New Home!

We have a new online home for our blog posts! Every Wednesday CrossFit Central Women will be posting on The Triune's website. We'll be talking workouts, nutrition, style, products and other bad ass related things, naturally.

AND CrossFit Central.com got a new look. You can now find our daily Women's Only WODs posted on the WOD blog here.

We asked, you answered. The feedback below is straight from the community, see what other CrossFit Women are loving:

Eat, Lift & Be Happy --> http://www.negharfonooni.com/ Twitter: @NegharFonooni

CrossFit Lisbeth --> http://crossfitlisbeth.com/ Twitter: @crossfitlisbeth

Leaving a Path --> http://www.carriea81.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @carrieRADams

The Clothes that Make the Girl --> http://www.theclothesmakethegirl.com/ Twitter: @melicious11

Keep Austin Well --> http://keepaustinwell.wordpress.com/ 

Strong is the New Skinny --> http://strongisnewskinny.blogspot.com/ Twitter: @stronglola

MizFit --> http://mizfitonline.com/ Twitter: @mizfitonline

CrossFit Mom --> http://www.crossfitmom.com/

Lift Big Eat Big --> http://www.liftbigeatbig.com/ Twitter: @LiftBigEatBig

The Outlaw Way --> http://outlawcoach.wordpress.com/

Eat Real Things --> http://eatrealthings.tumblr.com/ Twitter: @EatRealThings

Fashletics Blog --> http://www.fashletics.com/blogs/news Twitter: @fashletics

Nom Nom Paleo --> http://nomnompaleo.com/ Twitter: @nomnompaleo

Evolify --> http://evolvify.com/ Twitter: @evolvify

RX Girls Miami --> http://rxgirlsmiami.com/crossfit-girls-blog/ 

Have a blog you you think is bad ass and should be shared? Drop it in the comments section below and we'll add it in - if it's cool of course.

Happy Mother's Day to Our SUPER MOMS!

Happy Mother's Day to our SUPER MOMs! "A mother is a super hero to the child that she comforts with her kisses...that she catches as they fall...not from a tall building, but as they take their first steps." 

Check out the full article here

Team CrossFit Central takes on WOD 6, the final event at the 2012 South Central Regionals.  After a grueling weekend, the team must take 1st Place in WOD 6 to earn a chance to compete in the 2012 CrossFit Games.  #DOorDIE

Bettys on Boards

We had an AMAZING time at the 2012 Bettys on Boards event! BIG thanks to our fabulous sponsors:

Bettysport 

Bob Salon

Austin Bodyworker

Fit to the Core

Check out all of the pics from Bettys on Boards --> Event Pics

The 2012 Bettys On Boards event is finally here!

ATHLETES:
Arrive @ the event no later that 7:15am for check in
The first heat will begin @ 8am, The 2nd heat will begin @ 8:30am

THE WOD:
100 Med Ball Chest Passes 10ft Between Partners (14# Ball)

Partner #1- Heads to the Boards!
Launch on board & weave through 4 RedBull buoys to Congress Bridge
On far side of bridge complete
10 Paddle Overhead Squats
10 Push Ups
10 Paddle Overhead Sit Ups
10 Sprawls to Paddle Overhead
Weave back through buoys to the dock and REPEAT sequence above before getting off your Board

Meanwhile, Partner #2 performs Land WOD
25 Dumbbell Thrusters at 20#
50 MedBall Overhead Lunges
Run to the Congress Bridge and Back
25 Dumbbell Squat Cleans at 20#

Partners will meet at the top of the dock and switch
Partner #1 will do Land WOD, Partner #2 will take on the Boards!

Partners will meet on the land once both have completed both parts for,
50 Med Ball Sit Ups (14# Med Ball)
Run across the Finish Line!!


The Prizes:
Over $2,000 in Bettysport Swag
Haircut & Highlight Services from Bob Salon
2 Thirty Minute Massages from Kate @ Austin Bodyworker
AntiGravity Sessions from Fit to the Core

Map:
Check in & spectating will take place at the Lady Bird Lake Trail near 1st Street --> MAP

Parking:
Everyone should park at or near RunTex on Riverside Drive or or the Lady Bird Lake Trail parking lot on the West side of the 1st Street Bridge

What to bring (Athletes & Spectators):
Bathing Suit
Shoes to workout in but are easy to take off
Sunscreen
Towel
Banners, Signs, Matching Outfits
Cow Bells
Your loudest cheering voice
Your A Game!

GET READY!

Freaky Friday

Whats on your agenda for the weekend? Create a garden space that you enjoy visiting! Sounds like a fun project. Perhaps some of these pics will inspire you!

