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How did you find out about CrossFit?
From Kurt Fuller, a good friend of my boyfriend.
He recommended coming to TitanFit to try it out
and Ive been coming since November of 2008.
How have CrossFit workouts changed you?
My perspective on fitness, as well as my physical
appearance has changed significantly. I have made
tremendous strides regarding strength, endurance,
and my clothes fit better!
What do you like about the workoutscompared to other programs?
It doesnt take a great deal of time to complete
challenging workouts, I never have the same day
twice so I never get bored and I can see and feel my
improvements more all the time.
What do you like least?
Because it is so intense, it can be very
overwhelming and sometimes make you want to
throw up-but in a good way!
Some people say they want to get inshape before starting CrossFit. What areyour thoughts on those sentiments?
I think that is an excuse in a long line of workout
excuses that people come up with to delay starting
a new routine. Yes, it is extremely challenging but
its also scaled so even if you are new, you can start
with no problem. Anything worthwhile is going to
be tough so you might as well get started and stop
waiting. If I could do it, anyone can!
As a woman, did you have anypreconceived notions about CrossFit?
Definitely! I was one of the few female members
at first, and often times when I would workout I
would be the only girl there. I thought that maybe
it was more for fitness gurus, namely guys, but that
really isnt true once you get into it. There are more
women joining all the time, and everyone is very
supportive especially when you are a beginner so
those initial worries subsided.
Were you intimidated to try this program?
I was extremely intimidated, to say the least. I
have never been in very good shape or athletic
whatsoever, and my first workout at CrossFit was a
team workout that was so intimidating - to the point
that I was not going to come back. However, I am
so glad I listened to Herb and Carol and the more
seasoned Crossfitters because you truly do have to
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Member Interview
Lauren HigginsAge: 29
Profession: Marketing Assistant
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By homas H. Maugh II,The L.A. Times
Gross obesity can take 10 years off your life, as
much as heavy smoking and even being moderately
overweight can take two to three years off,
according to British researchers.
A team headed by Dr. Richard Peto, one of the
worlds leading experts on the health effects of
smoking, and Dr. Gary Whitlock, both of the Uni-
versity of Oxford, analyzed 57 studies conducted
in the United States and Europe involving 894,576
people, 61% of them male. During the course of the
study, about 100,000 of the participants died.
The team correlated deaths to the body mass
index or BMI, a commonly used measure of obesity
that relates a persons weight to their height. A BMI
of 25 or lower is considered normal, a BMI of 30
to 35 is considered moderately obese and a BMI
higher than 40 is considered grossly obese. For a
man or woman who is 5 feet 10 inches tall, a weight
of 175 pounds gives a BMI of 25, a weight of 210
pounds gives a BMI of 30, and a weight of 280
pounds gives a BMI of 40.The team reported today in the online version of the
medical journal Lancet that every five-unit increase
in BMI is associated with a risk of about one-third
that of lifelong smoking. That is, people with a BMI
over 30 have about one-third the added risk as-
sociated with smoking and are likely to have their
lives shortened by two to three years. Those with
BMIs over 35 have two-thirds the increased risk ofsmokers and are likely to lose five to seven years of
life. And those with a BMI over 40 have the same
increased risk as smokers and will likely lose eight
to 10 years of life.
Excess weight shortens human lifespan,
Whitlock said in a statement. If you are becoming
overweight or obese, avoiding further weight gain
could well add years to your life.
Moreover, Peto added, prevention is better
than a cure. In adult life, it may be easier to avoid
substantial weight gain than to lose weight once it
has been gained, he said. And changing your diet
but keeping on smoking is not the way to increase
lifespan. For smokers, the key thing is that stopping
smoking works.The research, which was funded by Britains Medical Research
Council, the British Heart Foundation and Cancer Research UK,
among others, was published in the March 28 edition of the journal.
Obesity can be as bad as smoking
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give it a chance before you can make an informed
decision. If you stick with it and just keep coming,
you will be so glad you didnt give up.
What would you say to someone who isthinking of starting CrossFit workouts?
Do not delay because it will be the best thing you
ever did for yourself.
Any last words?
CrossFit, and the people at TitanFit, have truly
changed my perspective on fitness and health. I
was that person who constantly looked for reasons
not to go workout because I hated it so much and
always felt like a failure. I started to give up on ever
getting into shape because I thought maybe it just
was not for me. However, it is the best thing I have
ever done for myself, and I have never felt such a
sense of accomplishment. The support at TitanFit
is unwavering and the results are consistentlyrewarding. This is the hardest I have ever worked
at anything (probably ever!) but the payoff is
substantial. Again, nothing truly worthwhile ever
comes easy and CrossFit is no exception.
