http://poundfitness.com/articles Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:17:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We started this challenge on September 22nd and as of Wednesday, October 15th we have 76 days to go! How are you doing with the challenge? Are you keeping up? Let us know by commenting below. Thanks and good luck! http://poundfitness.com/articles/214/ The Four Elements of Efficiency: Perfect Form This refers to the quality and preciseness of the primary element of the movement. In the case of a Kettlebell swing, the primary element is hip extension. Because the hip joint and the knee joint are connected directly via the femur, they must move at ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/the-four-elements-of-efficiency/ It all started with the typical jabs being thrown at me from all directions by everyone who was disturbed by the monstrosity of a Kettlebell workout I had laid before them. “10 rounds!” kept being repeated in disbelief! It's as if the regulars did not know any better! We have ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/it-was-the-usual-kettlebell-class/ http://poundfitness.com/articles/t-shirt-slogan-contest-and-the-winner-is/ On September 21, 2008 Shayne, Kathy and Chris completed their Z Health R Phase Certification. This is an excellent compliment to their CrossFit certifications. The “R” in R Phase stands for “Rehab, Re-Educate, and Restore” in reference to rehabilitating injuries, re-educating the nervous system to coordinate the body more ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/congratulations-to-shayne-chris-kathy-newly-z-health-r-phase-certified/ From Timothy Forkner: "Chris has helped me integrate Z Health In number different ways. A minor knee problem set me back for about 5 weeks. In that time I was very limited in what I could do... Pull ups, dips etc. I could only do those exercises for so ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/making-a-difference-chris-leach/ Thank you, Gene for your kind and generous words. We are appreciative of you, as well as your service to our Country. Gene, in addition to being a member of The Pound, is currently the Chief Entrepreneurial Officer® of Small Business Wall Street®, a firm which provides capital and helps small ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/a-letter-of-thanks-from-a-hero-gene-blanton/ This past Monday, September 22, 2008 was the day of the Equinox in which the day and night was balanced and it also marks the first day of Fall!  Join me in an open invitation and challenge to do 1 push up on day 1, 2 on day 2, and ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/100-day-pushup-challenge/ Share your opinion. Tell us what slogan you think is best. [polldaddy poll="949631"] http://poundfitness.com/articles/vote-for-your-favorite-slogan-to-appear-on-pound-t-shirt/ Congratulations to Gaby Martinez. She competed in a 13 week "Biggest Loser" contest at her work. The object was to see who could drop the largest percentage of body fat. Gaby narrowly missed a first place win and finished in a close second. Gaby started CrossFitting with us several weeks into ... http://poundfitness.com/articles/gabriela-martinez-taking-charge/