Keeping it Real

The real deal. Anyone ever said you were the "real deal"? What does that mean? What does it mean to be real? The first word that comes to mind is authentic. Being authentic can be real. There is truth in authenticity that people are attracted to, people want more of, and aim to be moment by moment. The more we become fit, come into our own body, learn more about who we are and what we can overcome through fitness and weight loss, the more our "realness" will shine.
CrossFit is such a raw, demanding, fitness routine that your "true self" will come out and challenge you to become more of who you are, let it shine!

Freaky Friday

Spring time FUN! Have you been on a paddle board yet? Definitely a great time! Head out to Lady Bird Lake and jump on a SUP board for the afternoon! You are sure to have fun, get some sun, and relax on the lake! And of course for a little CrossFit competition, grab your girls friend and sign up for the Betty's on Boards! It is sure to give you excitement and exercise all in one!

Freaky Friday

All of you probably realize these pins come from pinterest. If not, go there and a check it out! Pinterest.com Great place to get inspired, share your dreams, and collect your thoughts! Have a great weekend, come back refreshed and rejuvenated!
#Boom
ps. Remember to sign up for Betty's on Boards - practice is set to go on April 1st and you won't want to miss out!

I know what Miss Lizzie Did last summer...

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  Last summer, Lizzie attended my summer camp along with my little sister Sydney from Wisconsin. They had been modern day pen pals via text messages and facebook. They arranged plans to visit me in Austin over the summer, under one condition... they had to attend one of my Kids camps at CrossFit Central.

  
  

  Granted this was a record breaking HOTT summer, over 100 consecutive days over 100 degrees the girls faced some pretty intense conditions.

  
  

  CrossFit brought these two girls together, and has impacted their lives more than they may be aware. After the camp, Lizzie embraced living a healthy lifestyle, making what may seem like minor changes. But in reality they will have major impacts on her for the REST of her LIFE!

  
  

  Being a teenager is one of the most crucial times in anyone's life. It can be the best time or the worst. Today, I feel like kids need more and more guidance on what's REALLY important in life. Positive Mental Attitude needs to be taught just like any other subject in school. It is so easy to get caught up in the opinions and negativity of others.

  
  

  Think when you've personally felt your best... your sweet spot. Might sound like this: your workouts are on, your diet is on point, there's balance in your life, a clarity, positive energy, calming sensation, doing things you love to do DAILY and/or unexplainable happiness. In order to even come close to finding your sweet spot you need balance. Emotional, physically, mentally, spiritually. One week of CrossFit Kids helped Lizzie get closer to her sweet spot.

  
  

  I asked her a few questions about her experience, and well if you know Lizze she has quite the sense of humor. So I also asked her mother, who has seen the positive impact it has had on her.

  
  

  
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  • ok! im gonna answer honestly!
    
    
    Why did you enroll in the CrossFit Kids summer camp?
    I enrolled in crossfit kids camp because of sydney..we had never met before and that was the only option.
    
    
    What was your experience like?
    My experience was painful. I cant run and you made us do the 400 meter, I was so sore it hurt to pee.
    
    
    What did you learn?
    I learned that crossfit is more exercises. and that being fat is not healthy! and how to cook healthy meals for my family.
    
    
    What was your favorite part?
    My favorite part was going swimming and kayaking! I could be in the water all day! Ohhh and I love burpees..
    
    
    How has it affected your life now?
    Crossfit has affected my life because..I learned that exercising is good. I dont know I lost like 28 pounds from crossfit.I just did the exercises and ate lighter and I dont do hardcore exercises for your information!
    
    
    What changes have you made since then?
    I've made so many changes in your exercises! you tried to kill me!!! i do like way less then your supposed to do but i still contine to lose weight!
    
    
    Do you continue to incorporate CrossFit in your lifestyle. I incorporate crossfit in my 'lifestyle' I dont do burpees, running, or pull ups. but I do bike ride, swim, lift weights, walk, and jump rope!
    
    
    What are some of the changes you've seen psychically? Emotionally? and Mentally?
    I've lost weight and I look better now then I used to! My emotions have remained the same from before the camp and so has my mental issues...
    YOUR WELCOME MISS GILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLY!
    
    
    Becca Miller Kalmes: Lizzie's Mom

    
    

    • Did you have any part of enrolling her in the CrossFit Kids summer camp?Yes, I encouraged her and her brother offered to pay for it so she would go.
      
      How do you feel it's impacted Lizzie? I think that she learned how important it is to stay active, work your muscles and eat a healthy diet. Even tho I had tried to talk to her about diet and exercise, coming from an outside source, it seemed to really click for her. (it is so easy to blow off what your parents tell you!)
      
      What changes have you seen in her psychically? emotionally? mentally?Physically she has dropped over 25 lbs. Emotionally she feels much more proud about how she looks and feels. Mentally, she is at an age where peers are brutal with criticism and she feels so much better about her self image.
      