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Need a reason to train or looking forsomething different?
I plan to enter the Tri Indy this summer. They
offer the following age groups (both male and
female): 14-17, 18-20, 21-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,
40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-59, 70+ andClydesdale (male 200 lbs+) and Athena (female 165
lbs+).
This event has the opportunity to validate my
TitanFit training. While others will undoubtedly
spend hours doing sports-specific training for each
event (I plan to enter only the duathlon, which is a
2 mile run, 20K bike and 5K run), I will stick to my
TitanFit training. I hope I can still ride a bike.
Here is a link to the Tris website to get more
detail about this event. http://www.tuxbro.com/
Tri%20Indy%20Info.htm
About This Event
Last year almost 1,000 people participated in
the inaugural Tri Indy event - the event was
spectacular! Utilizing the picturesque canal of
Downtown Indianapolis and the streets traversing
the citys cultural and historic landmarks, Tri Indy
will once again offer participants a challenging
and memorable course. Tri Indy will consist of an
Olympic Distance (1500 meter swim, 40K bikeand 10K run), a Sprint Distance (500 meter swim,
20K bike, 5K run), and a Short Distance Duathlon
(2 mile run, 20K bike and 5K run). There is also a
relay division for the Olympic distance triathlon (2
or 3 person).
Time Schedule
The Olympic Distance will begin at 7:30AM. Faster
swimmers will go first. The Sprint Distance will go
after all Olympic distance swimmers have finished
(approximately 8:30AM). A full start schedule willbe posted on the website so you can see your start
time. The Duathlon will start at about 8 AM.
TEAM Information
Join the fun and get a team together. You may enter
either a 2 or 3 person team. The team division
is a relay format (one person swims, one person
bikes, one person runs). Categories are All Female,
All Male or Co-ed. Team division is for Olympic
Distance Triathlon only.
Pre-Race Instructions
Pre-race instructions will be posted at www.tuxbro.
com approximately 10 days before the event. These
instructions will give you details on the event to
make your Tri Indy experience more enjoyable! If
you do not have internet access, you may request
that a paper copy be sent to you.
Packet Pick Up
Packet pick up and late registration will take place
on Saturday, August 15 from 1PM to 7PM at theNational Institute for Fitness and Sport (250 S.
University Blvd) on the IUPUI Campus. You may
park for FREE in the NIFS lot directly adjacent to
the building. If you cannot make it to this location
you can pick up your packet on event morning at
the race site from 6AM to 7:30AM.
CrossFit and the Outside World
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Member Accomplishments
1000+ Pull-ups in 30 daysDuring the month of March 2009, Jerry Berg did
1,033 pull-ups! Thats 30+ pull-ups a day. Knowing
that he did not work out each day, it is really more
like 50 pull-ups a day! Strong work to say the least.
Pat him on the back the next time you see him. Not
too hard, however. I bet hes a little sore.
TitanFit Open House
Did you miss the Open House?
We held an Open House for the new facility
on Valenintines Day this past February. The Open
House was a great success. We enjoyed talking and
sharing fitness with you.
Dr. Rick and I thank all of our family andfriends (old and new) that joined us. We hope you
had a good time. Those that were not able to join us,
we missed you.
Thank you to our Coaches and members for
all of your efforts and help. We would have not
been able to pull it off without you. Thank you for
answering questions and encouraging people.
For many, the Open House was an opportunity
to view fitness through a different prism a view
into how fun working out can be.
Knowing us, we are likely to have an Open
House/BBQ this summer. Continue to workout,
have fun and continue reading the site for further
details.
Again, thank you all very much.
TitanFit - Now also for kids!
Did ou know that TitanFit has a kids class?
TitanFit Kids is held every Tuesday from 4-5
PM and every other Saturday from 9-10 AM for
kids in 1st-8th grades. The best part of the program
is that the classes are FREE! Get the kids off the
couch and give them a lifetime of fitness.
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TitanFits Summer Hours
Effective Sunday, May 3, 2009, TitanFits
ours will be:
Monday-Friday: 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - Noon
Sunday: CLOSED
Normal Sunday hours resume November 1, 2009
Please stay tuned to the site for any changes
in the schedule.
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