https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com2021-07-14 21:13:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/crossfit-jargon2019-05-07 19:31:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/national-police-weekThe opportunity to honor those who have paid this sacrifice through our PT regimen is, without doubt, one of the reasons I am so driven by my passion for Thin Gray Line CrossFit. We have plenty of reasons to honor these folks, and I believe you will find satisfaction in knowing you were a part of it.2019-04-27 23:47:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/willpower-and-dopamine-take-charge-of-your-brainAccording to a 2010 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, the lack of willpower is the number-one obstacle people face in achieving their goals. Additionally, statistics indicate that less than 25% of people actually stay committed to their New Year’s dietary resolutions after just 30 days.2019-04-19 21:34:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/sickness-wellness-fitness-model-measure-your-progressMeasuring progress keeps you informed as to where you are. Goals have to be measurable, so you know how far away they are before they can be reached.2019-04-12 23:34:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/fundamentals-a-necessary-stepFundamentals of fitness come over time. Arnold didn’t build his legacy in the bodybuilding community in a few short months, so don’t expect to go to the CrossFit Games or perform at the elite level of those athletes any time soon.2019-04-06 19:33:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/supplements-the-more-you-knowFact: There is no such thing as a supplement that does the work for you.2019-03-30 15:07:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/progressive-overloadThe Kentucky State Police Academy can be exhausting if you do not train appropriately. Your body has to gradually adapt in order to tolerate the levels of intensity and training you will endure each week. If your body has not adapted to that before Week 1, the struggle to avoid the Exhaustion Phase will be real.2019-03-23 15:07:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/the-hopperOne of CrossFit’s Fitness Models is called “The Hopper.” I have provided this picture of a hopper, so you have a visual understanding of this model. The theory behind this is that fitness requires an ability to perform well at all tasks, even unfamiliar tasks and tasks combined in infinitely varying combinations.2019-03-16 16:45:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/neuroendocrine-adaptationWhy is this important? If you are interested in building muscle, the key then becomes to understand how the type of training we do does or does not trigger the body to activate this ideal neuroendocrine process.2019-03-09 17:17:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/mechanics-matterScaling is what makes CrossFit an option for every athlete. While there are many ways to scale, or modify, a workout, this should always be done methodically.2019-03-03 20:33:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/metabolism-hormones-and-exercising-on-an-empty-stomachSome interesting information pertaining to ways to maximize your results. You don't have to take my word for it, though.2019-02-24 20:30:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/glycemic-indexMore on nutrition and diet... specifically Glycemic Index and the carbohydrates and fats that flood the American diet.2019-02-17 20:24:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/nutrition-mattersYou can't out train bad nutrition. I wish you could, but wishing gets us nowhere; action counts. If you really want to perform at your maximum output, live a long life, and feel better than you've ever felt, the best medicine available to you comes through your diet and nutrition.2019-02-10 20:12:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/intensity-mattersRunning vs. High-Intensity Interval Training... You have to train with intensity if you want to increase your limits.2019-02-03 20:09:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/the-whyWhy would I push myself if I am already healthy?2019-01-27 19:01:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/our-purposeWhy are we providing this information? Because we don't have time to get cadets in shape after their reporting day. We have police training to do, so it is imperative that our cadets arrive prepared. This is a perfect place for them to find accurate information on how they can become better prepared. It's never too early to start!2019-01-21 20:56:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/rest-daysWe all wonder HOW MUCH is too much and HOW LITTLE is not enough. Sometimes we have to listen to our bodies, and sometimes we just have to get in a workout when time allows.2019-01-13 20:47:00https://www.thingraylinecrossfit.com/blog/the-basicsThis blog entry provides you with some basic information on fitness and what our goals should be.