NoOne is Watching. Who is Tom Jones? How Much Protein? 99yo Bad Ass. Do Hard Things. TWA 12.16.24

A QUICK LOOK:

• Nobody’s Watching
• Holiday Schedule
• PARTY TIME! RSVP
• Who is Tom Jones?
• Autism & CF a Mom’s Story 
• How Much Protein? Avoid Seed Oils
• 99yo Looks Awesome
• Do Hard Things

NOBODY’S WATCHING YOU – I received a lot of positive feedback about my article last week which was prompted by an email from a member who was discouraged by some of our daily workouts. I wrote about the challenge of coming in to workout when the workout appears to be beyond your capabilities or capacity (CrossFit is Hard) and why COMING IN is so important. Now I’d like to address another very common fear that many new members have when they come to Diablo: embarrassment. 

Every new member that joins Diablo is required to do a “No Sweat Intro” – a tour and an introduction to our services. We don’t sell. In fact, we don’t have a script for our front desk team. Instead, Yvonne and I tell our team: “show them the entire gym, tell them how we do things, how our Start-Ups work, ask about their interest and experience, and.. share your passion for CrossFit.” We’re casual, friendly, and very low key. However, when we do a tour when the gym is busy and class is in-session, we know that the prospect is likely going to be intimidated. And, almost on cue, we see their expressions change and bodies stiffen when they walk out of the lobby, onto the turf and into the main gym – especially if barbells are involved. Every single member on the floor knows what they’re doing and they’re doing it with authority! The music is loud and the energy high. For the non-experienced CrossFitter, the thoughts going through their head likely include:

• “All of these people are fit af!”
• “There’s no way I’m going to be able to do this.”
• “This looks dangerous.”
• “Everyone knows what they are doing!”

As soon as the Start-Up private sessions with one of our Coaches begin, most fears of CrossFit subside. New members learn the movements and the terminology and how to scale. They experience the intensity and the satisfaction of a completed workout. Confidence grows. However, when the Start-up sessions end, the first group class awaits – and internal fears of embarrassment return: “I’m not as good as everyone else in class” and “everyone will be watching me”.

Now it’s time for a hard truth: nobody is watching you. Well, that’s not entirely true – our Coach is watching you – making sure you are moving properly and that you have scaled appropriately for the desired stimulus. Everyone else is focused on the workout at hand. Some may look your way, but they are not watching you. Instead, their minds are racing with a myriad thoughts about the workout they’re about to do:

• “Should I try to go unbroken?”
• “Maybe I should scale the weight today”
• “I wonder if I can beat my last time”
• “I think I can PR today”
• “Ugh, not feeling it, I’m gonna just take it easy”
• “This is NOT gonna feel good”
• “I am so gonna crush this”
• “Ok, break this up in sets of 5, or.. maybe 3s”
• “Fast singles .. that’s the ticket”
• “Please Lord, let my double-unders be here today.”

The beauty of CrossFit is that it is hard. And doing hard things clears the mind and improves our focus. When we’re deep into a CrossFit workout, we’re ONLY thinking about finishing the workout – nothing else around us matters. And, when its over, the brain fog clears and we’re relieved to be done. And, we’re stoked to fist-bump everyone else around us who joined us on the short, but challenging journey – no matter how they scaled or substituted. 

So, remember, nobody’s watching. Leave your ego at the door. Give it your all. And, be sure to fist bump the new guy/girl in the corner when you see them at the end. #itsup2us

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!!RSVP NOW!! HOLIDAY BASH 2024 – Save the date: Saturday, Dec 21st at 6:30PM, Back 40 BBQ in Pleasant Hill. RESERVE NOW ON THE DIABLO APP ($45pp, includes dinner and some drinks). You’ll find the party on the class schedule on  December 21. Just click to sign in and you’ll be prompted to purchase your ticket.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:  We’re trimming the schedule just a little for the Holidays. 

• Christmas Day – Wed: CLOSED
• 12/23 Mon: Last Class 6:30P  
• 12/24 Tue: Last Class 12PM. Closed at 1PM.
• 12/26 Thu: First Class 7A. Last Class 4:30P
• 12/27 Fri: First Class 7A. Last Class 5:30P
• 12/31 Tue: NYE – Last Class 4:30P
• 1/1 Wed: NYD – 8A – 12PM.  Last Class 11A.
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HEADS UP!  NEW DIABLO CROSSFIT APP FOR CLASS REGISTRATION COMING IN JANUARY  – On January 1st, we are switching to PUSHPRESS for our member software! You’ll only need ONE (1) app to check into class, pay for your membership AND track all your workouts. We’ll be sending out an email directly to all members this week with more information!