CrossFit Abode Teens

11/07/2023

School holidays are almost over. School sports vouchers for semester two are available. There’s no better time to get your 11+ year olds in to CrossFit Abode Teens!

28/04/2023

Short Answer: Yes! CrossFit helps children develop confidence and body awareness while performing movements that are natural for their bodies. As Dr. Katina Thornton explains, it will also help to keep their bodies mobile and pain-free as they enter adulthood.

30/03/2023

Can you handstand? These two can…practice, practice, practice!

23/03/2023

6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychiatry for Peak CrossFit Performance

1. Be Whole, Eat Whole: Focus 80% of the diet on whole, real foods with plenty of fiber, such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, legumes, and healthy lower-glycemic whole grains, healthy fats as well as quality, well-sourced clean protein. The remaining 20% allows for leeway in enjoying life as it comes.

2. Eat the Rainbow: A diet rich in diverse plant-based foods contains plenty of fiber to support a healthy and thriving microbiome, which supports a healthier body and mind...

3. Greens for the Gold: Folate has been associated with a decrease in depressive symptoms and overall improved cognition, which supports a motivated and clear mind. Interestingly, leafy greens are also abundant in dietary nitrate, which has been suggested to enhance exercise tolerance and overall performance ...

4. Tap Into Your Body Intelligence: ... Much like you would not continue doing a certain exercise if it was causing you pain or injury, you shouldn’t be continuing to eat foods that don’t make your body and mind feel its best! If you notice your body feeling heavy or less agile after a more processed or nutrient-poor meal, if you feel like you’ve lost all your energy halfway through a workout and can’t find the motivation to push through after a sugary meal, keep that in mind next time you’re making a food choice.

5. Consistency and Balance Are Key: ... To build lasting mental well-being and support a lengthy athletic career, create sustainable dietary and lifestyle changes rather than falling into quick fixes or miracle diets.

6. Avoid Anxiety-Triggering Foods: When inflammation occurs in the gut as a result of added/refined sugars, processed foods, and industrial seed oils (soy, corn, and grapeseed), the mind becomes overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. Similarly, this stress is manifested throughout the body, preventing proper muscle recovery and joint health, which puts athletes at a significantly increased risk of acute and chronic injuries.

Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist.

The body and mind are not independent, and more and more we are seeing movement toward addressing the two as one. For athletes, specifically, this notion of mental fitness supporting physical fitness is so important for optimizing performance and athletic longevity.

03/03/2023

A picture paints a thousand words.

23/02/2023

We have your Teens new Sport! CrossFit Abode Teens, Monday to Friday 3:30pm and Saturday 10:05am at both our Winnellie and Yarrawonga locations. Visit website in bio for more info and to book a free trial.

17/02/2023

Want to win a CrossFit Abode Teens Sweat It Out Pack?
Come and visit us at Casuarina Square, in front of Best & Less, near Woolworths. Row 250m for your chance to win a CrossFit Abode Water Bottle, Towel, Sweat Bands and Bag. Tag someone you think could take out the best time and win the Sweat It Out Pack!

05/02/2023

What are your 11+ year olds doing to improve their strength and confidence? We can help! Start them with a free trial, visit: https://www.crossfitabode.com/crossfit-abode-teens

“The benefits a safe resistance training program can have on children and adolescents include: muscle strength, muscle power, muscular endurance, bone strength, flexibility, agility, physical performance, body composition, cardiovascular health, injury resistance, psychosocial well being, and promotion of positive exercise habits.
 
Resistance training includes any movements that overcome an opposing force. 
 
The opposing force can be anything from gravity (i.e. bodyweight) to external loads (e.g. bands, weights, etc.).

Children already engage in these types of movements everyday; for example, getting up off the ground (a push-up) and lifting their backpacks (a deadlift, perhaps even a clean).  
 
Because they cannot be easily eliminated from daily life isn’t it best to spend years increasing the safety and efficiency of the movements by honing mechanics and consistency? 
 
Resistance training exercises are applicable and beneficial to any age group and any ability level. “
 
-From the CrossFit Kids Certificate Course Training Guide 
 
To learn more about the Online CrossFit Kids Certificate Course, see link in bio. 
 

05/01/2023

The boys are back into it, 2023 is going to be a big year for our teens! 💪🏼