Workout of the Day:
As many rounds as possible in 20 minutes of:
95/65 lb. Thruster x 5
95/65 lb. Hang Power Cleans x 7
95/65 lb. Sumo Deadlift High Pull x 10

Measuring Progress – Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing

I believe that progress is best measured through athletic performance. I believe that a reduction in your Helen or Fran time will have a direct correlation to a reduction in body fat and an increase in lean muscle mass (as well as many other great health benefits). But why not test the theory. Hydrostatic body fat testing is an excellent way to measure whether your fitness program is effectively changing your body composition.

What is hydrostatic body fat testing?

Hydrostatic body fat testing, or underwater weighing, is the immersion of the body in water to get the most precise measurement of body fat percentage. Based on the Archimedes principle, hydrostatic testing is a more exact measurement because bone, muscle and connective tissue, known as lean mass, sinks while body fat floats, giving you a more accurate measurement than with traditional body fat testing methods. 

Traditional scale weight cannot determine how much muscle (lean mass) or fat mass you have and will not show the kinds of results that you might expect to see based on the changes you see in your body and athletic performance. This can be caused by muscle gain and fat loss cancelling each other out. A body fat test can show your progress much more effectively and realistically. You’ll be able to track how much muscle you’ve gained and how much fat you’ve lost, which is much more encouraging!

Special Rates for CrossFit Invictus Athletes

To encourage all of the athletes at CrossFit Invictus to measure the progress they make over the next 16 weeks, we have established a relationship with Fitness Wave San Diego. Fitness Wave has agreed to offer a reduced rate to all CrossFit Invictus athletes who go in before March, and again for their second visit before July. The cost will be $80 if you pay for both visits up front, or $50 per visit. You can sign up through one of your coaches at CrossFit Invictus, or through Iris at Fitness Wave directly - http://www.getdunkedsd.com.  

Please take advantage of this great opportunity!