      Have you seen any changes in her lifestyle since she's attended the camp? She has taken charge of taking care of herself. She is motivated to exercise and eat healthier. She makes careful choices about snacking and has drastially limited her TV watching.
      
      What do you feel her was your experience like? I think it was challenging but empowering as well.
      
      Do you feel it has benefitted your daughter in anyway? I think it benefitted her in alot of ways. Self image, learning to make good choices,and learning to stay more active.
      
      Do you continue to incorporate CrossFit in your lifestyle. Do I??? Not really! Don't tell Andy! lol But Liz is trying to keep at it.
      
      
      
      
      Posted by: Coach Gilly
      http://gillymussmith.blogspot.com/2012/03/i-know-what-miss-lizzie-did-last-summer.html

Freaky Friday

Make it a good one Ladies.

Champion Mindset Competition Series Finale

Great work to the ladies that completed the Helen Challenge. Competition is just the carrot you sometimes need to get into your mental game! The ladies worked on Visualization, Changing false beliefs, practicing proper technique after watching video of themselves do the movement, setting goals and creating a game plan. We are learning that it takes a combination of all these to make for a well improved time!

17 women showed back up to complete the Helen workout and 13 showed an improved time of 2 to 120 sec of time off their last performance! Great work ladies! We had 12 minutes to complete the WOD! Those that know Helen is no joke of a workout!

Ladies great work and next up Grace!

Freaky Friday

This weekend may be the perfect one for shopping for those adorable spring shoes! We spring forward, we may as well spring for a new pair of heels!
Share your fav spot to pick up shoes!

Betty's On Boards

Bettys On Boards
Saturday, April 14th
@ Town Lake
30 Teams of 2
$120 per team
More Info

Open to all female members of CrossFit Central, Relentless Training Systems, CrossFit Central ATX and CrossFit Trigger Point

Registration opens today, March 7th at NOON

Master Mind Moms Meet up!

Thanks to all the Moms that came out to the Master mind Moms meet up! We even had a few kids come meet and greet for the "next generation FIT"! Lots of topics were discussed.

• How can Moms support one another with child care.
  
• Calendar for the month or three months so that you can plan accordingly
• Lean lifting
  
• Come Back from Pregnancy with a punch card. New Born's can be so unpredictable
• Scaling the WOD when you are pregnant
• Snacks for the kids - lunch box ideas - presenting food for success with kids
• Are you a mom with kids out this summer? Do you have a plan to keep crossfitting? Need to team up with other moms in your situation?
• Kids clothing swap!! spring cleaning!
  

All of these topics plus many more were brought to the table.

We are a community that will continue to grow as well as our generations it is important to us that we know your needs. This will better equip us to grow together!

We are planning our next meeting for women that are pregnant! Date coming soon!

Kids clothing swap! Seasons change, kids grow, it's nice to trade out for something that fits! Start going through those clothes and get ready to swap them out for something new! Date coming soon!

Please continue to email us and let us know your needs!

Womens Spring Challenge

Ladies--mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Bettys On Boards is almost here. Bring out your inner surfer with this Women's Only Outdoor Challenge where CrossFit meets Stand-Up Paddling. Athletes will compete in teams of two in various activities on land and on water. Choose your teammate now and be ready to show Austin that CrossFit Women rule on and off the water.

Bettys On Boards
Saturday, April 14th
Teams of 2
More Details Coming Soon!

Freaky Friday, March!

Ladies the fact that we have a gift to see awesomeness and want to share it is just beyond the scope of a mans right mind. Left to our brilliance we can get it done and still have some time to get freaky! This Friday get some lace on you somewhere and have some fun! Most of you are going to be sore from the 12.2 snatch WOD. Putting on some black lace will help you forget about those strong sexy traps that are going to be hurting when you laugh!

Ladies once again, enjoy your weekend. Let the Freak come out just a little!

Oh, and kill the WOD!

Master Mind Moms Meetup!

We invite all the moms in our community to come to the Master Mind Moms meet up! We want to pull all you brilliant women together and collaborate, discuss, create and solve your needs! Crossfit Central has such a powerful community of women! What are your needs? Have you had great ideas for our community and did not know who to share them with or what to do about them? Now is your opportunity to bring them to the table. Sometimes they are incomplete ideas that need the brilliance of another women's mind, bring it on! This session is open to all Moms at CrossFit Central, Crossfit ATX, CrossFit Trigger Point, and RedBlack Gym.
Feel free to bring your kids! We are looking forward to meeting other brilliant Moms in the community!

What: A Master Mind Meet up for Moms!
When: March 3, 2012
Time: 11am - 12pm
Where: CrossFit Central
Who: You and your kids! That's right bring em! all, one, two , three...young, old, new born, new age...

Why: CrossFit Central Women have needs. How can we come together and fulfil those needs? By bringing brilliant minds together to get Sh*# done!