Two weeks into CrossFit and I’ve already  seen results. They are:

• I’ve rolled out of bed and 5:15 a.m. for two straight weeks on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to go push and pull heavy stuff around for the sake of being healthy and fit. Not bad.
• I did squats at 6 a.m. the other day. That’s a challenging way to start off a day, and I made it through.
• I’ve dropped about four pounds since starting – tightening up a bit.

So far, I’m loving it. The variety suits me best. Each day turns out different thanks to the Workout of the Day. I also enjoy the well-rounded nature of the workouts. You get strength and endurance emphasized in every workout.

I’m looking forward to seeing how the next two weeks turn out.

So I tried CrossFit for the first time today. I learned two things:

1. I kind of suck at rowing.
2. Also, I will probably get yelled at a lot by coaches for having my hands on my hips.

All jokes aside, I had a blast at Trident CrossFit. My trainer ran me through the Baseline workout – 500 meter row, 40 squats, 30 sit-ups, 20 push-ups and 10 pull-ups. I completed everything in 16 minutes.

Rowing challenged me the most. I couldn’t seem to get the rhythm or form just right. The things I liked most about the workout, and principles behind CrossFit, are:

• the big movements, with less focus on smaller muscle groups.
• the constant flow – no standing around.
• the gut-it-out mental approach you need.

I’m excited to keep going with CrossFit, and see where it takes me.