Bound Newsletter 6.23.2024
Don’t Focus on what’s happening around you, focus on what’s happening within you and find a way to control it…..
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No EvilThe Power of Influence on Our Subconscious Minds
What we listen to, how we perceive the world, and how we communicate with ourselves and others have a profound impact on our subconscious minds. The content we consume shapes our thoughts, and these thoughts manifest in our actions.
If we surround ourselves with selfish, angry, depressed, or jealous individuals, we will likely adopt these negative traits. Similarly, if we watch media portraying these characteristics, we will absorb these attitudes. When we speak to others in a selfish, angry, depressed, or jealous manner, not only do we embody these traits, but we also influence the minds of those listening to us.
The Tale of Two Wolves
We are all familiar with the tale of the two wolves inside us: the Good Wolf and the Bad Wolf. The wolf we feed becomes the dominant one. If we nourish ourselves with rage, anger, jealousy, greed, or similar negative emotions, the Bad Wolf will grow stronger. Conversely, if we cultivate love, joy, peace, and happiness, the Good Wolf will flourish.
Shaping Our Perspective
How we consume the world around us directly affects our worldview. Personally, I strive to see the good in everyone, despite my numerous mistakes in nearly every aspect of my life. Recognizing my own flaws, I have no right to judge others. Instead, I aim to identify and highlight personal strengths and motivations in people.
Of course, there are days when it feels like the world is collapsing and everything seems bleak. However, remaining in this negative state is detrimental to both my family and community. It's essential to seek out and focus on the positive.
Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Nutrition
Just as we strive to consume healthy food for our physical well-being, we should also aim to nourish our minds, emotions, and spirits with positive content. For some, this mental, emotional, and spiritual nutrition might be the missing link to overall well-being. When we achieve inner peace, making healthier choices regarding food and exercise becomes much easier.
Let's commit to consuming positive content and fostering a better mental, emotional, and spiritual state. This will not only enhance our own lives but also positively impact those around us.
Bragging Board:
Braelyn Barret - achieved Dean’s List at KSU for Spring 2024 semester
New Members:
Colby Weldon
Emily and David Ferrer
Kalie Payne
Charle Spradley
Brian Lawler
Walter Davila (he’s back!)
Maria Albor
Sara Kelly
Hannah Woodman
Upcoming Birthdays:
Caroline Kimm - June 23
Ashton Phillips - June 24
Michelle McCrary - June 25
Paul Hansard - June 28
Michael Rivera - June 29
Announcements, Events, and Upcoming Schedule
2024 HERO Shirts are available for purchase up front hanging on the racks.
July 4th schedule we will be running a HERO Workout at 8 and 9 am only that day.
Affiliate Dues: we have several items we need to replace in the gym when it comes to plates, ropes, dumbbells, etc
$40 for individuals
$60 for Couples
CrossFit Journal Article: “An Open Letter to the Big Dogs - Nice Deadlift, Whats your Helen Time?” by Mike Warkenton
……The people who need a reminder are the Big Dogs—those who are part of a CrossFit program yet clearly dodge every condi - tioning workout, taking pride only in their lifting numbers.
Lest you miss the point, let it be stated again: There is nothing wrong with a love of lifting. Training specifically to lift heavy is fantastic. Regularly lifting heavy is also part of a well-rounded CrossFit program. Lifting to target and eliminate a weakness is fine as well. However, exclusively lifting heavy to the detriment of other aspects of fitness is ridiculous if you claim to do CrossFit. CrossFit is not just showing up to max out on heavy days.
If you only want to lift and begrudge anyone who suggests true fitness includes stamina, endurance, flexibility, conditioning and so on, you stick out like a chalk-free barbell at a CrossFit gym. We suspect you want to stick out because you believe it’s important that many other people know how much you can lift.
Big Dogs generally lack self-awareness, so if you’re unsure if you’re a member of the pack, please review this list of telltale behaviors:
• Writing strength numbers on the whiteboard in larger print or in a color that stands out.
• Speaking overly loudly about recent strength PRs.
• Scaling loads up to turn met-cons into strength work.
• Justifying brutally slow met-con times by saying “but I scaled up.”
• Having a work schedule that somehow always prevents atten - dance on conditioning days.
• Commenting on other people’s PR videos with thunder-stealing nonsense such as, “Finally joined the 400 club, hey?”
• Grunting and over-the-top PR celebration.
• Stating “I’ve done way more before” after any submaximal lift.
• Asking other members what they lifted only so they’ll ask in return.
• Justifying poor results by mentioning soreness from an “epic squat sesh” earlier in the week.
• Claiming the most prominent squat rack so people can see what’s on the bar
About six or seven years ago, Big Dogs were slightly more accepted in CrossFit programs. Your strength and power were indeed impressive, so some looked past an overall lack of fitness in what might be considered the early-middle part of the CrossFit revolution—a time when many athletes were only beginning to scratch the surface of what’s possible.
Then something interesting happened: Athletes proved that you can get really, really strong while still improving all the other aspects of fitness.
Weekly Training Breakdown
