It’s Memorial Day weekend. While you enjoy your time with friends and family this weekend, stop for a moment and think about all those who have sacrificed their lives so that we can live freely.

In June 2010, I had the honor of attending the memorial service for TSgt Michael P. Flores. He lost his life while serving in Afghanistan as a United States Air Force Pararescueman. May he Rest In Peace.

Project Mayhem 2012. Austin, Texas USA.

Outstanding. nationalpostsports: Paralympic swimmer Xavi Torres, 37, of Spain carries his orthopaedic legs after a training session on the Balearic island of Palma de Mallorca May 15, 2012. This summer, Torres, who has previously won 16 paralympic medals, will participate in his sixth paralympic games. He currently owns four world swimming records in different categories. REUTERS/Enrique Calvo

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Paralympic swimmer Xavi Torres, 37, of Spain carries his orthopaedic legs after a training session on the Balearic island of Palma de Mallorca May 15, 2012. This summer, Torres, who has previously won 16 paralympic medals, will participate in his sixth paralympic games. He currently owns four world swimming records in different categories. REUTERS/Enrique Calvo

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jcbreathesfire: theheritagefoundation: — Abraham Lincoln. Wise man. My whole political view, summed up.

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Strength Coach Travis Holley has thrown down the band-walk challenge! I’ll be doing these every day for the next month. In conjunction with my strength training, I soon be seeing you in PR city!!

Of all the TEN general physical skills: flexibility has the most potential to limit the other nine. Think about it. If you have limited joint range of motion, your ability to produce strength, speed, power, coordination, etc is limited. Conversely, if you have full range of motion, your ability to express your full potential in all the other nine skills becomes simply a matter of training.

1. cardiovascular/respiratory endurance

2. stamina

3. strength

4. flexibility - The one that can limit them all. OR UNLEASH THEM!

5. power

6. speed

7. coordination

8. agility

9. balance

10. accuracy

So, regularly work on your mobility. I mean every day. Don’t be dysnormal.

the TEN physical skills

In CrossFit, we recognize ten general physical skills. They are cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, power, speed, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. You are as fit as you are capable in each of these ten skills. 

  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 bodies 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.

( List developed by Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans of Dynamax, and expanded upon by coach Greg Glassman of The CrossFit Journal)