BlogBloghttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012-04-17T18:28:23ZSquarespaceCrossfit rowinghttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/4/17/crossfit-rowing.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-04-17T18:27:25Z2012-04-17T18:27:25Z

Words to live by.

]]>6.5 Months of Crossfithttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/3/15/65-months-of-crossfit.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-03-15T15:24:13Z2012-03-15T15:24:13Z

The Look Good Feel Good Chanllege is over, and here is a picture of my total progress. The pic on the left is from the start of crossfit in October. Also here are my numbers for the benchmark LGFG workout: 

January 19th we did this work out:

For Max Reps (or Calories):
2 Minutes Row for Calories
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Max Reps Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Max Reps Burpees
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Max Reps Sit-ups
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Row for Calories

My Numbers:

46, 49, 21, 40, 38

On March 14 we re-tested...Here is how I did:

47, 61, 26, 53, 42

I feel good about my progress, and Im looking forward to getting better. 

]]>Spring Traininghttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/3/12/spring-training.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-03-12T17:55:30Z2012-03-12T17:55:30Z

]]>Summer Hikeshttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/2/28/summer-hikes.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-02-28T07:41:23Z2012-02-28T07:41:23Z

This my pal Corey getting ready for all types of adventures with his daughter on his back. I can't wait to see him use this pack.

]]>FUN.http://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/2/21/fun.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-02-21T19:52:25Z2012-02-21T19:52:25Z

Fun. rocks my world, check them out. 

]]>Snow Dayhttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/2/21/snow-day.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-02-21T18:50:08Z2012-02-21T18:50:08Z

I love snowboarding!

]]>The Weekendhttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/2/6/the-weekend.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-02-06T16:25:43Z2012-02-06T16:25:43Z

Last weekend was pretty good. Dinner with a friend, snowboarding with Navy Seals, and a super bowl Sunday with the family. Oh yeah, and the weekend before my awesome wife and I went to Disneyland. Living the dream!

]]>Look Good, Feel Goodhttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/1/19/look-good-feel-good.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-01-19T16:20:21Z2012-01-19T16:20:21ZThe Invictus Look Good, Feel Good has begun. Last night I took my before pictures, and did the workout. This will be repeated in 8 weeks. Im really looking forward to working hard and I am greatful to have a beautiful, supportive wife to help me through it. I created a iPhone wallpaper to keep me reminded throughout the 8 weeks. 

The work out was a grinder, it was a alot of work even if it was for only 10 mins. 

For Max Reps (or Calories):
2 Minutes Row for Calories
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Max Reps Kettlebell Swings (24/16 kg)
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Max Reps Burpees
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Max Reps Sit-ups
Rest 2 minutes
2 Minutes Row for Calories

My Numbers:

46, 49, 21, 40, 38

 

Im looking to improve greatly in 8 weeks. 

]]>Rowinghttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/1/17/rowing.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-01-17T17:44:41Z2012-01-17T17:44:41ZPart of my crossfit journey has including rowing. Invictus offers a great rowing club with an amazing coach. This has gotten me some pretty cool results. I was drawn to rowing because I knew it would help out my cardio and stamina, which will help my other workouts. What I didn't know was that it would work my mind and endurance and take me places I have never gone before. Im still learning and getting leaner which will help my results, but here are my current times.

500m: 1:42.7

2000m: 7:52:1 

5000m: 21:22

10000m: 45:02

These shots are after the 2k row. Crazy times!!

 

]]>Progresshttp://www.andrewsimpkins.com/blog/2012/1/12/progress.htmlAndrew Simpkins2012-01-12T16:46:58Z2012-01-12T16:46:58ZLast night was a hard work out. The row, run, row really smoked my legs. I finished at 8:45. I gotta get better on the run. 

A.
Four sets of:
Dumbbell Shoulder Press x 10-12 reps @ 2011
Rest 45 seconds
Good Mornings x 10 reps @ 3010
Rest 45 seconds
Alternating Forward Lunge x 10 reps each leg @ 1010
Rest 45 seconds
Prone Plank Hold x 45 seconds
Rest 45 seconds

B.
For time:
Row 500 Meters
Run 600 Meters
Row 500 Meters

 

Also here is a picture of my progress after 3 months.

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