Arbel showing that tucking your shirt into your shorts is "in"
This was written by our new coach Matty. Well done, I hate zombies!
What is your biggest fear? Is it flying? Fran? Murph? Little People? Rejection?
It is safe to assume that everyone has one thing that scares the living-bejesus out of us. For me it’s two things: any work out with a running/burpee combination and ZOMBIES! Yes, I am terrified of zombies. Ever since I was young lad, I have had this distinct fear that some type of radiological blast or chemical virus outbreak was going to occur and I would wake up to a post-apocalyptic wasteland where my friends and family were trying to eat my brain. You laugh now, but this scenario could actually happen!! I get so nervous at the thought of having to fight off zombies that I read a book by Max Brooks called “The Zombie Survival Guide.”
Throughout the book, Brooks provides a wealth of knowledge and tips from weapons and combat techniques to living in an undead world. The most important piece of advice is Brooks’ tip on fitness:
“The human body if cared for and trained properly, is the greatest weapon on earth. Americans are notorious for their bad die, lack of exercise, and relentless fetish for labor saving technology. As recognizable as the term, “couch potato” is, a more accurate term would be “cattle”: fat, lazy, listless, and ready to be eaten. Weapon No. 1, the biological tool that is our body, can and must be transformed from prey to predator. Obey a strict diet and physical fitness regimen. Study and master at least one martial art. Make sure its emphasis is on escaping holds rather than delivering blows. Knowing how to slip from a zombie’s clutches is the single most important skill that you can possess when you find yourself in close combat.”
In conclusion, I believe that Crossfit is the best way to prepare oneself for the “Zombie Apocalypse”. Just by doing Crossfit and maintaining a healthy, Paleo diet, one already increases their chances of survival tremendously.
The next time you are in the gym remember this saying: “When the zombies come, they will eat the weak one’s first!”
WOD 12.1.2009
Bench Press 3-3-3-3
AMRAP 15
10 Push Ups
10 Medball Cleans
10 V-ups
I agree with this post with every fiber of by being. If ever there comes a day when I’m going to be wiped out, it better be a direct hit from a meteor or a nuclear weapon. If its anything else in which my survival depends on physical fitness, whether it be zombies or a Tyrannosaurus- they better bring it-because the odds are in my favor. I’m a crossfitter.
Anybody feel like starting a burpee challenge with me today?
Matty congrats on not only your first post, but also on getting into the Fire Academy!!! So happy for you. Also, thanks for pushing me yesterday, I couldn’t have killed the WOD without you!
Thanks to those that came out to North End for the social event…the 5 of us had a blast! HA…we are slowly learning what must be done to have everyone join in the festivities.
5-5-5: 53-63-73
WOD: 6:51 53lbs
@ slaughter: that seems like a terrible idea.
@nicole: you did awesome yesterday! i loved how determined you looked!
Chris what exactly are you thinking?
Yes! Congrats on the fire academy! Any zombie connection there? I mean, isn’t fire (and knowledge thereof) one of the few defenses against zombies?
@slaughter – i’m down
Anybody feel like starting a “Kicking Slaughter In The Nuts For Suggesting A Burpee Challenge” challenge with me?
I wish some of my coworkers would turn into zombies…Then they would just stop talking..
Scarlett I am dying over here….I am retracting my comment and jumping on Scarlett’s band wagon, Matty you comin?
Armondo I do not know you, but that would be my dream come true
I’d like to join in on Slaughter’s challenge and Scarletts in no particular order. I think kicking slaughter in the nuts after doing 100 burpees might be quite satisfying.
Let’s do a workout: death by burpees: 20 mins nonstop.
Okay Greg, but only if we can call it The Zombie Nutkicker…or something like that.
Scarlet you have quite a thing for kicking in the nuts. Remind me not to get on your bad side!
BP: 185-205-215-225×2 reps
WOD
11 Rounds + 9 V-ups (couldn’t get the 1 damn V-up to make it an even 12!!!!)
BP: 185-195-205-210
15 rounds + 5 v-ups
Matty! Great job on the article… next time I am on the treadmill or running on the strand I will imagine zombies are chasing me. I think I will improve my time and tire them out so you can catch them off guard. We will definitely triumph against the zombie invasion so you don’t have anymore nightmares.
Nicole- I know, I need to come in more often just to get to know everyone!!! Work is such a pain in the A$$ and I sometimes cant get away to make the 7:00 pm class. I wish my job had a 12pm crossfit class. It would relieve so much stress!