OMG! I did a very beginner stage crossfit workout after work today.
Right after my workout I staggered in the house and got my bow and one arrow.
Still out of breath I shot one arrow at my 3D deer from 30 yards.
I was amazed to see it strike right in the center of the kill zone! Of course this is on level ground at 650 ft above sea level.
I think I have found my new elk hunt conditioning program.
What is a cross fit workout?
Nice shooting.
QuoteOriginally posted by Two Tracks:
What is a cross fit workout?
Nice shooting.
What he said.
Which one did you do?
See you in a couple days Julian. Then I can forget these workouts and start to "pig out" on some awesome southern BBQ. I'll worry about getting back to working out when I return.
Crossfit is amazing. I swear by it for mountain conditioning!
I only do 60%-70% of the recommended weight and reps and it still almost makes me puke. :)
Train to Hunt uses exercises that stress the same muscle groups that you use hunting in a crossfit type design. It is periodized so that you peak on your conditioning around the end of August (the start of hunting season). While not quite as intense as the Crossfit I belong to it will DEFINATELY get you into great shape and it isn't terribly expensive, although it has went up $$ since they started online last year.
Yeah....cross-fit is no joke....I could barely move after some of those workouts when I was doing it regularly much less shoot. I agree...it would be an excellent way to prepare for a intense hunt....or just about anything!
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
See you in a couple days Julian. Then I can forget these workouts and start to "pig out" on some awesome southern BBQ. I'll worry about getting back to working out when I return.
I thought about running you through a Crossfit workout but figured you'd be too sore to hunt at Ray's and that would suck! We'll pig out on some pulled pork instead. :D
QuoteOriginally posted by Duckbutt:
QuoteOriginally posted by Mike Vines:
See you in a couple days Julian. Then I can forget these workouts and start to "pig out" on some awesome southern BBQ. I'll worry about getting back to working out when I return.
I thought about running you through a Crossfit workout but figured you'd be too sore to hunt at Ray's and that would suck! We'll pig out on some pulled pork instead. :D [/b]
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Good idea to shoot at an elevated heart rate. If you're in elk country you could be on a long climb and suddenly see that big bull step into view. At that moment you'll need to focus. I follow that logic.
sounds like you got it right!
I have slowly picked up modified crossfit workouts in prep for the mountains. If I see an elk and have to do hanging cleans, sand bag sprints and tire flips before I shoot him, I will be set LOL.
All kidding aside, they are brutal workouts. I am learning what I'm made of, which is somewhat akin to Play-Doh and whatever I ate right before the workout.
Love the cross-fit idea, I heard there are some gyms opening in my area, I'll have to check em out.....DB
I may have to give this a try. I already workout, but incorporate very little cardio. Sounds like it would be a good break from the monotony of strength training.
What is a crossfit workout?
I've heard great things about it and have several friends that do it. I just can't justify the price.
What is crossfit?
http://www.crossfit.com/
Two tracks you are to tall !!
ALWAYS PICKIN' ON THE TALL GUY! eh Bob. :D
(did I meet you in AL.)
I do pretty good though,I do get the occasional nob on me skull though.
I Think I will start doing some of this. To Tall of not.
Sounds fun,
CTT
Google it Chuck. I did, and when I get back, I'm going to start it.
I am a crossfit NUT! I am also a bowhunting NUT! I do the WODs in the morning for Physical Training instead of the new Army PT. After the workout I go to the Archery range on post here and shoot about a dozen just so I get used to shooting when I am smoked. It is a good time. With the time change this week however it is too dark to shoot after the workout so yesterday and today I just shoot a dozen or so in my garage focusing on form.
I thought I was in decent shape. Now I know I am in only moderately decent shape.
I do really well on mu PT test every year(granted.. it is the USAF pt test)for my age. I do better than some kids 10-15 years younger than me. I should do even better this year if I keep at this type exercise.
Just basic exercises like squat thrusts, push ups, sprints, pull ups, sit ups are gut wrenching when all combined in a no rest super quick pace.
A no equipment work out for instance could be 20 squat thrusts with a pushup thrown in(burpie) 20 squats with no weight and a 100 yard dash as fast as you can... repeat 4 times for time. Basically do the exercises as fast as you can with good form. A killer workout in 20 mins or less.
PowDuck,
If the price of a CF gym membership is too steep for you look at the Train To Hunt website basically it is under $100/yr. for all the exercise routines and access to the exercise videos. For the cost of 6 months worth of a CF gym you can set up a small gym at home and do your workouts there.
I can get a good cardio workout just WATCHING a cross fit workout! Pretty intense stuff, not for the faint of heart....
Example of a crossfit workout:
5 Pullups
10 Pushups
15 Squats (no weight)
Do as many rounds as possible in 20 minutes.
I did the above workout the other day for the first time since ACL surgery 5 months ago. Was able to do 14 rounds.
The best guys at my gym do it up to 23 times.
Crossfit really is not that expensive. I have never taken a class I just pay for a membership at the gym and go do my own thing off of workouts they post on the net.
Try it out sometime you might like it!
For those of you who are a little bored with Crossfit, try these workouts:
www.sealfit.com (http://www.sealfit.com)
Crossfit is free? For $500 bucks I set up a home gym in my garage.
I bought the Olympic weights at a second hand store. I bought a horse stall mat for a pad. I bought a pull up bar, jump rope, medicine ball and 2 kettle balls also second hand. I had a flat bench, oh and I got an ABMAT for situps online. I also rigged an old horse lead rope for my climbing rope. Throw in some lifting gloves, ipod, and a good pair of crosstraining shoes and you're set.
My wish list includes, a rowing machine and rings.
The website is free and the videos are there for every one to view. There's something about the WODs being posted daily that puts it in real time and makes you want to keep at it.
I have never enjoyed my elkhunts as much as the last three seasons when I actually took time to get in top shape. I've always been lean and hiked alot, but being in total shape including core and upperbody is great. Also I can hold and shoot my heavy elk limbs much better. My 2 cents.
Jeff
PS If you start it... start with little to no weight on the bar and get the lift movements down before you push it. I strained my shoulder overdoing it the first month I got into it.
Crossfit is free? For $500 bucks I set up a home gym in my garage.
I bought the Olympic weights at a second hand store. I bought a horse stall mat for a pad. I bought a pull up bar, jump rope, medicine ball and 2 kettle balls also second hand. I had a flat bench, oh and I got an ABMAT for situps online. I also rigged an old horse lead rope for my climbing rope. Throw in some lifting gloves, ipod, and a good pair of crosstraining shoes and you're set.
My wish list includes, a rowing machine and rings.
The website is free and the videos are there for every one to view. There's something about the WODs being posted daily that puts it in real time and makes you want to keep at it.
I have never enjoyed my elkhunts as much as the last three seasons when I actually took time to get in top shape. I've always been lean and hiked alot, but being in total shape including core and upperbody is great. Also I can hold and shoot my heavy elk limbs much better. My 2 cents.
Jeff
PS If you start it... start with little to no weight on the bar and get the lift movements down before you push it. I strained my shoulder overdoing it the first month I got into it.