rolling is done before the workout to give you more energy and flexibility for your workout.  After the workout so that you can get blood flow through the muscles to build up stamina and preventing them from tightening up.

Types of Rollers  Regular Foam Roller  Teeth Roller – the teeth will dig into the muscle forcing more of a stretch to the Facia.  Rollers can be expensive so people will often use tennis or baseballs.

Myofacial Release Pros  You can to it yourself.  You don’t need the help of a trainer.  It prevents injury and helps gain muscle endurance.