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It’s time we do another seminar. Getting together and talking true health!! This time, we’re spreading the word to others in the CrossFit community.

CrossFit Adventure and Diablo CrossFit are teaming up to bring you the true story of cholesterol. Mounting evidence shows that our unrelenting desire to lower cholesterol levels has only served to line the pockets of the pharmaceutical companies. It’s possible, in fact, that this campaign has been detrimental to our health by actually increasing the risks of coronary heart disease, cancer, and all-cause mortality. This is the story of cholesterol and saturated fat that they don’t want you to hear.

Nathan will follow this information with a natural, cost-effective approach to reach your optimum health. He will be available afterwards to discuss a nutritive interpretation if you’d like to bring in your results including total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, and LDL particle size.

Registration is only $10. Be sure to click on the link for more information on registration as walk-ins will not be allowed.

2012 is going to be a BIG year for CrossFit Adventure. There are so many activities that we’re looking forward to. And many of them have a common theme . . . running and endurance.

CrossFit workouts are rarely more than 15-20 minutes. Although these workouts greatly enhance endurance capabilities, in order to really maximize your potential, you need to understand exactly how to train for endurance events. Coach Rob Medsger will highlight the fundamentals of a sound endurance training program while also teaching proper running technique.

Injuries are a clear indication of poor running form. Ailments such as plantar fascitis and achy knees can be avoided, and even reversed, once proper running mechanics are instilled. Find out how to best utilitize the body’s design and mechanics to avoid injury and increase your running efficiency by up to 75%!! More efficient running means more energy throughout your race.

Join us on Saturday, February 4 at 2pm for Coach Rob’s Endurance Seminar. Massage therapist/ergonomics specialist Michelle Caras will be giving free sports massages during the presentation as well as presenting on stretching and avoiding injury. Dr. John Capanio, chiropractor and former US Olympic Bobsled teammate will explain why quality care is critical for today’s athlete. Finally, Fleet Feet of Pleasant Hill will be on hand to assist you in finding the correct footwear and technical apparel specific to your individual needs.

Bottom line – this is a seminar you can NOT afford to miss!!

Body Fat testing is one of the better ways to measure health. You CAN NOT go by the scale. It means NOTHING!! Routine body fat measurements are a great way to notice trends and to determine if what you are doing is working!! This Thursday, get retested or set your baseline for further testing.

 This method of testing your body fat is far more accurate than many of the products you see out there, like your scale at home or the handheld test version. Space is limited to 20 members, so please sign-up from 12-7p. First test is $49, and re-tests are $39.

Here is an excerpt from their website and you can also click on the image below for more info:

Why Hydrostatic?

THE GOLD STANDARD OF BODY COMPOSITION ANALYSIS IS HYDROSTATIC OR HYDRODENSITOMETRY. Hydrostatic weighing is the most accurate way to measure body fat and is the method by which all other means of measurement compare their degree of error.

Body Composition: What does it mean, and how do I fit in?

Body Composition is the technical term used to describe the different components that, when taken together, makes up a person’s body weight. Keep in mind that body composition and body weight are two entirely different concepts and they are not interchangeable. To get a better understanding of the difference between the two, you need to understand a bit about anatomy and physiology.

Body Tissues

The human body is composed of a variety of different tissue types. The so-called ‘lean’ tissues, such as muscle, bone and organs are metabolically active, while adipose (fat tissue) is not. Adipose tissue can be classified into three different categories:

1. Essential fat - supports life and is extremely important to normal bodily function.
2. Storage fat - protects internal organs and supplies some energy requirements.
3. Non-essential fat - serves no real purpose and may in fact be detrimental to health.

The difference in these tissues is not readily distinguishable by stepping on a scale. A scale simply takes the sum of everything (fat, muscle, water, hair - you name it), and gives an absolute weight measurement. Scales can’t determine the lean-to-fat ratio of that weight. An inividual can be “over-weight” and not “over-fat.” A bodybuilder, for example, may be 8% body fat, yet at two hundred and fifty pounds may be considered “over-weight” by a typical height-weight chart. Therefore, these charts are not a good indication of a person’s ideal body weight for optimal health, much less for athletic performance.

Concept 2 Team Rowing Challenge: There are still a few days left to sign up online. Team CFA has already registered 61,561 meters!! Thanks in large part to Jocelyn’s 20,000 and Chris’ 12,350. I see a lot of people rowing, so be sure to get online and make sure your meters count.

Winners get, well, nothing. But it’s always cool to be a part of a team and pushing each other. To sign up follow the link here.

Orienteering: We had over 20 people come to the Oyster Bay Regional Shoreline this past Sunday for a beginner orienteering event. Join us at our next event on Sunday, Jan. 22. This time it’s more local – Shell Ridge in Walnut Creek. We’re meeting at the Orchard Staging Area/Castle Rock parking. Find more info at our Facebook event page.

Primal Challenge: We’re all gearing up for the Primal Challenge which starts this Sunday, January 15. For more info, see our post below (Jan. 1 post) or click on the direct link at Mark’s Daily Apple. Our goal is to include Paleo nutrition while incorporating a healthy lifestyle as well. This means getting at least 3 CrossFit workouts in per week, getting out to play (our Orienteering events are perfect!!) and learn new things, get 15 minutes of sunlight each day, and probably the hardest thing: Get about 8 hours of sleep per night.

Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing: On Thursday, Jan. 26, we are having Mike back to test us once again. See if all this CrossFit and Paleo hype really means something!! The Sign Up sheet is at the gym. Please pay in advance – $49 for first time registrants, $39 for restesters.

CrossFit Adventure Athletes: Give Mira your support as she travels down to L.A. this weekend for the OC Throwdown. It looks like it’s going to be one hell of an event.

Also, give Doug your support later this month in Marin county as he competes in the NorCal 40s competition.

As we start 2012, it’s time we focus on our lifestyle – not just nutrition or exercise. CrossFitters have done an incredible job of opening people’s eyes to what true healthy nutrition is.

Paleo has exploded this past year. But it’s limited. It only deals with nutrition. We have to focus in on what makes us healthy or not – our lifestyle habits. Mark Sisson of Mark’s Daily Apple provides us with a Primal Blueprint that incorporates more of what a healthy lifestyle should consist of.

Instead of a Paleo Challenge, CrossFit Adventure ups the ante with a Primal Challenge to begin the year. On January 15, join the CrossFit Adventure community for this unique challenge that will have you living a healthy and more fulfilled existence.

You’ll find the breakdown of the Primal Challenge by clicking on the picture. For a more detailed explanation, click here. Because it’s only 30 days, I’d like to also cut out the dairy and alcohol completely for the month. In essence, a Paleo “diet” to go along with the Primal Challenge. Also, I’d like to challenge you all to get at least 3 Crossfit workouts in every week. This will take care of the strength training and sprinting. On top of that, be sure to add in the 3-5 hours easy moving (walking, hiking, orienteering, etc.).

Make this the best year EVER!!!!