I am a 56 year old man in Northeast Ohio who is working hard to improve on or preserve the following standards of fitness
CrossFit’s 10 standards of fitness
1. Cardiovascular/respiratory endurance- The ability of body systems to gather, process, and deliver oxygen.
2. Stamina – The ability of body systems to process, deliver, store, and utilize energy.
3. Strength – The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply force.
4. Flexibility – The ability to maximize the range of motion at a given joint.
5. Power – The ability of a muscular unit, or combination of muscular units, to apply maximum force in minimum time.
6. Speed – The ability to minimize the time cycle of a repeated movement.
7. Coordination – The ability to combine several distinct movement patterns into a singular distinct movement.
8. Agility – The ability to minimize transition time from one movement pattern to another.
9. Balance – The ability to control the placement of the body’s center of gravity in relation to its support base.
10. Accuracy – The ability to control movement in a given direction or at a given intensity.
I do this with frequent (5-6 days a week) Crossfit WOD’s, often incorporating Kettlebells.
A bigger challenge for me than the physical activity is control of my weight. At 6′3″ my doctor has given me a target ideal weight of 225 lbs. Obtain that is a real challenge. I seem stuck around the 250 mark, so diet and nutrition is something I am always working to improve.
Starting in December of 2010 I began taking self defense classes. I am really enjoying that new activity. I never realized how much I would enjoy hitting people.
You can contact me at trboh1@ameritech.net
Picture from March 2006, around 280lbs.
