Michelle Obama leading a "Let's Move" event

Workout of the Day

Open Gym

8:00-9:30 am

Squat ladder

(one squat first min, 2 squats the second minute….. all the way until you can’t finish that amount of reps in the minute)

rounds 1-10: overhead squat
rounds 11-20: front squat
rounds 21+: back squat
bar only (mens/womens)…

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Obesity or Inactivity?

From The New York Times

Tobacco Funds Shrink as Obesity Fight Intensifies

This article reminds me of two things I have recently read/heard somewhere (it all runs together).  First of all, I had read that smoking in high school students was not at the low point that was expected.  If I remember correctly (IF is important there), part of the reason for this was that much of the money that was directed towards anti-smoking campaigns is now being directed towards “don’t text and drive” campaigns.  I also believe that there was an increase in smokeless tobacco in youth as well.  Personally, I’m OK with that trade off.  At least by smoking and chewing they’re giving themselves cancer.  By texting and driving they’re hitting and killing others as well.  I realize that’s probably not a very P.C. thing to say, but if I had to choose one.  Furthermore, there was a study that showed texting and driving slows your reaction times MORE than drinking and driving.

The other thing I’m reminded of is a discussion on the British Journal of Sports Medicine podcast with guest Dr. Robert Sallis who serves as the chairman for the Exercise is Medicine initiative and previously served as president of the American College of Sports Medicine.  He is a practicing medical doctor who recomends movement as a primary care intervention for ALL his patients.  He stated that it is not being overwieght that is the problem, it is being physically inactive that is the huge risk factor for heart disease, diabetes, etc.  He went on to say that it is healthier to be fat than inactive.  So, all the money being put into the “obesity epidemic” should be put into the “inactivity epidemic” (I just made up the second one, spread the word).  Good thing P.E. is mandated by the state of California, make sure your kids are getting theirs in school.  Also, CrossFit Excel will help to keep you active, all you have to do is show up.

Thoughts?