by Jim Chaput | Aug 20, 2019 | Jim's Blog
If you do something poorly that you could do well, you’re cheating yourself. I often train in group classes at Swift River CrossFit. We’re all doing similar things so it’s easy to compare yourself to others. You can see when people are doing exceptional things...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 19, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Does anything affect how you get through life more than assumptions? Assume the worst and you are pleasantly surprised when things turn out better than expected. On the other hand, you might avoid doing a lot of things in the first place. Why bother trying if you know...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 18, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Take something in your routine and make it just a little better. Do that every day and the progress adds up. With movement, one of the ways you can do this is to slow it down. When you’re moving slow, it’s easier to find where you need to improve. At our...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 17, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Have you ever got a checkup and hoped for something wrong that’s easily solved? Make this simple change and you will feel amazing! I think it’s our natural tendency to want a quick fix. We like to imagine that we can be so much better if we find the silver...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 16, 2019 | Jim's Blog
Sometimes you see someone you care about doing something that you’re sure will end badly. You want to help, so you warn them of their plight. For some reason, they go ahead doing what they were doing. You stand by helplessly, assuming the worst is in store from...
by Jim Chaput | Aug 15, 2019 | Jim's Blog, Movement Drills
Here is one of my favorite drills to get your hips moving. Give it a try and see how it feels. Test Range of motion (ROM) baseline: – Forward fold with straight legs (touch your toes or the floor) – Hip rotation to each side with feet under hips and palms...
