CROSS-fit #90 Heart Rate

I guess it's in almost every crossfit athlete or sprinter or probably any athlete whom dabbles with high intensity workouts.
The high heart rate.
It feels good to get that heart going, it feels pretty awesome to have that feeling burst out of your chest.
We rush into that...
We want to well, be like this fella right here, down and wiped out completely.

Don't get me wrong, Crossfit is made to be intense, you're SUPPOSED to be in this kind of state often.
However, there're days where sometimes, the workouts are just made for you to take it one step at a time.
Not to rush to be flat out but for you to take a break.

Strength days.

Now we all rush into them, "DAMN I WANNA GET MY HEART RATE UP"
But what's the point? Do you want to get all breathless before doing a heavy squat?
Or do you want to have a calm breath every single time...
It's a wrong mentality many Crossfitters have, to just rush into it.
(Of course, for dynamic days, it's supposed to be fast)

Quick question, have you taken a seat midway your squat sets to just chill?
Have you walked away, got a sip of water and cleared your mind.
Getting your mind all into the heavy lifts might just cause more tension for you, won't it?

It's even said, to "Be still, and know that I am God"
Even in the midst of life, not everything has to be rushed, not everything has to be the fastest possible.
This is your LIFE, determine how you want it to be and not let pressures determine it for you.

Try it.

(Another lesson learnt from Greg Amundson, all from just one WOD at Crossfit Amundson)