Bound Newsletter 8.25.2024
In the gym, we push our limits, but life outside those walls often presents even greater challenges. Family, friends, work, responsibilities, and bills can pile up, adding layers of stress to our daily lives. Over time, we learn to manage this stress, just as we do in our training. As Kara Lawson wisely said in her speech, "Handle hard better." This approach applies to both our physical and personal lives. By facing and adapting to the pressures we encounter, we not only strengthen our resilience but also reflect our core values, beliefs, and mindset.
Bragging Board:
*everyone participating in these back squats deserves a pat on the back. Each set is beginning to get tougher, keep up the good work. Brace your core, think fast out of every squat, PERFECT REPS!
New Members:
Alex De Grossi
Kerry Aponte
Upcoming Birthdays:
Micheal “Stuntman” Jamorksi - August 26
Matt Garrison - August 27
Ashton Huppert - August 30
Chris Mench - August 30
Announcements/Schedule/Events:
Run Club will meet Wednesday at Swift Cantrell at 6:30pm.
The Adaptive CrossFit Games begins September 18-22. Be sure to put your name down for a Made Strong Shirt to support Jen Wells competing this year!
Beach Brawl 2024 Fall - 9/27 thru 9/29
Blue Ridge 15/30/50k trail run - October 5th, 2024
Barbell Collective Weightlifting Competition at CrossFit Bound - October 26th
CrossFit Journal Article of the Week:
Seduced by Food: Obesity and the Human Brain
Stephan Guyenet, Ph.D., describes how the brain plays a role in regulating appetite and maintaining body weight. A few systems are at play here: the energy homeostasis system, the reward system, and the hedonic system. It seems as though the body does a better job defending against weight loss than it does weight gain.
Eating overly processed, highly palatable foods can short-circuit these systems, leading to excessive weight gain by forcing the body to protect a body weight that is overweight or obese. What is the simple, yet challenging, solution? According to Dr. Guyenet, it is to “return to a diet of simple home-cooked food, made from minimally refined ingredients.” In other words, eat meat, vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch, and no sugar.
Weekly Training Breakdown: 8.25.2024-8.31.2024
