Today was the first day I walked into a crossfit gym. Hello Derby City Crossfit. Naturally there is an overly ripped girl doing pull-ups. Who knows how many were required but she was doing them quick and flawlessly. Here is when I learned about the art of kipping. A move that lets you use your momentum and whole body strength to do the pull-ups and not just the arms. I sure did want to learn how to kip because my weak ass can't even do one pull-up. Kipping involves swinging your body-leading with your hips, while pulling yourself up. Then pushing yourself away from the bar on your way down to keep your momentum going and continue as in one easy movement right into the next rep. This may sound so much easier then your regular pull-up but don't be fooled. It is hard work.
At the end of my first day at Derby City Crossfit I thought all was well, but when I started filling out my paperwork to join there program I got light headed. So much so that I had to lay down with an ice pack under my neck and a wash cloth on my forehead. How embarrassing. On the floor in front of everyone. Well that's how I role. First impressions last forever right. May as well make sure everyone there remembers me. I am so excited to join the crossfit team. All I need to do is stick with it. The people are super nice and it makes it way more fun then just going to the gym.
I go back for day two on Friday. Hopefully I can make it through without almost passing out. And I can't wait to find out what other workout tips they have to teach me. Rumor has it that this program is very intense. I believe and I am ready. Iron Man here I came.
