Know Thyself
[Another post over at CrossFit Genesis]
One of the cool things about training with CrossFit or other rigorous exercise program is that you learn a lot about the human body as well as your human body. For example, over the many years of participating in various forms of exercise, I’ve gained quite a bit of working knowledge of physiology and basic biomechanics as well as various diet and nutrition theories (glycemic index, whole foods). Participating in CrossFit, though, has brought a wealth of knowledge in the form of functional movements, metabolic pathways, and more diet theories; the learning never stops.
Along with general theories, I’ve also learned about how my body works. I know I have to be extra careful with certain movements, lest I injure my shoulders. I know that I get pretty irritable when I’ve not had enough water. I’ve learned that I push myself harder when I’m exercising with a group. And it seems I learn about a new sore muscle as a result. I am learning the difference between the pain I can just push through and the ’stop right now’ pain. I can tell when I’m truly hungry or just bored, and I can tell when I’ve eaten enough to satisfy my hunger. It really is amazing what your body can tell you; you just have to listen!
What are some of the things you’ve learned?
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