Not Your Typical Training Environment
ONDEG Fitness is not your typical training environment.
It is CrossFit.
Emphasis is placed on nutrition and hydration, metabolic conditioning, gymnastic and body weight movements, weightlifting and throwing, and occasionally, sport.
During workouts, weights are dropped often, grunting and cussing loudly is encouraged if it helps, spitting and blowing your nose appropriately is allowed, sweating heavily is expected, puking is not a sign of weakness and collapsing upon completion is a good indication that you’ve given your all. If you are offended by these things or if you are scared of running fast, lifting heavy things off the floor and over your head, moving your body like you used to do in grade school gym class, or any of the other activities that are required for general physical preparedness, then find another program.
Your body is a system and it will be trained that way. Isolation of joints and muscle groups are the enemy of human functional movement. You won’t be lured by shiny, expensive contraptions because there aren’t any. In other gyms, the mirrors are the most heavily used equipment…money is better spent on more barbells rather than mirrors if you want to look good naked.
The workouts are programmed to provide a balance of cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, speed, power, balance, agility, coordination and accuracy. There are no monotonous routines…every day will bring opportunities to learn new skills, and apply those skills in an effective workout. If you are looking for a program that emphasizes routine, then you should consider getting yourself a puppy and train it to do tricks.
Unweighted, perfect form repetitions are the goal prior to adding weight. Safety and efficacy are the standards. If it’s not safe, it isn’t done. If it’s not effective, it isn’t done. If it’s safe and effective, it is done many, many, many times…quickly.
If you are interested in a program that promises to help you “lose weight”, “get ripped”, or produce “six-pack abs”, you are sure to find someone to take your money. If your interest is in advancing your own personal human performance in order to survive life’s “unknown and unknowable” situations, you will fit in here.
There are no timelines and there are no guarantees. If you can honestly say you are not satisfied after 6 months of consistent effort, then you are right…fitness is not for you. Those who lack commitment should not waste their time.
Beginners are encouraged to start slowly, listen intently, practice earnestly, and intensify when ready. If you think you are already “in shape” or “fit”, you are cordially invited to come along for the ride. Simply leave your ego at the door and please don’t puke in the chalk bucket.
(406) 590-7783
(thanks to Coach Greg Glassman/CrossFit HQ and Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans/Dynamax for the italicized references)
It is CrossFit.
Emphasis is placed on nutrition and hydration, metabolic conditioning, gymnastic and body weight movements, weightlifting and throwing, and occasionally, sport.
During workouts, weights are dropped often, grunting and cussing loudly is encouraged if it helps, spitting and blowing your nose appropriately is allowed, sweating heavily is expected, puking is not a sign of weakness and collapsing upon completion is a good indication that you’ve given your all. If you are offended by these things or if you are scared of running fast, lifting heavy things off the floor and over your head, moving your body like you used to do in grade school gym class, or any of the other activities that are required for general physical preparedness, then find another program.
Your body is a system and it will be trained that way. Isolation of joints and muscle groups are the enemy of human functional movement. You won’t be lured by shiny, expensive contraptions because there aren’t any. In other gyms, the mirrors are the most heavily used equipment…money is better spent on more barbells rather than mirrors if you want to look good naked.
The workouts are programmed to provide a balance of cardiovascular/respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, speed, power, balance, agility, coordination and accuracy. There are no monotonous routines…every day will bring opportunities to learn new skills, and apply those skills in an effective workout. If you are looking for a program that emphasizes routine, then you should consider getting yourself a puppy and train it to do tricks.
Unweighted, perfect form repetitions are the goal prior to adding weight. Safety and efficacy are the standards. If it’s not safe, it isn’t done. If it’s not effective, it isn’t done. If it’s safe and effective, it is done many, many, many times…quickly.
If you are interested in a program that promises to help you “lose weight”, “get ripped”, or produce “six-pack abs”, you are sure to find someone to take your money. If your interest is in advancing your own personal human performance in order to survive life’s “unknown and unknowable” situations, you will fit in here.
There are no timelines and there are no guarantees. If you can honestly say you are not satisfied after 6 months of consistent effort, then you are right…fitness is not for you. Those who lack commitment should not waste their time.
Beginners are encouraged to start slowly, listen intently, practice earnestly, and intensify when ready. If you think you are already “in shape” or “fit”, you are cordially invited to come along for the ride. Simply leave your ego at the door and please don’t puke in the chalk bucket.
(406) 590-7783
(thanks to Coach Greg Glassman/CrossFit HQ and Jim Crawley and Bruce Evans/Dynamax for the italicized references)
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