Live Fit and Sore

Good Posture Homework

One of the things I love about CrossFit Impavidus is that depending on the coach, you learn different skills. They have a coach, Nate, who likes to teach mobility and Olympic lifting – we have a great trainer, Laurie, who trains those wanting to do triathlons and is a runner herself. Jerry is a former…

March 1, 2011
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

Because my family has been changed forever by colon cancer — I know how vital it is to find it early, so throughout the month of March, I will be talking about cancer, specifically colon cancer awareness. Early detection is the key! March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month Screen My Colon! Colorectal cancer affects both…

March 1, 2011
Genetically altered foods a major part of our diets

Genetically altered foods a major part of our diets Ok am i the only one who didn’t realize this? That much of our food is from genetically modified seeds? This scares me — changing anything from the way nature intended is taking an unnecessary risk — I don’t care how small it is — the…

February 28, 2011
Teens should be banned from tanning booths, doctors say

CNN) — When Samantha Hessel heard about the risks associated with tanning beds, she ignored them. When her mom cautioned her not to tan so much, Hessel shrugged it off. Her friends and peers were doing the same thing. What was the harm of lying in a tanning bed three to four times a week?…

February 28, 2011
Clean Squats are Hard!

I can feel spring in the air. The birds are chirping and let me break out in song —- Today’s workout was one of the ladies: Elizabeth and at first glance, seems pretty reasonable. Of course all of these ladies seem ok on paper! Then you meet them and you realize, there is a lot…

February 28, 2011
Heads Up: Local Northern VA Races

Today was a beautiful spring like day in Northern Virginia! Man — I can taste spring and can’t wait. It is my rest day and I am forcing myself to take it easy –I keep hearing about over training and burn out. I love it so much and am so excited to try new things…

February 27, 2011
Saturday at CrossFit Impavidus

Saturdays are Free at CrossFit Impavidus. I like that new people come and check out CrossFit. It gives a new atmosphere every week — Warmup x2 1m Stations Box Jumps Burpee Pull Ups Air Squats Rest WOD 1m 10m runs This WOD was different for me but totally fun. You run 10m and each round…

February 26, 2011
You may be on to something with that Gluten thing you talk about…

My mom called me yesterday and said –and I quote — ‘you know, Stephanie, there may be something to that gluten thing you have been talking about’ and she went on to tell me how she has eliminated wheat and other gluten rich foods for about a week or so and then had a muffin…

February 26, 2011
Flip For FREE Pancakes March 1. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.

TUES 3/1 Flip For FREE Pancakes March 1. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Visit your local IHOP on March 1st to receive one complimentary short stack. In return for the free flapjacks, they are asking for a donation that will go towards the Children’s MiracleNetworkHospitals and other designated local charities. This year’s goal is set…

February 25, 2011
Climbing up the rope

Today was another good day at CrossFit Impavidus. We had rope climbs during the WOD and I finally got up that rope using the scissor grip. That is SUCCESS! I have been challenged by that rope for a long time and once again, its all technique! And I got halfway up the ROPE!! YAHOOOOOOO! Warmupx2…

February 25, 2011