Just got off the phone with my dad and had a FANTASTIC conversation. Although my parents live 800 miles away, I feel like we’re really getting on the same page about fitness and nutrition. He has lost a huge amount of weight (or so I’ve heard from multiple sources,) and he is feeling a lot younger and healthier. So I wanted to showcase what my dad is doing!
He’s been doing a variety of workouts at home using a kettle bell and body weight exercises: push-ups, pull-ups, leg ups, etc. He also eats a modified paleo-zone diet and has been getting a good amount of protein. A few times a week he does latin dance classes/goes out dancing with my mom. Way to go Dad, I’m impressed!
I hope this shows that no matter what age you are, you CAN take control of your health. All it takes is a little motivation and respect for your body. Who knows, maybe Dad will come check out CrossfitOKC sometime while visiting?
I’m going to post some videos on some of the techniques we’re learning in our ON RAMP beginner’s class at Crossfit OKC (www.crossfitokc.com).
I’m not really tech-savvy, but hopefully you can follow these links to the video (you’ll have to copy and paste, sorry!):
Crossfit Air Squat:
http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_AirSquats.mov
Crossfit Push-ups:
http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_DevelopingPushup.mov
These two videos and more can be found at www.crossfit.com
Ok, well enough for today. I think it goes without saying that we are LOVING Crossfit! Post to comments what kind of work-outs you’re doing and your nutritional plan of attack….are you getting your family involved in your progress? Let us know how! Hope everyone is keeping up with their New Year’s resolutions.
Kate
