Pushing Yourself

One of the most common questions I get as a coach from those finishing our members is “Does CrossFit ever get easier?” The question always makes me think of the questions my kids ask about getting older or getting bigger: “Dad, will I be able to lift that? Or do Muscle-ups when I get older?” I’ve asked this question a hundred times myself, so I get where they are coming from. Yes and No because you are pushing yourself past where you ever thought possible.

Train Hard

The best training program in the world is absolutely worthless without the will to execute it properly, consistently, and with intensity.

Intensity

I’ve often heard that how you do what you do is more important than what you do. This is particularly true for those who bring real intensity to the gym. While training tools and styles are often debated, many forget the significance of individual factors. Intensity is one of these factors.
I don’t care what program you follow. If the intensity and drive isn’t there, you aren’t going to achieve anything significant. Conversely, if you are truly committed with raging intensity, you can do well with almost anything, as no matter what you do, you’ll continue to seek out greater challenges.
I believe my greatest strengths are my intensity and competitive drive. I like to be challenged and I like to challenge myself. Once I’m in the zone, I feel like I can do anything.

Train With Intensity

You should treat going to the gym like going to war. It's an intense battle against your muscles. Whether or not you choose to train for muscular development or weight loss, you should perform every set you do with intensity. The more muscle tissue you break down during your workout, the more muscle your body will develop. One way or the other, the truth is most people don't train hard enough, think what they could gain if they put in that extra effort each workout.